Michael Ernst

Dr. Michael Ernst is a Clinical Professor at the University of Iowa, holding dual appointments in the College of Pharmacy (Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science) and the Department of Family and Community Medicine. He earned his PharmD from the University of Iowa (1997) and completed a Family Medicine Pharmacy Residency there (1998). His clinical practice focuses on geriatric pharmacy and hypertension management, with direct patient care roles in outpatient and inpatient settings. He leads the multidisciplinary geriatrics assessment clinic and provides pharmacotherapy consultations to healthcare teams.

Research Interests: Dr. Ernst specializes in hypertension management, geriatric patient care, and clinical pharmacy. His work examines drug interactions, antihypertensive therapies, and the impact of medications (e.g., aspirin, statins) on aging populations. Key areas include:

• ASPREE Trial Contributions: Investigator in the ASPirin in Reducing Events in the Elderly study.
• Geriatric Pharmacotherapy: Focus on optimizing drug regimens for elderly patients, including frailty and polypharmacy.
• Hypertension Studies: Collaborative research on blood pressure variability, antihypertensive efficacy, and cardiovascular outcomes.

Awards and Recognition: He has received multiple teaching accolades (e.g., Teacher of the Year nominations) and awards for research contributions (e.g., Outstanding Reviewer, Inventor Award). His work bridges clinical practice and research, emphasizing patient safety and evidence-based care.

Professional Affiliations: Active member of the American Heart Association, American Society of Hypertension, and American College of Clinical Pharmacy. He contributes to clinical guidelines and educational resources, including the American Heart Association’s hypertension materials.