Eric Gupta

Eric Gupta is an Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Administration and Assistant Dean for External Relations at the Western University of Health Sciences, specifically within the College of Pharmacy. His roles emphasize academic and administrative engagement in health sciences education and clinical practice. He earned his Pharm.D. from the University of the Pacific in 2000, followed by a General Practice Residency at the VA San Diego Healthcare System (2000–2001) and a Cardiovascular Research Fellowship (2001–2003) through the same institution.

• Education:
• Pharm.D., University of the Pacific, 2000
• General Practice Residency, VA San Diego Healthcare System, 2000–2001
• Cardiovascular Research Fellowship, University of the Pacific/VA San Diego Healthcare System, 2001–2003

His research interests center on dyslipidemia and its intersections with metabolic syndrome, with a focus on improving clinical outcomes through pharmacotherapy. His work explores lipid management strategies, cardiovascular health, and translational research in drug therapies.

In clinical practice, he oversees the Orange County Heart Institute and Research Center, where students engage in cardiology-focused patient care, including lipid clinics and coumadin clinics. His publications highlight contributions to cardiology, pharmacotherapy, and lipid metabolism research.

• Certifications:
• Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS), 2006
• Pharmacist-Based Lipid Management Certification, 2008
• Clinical Lipid Specialist, 2008 (Accreditation Council for Clinical Lipidology)

Advising and Grants: No specific student advisees or grant details are provided in the text. His educational contributions include mentoring students through journal clubs, drug information projects, and disease-state presentations at the clinic.

Labs/Teams: He is affiliated with the Orange County Heart Institute and Research Center, where he collaborates with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to advance lipid management and cardiology-related clinical research.