Gary Fong

Dr. Gary Fong is an Assistant Professor at the School of Pharmacy, Chapman University, with expertise in Infectious Diseases, Antimicrobial Stewardship, and Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics. His research focuses on optimizing antifungal dosing strategies, understanding echinocandin resistance in Candida infections, and advancing clinical pharmacokinetics education.

Research Interests:

• Antifungal resistance mechanisms in Candida species
• Pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic (PKPD) modeling for dosage optimization
• Medical education innovations in active learning and technology integration
• Bacterial resistance patterns and antimicrobial stewardship implementation
• Clinical outcomes research for immunocompromised patient populations
• Interprofessional collaboration in healthcare education

Scientific Contributions: Dr. Fong has co-authored key studies on antimicrobial stewardship curriculum implementation, Candida virulence factors, vancomycin dosing strategies, and pharmacy education methodologies. His work bridges clinical practice with educational reform in infectious disease management.

Recognition:

• Awarded the Long Excellence in Teaching Award in 2013 for pharmacy student mentorship
• Received research funding from Critical Innovations, LLC and Melinta Therapeutics