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Dr. Rebecca J. Cope serves as Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Vice-Chair of the Division of Pharmacy Practice, and Assistant Director of the Office of International Affairs at Long Island University College of Pharmacy. She maintains active clinical practice as a Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist at The Brooklyn Hospital Center while leading global health initiatives for pharmacy students.
Her educational background includes a Pharm.D. from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, PGY-1 residency at The Brooklyn Hospital Center, PGY-2 residency in Underserved Care and Global Health at UPMC, and Master of Public Health from Long Island University.
Dr. Cope's research centers on pharmacists' roles as medication experts in ambulatory care settings globally, with emphasis on anticoagulation management, HIV comorbidities, and obesity/diabetes therapeutics. Her work bridges clinical pharmacy practice with public health interventions in resource-limited environments, particularly through international rotations and counterfeit drug prevention initiatives.
Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals strong focus on global health pharmacy (32%), anticoagulation management (24%), metabolic disorders (20%), and HIV pharmacotherapy (16%), with increasing emphasis on pandemic adaptation and health equity since 2020.
Scientific awards include:
- David Newton Excellence in Teaching Award (2021)
- APHA Pharmacy SIG Professional Poster Award (2021)
- AACP Walmart Scholar (2015)
- NYSHP Education Foundation Award (2014)
Dr. Cope actively mentors pharmacy students through international rotations and research projects, evidenced by 12 student co-authorships in 2021-2023. She administers global health initiatives through the Office of International Affairs, facilitating student placements in Bangladesh, Honduras, and Guyana. Her grants focus on medication safety in resource-poor settings and pandemic response adaptations for pharmacy practice.
She leads the College of Pharmacy's global health strategy through the Office of International Affairs and collaborates with The Brooklyn Hospital Center's anticoagulation clinic, integrating clinical practice with academic training in underserved care settings.