Melissa Badowski
Clinical Professor, Pharmacy Practice
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Teaching and Supervision
Clinical Research Design (PMPR 46309), 1/12/2026 – 5/1/2026
Spec Project in Pharm Pract (PMPR 13004), 1/12/2026 – 5/1/2026
Case Based Infectious Diseases (PMPR 37008), 1/12/2026 – 5/1/2026
Case Based Infectious Diseases (PMPR 37007), 1/12/2026 – 5/1/2026
Exploration of Telemedicine (PMPR 37305), 1/12/2026 – 5/1/2026
Exploration of Telemedicine (PMPR 37000), 1/12/2026 – 5/1/2026
Concentration Research (PMPR 485), 8/25/2025 – 12/5/2025
Spec Project in Pharm Pract (PMPR 390), 8/25/2025 – 12/5/2025
Undergrad Resrch Pharm Pract (PMPR 380), 8/25/2025 – 12/5/2025
Selected Grants
Medication Assisted Recovery in the Community, Illinois Department of Human Services., 1/1/2026 - 6/30/2026, Obligated Amount: $11400; No Anticipated Amount Set
Implementing a Multidisciplinary, Pharmacy-driven Addication Consult Team (IMPACT), Illinois Department of Human Services., 1/1/2025 - 6/30/2025, Obligated Amount: $7124; No Anticipated Amount Set
CTA - Observational Cohort Study of Cabenuva Utilization, Outcomes, and Patient Experience in the United States (BEYOND), Research Triangle Institute., 9/30/2021 - 12/31/2024, Obligated Amount: $28904; Anticipated Amount: $28904
Assessing Long Term Weight Changes in Persons with Early and Substantial Weight Gain on Integrase Inhibitor Containing Antiretroviral Therapy, Thomas Jefferson University., 7/1/2021 - 6/30/2022, Obligated Amount: $13000; Anticipated Amount: $13000
The incidence and severity of drug interactions before and after switching antiretroviral therapy to bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide in treatment experienced patients, Thomas Jefferson University., 11/26/2019 - 11/25/2024, Obligated Amount: $10400; Anticipated Amount: $10400
Gilead Sciences, Inc., 1/1/2019 - 12/31/2019, Obligated Amount: $10400; No Anticipated Amount Set
Gilead Sciences, Inc., 1/1/2019 - 12/31/2019, Obligated Amount: $10400; No Anticipated Amount Set
Evaluation of Safety and Efficacy of First-Line Antiretroviral and Single Tablet Regimens (STR) in the Correctional: Is One Table Once Daily Really the Best Options?, Bristol-Myers Squibb., 3/25/2014 - 5/15/2015, Obligated Amount: $20000; Anticipated Amount: $20000
Bristol Myers Squibb., 8/1/2013 - 5/15/2015, Obligated Amount: $20000; No Anticipated Amount Set
Selected Publications
Drwiega, Emily N, Martin, Michelle T, Badowski, Melissa E. (2026). Hepatitis C virus drug–drug interactions: a comparison of online drug interaction databases. International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, riag065. doi:10.1093/ijpp/riag065.
Badowski, Melissa, Patel, Mahesh. (2026). The 5-Minute Clinical Consult 2027, 35th Edition (print, website, mobile). Wolters Kluwer.
Kuriakose, Safia, Tseng, Alice, Boyd, Sarita, Gibbons, Sara, Chiong, Justin, Marra, Fiona, Boyle, Alison, Senneker, Tessa, George, Jomy, Lund, Claire, Belperio, Pamela, Crew, Page, Eschenauer, Greg, Scarsi, Kimberly K, Khoo, Saye H, Pau, Alice, Marzolini, Catia, Badowski, Melissa, Boyd, Sarita, Boyle, Alison, Cocohoba, Jennifer, Chiong, Justin, Gibbons, Sara, Giguere, Pierre, Khoo, Saye H, Kuriakose, Safia, Marra, Fiona, Marzolini, Catia, Nhean, Salin, Pau, Alice, Scarsi, Kimberly K, Senneker, Tessa, Struble, Kimberly, Tseng, Alice, Yoong, Deborah, Crew, Page, George, Jomy. (2026). International Collaboration to Develop and Harmonize Drug Interaction Guidance for Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir During COVID-19: Lessons Learned for Future Pandemic Preparedness. Clinical Infectious Diseases, 82, (3), e446-e454. doi:10.1093/cid/ciaf606.
