Rachel Dalton

Co-instructed a graduate-level Clinical Pharmacokinetics course, delivering online and in-person lectures. Authored the first exam and contributed questions for the comprehensive final examination.

Provided pharmacist telehealth consults and wrote clinical notes for patients undergoing pharmacogenetic testing. Reviewed drug regimens and developed clinical recommendations for two clinical studies.

Led semester-long Principles of Pharmacogenomics courses, focusing on clinically actionable drug-gene pairs. Taught the Genetic Epidemiology elective course, emphasizing genetics and environmental factors in human disease.

Annotated genetic variants and gene-drug-disease relationships through comprehensive literature review. Curated FDA drug labels containing pharmacogenomic information.

Guided discussions on pharmacogenetic testing technology, with a special focus on challenges in CYP2D6 genotyping. Met with 4th year pharmacy students during their pharmacogenetics rotation.

Developed predictive models using HPCC and EHR data to identify patients likely to benefit from pharmacogenetic testing. Performed genome-wide association studies (GWAS) on next-generation sequencing (NGS) data.

Assessed barriers and facilitators to pharmacogenomics implementation in underserved populations. Collaborated with clinical champions at diverse practice sites.

Led a hands-on demonstration on cells and DNA, engaging Native American youth in exploring basic concepts of genetics. Fostered an understanding of fundamental genetic principles in a summer camp setting.

Investigated the role of structural variation in the CYP2D6 gene on enzyme activity using human liver microsomes and next-generation sequencing data. Described novel suballele CYP2D6*4.028 and novel alleles CYP2D6*138 and CYP2D6*139.

Managed lab projects in the Northwest-Alaska Pharmacogenomics Research Network. Taught laboratory techniques to new graduate students and provided supervision.

Instructed the laboratory section of the Laboratory and Writing in the Biological Sciences course for undergraduates. Demonstrated laboratory techniques, supervised students, and provided instruction on writing lab reports.

Obtained a Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences, specializing in research and development within the pharmaceutical field. Developed strong analytical and laboratory skills relevant to drug discovery and evaluation.

Completed a Doctor of Pharmacy in Pharmacy Practice, focusing on advanced pharmaceutical care and clinical applications. Gained expertise in patient counseling, drug therapy management, and pharmacotherapy.

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences, building a foundational understanding of biological principles and research methodologies. Engaged in coursework covering genetics, molecular biology, and physiology.