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EDUCATION AND TRAINING<br />
Curriculum Vitae<br />
Nicole Schmidt Ejaz, PharmD<br />
schmidnm@uc.edu<br />
Transplant Pharmacy Fellowship July 2011 – July 2012<br />
<strong>University</strong> Hospital, UC College <strong>of</strong> Medicine<br />
<strong>Cincinnati</strong>, OH<br />
Director: Rita Alloway, PharmD, FCCP<br />
PGY2 Transplant Pharmacy Residency July 2010 – June 2011<br />
<strong>University</strong> Hospital, UC College <strong>of</strong> Medicine<br />
<strong>Cincinnati</strong>, OH<br />
Director: Rita Alloway, PharmD, FCCP<br />
ASHP Accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency July 2009 – June 2010<br />
<strong>University</strong> Hospital<br />
The Health Alliance <strong>of</strong> Greater <strong>Cincinnati</strong><br />
<strong>Cincinnati</strong>, OH<br />
Director: James Besier, Ph.D., R.Ph., FASHP<br />
Scholarship <strong>of</strong> Teaching and Learning September 2009 – May 2010<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cincinnati</strong><br />
James L. Winkle College <strong>of</strong> Pharmacy<br />
<strong>Cincinnati</strong>, OH<br />
Director: Shauna Buring, B.S., Pharm.D.<br />
Doctor <strong>of</strong> Pharmacy September 2005 – June 2009<br />
Highest Distinction<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cincinnati</strong><br />
James L. Winkle College <strong>of</strong> Pharmacy<br />
<strong>Cincinnati</strong>, OH<br />
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE<br />
Research Assistant Pr<strong>of</strong>essor October 2012 – Present<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Surgery</strong><br />
Division <strong>of</strong> Transplantation<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cincinnati</strong> Medical Center<br />
<strong>Cincinnati</strong>, OH
Nicole Schmidt Ejaz, Pharm.D. Curriculum Vitae Page 2<br />
Staff Pharmacist July 2009 – June 2010<br />
<strong>University</strong> Hospital<br />
The Health Alliance <strong>of</strong> Greater <strong>Cincinnati</strong><br />
<strong>Cincinnati</strong>, OH<br />
Pharmacy Technician/Intern August 2003 – June 2009<br />
Bigg’s Pharmacy<br />
<strong>Cincinnati</strong>, OH<br />
PGY1 PHARMACY PRACTICE RESIDENCY ROTATIONS<br />
Drug Policy Development/Drug Information June 2010<br />
<strong>University</strong> Hospital<br />
<strong>Cincinnati</strong>, OH<br />
Preceptor: Shelly Wiest, Pharm.D., BCPS<br />
<strong>Surgery</strong> May 2010<br />
<strong>University</strong> Hospital<br />
<strong>Cincinnati</strong>, OH<br />
Preceptor: David Lutomski, M.S., R.Ph.<br />
Blood and Bone Marrow Transplant April 2010<br />
Jewish Hospital<br />
<strong>Cincinnati</strong>, OH<br />
Preceptor: Michael Bradley, Pharm.D.<br />
Pharmacy Practice Management March 2010<br />
<strong>University</strong> Hospital<br />
<strong>Cincinnati</strong>, OH<br />
Preceptor: Gregory Burger, M.S., R.Ph.<br />
Oncology February 2010<br />
<strong>University</strong> Hospital<br />
<strong>Cincinnati</strong>, OH<br />
Preceptor: Michelle Rockey, Pharm.D., BCOP<br />
Cardiology January 2010<br />
<strong>University</strong> Hospital<br />
<strong>Cincinnati</strong>, OH<br />
Preceptor: Emily Young, Pharm.D., BCPS<br />
Internal Medicine – Renal Service November 2009<br />
<strong>University</strong> Hospital<br />
<strong>Cincinnati</strong>, OH<br />
Preceptor: Jamie Chapman, Pharm.D.<br />
Solid Organ Transplantation October 2009<br />
<strong>University</strong> Hospital<br />
<strong>Cincinnati</strong>, OH<br />
Preceptor: Nick Parrish, Pharm.D.
Nicole Schmidt Ejaz, Pharm.D. Curriculum Vitae Page 3<br />
Critical Care – Surgical Intensive Care Unit September 2009<br />
<strong>University</strong> Hospital<br />
<strong>Cincinnati</strong>, OH<br />
Preceptor: Neil Ernst, Pharm.D.<br />
Internal Medicine August 2009<br />
<strong>University</strong> Hospital<br />
<strong>Cincinnati</strong>, OH<br />
Preceptor: Jamie Chapman, Pharm.D.<br />
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS<br />
Basic Life Support Certification November 2010 – Present<br />
American Heart Association<br />
Pharmacist License No. 03129669 September 2009 – Present<br />
Ohio Board <strong>of</strong> Pharmacy<br />
Scholarship <strong>of</strong> Teaching and Learning Certificate Program September 2009 – June 2010<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cincinnati</strong><br />
James L. Winkle College <strong>of</strong> Pharmacy<br />
Ohio Pharmacy Immunization with Intranasal Administration March 2008 – Present<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cincinnati</strong><br />
James L. Winkle College <strong>of</strong> Pharmacy<br />
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS<br />
Pharmacology <strong>of</strong> Immunosuppressant Agents March 2011<br />
Transplant Training Lecture Series<br />
<strong>University</strong> Hospital<br />
<strong>Cincinnati</strong>, OH<br />
Belatacept Therapy: A Step Forward or a Step Back? October 2010<br />
Immunology/Transplantation PRN Business Meeting<br />
American College <strong>of</strong> Clinical Pharmacy Annual Meeting<br />
Pittsburg, PA<br />
The Use <strong>of</strong> Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents Following Kidney<br />
Transplantation October 209<br />
Pharmacy Grand Rounds<br />
<strong>University</strong> Hospital<br />
<strong>Cincinnati</strong>, OH<br />
Heart Failure: An Overview March 2010<br />
Pharmacy Grand Rounds<br />
<strong>University</strong> Hospital<br />
<strong>Cincinnati</strong>, OH
Nicole Schmidt Ejaz, Pharm.D. Curriculum Vitae Page 4<br />
Atrial Fibrillation and Antiarrhythmics September 2009<br />
Surgical Intensive Care Topic Discussion<br />
<strong>University</strong> Hospital<br />
<strong>Cincinnati</strong>, OH<br />
Pregabalin Formulary Review February 2009<br />
Drug Policy Development Committee<br />
<strong>University</strong> Hospital<br />
<strong>Cincinnati</strong>, OH<br />
Safety <strong>of</strong> Inhaled Anticholinergics for Patients with COPD February 2009<br />
Pharmacist Continuing Education Program<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cincinnati</strong><br />
James L. Winkle College <strong>of</strong> Pharmacy<br />
<strong>Cincinnati</strong>, OH<br />
Multiple Sclerosis October 2008<br />
Pharmacist Continuing Education Program<br />
Good Samaritan Hospital<br />
<strong>Cincinnati</strong>, OH<br />
AWARDS AND HONORS<br />
Best New Practitioner Research Project Travel Award June 2012<br />
American Transplant Congress, Pharmacist Community <strong>of</strong> Practice<br />
Boston, MA<br />
Young Investigator Award June 2012<br />
American Transplant Congress<br />
Boston, MA<br />
Honorable Mention, Trainees’ Research Grand Rounds May 2012<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cincinnati</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Medicine,<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Internal Medicine<br />
<strong>Cincinnati</strong>, OH<br />
Young Investigator Award May 2011<br />
American Transplant Congress<br />
Philadelphia, PA<br />
Immunology/Transplantation PRN Travel Award October 2010<br />
American College <strong>of</strong> Clinical Pharmacy Annual Meeting<br />
Philadelphia, PA<br />
Graduated with Highest Distinction June 2009<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cincinnati</strong><br />
James L. Winkle College <strong>of</strong> Pharmacy<br />
<strong>Cincinnati</strong>, OH
Nicole Schmidt Ejaz, Pharm.D. Curriculum Vitae Page 5<br />
Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society 2007 – 2009<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cincinnati</strong><br />
James L. Winkle College <strong>of</strong> Pharmacy<br />
<strong>Cincinnati</strong>, OH<br />
Plough Pharmacy Scholarship Award 2005 – 2006<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cincinnati</strong><br />
James L. Winkle College <strong>of</strong> Pharmacy<br />
<strong>Cincinnati</strong>, OH<br />
National Dean’s List 2004 – 2005<br />
Xavier <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>Cincinnati</strong>, OH<br />
Dean’s List 2003 – 2005<br />
Xavier <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>Cincinnati</strong>, OH<br />
Dean’s List 2002 – 2003<br />
Ohio <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>Cincinnati</strong>, OH<br />
PROFESSIONAL SOCIEITES<br />
Greater <strong>Cincinnati</strong> Society <strong>of</strong> Health-System Pharmacists 2012 – Present<br />
American Society <strong>of</strong> Transplantation 2011 – Present<br />
American College <strong>of</strong> Clinical Pharmacy 2009 – Present<br />
Greater <strong>Cincinnati</strong> Health System Pharmacists 2009 – 2010<br />
Kappa Epsilon 2007 – 2009<br />
American Pharmacists Association, Academy <strong>of</strong> Student Pharmacists 2005 – 2009<br />
Student Society <strong>of</strong> Health-System Pharmacists 2005 – 2009<br />
TEACHING EXPERIENCE<br />
Co-Preceptor transplant clinical rotation – fourth year pharmacy students<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cincinnati</strong>, James L. Winkle College <strong>of</strong> Pharmacy<br />
Sarah Statt, PharmD candidate, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cincinnati</strong> April 2012<br />
Dan Arnold, PharmD candidate, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cincinnati</strong> February 2012<br />
Michelle Bilinski, PharmD candidate, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cincinnati</strong> October 2011<br />
Katie Moore, PharmD candidate, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cincinnati</strong> August 2011<br />
Brady Ellis, PharmD candidate, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cincinnati</strong> February 2011<br />
Victoria Su, PharmD candidate, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> British Columbia January 2011<br />
Joori Noh, PharmD candidate, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cincinnati</strong> August 2010
Nicole Schmidt Ejaz, Pharm.D. Curriculum Vitae Page 6<br />
RESEARCH STUDY PARTICIPATION<br />
Title: A randomized, open-label, multicenter trial to determine safety and efficacy <strong>of</strong><br />
eculizumab in the prevention <strong>of</strong> acute humoral rejection (AHR) in living donor kidney<br />
transplant recipients requiring desensitization therapy.<br />
Source: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc<br />
Role: Research Assistant<br />
Dates: 2011-Present<br />
Title: A 24-month randomized, multicenter study evaluating efficacy, safety, tolerability and<br />
pharmacokinetics <strong>of</strong> sotrastaurin (STN) combined with tacrolimus vs. a<br />
tacrolimus/mycophenolate m<strong>of</strong>etil (MMF)-based control regimen in de novo liver<br />
transplant recipients<br />
Source: Novartis Pharmaceuticals<br />
Role: Research Assistant<br />
Dates: 2010-Present<br />
Title: A randomized, open label, parallel-group, multi-center trial to compare the efficacy and<br />
safety <strong>of</strong> TachoSilÒ versus standard hemostatic fleece material for the secondary<br />
treatment <strong>of</strong> local bleeding in hepatic resection surgery<br />
Source: Nycomed<br />
Role: Research Assistant<br />
Dates: 2010-Present<br />
Title: A 12-month, prospective, randomized, dual center, open label pilot study to evaluate the<br />
safety and efficacy <strong>of</strong> Myfortic® (mycophenolic acid) loading regimens in combination<br />
with Thymoglobulin® [Anti-thymocyte Globulin (Rabbit)] or Simulect® (basiliximab)<br />
