Jim Uchizono

Jim Uchizono is a Professor and Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Admission at the Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy, University of the Pacific. With dual doctorates in Pharmacy (PharmD) and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (PhD), he has contributed extensively to pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and neuropharmacological research.

• Education: BS in Chemistry and Biology (University of California, Irvine, 1985), PharmD (UCSF, 1990), PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry (UCSF, 2001)
• Teaching: Focuses on physiochemical principles, pharmacokinetics, and student leadership development
• Research: Mathematical modeling of pharmacological systems, delayed action of SSRIs, and drug tolerance mechanisms
• Leadership: Former roles include Director of Pre-Pharmacy Advantage Program, Associate Dean of Recruitment/Admission, and Interim Graduate Dean

His scholarly work includes publications in Nature Communications and Medical Hypothesis, primarily focusing on drug delivery systems and neurological disease pathogenesis. He has authored textbook chapters on clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.

• Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy Teacher of the Year (2005)
• Pacific University Eberhardt Teacher/Scholar Award (2006)

Dr. Uchizono is affiliated with multiple professional organizations, including the American Society for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics and American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy.