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Our Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) and Managed Market Liaisons (MMLs) are field medical team members with comprehensive clinical, scientific, and/or research backgrounds. They facilitate the translation and dissemination of fundamental scientific, clinical, health economics, and outcomes research to key stakeholders within the health care and academic systems. Through educational programs and engaged discussion, they provide resources for shared decision-making to improve patient outcomes and quality metrics.
Arden Arslanyan, PharmD
Managed Market LiasionNationalArden Arslanyan, PharmD, is a Managed Market Liasion with Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC). Arden has held various clinical roles within Express Scripts supporting Medicare, Commercial, and Workers’ Comp lines of business. He attended Nova Southeastern University and completed a post-doctoral fellowship program in medical information in conjunction with Rutgers and Janssen Scientific Affairs.
Prior Experience
Various clinical roles within Express Scripts supporting Medicare, Commercial, and Workers’ Comp lines of business.Schools Attended
Nova Southeastern UniversityFellowships, Internships, & Residencies
Post-doctoral fellowship program in medical information in conjunction with Rutgers and Janssen Scientific Affairs.Anna Basoff, PharmD
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Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont
Anna Basoff, PharmD
Managed Market LiasionConnecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, VermontAnna Basoff, PharmD, is a Managed Market Liaison for Otsuka covering the US Northeast region. Dr. Basoff gained her Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from Rutgers University. After graduating, she joined Horizon Blue Cross & Blue Shield of NJ as a clinical pharmacist where she worked on initiatives that included MTM (medication therapy management), digital health, and adherence. In the past, she has also worked as a pharmacist for Walgreens. She resides in NJ and continues to work with the Rutgers pharmacy students, as diplomat to their Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) student chapter.
Areas of Expertise
MTM (Medication Therapy Mangaement) Digital Health Adherence PharmacyPrior Experience
Horizon Blue Cross & Blue Shield of NJ: Clinical Pharmacist Walgreens: PharmacistSchools Attended
Rutgers UniversityFellowships, Internships, & Residencies
Alf Carroll, DMSc, PA-C
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Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont
Alf Carroll, DMSc, PA-C
Nephrology Senior Medical Science LiaisonConnecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, VermontAlf Carroll, DMSc, PA-C is a Senior Medical Science Liaison at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development and Commercialization. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology and Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. He worked clinically as a Physician Assistant in the Emergency Department at Massachusetts General Hospital and South Shore Hospital in the Boston area. Prior to joining Otsuka, Alf held a position at AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals on their Market Access team focusing on large health systems in New England, covering the cardiovascular, renal, endocrine, and respiratory therapeutic areas.
Areas of Expertise
Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Renal, Endocrine, and Emergency MedicinePrior Experience
Key Account Specialist, Market Access, Emergency Medicine Physician AssistantSchools Attended
Northeastern UniversityFellowships, Internships, & Residencies
Marla Dallal, PharmD, RPH
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Southern California
Marla Dallal, PharmD, RPH
Nephrology Senior Medical Science LiaisonSouthern CaliforniaMarla Dallal, PharmD, RPH is a Senior Medical Science Liaison at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development and Commercialization covering Southern California. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Southern California, School of Pharmacy in Los Angeles. While in pharmacy school, Dr Dallal pursued various clinical internships within the acute care and ambulatory care settings at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente. Prior to joining Otsuka, Dr Dallal held various positions within Medical Affairs at Amgen Inc covering the cardiometabolic and nephrology therapeutic areas. She also served as a preceptor at Amgen Inc, where she instructed pharmacy students on Advanced Pharmacy Practice rotations. She is currently licensed as a pharmacist in the state of California with the National Association Board of Pharmacy.
Areas of Expertise
Cardiology, Obesity, Diabetes, NephrologyPrior Experience
Medical AffairsSchools Attended
University of Southern CaliforniaFellowships, Internships, & Residencies
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center & Kaiser PermanenteMichael Filsinger, MPA, PA-C
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Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC
Michael Filsinger, MPA, PA-C
Nephrology Medical Science LiaisonMaryland, Virginia, Washington DCMichael Filsinger, MPA, PA-C is a Medical Science Liaison at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC). Michael earned his Bachelor of Health Care Sciences as well as Master of Physician Assistant at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA. Following his graduate training, Michael went on to complete a Pediatric Surgery Residency at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC Prior to joining Otsuka, Michael spent the last 15 years working in solid organ transplant in Charlotte, NC where he developed a passion for improving the care of patients with renal disease and ESKD.
Areas of Expertise
Transplant, ESKD/Dialysis AccessPrior Experience
Solid Organ Transplant PA: Atrium Health, Charlotte, NC, Pediatric Surgery PA: Children’s National Medical Center, Washington, DCSchools Attended
Duquesne University: Bachelor of Health Sciences, Master of Physician AssistantFellowships, Internships, & Residencies
Pediatric Surgery Residency: Children’s National Medical Center, Washington, D.C.Josh Gariboldi, PharmD, BCPS
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North Carolina, South Carolina
Josh Gariboldi, PharmD, BCPS
Nephrology Senior Medical Science LiaisonNorth Carolina, South CarolinaJosh Gariboldi, PharmD, BCPS joined Otsuka in January 2021 and is a Senior Medical Science Liaison on our Nephrology East Team, covering the Carolinas and Tennessee. Dr Gariboldi earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Florida in 2012. He has more than eight years of experience as a clinical pharmacist in both the community and hospital settings, most recently at Bon Secours Mercy Health St. Francis Hospital in Greenville, SC. Dr Gariboldi served as a preceptor with Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy, where he instructed students on Advanced Pharmacy Practice rotations. He holds board certifications in both pharmacotherapy and medical affairs.
Areas of Expertise
Internal Medicine, Nephrology, Pulmonology, and CardiologyPrior Experience
Clinical Pharmacist, and Community PharmacistSchools Attended
University of FloridaFellowships, Internships, & Residencies
Rim Hadgu, PharmD, BCPS
Nephrology Medical Science LiaisonArizonaDr. Rim Hadgu, PharmD, BCPS is a Nephrology Medical Science Liaison at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development and Commercialization. She obtained her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from St. Louis College of Pharmacy. She completed an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)-Accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy and University Medical Center New Orleans. She also completed an ASHP-Accredited PGY2 Nephrology Pharmacy Residency at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Prior to joining Otsuka in October 2021, she was an Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Midwestern University College of Pharmacy, Glendale Campus where she delivered lectures, precepted Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience students as well as PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy residents. She also practiced as a nephrology clinical pharmacist for two years. Dr. Hadgu is a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties.
Areas of Expertise
Nephrology PharmacyPrior Experience
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Midwestern University College of Pharmacy Nephrology Clinical PharmacistSchools Attended
St. Louis College of PharmacyFellowships, Internships, & Residencies
PGY1 Pharmacy Residency: Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy and University Medical Center New Orleans PGY2 nephrology Pharmacy Residency: Albany College of Pharmacy and Health SciencesSachin Hajarnis, PhD
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Colorado, Eastern Nebraska, New Mexico, Utah, West Texas, Wyoming
Sachin Hajarnis, PhD
Nephrology Medical Science DirectorColorado, Eastern Nebraska, New Mexico, Utah, West Texas, WyomingSachin Hajarnis, PhD is a Senior Medical Science Liaison at Otsuka Pharmaceuticals. Dr Hajarnis has a Bachelors and Masters in Life Sciences from University of Mumbai, India. He obtained a PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Colorado State University. Dr Hajarnis joined the University of Texas Southwestern Medical school in Dallas, as a post-doctoral fellow in the department of Nephrology where he performed basic research on various aspects of Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). He continued his studies on the role of micro-RNAs in PKD as a Research Scientist for several years before joining his current position at Otsuka.