Stickler, Luke E, Drwiega, Emily N, McKelvey, Daniel, Windt, Tommy, Borgetti, Scott, Patel, Mahesh C, Badowski, Melissa E. (2026). P-1412. Incidence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Screening and Detection in People With Human Immunodeficiency Virus in Custody Within the Illinois Department of Corrections. Open Forum Infectious Diseases, 13, (Supplement_1), ofaf695.1599. doi:10.1093/ofid/ofaf695.1599.
Fouad, Hadeel, Badowski, Melissa E, Lee, Joy, Flores, Jennifer, Park, Jane, Patel, Mahesh C, Drummond, Brian W, Borgetti, Scott, Halbur, Drew, Drwiega, Emily N. (2026). P-2070. Evaluation of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Virologic Suppression among Reincarcerated Individuals within in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Open Forum Infectious Diseases, 13, (Supplement_1), ofaf695.2234. doi:10.1093/ofid/ofaf695.2234.
Schreiber, Daniel, Drwiega, Emily N, Perez, Miguel, Uda, Rita, Patel, Mahesh C, Borgetti, Scott, Badowski, Melissa E. (2026). P-229. Screening and Incidence of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) among Persons Living with HIV (PWH) in the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC). Open Forum Infectious Diseases, 13, (Supplement_1), ofaf695.451. doi:10.1093/ofid/ofaf695.451.
Prajapati, Girish, Fleming, Sean P, Badowski, Melissa E, Koren, David E, Clanton, Orbit R, Patel, Harshil, Perez-Kempner, Lucia, Jain, Astha, Sharma, Sugandh. (2026). P-302. Real-world Utilization Management of Antiretrovirals for HIV Treatment and Pre-exposure Prophylaxis: A Systematic Literature Review. Open Forum Infectious Diseases, 13, (Supplement_1), ofaf695.522. doi:10.1093/ofid/ofaf695.522.
Polisetty, Radhika S, Durham, Spencer H, Rohani, Roxane, Cluck, David B, Sherman, Elizabeth, Hodge, Crystal K, Huesgen, Emily, Sahloff, Eric, Nhean, Salin, Badowski, Melissa, Brizzi, Marisa, Shaeer, Kristy M. (2026). Need for More HIV‐Trained Pharmacists due to Unmet Needs and Expanding Opportunities: An Opinion of the HIV Practice and Research Network of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy. JACCP JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CLINICAL PHARMACY, 9, (1), e70160. doi:10.1002/jac5.70160.
Januszka, Jenna, Chastain, Daniel B, Badowski, Melissa E, Brizzi, Marisa, Drwiega, Emily N, Durham, Spencer H, Kaplan, Samantha, Keedy, Chelsea A, Sahloff, Eric G, Sherman, Elizabeth M, Cluck, David B. (2025). The Role of Clinical Pharmacists in HIV Treatment and Prevention: A Scoping Review of Real‐World Evidence. JACCP JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CLINICAL PHARMACY, 8, (12), 1315-1325. doi:10.1002/jac5.70135.
Professional Leadership
Ambulatory Care PRN Scholarly Activity Committee, 1/1/2026 - Present
Board of Directors, 1/1/2026 - Present
Infectious Diseases PRN Research Committee, 1/1/2026 - Present
HIV PRN Research Committee, 1/1/2026 - Present
Nominations Committee, 10/21/2025 - Present
Exam Contributor, Item Reviewer, and Exam Construction, 5/1/2025 - Present
Executive Committee, 10/15/2024 - 10/22/2025
Board of Regent, ACCP, 10/19/2022 - Present
Board of Regents, 10/10/2022 - 10/21/2025
Notable Honors
2024, Publication of the Year, UIC College of Pharmacy
Education
Degrees:
Master in Public Health, University of Illinois at Chicago, United States, 2017
Doctor of Pharmacy, Magna Cum Laude, Midwestern University, United States, 2006
Postgraduate Training:
PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Resident, University of Maryland Medical Center, United States, 2007
PGY-2 Pharmacotherapy Resident with Focus in Infectious Diseases, University of Maryland, School of Pharmacy, United States, 2008
Licensures and Certifications
Certificate in Pharmacoepidemiology, University of Illinois at Chicago, 2017 - 2017
Teaching and Learning Certificate, American College of Clinical Pharmacy, 2014 - 2014
Educational Theory and Practice Certificate, University of Maryland, 2007 - 2007
Pharmacist, Registered, State of Maryland, 2006 - Present
Pharmacist, Registered, State of Illinois, 2006 - Present
Board Certified Infectious Diseases Pharmacist, n/a, 12/2018 - Present
Practicing HIV Pharmacist, American Academy of HIV Medicine, 2009 - Present
Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist, n/a, 2008 - Present
Basic Life Support and AED Certification for Healthcare Providers, n/a, 2006 - Present