Luigi Brunetti, PharmD, PhD

Associate Professor and Chair

Pharmacy Practice and Administration; Pharmaceutics

Practice Site: Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - Somerset, NJ

Education & Training

PhD - Pharmaceutical Sciences, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
MPH - University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
PharmD - Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, Philadelphia, PA
PGY-2 Residency Training in Drug Information Practice - Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
BS - Biology - Saint Peter's College, Jersey City, NJ

Certifications

Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist
Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist

Clinical Interests

Cardiometabolic diseases, Pharmacokinetics in special populations

Research Interests

The focus of Dr. Brunetti's research is the identification of factors that influence an individual's response to medications. This information can be utilized to personalize patient care and enhance outcomes. Dr. Brunetti is well-versed in the conduct of human clinical trials and prospective pharmacokinetic studies. In addition, Dr. Brunetti has extensive experience in the conduct of observational studies to generate novel hypothesis for prospective testing. As co-director of the Center of Excellence in Pharmaceutical Translational Research and Education (CEPTRE), Dr. Brunetti works closely with basic science faculty in translational research geared at identification of mechanisms conferred variability in patient response to medications.

Publications

Other Academic/Clinical Appointment

Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Nutritional Sciences