Areas of Expertise
Polycystic Kidney Disease, microRNA Biology, RNA-binding Proteins, and Gene Regulation in the Kidney Related to Acid-base BalancePrior Experience
Research ScientistSchools Attended
Colorado State University (Fort Collins , CO), and University of Mumbai (Mumbai, India)Fellowships, Internships, & Residencies
Post-Doctoral Fellow at UT Southwestern Medical Center, Division of Nephrology, Dallas.; Post-doctoral Fellow - Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center - Division of Nephrology, Seattle, WAMax Hyams, PharmD, RPh
Nephrology Medical Science LiaisonNew JerseyMax Hyams, PharmD, RPh, is a Nephrology Medical Science Liaison at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization (OPDC) covering New Jersey. He earned his Doctorate of Pharmacy from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Albany, New York. Prior to joining Otsuka, he was a Global Pharmacovigilance Case Processor in Specialty Medicine at Bayer, working closely with colleagues in Brazil and Germany. Prior to that, he was a Pharmacy Manager for CVS, working in the highest volume, 24-hour stores in Northern New Jersey, and has experience working for an independent pharmacy specializing in fertility medications. He is currently licensed as a pharmacist in New Jersey and resides in Hoboken, New Jersey.
Areas of Expertise
Patient education, Pharmacy operations, Retail pharmacy management, Pharmacovigilance, Customer relationshipsPrior Experience
Community Pharmacy Manager, Global Pharmacovigilance Case ProcessorSchools Attended
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (Albany, NY)Fellowships, Internships, & Residencies
NoneMolly Jansen, PhD
Nephrology Senior Medical Science LiaisonTexasDr Molly Jansen is a Nephrology Senior Medical Science Liaison at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. covering South Texas. Molly earned her Doctor of Philosophy degree in Biomedical Science from Wake Forest School of Medicine located in Winston-Salem, NC. While in graduate school, Molly worked as a Business Development Intern at Wake Forest Innovations, fostering the collaborative innovation between industry and the faculty and staff of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. After graduate school, Molly did a brief Medical Writing Fellowship with Impact Pharmaceutical Services. Prior to joining Otsuka, Molly worked at Reata Pharmaceuticals, Inc. where she helped to oversee the conduct of clinical trials across a variety of therapeutic areas including nephrology, neurology, and pulmonary, which is where she developed her passion for rare disease.
Areas of Expertise
Addiction, Mental Health, Nephrology, Neurology/CNS/Neuroscience, Rare Diseases/Orphan Diseases, Respiratory/PulmonaryPrior Experience
Analyst, Risk Management at Reata Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Schools Attended
B.S. from Washington State University in Pullman, WA; Ph.D. from Wake Forest School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, NC.Fellowships, Internships, & Residencies
Business Development Internship at Wake Forest Innovations; Medical Writing Fellowship at Impact Pharmaceutical ServicesJessica Kanai, PharmD
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Ohio, West Virginia, Western Pennsylvania
Jessica Kanai, PharmD
Nephrology Medical Science LiaisonOhio, West Virginia, Western PennsylvaniaJessica Kanai PharmD, is a Nephrology Medical Science Liaison at Otsuka. Dr Kanai obtained her PharmD from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She completed her PGY-1 residency at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia where she stayed on and worked in both emergency medicine and internal medicine. She was responsible for a diverse patient population including those with end stage renal disease. Dr Kanai then went on to obtain her Australian pharmacy license and worked with numerous specialty services at the Royal Hobart Hospital such as neurosurgery, cardiology and pulmonology. Upon returning to the states, she became the nephrology pharmacist at WVU Medicine and was also involved in initiating pharmacy rounding services with WVU Medicine’s cardiology specialty. Dr Kanai is currently a licensed pharmacist in Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
Areas of Expertise
Nephrology, Cardiology, Internal MedicinePrior Experience
WVU Medicine- Clinical pharmacist: Nephrology, Cardiology Royal Hobart Hospital- Clinical pharmacist: Neurosurgery, Cardiology, Pulmonology Memorial Health University Medical Center- Clinical pharmacist: Nephrology, Internal Medicine, Emergency MedicineSchools Attended
Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaFellowships, Internships, & Residencies
PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency, Memorial Health Medical Center, Savannah, GeorgiaHannah N. Lambert, PharmD
Nephrology Medical Science LiaisonLouisiana, MississippiHannah N. Lambert is a Medical Science Liaison at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development and Commercialization. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy and completed her clinical residency training at Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy in New Orleans, LA. Prior to joining Otsuka, Dr Lambert was a clinical pharmacist at Ochsner Health in Digital Medicine.
Areas of Expertise
Chronic disease state managementPrior Experience
Clinical pharmacySchools Attended
Xavier University of Louisiana College of PharmacyFellowships, Internships, & Residencies
PGY1 Residency at Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy/ University Medical Center of New Orleans and teaching certificate earned through University of Kentucky/ American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP)Geoffrey Lockwood, PharmD, BCPS, MBA
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Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan
Geoffrey Lockwood, PharmD, BCPS, MBA
Nephrology Medical Science DirectorIndiana, Kentucky, MichiganGeoffrey Lockwood, PharmD, BCPS, MBA is a clinical pharmacist who works as a Senior Medical Science Liaison with Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. He has been in his current role for 2 years, supporting Nephrology. Prior to joining Otsuka, he worked as an Emergency Medicine and Critical Care Clinical Pharmacist at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr Lockwood earned his Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan. Dr Lockwood completed a PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency with Christus Spohn Health System in Corpus Christi, Texas. Upon completion of residency, Dr. Lockwood worked as a Critical Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist with Christus Spohn Memorial Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas. He then moved to South Bend, Indiana where he took on the role of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Residency Program Coordinator at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Dr Lockwood then moved to Elkhart General Hospital where he started the Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacy Program and served as an Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacy Specialist. Dr Lockwood is currently working to complete his MBA with a Value-Driven Organization emphasis through Central Michigan University. Dr Lockwood is board certified in pharmacotherapy and is a licensed pharmacist in the states of Michigan and Indiana.
Areas of Expertise
Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease, and PharmacotherapyPrior Experience
Critical Care Clinical Pharmacist, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist/Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator/Pharmacy Residency Program Coordinator, Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Emergency Medicine/Critical Care Clinical PharmacistSchools Attended
Ferris State University College of Pharmacy, Central Michigan UniversityFellowships, Internships, & Residencies
PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency - Christus Spohn Health System, Corpus Christi, TX; Board Certified Pharmacotherapeutic Specialist - Board of Pharmacy SpecialtiesArthur Magnaye, M.Sc.
Sr Nephrology Medical Science LiaisonAlabama, Georgia
Areas of Expertise
Nephrology, Immunology, CVD, DiabetesPrior Experience
Exercise Specialist – Cardiac Rehab, CVD Risk reduction; Sr MSL (Specialty) – Otsuka CanadaSchools Attended
Bachelor of Science – University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada; Master of Science - University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CanadaFellowships, Internships, & Residencies
Kimberly Means, PharmD, BCCCP, BSN, RN
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Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC
Kimberly Means, PharmD, BCCCP, BSN, RN
Medical Science LiaisonMaryland, Virginia, Washington DCKimberly Means, PharmD, BCCCP, BSN, RN, is a Medical Science Liaison at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC). Dr Means earned her B.S. in Nursing (BSN) and her Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond, Virginia. She completed a PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency and a PGY-2 Critical Care Residency at VCU Health in Richmond, Virginia. Prior to joining Otsuka, she worked as a critical care nurse at VCU Health, a Critical Care Clinical Pharmacist at Henrico Doctors’ Hospital, and a Clinical Pharmacist in Surgical Services at VCU Health. During her time as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the VCU School of Pharmacy and VCU Health she served as a preceptor for pharmacy students and pharmacy residents. Dr Means is a Board Certified Critical Care Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCCCP).
Areas of Expertise
Critical Care, Surgical ServicesPrior Experience
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist- Critical Care and Surgical Services, Clinical Assistant Professor, Registered Nurse- Critical CareSchools Attended
Bachelor of Science in Nursing- Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing, Richmond, VA Doctor of Pharmacy - Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy, Richmond, VAFellowships, Internships, & Residencies
Pharmacy Practice Residency -VCU Health, Richmond, VA Specialty Residency in Critical Care - VCU Health, Richmond, VAAndrea Mohindra, PharmD
Nephrology Medical Science LiaisonNew York CityAndrea Mohindra, PharmD, is a Nephrology Medical Science Liaison covering New York City & Long Island. She earned her PharmD at the University of Rhode Island in South Kingstown, RI. Prior to joining Otsuka in 2021, Dr Mohindra held various leadership roles in retail pharmacy for 15 years in the NJ and NYC regions. Most recently, she held the role of Doctor Partnership Manager for a retail pharmacy startup company and worked closely with Psychiatrists and Migraine Specialists. She is currently licensed in New Jersey and New York state.
