Patricia D Kroboth

PATRICIA D. KROBOTH, PhD, is the Distinguished Service Professor and Dean Emeritus of the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. She has held leadership roles in academic administration, including serving as Chair of the Department of Pharmacy and Therapeutics and later the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Her career spans over 20 years in research, teaching, and administrative excellence, with a focus on advancing pharmacy education and scientific innovation.

Dr. Kroboth holds a BS, MS, and PhD in pharmacy-related fields, though specific educational institutions are not detailed in the text. She is recognized for her mentorship of graduate students and securing sustained research funding.

Her research interests emphasize drug development, pharmacogenomics, and clinical pharmacology, extending to healthcare administration and health informatics. Under her leadership as dean, PittPharmacy became nationally prominent in personalized education and research, ranking #5 in research funding by 2022.

She has received notable awards and recognitions, including Fellowships with the AAAS and ACCP, the Outstanding Dean Award, and the 225 Anniversary Medallion from the University of Pittsburgh. Her mentorship was honored with the Bristol-Myers Squibb Award in Clinical Pharmacology (2013).

Dr. Kroboth’s contributions include advancing research collaboration and innovation through grants. She has held key roles in professional organizations, such as Chair of the Council of Deans (AACP) and Chair of the Pharmacokinetic, Pharmacodynamic and Drug Metabolism section (AAPS), reflecting her commitment to interdisciplinary teamwork and leadership.