Joanna Cheung

Dr. Joanna Cheung is an advanced clinical pharmacist specializing in nutrition support at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, and serves as an Adjunct Professor at the Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at the University of the Pacific. She holds degrees from McGill University (BSc in Nutritional Sciences, MSc in Human Nutrition, and Graduate Diploma in Dietetics), Touro University California (PharmD), and completed PGY-1 and PGY-2 pharmacy residencies focused on gastroenterology and nutrition support.

Professional Roles: She works with multidisciplinary teams in gastroenterology and pediatrics, precepts pharmacy students and residents, and advocates for best practices in parenteral nutrition. She is board-certified in nutrition support (BCNSP, CNSC) and actively contributes to quality improvement projects and hospital initiatives. Dr. Cheung also volunteers with the Board of Pharmacy Specialties and National Board of Nutrition Support Certification to advance the nutrition support profession.

Recognition: Recipient of the ASHP Pharmacist Nutrition Support Patient-Care Impact Program grant (2023). Formerly a pediatric oncology dietitian at Children’s National Medical Center and a clinical pharmacist at Valley Children’s Hospital.

Personal Interests: Dragon boat competitor, travel enthusiast (recently Japan, planning Iceland), and outdoor activities like hiking. Alumni of Rho Chi Honor Society and keynote speaker at the University of the Pacific’s White Coat ceremony.