Areas of Expertise
Nephrology, Psychiatry, Neurology, Immunizations, Medication Therapy ManagementPrior Experience
Retail Pharmacy Leadership, Retail Pharmacy Sales, Community PharmacistSchools Attended
University of Rhode Island College of PharmacyFellowships, Internships, & Residencies
Jaimini Patel, PharmD, BCCCP
Nephrology Medical Science LiaisonChicago, WisconsinJaimini Patel, PharmD, BCCCP, is a Nephrology Medical Science Liaison at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC). Dr Patel earned her Doctorate in Pharmacy from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and completed two years of post-doctoral residency at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak and Loyola University Medical Center, respectively, specializing in critical care pharmacy practice. Prior to joining Otsuka, Dr Patel practiced as a critical care pharmacist at the Cleveland Clinic Akron General Medical Center for 3.5 years and has cared for patients in the medical, surgical/trauma, cardiothoracic and neuroscience ICUs, and was significantly involved in the care of patients with COVID-19. Dr Patel holds board certification in critical care pharmacotherapy and is a licensed pharmacist in Michigan, Illinois and Ohio. She is also an active member of the Society of Critical Care Medicine through which she is engaged in research and leadership.
Areas of Expertise
Critical Care, Trauma, COVID-19, Respiratory, Cardiology, Infectious DiseasePrior Experience
Pharmacy Clinical Specialist – Critical Care, Cleveland Clinic Akron General Medical CenterSchools Attended
University of Michigan College of Pharmacy University of Michigan College of Literature, Science and the ArtsFellowships, Internships, & Residencies
PGY-2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency – Loyola University Medical Center PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency – Beaumont Hospital, Royal OakKelly Reed, PhD
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Delaware, Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey
Kelly Reed, PhD
Nephrology Senior Medical Science LiaisonDelaware, Eastern Pennsylvania, New JerseyKelly Reed, PhD, joined Otsuka in 2012 and is currently a Senior Medical Science Liaison on our Nephrology East Team. Dr Reed has collaborated with several national professional organizations and healthcare systems providing educational presentations on hyponatremia and Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD). She has been a leader in resource development for the MSL team, co-led the nephrology MSL new hire training program during expansion and served as a mentor to several MSL new hires. Dr Reed earned her doctorate from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia and completed her clinical internship at the Mailman Center for Child Development in Miami, Florida, followed by a two year fellowship at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.
Areas of Expertise
Nephrology, Cardio-Renal, Hyponatremia, Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease, Pediatrics, Behavioral Health, and NutritionPrior Experience
Medical Science Liaison, Clinical Specialist, Assistant Professor of PediatricsSchools Attended
Virginia Commonwealth University, University of MichiganFellowships, Internships, & Residencies
Pediatric Psychology Clinical Internship- Mailman Center for Child Development; Child Behavior and Nutrition Fellowship- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterSushma Shiravanthe, PharmD, BCPS
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Northern California
Sushma Shiravanthe, PharmD, BCPS
Nephrology Medical Science LiaisonNorthern CaliforniaSushma Shiravanthe, PharmD, BCPS, is a Medical Science Liaison at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC) covering Northern California. Dr. Shiravanthe earned her BS in Brain, Behavior, and Cognitive Science and Doctorate of Pharmacy degrees from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI. She completed residency training at Ascension St. Vincent Anderson in Anderson, IN during which time she also earned a teaching certificate from Purdue University College of Pharmacy. Dr. Shiravanthe is Board Certified in Pharmacotherapy (BCPS) and is a licensed pharmacist in Indiana and California. Prior to joining Otsuka, Dr. Shiravanthe worked as a clinical pharmacist at Ascension St. Vincent Anderson for 2.5 years, and as a clinical pharmacy specialist at the Department of Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Healthcare System for 3 years. During this time, she also served as a preceptor for the pharmacy residency program clinical teaching skills, grand rounds, and clinical research rotations. Her clinical practice experience includes internal medicine, cardio-renal diseases, infectious diseases, and geriatrics.
