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Dustin R. Walsh is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. He holds both a PharmD and MS from the same institution. His expertise lies at the intersection of nephropharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and drug dosing in patients with chronic kidney disease. Dr. Walsh currently chairs the Graduate Program Curriculum Committee and serves on multiple committees including the Code of Conduct Committee. He coordinates core courses such as Dosage Form Design & Drug Delivery, Principles of Drug Action, Pharmacology and Therapeutics in Dental Medicine, and an Honors-level undergraduate course in Principles of Drug Development.
- Education:
- PharmD, University of Pittsburgh
- MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Pittsburgh
- Research Focus: Pharmacokinetics optimization in renal impairment, drug transporter mechanisms, and clinical pharmacology applications.
His 2015 publication in Pharmacological Reviews explores drug transporters' regulatory factors, advancing understanding of pharmacokinetic pathways. While no awards are explicitly listed, his work addresses critical gaps in therapeutics for kidney disease patients. Teaching and curriculum development are central to his role, with contributions spanning pharmacy and dental medicine programs.
