Dana R. Pierce
Clinical Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice
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Teaching and Supervision
Spec Project in Pharm Pract (PMPR 12994), 1/12/2026 – 5/1/2026
Undergrad Resrch Pharm Pract (PMPR 12952), 1/12/2026 – 5/1/2026
PDAT 4: Immunology/Respiratory (PHAR 504), 8/25/2025 – 12/5/2025
PDAT 4: Immunology/Respiratory (PHAR 504), 8/25/2025 – 12/5/2025
PDAT 4: Immunology/Respiratory (PHAR 504), 8/25/2025 – 12/5/2025
PDAT 4: Immunology/Respiratory (PHAR 504), 8/25/2025 – 12/5/2025
PDAT 4: Immunology/Respiratory (PHAR 504), 8/25/2025 – 12/5/2025
Pre-Transplant (PMPR 390), 8/25/2025 – 12/5/2025
PHR 5617: Pharmacotherapeutics I, 3/4/2025 – Present
Selected Grants
Validation of genomic immune-phenotyping profiles using Allosure and Allomap in obesity patients undergoing kidney transplantation, CareDx., 4/1/2023 - 4/1/2024, Obligated Amount: $320000; No Anticipated Amount Set
Selected Publications
Pierce, Dana, Brokhof, Marissa, Fredrick, Stacy, Kelly, Bethany, Sawyer, Miley, Summers, Bryant, Tchen, Stephanie, Walter, Krysta, Szempruch, Kristen R. (2026). Comment on ‘Adopting Race‐Free Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate for Unifying Medication‐Related Decision‐Making: An Opinion of the Nephrology Practice and Research Network of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy’. JACCP JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CLINICAL PHARMACY, 9, (4), e70201. doi:10.1002/jac5.70201.
Burroughs, Kristina M, Lichvar, Alicia B, Groetzinger, Lara M, Horn, Edward, Iasella, Carlo J, Moore, Cody A, Pierce, Dana R, Sacha, Lauren M, Rivosecchi, Ryan M. (2025). Evaluating the Effect of Concomitant Azoles on Anticoagulant Prescribing Practices in Transplant Patients: A National Survey of Clinicians. Journal of Pharmacy Technology, 41, (5), 217-225. doi:10.1177/87551225251348830.
Pierce, Dana. (2025). Weight-Loss Management Approaches. Solid Organ Transplant Self-Assessment Program.
Pulver, Mark, Campara, Maya, Dabbas, Walaa, Alvarez, Jorge Almario, Pierce, Dana. (2025). Outcomes of Concentrated Furosemide Infusions on Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation Rates in Kidney Transplant Recipients. Progress in Transplantation, 35, (3), 172-177. doi:10.1177/15269248251349757.
De La Rosa Gonzalez, E, Naik, R, Gallon, L, Tzvetanov, I, Benedetti, E, Pierce, D. (2025). Comparison of Direct-Acting Oral Anticoagulation versus Warfarin Following Kidney Transplantation in a Predominantly Obese Population. American Journal of Transplantation, 25, (8), s775. doi:10.1016/j.ajt.2025.07.1828.
Pierce, D, Yu, C, Alaniz, J, Kortan, E, Valdepenas, B, Campara, M, Naik, R, Hajjiri, Z, Gallon, L, Benedetti, E, Tzvetanov, I. (2025). Comparison of Immunosuppression Regimens on Outcomes of High KDPI Allograft Recipients. American Journal of Transplantation, 25, (8), s650. doi:10.1016/j.ajt.2025.07.1518.
Russo, A, Pierce, D, Christensen, R, Heinrich, L, Valdepenas, B, Gallon, L, Benedetti, E, Tzvetanov, I, Muran, C. (2025). Efficacy and Safety Comparison of Letermovir versus Valganciclovir for Use in Cytomegalovirus Prophylaxis in Adult Kidney Transplant Recipients. American Journal of Transplantation, 25, (8), s597. doi:10.1016/j.ajt.2025.07.1395.
Naik, R, Dabbas, W, Abuzeineh, M, Ansari, S, Tang, I, Berrios, J Pavez, Claeys, J, Shah, A, Pierce, D, Valdepenas, B, Alvarez, J Almario, Benedetti, E, Tzvetanov, I, Kortan, E, Alaniz, J, Gallon, L, Hajjiri, Z. (2025). Metabolic Outcomes of Obese Recipients of Simultaneous Pancreas and Kidney (SPK) Transplant- A Single Center Experience. American Journal of Transplantation, 25, (8), s1015-s1016. doi:10.1016/j.ajt.2025.07.2416.
Lichvar, Alicia, Park, Jeong M, Alvey, Nicole, Feist, Ashley, Pierce, Dana R, Fredrick, Stacy, Melaragno, Jennifer I, Chandran, Mary Moss, Sweiss, Helen I, Harris, Matt. (2025). Association between burnout and workplace climate in transplant clinical pharmacists. American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, 82, (8), 435-447. doi:10.1093/ajhp/zxae306.
Professional Leadership
Member-at-Large, TXP PRN, 1/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
Liver Health Poster Competition, 4/1/2025 - 5/1/2025
Liver Health Poster Competition, 4/1/2024 - 5/1/2024
Liver Health Poster Competition, 4/1/2023 - 5/1/2023
Pancreas Transplant Quality Committee, 4/1/2022 - Present
DMC, 12/1/2021 - Present
Education
Degrees:
Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy, United States
Postgraduate Training:
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy, United States
PGY2 Solid Organ Transplant Pharmacy Resident, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy, United States