Areas of Expertise
Internal Medicine, Cardio-Renal Diseases, Infectious Diseases, and GeriatricsPrior Experience
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Department of Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Division Clinical Pharmacist – Ascension St. Vincent AndersonSchools Attended
Doctor of Pharmacy -- University of Michigan College of Pharmacy BS Brain, Behavior, and Cognitive Science -- University of Michigan College of Literature, Science and the ArtsFellowships, Internships, & Residencies
Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist - Board of Pharmacy Specialties PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency – Ascension St. Vincent Anderson Teaching Certificate – Purdue University College of Pharmacy Registered Pharmacist – Indiana Board of Pharmacy, California State Board of PharmacyBolanle Soyombo, PharmD, BCACP
Medical Science Liaison, NephrologyBolanle Soyombo
Fellowships, Internships, & Residencies
Lisa Voigt, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
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Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York
Lisa Voigt, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Nephrology Senior Medical Science LiaisonConnecticut, Massachusetts, New YorkLisa Voigt, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP is a PharmD who works as a Senior Medical Science Liaison in Nephrology with Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. Prior to joining Otsuka in 2019, Dr Voigt practiced as a Medical Intensive Care Unit and Surgical Intensive Care Unit Pharmacist for 15 years at a tertiary medical center in Buffalo, NY. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmaceutics and PharmD from the SUNY Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. She completed a Post-Graduate year 1 Pharmacy Residency and Post-Graduate year 2 Critical Care/Emergency Medicine Pharmacy Residency at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, NY. Dr Voigt is a Past-President of the New York State Council of Health-system Pharmacists and has served on the Board of Directors for the past 10 years. She is also Past-President of the Western New York Society of Health-system Pharmacists. She is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at SUNY Buffalo, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Dr Voigt holds board certifications in pharmacotherapy as well as critical care pharmacotherapy.
Areas of Expertise
Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Infectious Disease, LeadershipPrior Experience
Critical Care Pharmacist, Critical Care Residency Program Coordinator, Adjunct Assistant Professor, President-New York State Council of Health-system PharmacistsSchools Attended
State University of New York at BuffaloFellowships, Internships, & Residencies
PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency, PGY-2 Critical Care/Emergency Medicine Pharmacy Residency-University of Rochester Medical Center (Rochester, NY), Board Certified in Pharmacotherapy, Board Certified in Critical Care PharmacotherapyAbigail Yancey, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS
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Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota
Abigail Yancey, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS
Nephrology Medical Science LiaisonIllinois, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, South DakotaAbigail Yancey, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS, is a Medical Science Liaison at Otsuka Pharmaceuticals Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC). Dr Yancey earned her B.S. in Pharmacy and Doctorate in Pharmacy (PharmD) from St. Louis College of Pharmacy in St. Louis, MO. She completed a pharmacy practice residency at University Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio and a specialty residency in adult internal medicine at The Ohio State University. Prior to joining Otsuka, she spent 18-years at St. Louis College of Pharmacy as a Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice with a clinical practice site at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital. Dr Yancey was highly involved as an interdisciplinary educator for internal medicine resident physicians and a preceptor for both pharmacy students and residents. Dr Yancey is a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) and is a Fellow of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (FCCP).
Areas of Expertise
Adult Internal MedicinePrior Experience
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Internal Medicine, Professor of Pharmacy PracticeSchools Attended
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy - St. Louis College of Pharmacy, St. Louis, MO Doctor of Pharmacy - St. Louis College of Pharmacy, St. Louis, MOFellowships, Internships, & Residencies
Pharmacy Practice Residency - UC Health University of Cincinnati Medical Center (Previously Health Alliance University Hospital), Cincinnati, OH Specialty Residency in Adult Internal Medicine – The Ohio State UniversityNephU is supported by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC) and Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. (OAPI) - committed supporters of the kidney health community. The information provided through NephU is intended for the educational benefit of health care professionals and others who support care for those with kidney disease and other related conditions. It is not intended as, nor is it a substitute for, medical care, advice, or professional diagnosis. Health care professionals should use their independent medical judgement when reviewing NephU’s educational resources. Users seeking medical advice should consult with a health care professional. No CME or CEU credits are available through any of the resources provided by NephU. Some of the contributors may be paid consultants of OPDC and/or OAPI.©2025 Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. All rights reserved.