induction and Prograf® (tacrolimus) in early corticosteroid withdrawal<br />
Source: Novartis Pharmaceuticals<br />
Role: Research Assistant<br />
Dates: 2010-Present<br />
Title: B-Cell Targeted Desensitization Strategy For Preformed Anti-HLA Antibodies In<br />
Patients Awaiting Kidney Transplantation<br />
Source: Millenium<br />
Role: Research Assistant<br />
Dates: 2010-Present<br />
Title: B-Cell Targeted Therapy for Acute Renal Allograft Rejection with an Antibody Mediated<br />
Component: A Prospective, Randomized, Open-Label Study<br />
Source: Genzyme/Millenium<br />
Role: Research Assistant<br />
Dates: 2010-Present<br />
Title: A Phase 1b, Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel Group, Placebo-Controlled, Single-<br />
Dose, Pharmacokinetic, Pharmacodynamic, Safety, and Tolerability Study <strong>of</strong> ASKP1240<br />
in de novo Kidney Transplantation<br />
Source: Astellas<br />
Role: Research Assistant<br />
Dates: 2011
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Title: Planned Transition to Sirolimus-based Therapy Versus Continued Tacrolimus-based<br />
Therapy in Renal Allograft Recipients<br />
Source: Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Now Pfizer<br />
Role: Research Assistant<br />
Dates: 2010-2011<br />
Title: Targeted Therapy for High Immunologic Risk Renal Transplant Recipients: A<br />
Prospective, Randomized, Open-Label Pilot Study <strong>of</strong> B Cell Depleting Therapy in<br />
Combination with-Thymocyte Globulin [Rabbit] (Thymoglobulin®, Genzyme),<br />
Tacrolimus (Prograf®, Astellas), Mycophenolate M<strong>of</strong>etil (Cellcept®, Roche) and<br />
Corticosteroid Minimization<br />
Source: Genzyme/Millenium<br />
Role: Research Assistant<br />
Dates: 2010-2011<br />
ABSTRACT PRESENTATIONS<br />
Schmidt N, Shields AR, Alloway RR, Sadaka B, Mogilishetty M, Kremer J, Cardi M, Woodle ES.<br />
Randomized Controlled Trial <strong>of</strong> B-Cell Targeted Induction Therapy in HLA Sensitized Kidney<br />
Transplant Recipients: Preliminary Results.<br />
American Transplant Congress June 2012, Boston, MA [Oral Presentation]<br />
o Young Investigator Award<br />
Pharmacist Community <strong>of</strong> Practice Business Meeting June 2012, Boston, MA [Poster Presentation]<br />
o Pharmacist Community <strong>of</strong> Practice Travel Award for Best New Practitioner Research Project<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cincinnati</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Medicine, Department <strong>of</strong> Internal Medicine, Trainees’ Research<br />
Grand Rounds May 2012, <strong>Cincinnati</strong>, OH [Poster Presentation]<br />
o Honorable Mention<br />
Schmidt N, Shields AR, Alloway RR, Mogilishetty G, Govil A, Woodle ES. Effects <strong>of</strong> Early<br />
Corticosteroid Withdrawal on Native Kidney Disease Recurrence.<br />
American Transplant Congress June 2012, Boston, MA [Oral Presentation]<br />
Schmidt NM, Shields AR, Alloway RR, Mogilishetty G, Cardi M, Cole L, Young S, Hanseman D,<br />
Woodle ES. Death Risk, Etiology, and Risk Factors in Renal Transplant Recipients: Effect Of Early<br />
Corticosteroid Withdrawal Regimens.<br />
American Transplant Congress June 2012, Boston, MA [Poster Presentation]<br />
Schmidt NM, Woodle ES, Alloway RR, Mogilishetty GM, Tevar A, Young S, Cole L, Hanseman D,<br />
Shields AR. Early Corticosteroid Withdrawal Reduces Risk for Actual Cardiovascular Events in Renal<br />
Transplant Recipients: A Multivariate Analysis.<br />
American College <strong>of</strong> Clinical Pharmacy Annual Meeting October 2011, Pittsburg, PA [Poster]<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cincinnati</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Medicine, Department <strong>of</strong> Internal Medicine, Trainees’ Research<br />
Grand Rounds May 2011, <strong>Cincinnati</strong>, OH [Poster]<br />
American Transplant Congress May 2011, Philadelphia, PA [Oral Presentation]<br />
