What is the role of the Research Pharmacist?
The research pharmacist at UHS is Javier Palacios, RPh. In this academic health center his role includes preparation and dispensing of the investigational drugs, ensuring that research volunteers receive proper doses at proper times as defined in the research protocol. He is the only individual that knows if the patient is receiving the study drug or placebo. He maintains the records for dispensing these medications and ensuring staff are educated on the investigational drugs.
