Liza Claus

Liza Claus is an Associate Professor at the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, affiliated with the Department of Clinical Pharmacy. She works as a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at the University of Colorado Health A.F. Williams Family Medicine, focusing on population health management, pharmacotherapy consultations, and collaborative drug therapy management (CDTM) for chronic conditions. Her teaching activities include courses on women’s health, osteoporosis, and arthritic conditions for Entry Level and NTPD/ITPD PharmD programs, as well as directing the PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency Program.

• Education: PharmD from University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Pharmacy (2012), PGY-1 Community Pharmacy Residency at University of Mississippi (2012-2013), PGY-2 Ambulatory Care/Family Medicine Residency at University of Colorado Denver (2013-2014), and Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (BCACP) since 2015.

Her research interests center on improving medication use and safety, evaluating novel pharmacy services, and advancing women’s health. The four publications listed in her research profile reflect her expertise in gout management (2016, 2015, 2014) and the economic impact of clinical pharmacy services (2013). These works span pharmacology, hypertension, rheumatology, and healthcare economics, with a focus on diuretics, chronic disease management, and interprofessional collaboration in ambulatory care settings.

Dr. Claus precepts PharmD residents and students in both experiential and academic settings, contributing to clinical training at the A.F. Williams Family Medicine site, a primary teaching location for pharmacy and medical residents. While no specific scientific awards are mentioned, her roles in education, clinical practice, and scholarly activities demonstrate her multifaceted engagement in pharmacy research and practice.