Matthew Duprey

Matthew Duprey, PharmD, PhD, BCCCP, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice & Science at the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy. His clinical and research expertise bridges critical care pharmacotherapy and population health.

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), Wayne State University
• PhD in Population Health, Northeastern University (concentration: Pharmacoepidemiology of Delirium)
• PGY1 Residency, University of Illinois Chicago
• PGY2 Residency in Critical Care/Nutrition Support, University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Dr. Duprey's research focuses on optimizing medication use in critically ill and older adult populations. Key areas include delirium care, pharmacoepidemiology, opioid-related risks, and ICU syndromes such as sleep disruption and gastrointestinal dysfunction. His work examines medications as risk factors, preventative agents, and therapeutic interventions in intensive care settings.

Recent publications highlight his expertise in delirium pharmacotherapy (haloperidol, dexmedetomidine), pain-sedation-delirium interplay, and medication safety in aging populations. His work spans clinical trials, observational studies, and predictive modeling tools for fall-related injuries.

• Borten Family Foundation Junior Investigator Award (2020)

Dr. Duprey actively contributes to professional societies including the Society for Critical Care Medicine, American Delirium Society, and American College of Clinical Pharmacy. His research integrates clinical practice insights with population health methodologies.