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Faculty News

Dr. Anandi V. Law has been appointed Associate Editor for Dr. Quang Le has been invited to serve as a member of the
psychometrics by Research in Social and Administrative Advisory Editorial Board for the journal Medical Decision
Pharmacy (RSAP), which is considered the top journal in Making. Dr. Le has served in this capacity for two terms
pharmacy social and administrative sciences, and carries a (three-year terms). This will be his third term, as recognition
2.71 impact factor. In the past 15 years, Dr. Law has for being an “exceptional editorial board member.”
contributed to the journal as a reviewer and editorial board
member. Additionally, she was recognized as among the Top Dr. Mark Nguyen was elected to California Society of
Reviewers of the year on three occasions. Health-Systems Pharmacists (CSHP) Board of Directors (3-
year term). “I am looking forward to the opportunity of
Dr. Anandi V. Law has been appointed Editor-in-Chief of the being an advocate and representing pharmacy practice
Journal of Contemporary Pharmacy Practice. Dr. Law had beyond WesternU and my practice site of St. Mary’s Medical
previously served on the Editorial Review Committee and Center, Long Beach at the state level,” he said. CSHP is a
Advisory Board for the journal. professional society of pharmacists and associates who serve
patients and the public by promoting wellness and best use
Dr. Don Roosan has been appointed to the Medical and of medications.
Scientific Advisors Board (Honorary position) of Self Care
Dr. Nguyen joined Western University of Health Sciences in
Catalysts, Inc. for his expertise in population health and
August 2007. His practice and research interests are in the
informatics. Self Care Catalysts is a patient-centered digital
area of critical care pharmacotherapy. He has been an active
therapeutics, intelligence and analytics company deriving
member of CSHP for over 10 years and a board member of
value from real world evidence and patient journey data to
OCSHP since 2009 (i.e. president and board of director).
inform clinical care, product life cycle management, and
behavior change interventions.
Dr. Shawn Smith has been selected to participate in the
Pomona Leadership Network, a flagship program of the

Pomona Community Foundation. The program utilizes a
leadership focused curriculum, peer-led sessions, and
community projects to train and develop leaders across
Pomona. This is a highly competitive program, with cohort
size of 14-20 selected on merits based on leadership

experience, potential, and dedication to improving
communities.

Dr. Mario Jimenez receives

Hispanic Health Leadership Award!

Dr. Mario Jimenez, Director for Diversity Initiatives,
College of Pharmacy, received the Hispanic Health
Leadership Award at the 12th Annual Hispanic Health
Professional Student Scholarship Gala held on November 21,
2019 at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel. This award is
presented to outstanding individuals who have served in
significant leadership roles and have helped improve the
health of Hispanics and other under-served populations.
Over the past few years, Dr. Jimenez has worked very closely
with the National Hispanic Health Foundation to advance
culturally competent quality health care and diversity in the
workforce.

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