Kim Scarsi

Kim Scarsi, PharmD, MSc, FCCP, BCPS is the Chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and holds the Lewis E. and Antonia E. Harris Professor title. She leads research on optimizing HIV pharmacotherapies with a focus on global health, gender-related issues, and antiretroviral interactions with hormonal contraceptives.

• NIH-supported investigator in antiretroviral-pharmacokinetic studies
• Active member of the AIDS Clinical Trials Group
• Coordinator of UNMC's Infectious Diseases Pharmacotherapy section

Her clinical practice is based at UNMC's HIV clinic, and she has served on national panels such as the DHHS Antiretroviral Guidelines for Adults and Adolescents and the NIH Office of AIDS Research Advisory Council.

Research Focus

Scarsi's work bridges HIV pharmacotherapy, contraceptive drug interactions, and women's health, with significant projects on long-acting antiretrovirals and their impact on reproductive health. She also investigates pharmacogenetic factors in drug efficacy and safety for HIV-positive populations.

Scientific Awards

• 2020: UNMC Distinguished Scientist Award
• 2019: Constance B. Wofsy Women’s Health Investigator Award
• 2017: Fellow, American College of Clinical Pharmacy
• 2016: UNMC New Investigator Award
• 2010: Drake University Young Alumna Achievement Award

Scarsi's teaching includes coordinating the Infectious Diseases Pharmacotherapy section and leading an Advanced Topics in HIV Therapy elective. She has published extensively on HIV pharmacokinetics, antiretroviral adherence, and reproductive health considerations in HIV care.