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Jennifer Cocohoba is a Professor in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) School of Pharmacy, where she holds the McKesson Professorship of Pharmaceutical Technology. As Vice Chair of Faculty Development, she mentors early-career faculty and promotes professional development opportunities. Her dual role as Clinical Pharmacist at the Women’s HIV Program focuses on optimizing antiretroviral therapy, adherence strategies, and opioid stewardship.
- Education:
- PharmD (2001, UCSF)
- MAS in Clinical Research (2008, UCSF)
- Certificate in Implementation Sciences (2012, UCSF)
- Certificate in Geographic Information Sciences (2013, Cal Poly Pomona)
- HIV Expert certification (2008, American Academy of HIV Medicine)
Her research spans HIV treatment and prevention, with emphasis on medication adherence, health disparities, pharmacoepidemiology, and implementation science. She investigates sex-related disparities in HIV care, Filipina-American health behaviors, and pharmacy-based interventions for chronic disease management. Recent studies focus on integrase inhibitor-related weight gain, long-acting injectable therapies, and telemedicine for alcohol use disorders.
Scientific recognition includes:
- Fellow of the California Society of Health-System Pharmacists (2012)
- Endowed chair appointments at UCSF (2022)
- Honors from the UCSF Academy of Medical Educators (2021)
She actively contributes to pharmacy education reform and policy analysis, including work on expanding pharmacist prescribing authority for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Her community engagement with Mabuhay Health Center and research in pharmacist-patient communication reflect her commitment to equitable healthcare delivery.