o Young Investigator Award<br />
2011 Genzyme Annual Fellows Conference April 2011, Cambridge, MA [Oral Presentation]<br />
Canadian Society <strong>of</strong> Transplantation/American Society <strong>of</strong> Transplantation Distinguished Fellows<br />
Symposium March 2011, Mont-Tremblant, Quebec [Poster Presentation]
Nicole Schmidt Ejaz, Pharm.D. Curriculum Vitae Page 8<br />
Schmidt NM, Shields AR, Alloway RR, Mogilishetty GM, Cardi M, Munda R, Tevar A, Burns J, Kremer<br />
J, Cole L, Young S, Hanseman D, Safdar S, Woodle ES. 10-Year Experience with Early Corticosteroid<br />
Elimination in Kidney Transplantation: Analysis <strong>of</strong> Patient and Graft Survival.<br />
American College <strong>of</strong> Clinical Pharmacy Annual Meeting October 2011, Pittsburg, PA [Poster<br />
Presentation]<br />
American Transplant Congress May 2011, Philadelphia, PA [Oral Presentation]<br />
Schmidt NM, Woodle ES, Alloway RR, Govil A, Cole L, Young S, Hanseman D, Shields AR.<br />
Cardiovascular Events and Cardiovascular-Related Mortality after Renal Transplantation: Effect <strong>of</strong><br />
Maintenance Steroid Therapy.<br />
American Transplant Congress May 2011, Philadelphia, PA [Oral Presentation]<br />
Schmidt NM, Alloway RR, Sadaka B, Wall G, Shields AR, Woodle ES. Toxicity Pr<strong>of</strong>ile <strong>of</strong> Proteasome<br />
Inhibitor-Based Antihumoral Therapy in Renal Transplant Candidates and Recipients.<br />
American Transplant Congress May 2011, Philadelphia, PA [Oral Presentation]<br />
Schmidt NM, Cavanaugh T, Govil A, Mogilishetty G, Rike Shields A, Parrish N. Retrospective Analysis<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Efficacy <strong>of</strong> Erythropoiesis- Stimulating Agents in the Treatment <strong>of</strong> Anemia Following Renal<br />
Transplantation.<br />
American College <strong>of</strong> Clinical Pharmacy Annual Meeting October 2010, Austin, TX [Poster<br />
Presentation]<br />
Great Lakes Pharmacy Residency Conference April 2010, West Lafayette, IN [Oral Presentation]<br />
<strong>University</strong> HealthSystem Consortium Conference Resident Poster Session December 2009, Las<br />
Vegas, NV [Poster Presentation]<br />
Schmidt NM, Berry EA, Heaton PC. Pediatric Hospitalizations for Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Results<br />
from the 2003 and 2006 Kids’ Inpatient Database.<br />
2009 American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting and Exposition April 2009, San Antonio,<br />
TX [Poster Presentation]<br />
PUBLICATIONS<br />
Randomized Controlled Trial <strong>of</strong> B-Cell Targeted Induction Therapy in HLA Sensitized Kidney<br />
Transplant Recipients: Preliminary Results. Manuscript in progress.<br />
Long-term Experience with Immunosuppression: Multivariate Analysis <strong>of</strong> Cardiovascular Events and<br />
Survival Outcomes. Manuscript in progress.<br />
Schmidt N, Alloway RR, Walsh RC, Sadaka B, Shields AR, Girnita AL, Hanseman DJ, Woodle ES.<br />
Prospective Evaluation <strong>of</strong> the Toxicity Pr<strong>of</strong>ile <strong>of</strong> Proteasome Inhibitor-Based Therapy in Renal<br />
Transplant Candidates and Recipients. Transplantation 2012;94(4):352-61.<br />
Sadaka B, Alloway RR, Shields AR, Schmidt NM, Woodle ES. Proteasome Inhibition for Antibody-<br />
Mediated Allograft Rejection. Semin Hematol 2012;49(3):263-9.<br />
Heaton PC, Tundia NL, Schmidt N, Wigle PR, Kelton CM. The National Burden <strong>of</strong> Pediatric<br />
Hospitalizations for Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Results for the 2006 Kids’ Inpatient Database. J<br />
Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2011;54(4):477-85.
Nicole Schmidt Ejaz, Pharm.D. Curriculum Vitae Page 9<br />
Metzger A, Kim KY, Wigle PR, Schmidt N. Review <strong>of</strong> the Clopidogrel-Proton Pump Inhibitor<br />
Interaction: Continuing Education. America’s Pharmacist April 2010.<br />
REFERENCES<br />
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