Sreemathi Palanisamy
Glendale Heights
Summary
Experienced clinical pharmacist with a strong foundation in pharmacotherapy, clinical research, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Expertise in managing complex patient therapies, conducting clinical research, and optimizing treatment protocols. Seeking to transition into a Clinical Development Scientist in Lilly Gene Therapy Sensory clinical program and apply pharmacological knowledge, research skills, and regulatory acumen in advancing innovative gene – based therapies for genetic disorders and rare disease.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Pharmacist - Registry
UChicago Medicine AdventHealth GlenOaks Hospital
04.2025 - Current
- Develop and manage pharmacist-led protocols for optimizing therapies in patients with co-occurring conditions, ensuring safe and effective treatment delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, and specialists to refine treatment regimes.
- Lead quality improvement initiatives to reduce the risk of hypoglycemic events in with pharmacist led glycemic protocol.
- Conducted medication reconciliation and patient education, addressing complex therapeutic challenges to improve adherence.
Clinical Pharmacist
Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Supported investigational drug services by assisting in the management of clinical trial protocols, ensuring compliance with FDA regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards for novel therapeutics in critical care settings.
- Assisted in administration of Eli Lilly agents in outpatient infusion clinics (e.g Kisunla) for Alzheimer’s disease, (e.g Alimta, Cyramza, and Erbitux) for chemotherapy, and (e.g Taltz) for plaque psoriasis/arthritis. Ensuring safe and effective delivery of therapies while collaborating with clinical teams to monitor patient outcomes.
- Rotated across critical care units (ICU, CICU, PICU, NICU, ED), providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care for diverse populations, including genetic and metabolic conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans for critically ill patients
- Optimized medication regimens for neonates, pediatric and adult patients, focusing on pharmacokinetics in complex cases like trauma and ketoacidosis.
- Developed and delivered educational lectures on pharmacology, enhancing understanding of drug mechanisms.
- Spearheaded the development of a naloxone program with the emergency department, improving emergency response to opioid overdoses.
- Optimized pediatric sexual assault, trauma, and anaphylaxis protocols in the emergency department to improve patient safety and transition of care.
- Assisted investigational drug services in
- Served as a preceptor for pharmacy residents and students, fostering professional development in critical care settings.
PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident
Memphis Veterans Affairs Medical Center
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Collaborated closely with the Investigational Drug Pharmacy Specialist to support clinical trail operations, managing investigational drug protocols, ensuring compliance with FDA regulations, and maintaining Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards for novel therapies.
- Assisted in the oversight of investigational drug services, including storage, dispensing, and documentation of investigational agents, contributing to the safe and effective execution of clinical trials.
- Supported the Investigational Drug Pharmacy Specialist in preparing for audits and ensuring adherence to Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements.
- Participated in rounds with interdisciplinary teams providing recommendations on antimicrobial stewardship and pain management.
- Specialized in pharmacist – led cardiometabolic clinics managing lipids, hypertension, diabetes, obesity and heart failure in veteran patients
- Improved patient outcomes by collaborating with endocrinologists in achieving HbA1c reduction through GLP-1 agonists, SGLT2 inhibitors, insulin regimens (e.g dulaglutide, tirzepatide and empagliflozin)
- Collaborated with cardiologists to enhance guideline-directed medication therapy (GDMT) adherence in heart failure management.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
St. Louis College of Pharmacy At The University of Health Sciences And Pharmacy in St. Louis
St. Louis, MO05.2022
B.S Pharmaceutical Science -
University of Health Science And Pharmacy in St. Louis
St. Louis, MO05.2018
Skills
- Clinical pharmacotherapy and therapeutic optimization
- Preclinical research using animal models
- Pharmacokinetics and drug monitoring
- Clinical trial data analysis and protocol development
- Regulatory and compliance knowledge
- Technical proficiency in data analysis and research tools
- Project management and quality improvement initiatives
- Effective communication and scientific presentation
- Strategic thinking and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Interpersonal Skills
- Patient care optimization
- Adverse drug reaction monitoring
- Drug utilization review
- Clinical documentation
Accomplishments
- Highest Proficiency Scholarship
- American College of Clinical Pharmacy Outstanding Chapter Member
- Kenneth W. Schafermeyer Global Pharmacy Scholar Award
Certification
- Global Health Network – ICH Good Clinical Practice Certificate, 2025
- Indiana State Board of Pharmacy – Pharmacist Licensure in Indiana #26031372A, 2025
- Illinois State Board of Pharmacy – Pharmacist Licensure in Illinois #051.305737, Renewed 2025
- American Heart Association – Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Renewed 2023
- American Heart Association – Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 2024
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacist - Registry
UChicago Medicine AdventHealth GlenOaks Hospital
04.2025 - Current
Clinical Pharmacist
Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
10.2023 - Current
PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident
Memphis Veterans Affairs Medical Center
05.2022 - 06.2023
Doctor of Pharmacy -
St. Louis College of Pharmacy At The University of Health Sciences And Pharmacy in St. Louis
B.S Pharmaceutical Science -
University of Health Science And Pharmacy in St. Louis
Publications
Palanisamy S. The RACING trail – A new outlook on statin therapy for secondary ASCVD prevention. PGY1/PGY2 Pharmacy Resident Newsletter – Rx Appeal. November 2022; 28:4.
Madasu M.K., Thang L.V., Chilukuri P, Palanisamy S, Arackal J.S., Sheahan T.D., Foshage A.M., Houghten R.A., McLaughlin JP, McCall JG, Al-Hasani R. Peripheral kappa opioid receptor activation drives cold hypersensitivity in mice. The Journal of Pain, 22(5), 582. May 2021.
Palanisamy S, Kottoor T.E.. Approach to combat polypharmacy: deprescribing antihypertensive medications in the geriatric population. Available at https://moshp.com/blog/11473144. October 2021.
Thang, L.V., Madasu, M.K., Norris, M.R., Garcia, J.R., Chilukuri, P., Palanisamy, S., Al-Hasani, R. and McCall, J.G., 2020, May. Norepinephrine differentially modulates nociception in a stress-and sex-dependent manner in mice. Anesthesia andAnalgesia. (Vol. 130, pp. 618-618). May 2020.
Selected Professional Presentations
“Safety and efficacy of once-weekly basal insulin Fc in people with type 2 diabetes previously treated with basal insulin: a multicenter, open-label, randomized, phase 2 study.” Journal Club presented to preceptors, pharmacy residents, and pharmacy students at Memphis Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Memphis, TN
“The Future is Flozin: A KDIGO Guideline Review for Chronic Kidney Disease Management”. Certified Continuing Education (CE) presented to preceptors, pharmacy students, and residents at Memphis Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Memphis, TN
“Once-weekly Tirzepatide vs. Semaglutide for Patients with Type II Diabetes”. Journal Club presented to preceptors, pharmacy residents, and pharmacy students at St. Louis Veterans Affairs Medical Center, St. Louis, MO
“Sotagliflozin in Patients with Diabetes and Heart failure”. Journal club presented to pharmacy faculty and students at St. Louis Veterans Affairs Medical Center, St. Louis, MO
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