Kim G. Adcock

Kim G. Adcock is a tenured Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy and the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC), School of Medicine. She holds key leadership roles as the Director of Faculty and Academic Affairs for the Department of Pharmacy Practice and the Coordinator of Interprofessional Education across the Oxford and Jackson campuses. She is also a Research Professor in the Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences within the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences at UMMC.

Education:

• Associate Pre-Pharmacy, East Central Community College (1992)
• PharmD in Pharmacy, The University of Mississippi (1996)

Dr. Adcock's research is centered on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, particularly in Interprofessional Education, pediatric clinical research, and the development of novel therapies for cystic fibrosis. Her work emphasizes clinical trial design, pharmacokinetic evaluation in vulnerable populations, and building institutional infrastructure for translational research. She has played a pivotal role in enabling clinical providers to engage in clinical research through training and administrative support.

Her leadership in pediatric clinical research includes founding the Division of Pediatric Clinical Research at UMMC, where she directed over 100 clinical trials assessing drug efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics in neonatal, pediatric, and adult populations. Her research bridges pharmacy practice with translational science, particularly in evaluating new and marketed agents across diverse disease states.

Dr. Adcock has no listed scientific awards in the provided text.

She has mentored students and trainees through her academic and research roles, though specific advisees are not named. She has secured and managed grants supporting clinical research infrastructure and interprofessional education initiatives, though specific grant details are not listed. Her administrative leadership includes directing faculty development and academic affairs, indicating strong institutional engagement.

She is affiliated with the Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, a multidisciplinary hub fostering translational research across UMMC. Her work integrates pharmacy, medicine, and education to advance patient-centered outcomes, particularly in pediatric and cystic fibrosis populations.