Research Advisory Council
Research GrantsResearch Advisory Council
The purpose of the Council is to advise the Board in its review and oversight of the Foundation’s programmatic work in health services research and developing researchers.
Annually, the Council provides input on the Foundation’s research agenda, ensuring it aligns with and supports critical priorities for ASHP, the pharmacy profession, patients, organizations, and healthcare. A focus area for this upcoming term is to provide input on member and organizational needs related to enhancing the capacity to do research, including developing researchers, resources, and innovative research models.
2025-2026 Research Advisory Council Roster
Chair
Randall W. Knoebel, PharmD, MPH, BCOP, FASHP
Director, Pharmacy Health Analytics & Drug Policy
University of Chicago Medicine
Vice Chair
Courtney E. Gamston, ScM, PharmD, BCPS
Professor of Experiential Practice
Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy
Arinze Nkemdirim Okere, PharmD, MS, MBA, BCPS, BCCP
(Appointed 2025)
Division Head for Outcomes & Pharmacy Advancement
University at Buffalo
Michael D. Reed, PharmD, FCCP, FCP, FPPA
Editor-in-Chief
The Journal of Pediatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Pediatric Pharmacy Association
(James) Matt Baker, PharmD, MS, BCPS
Clinical Program & Formulary Management Supervisor
North Kansas City Hospital
Carlton K.K. Lee, PharmD, MPH, FASHP, FPPA, BCPPS
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Pediatrics
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
James C. Coons, PharmD, BCCP
Professor
University of Pittsburgh
Sarah A. Spinler, PharmD, FASHP, FCCP, FAHA, AACC
Professor
Binghamton University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Francesca E. Cunningham, PharmD
Associate Chief Consultant, PBM
and Director VA Center for Medication Safety
Department of Veterans Affairs, GA
Michael Stepanovic, PharmD, MS
Assistant Professor
UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
James M. Hoffman, PharmD, MS, FASHP
Senior Vice President – Quality and Safety
Member, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Jeff D. Little, PharmD, MPH, BCPS, FACHE, FASHP
Director of Pharmacy
Saint Luke's Hospital, Kansas City
Council Secretary
Barbara B. Nussbaum, BSPharm, PhD
ASHP Foundation Vice President for Research and Education
ASHP Liaison
Michael Ganio, PharmD, MS, BCPS, FASHP
ASHP Senior Director, Pharmacy Practice and Quality
ASHP Foundation
Ken Perez, MBA
ASHP Foundation Board Liaison
Foundation Coordinator
Cherrelle Draughan, BA, MS
ASHP Foundation Project Manager
