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Current Pharmacy Practice Residents and Fellows
Christian Dacon PharmD
PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident
Dr. Dacon is from St. Clair Shores, Michigan. He earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Wayne State University. His professional interests focus on ambulatory care and precepting. In his spare time, he enjoys playing slow-pitch softball, spending time with friends and family, and playing with his dog, Kyoshi!
Medication Use Evaluation:
Appropriate Use of Inhaled Corticosteroids in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Research Project:
Impact of Drug Shortages on Glycemic Control
Lauren Harven, PharmD
PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident
Dr. Harven is from Woodhaven, Michigan. She obtained her Bachelor of Health Science and Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from Wayne State University. Her professional interests include infectious diseases and emergency medicine. In her spare time, she is a competitive figure skater and coach. She also enjoys loves Disney, exploring new restaurants, spending time with family and friends, and cheering on the Detroit Red Wings and Michigan Wolverines!
Medication Use Evaluation:
The Quirks of Treating Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci in the Urine
Research Project:
Gabapentin in Chronic Kidney Disease: A Closer Look at Respiratory Risks
Natasha Jolakoski, PharmD
PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident
Dr. Jolakoski is originally from Crown Point, Indiana. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology and Master of Science in Cellular & Integrative Physiology from Indiana University prior to earning her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from University of Michigan (Go Blue!). Her professional interests include cardiology, critical care, and oncology. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring new restaurants, watching reality tv shows, spending time with her family and two dogs, and cheering on the Michigan Wolverines!
Medication Use Evaluation:
Ensuring the Heart's Future: Assessment of Lipid Lowering Therapy in ASCVD Patients
Research Project:
Should the Number of Days of Initial Parenteral Anticoagulation Count Toward DOAC Loading Dose Days in Patients Prescribed a DOAC After an Acute VTE? (Multicenter Project)
Andrew Nguyen, PharmD
PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident
Dr. Nguyen, originally from Shelby Township, Michigan, earned both his Bachelor of Health Science and Doctor of Pharmacy degrees from Wayne State University. His professional interests focus include cardiology and critical care. Outside of his professional life, Andrew enjoys watching movies, exploring new restaurants, playing pickleball, and cheering for Michigan State sports teams. Go Green!
Medication Use Evaluation:
Appropriateness of Clostridium Difficile Testing and Treatment
Research Project:
Recombinant Factor VIIa vs. Prothrombin Complex Concentrate for Refractory Bleeding in Surgical Patients
Amina Ammar, PharmD
Health Systems Outcomes Fellow
Dr. Ammar is from Dearborn, Michigan. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Wayne State University, where she is currently pursuing a Master of Public Health degree. Before embarking on her fellowship, she completed a PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice residency at the Detroit Medical Center/Harper-Hutzel Hospital. Her professional interests include anticoagulation, diabetes management, and teaching. In her free time, Amina enjoys traveling and practicing yoga.