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Kim G. Adcock is a Tenured Professor of Pediatrics in the School of Medicine and Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice in the School of Pharmacy at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMC). She serves as Director of Pediatric Clinical Research within the Department of Pediatrics. Her academic roles include faculty positions since 2002, with prior experience at Louisiana State University and the University of North Carolina.
Education:
- PharmD, University of Mississippi (1996)
- Pharmacy Practice Residency, UNC Hospitals (1997)
- Pediatric Specialty Residency, UNC Hospitals (1998)
- Associate in Science, East Central Community College (1992)
Research Interests: Dr. Adcock focuses on pediatric pharmacology, clinical research methodologies, and cystic fibrosis (CF) management. Her work includes pharmacokinetic studies of pediatric medications, CF treatment protocols, and genetic modifiers of CF-related conditions. She leads NIH-funded studies and collaborates on international trials addressing CF exacerbations, antibiotic efficacy, and pediatric GERD management.
Grants & Funding: Over 70 extramural and intramural grants, including studies on CF therapies (e.g., lumacaftor/ivacaftor), antibiotic regimens for Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and pediatric drug safety. Key sponsors include NIH, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Gilead Sciences, and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Awards:
- 2010 Research Day Poster Competition 2nd Place (UMC)
- 2003 Pediatrics Research Award (UMC)
- Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Labs/Teams: Directs pediatric clinical research programs, collaborates with the NIH-funded Pediatric Pharmacology Research Unit, and participates in the Cystic Fibrosis Therapeutics Development Network.
