Huyentran N. Tran

Huyentran N. Tran, PharmD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at Loma Linda University School of Pharmacy. She teaches advanced cardiovascular pharmacy courses including CARDIOVASCULAR I and CARDIOVASCULAR II, with current teaching assignments scheduled through Summer 2025. Her academic career spans over a decade with continuous research productivity and professional development.

Dr. Tran's research focuses on cardiology pharmacy with emphasis on anticoagulation management, heart failure pharmacotherapy, and diabetes medication effects. Her work examines critical areas such as warfarin therapy monitoring during holidays, the impact of sacubitril/valsartan on metabolic parameters in heart failure patients, and the safety of anticoagulants in special populations including those with renal impairment. Her research approach consistently employs multidisciplinary clinic settings to evaluate real-world medication outcomes.

Analysis of her publication record reveals a strong trajectory in cardiovascular pharmacotherapy research, with increasing focus on specialized areas like cardiogenic shock management, inotropic support, and metabolic effects of cardiovascular medications. Her work demonstrates methodological diversity including systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and clinical outcome studies.

Professional Recognition:

• Board Certified Cardiology Pharmacist (BCCP) since 2019
• Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) since 2014

Dr. Tran actively mentors students and junior colleagues through numerous research projects, serving as Principal Investigator on multiple studies examining anticoagulation therapy, heart failure management, and medication safety. Her grant portfolio includes both completed and currently approved projects, demonstrating sustained research activity. She also contributes to community service through the Cornerstone Clinic since 2019 and participated in an international pharmacy mission trip to the Philippines in 2019.