Mei T. Liu, PharmD, BCPP Education and Training Jul 2005 – Jun 2006
Residency Director: Suzanne Cala, PharmD, BCPP
University of North Carolina Hospitals, Chapel Hill, NC
Pharmacy Practice Residency Residency Director: Eric Hola, RPh, MS, MLS
Doctor of Pharmacy Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Piscataway, NJ
Licensure Aug 2005 – Present
Registered Pharmacist, State of North Carolina
Registered Pharmacist, State of New Jersey
Board Certification Dec 2007 – Present
Professional Experience Aug 2006 – Present
Clinical Assistant Professor Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Piscataway, NJ
Pharmacist Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, NJ
Psychiatry Specialty Practice Resident University of North Carolina Hospitals, Chapel Hill, NC
Clinical Instructor University of North Carolina School of Pharmacy, Chapel Hill, NC
Pharmacist University of North Carolina Hospitals, Chapel Hill, NC
Pharmacist Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, NJ
Pharmacy Intern CVS Pharmacy, Woodbridge, NJ
Pharmacy Intern Eckerd Pharmacy, East Brunswick, NJ
Laboratory Technician Rutgers University Cell & DNA Repository Lab, Piscataway, NJ
Honors and Awards May 2004 Professional Memberships Sep 2006 – Jul 2007
American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP)
College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacist (CPNP)
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
New Jersey Society of Health-System Pharmacist (NJSHP)
Committee Assignments
Member, Outreach Committee College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacist (CPNP)
Member, Educational Goals and Outcomes Assessment Committee Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Piscataway, NJ
Member, Computer, Library, Instructional Technology Committee Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Piscataway, NJ
Member, Organization and Administration Committee for Accreditation Self-Study Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Piscataway, NJ
Member, Planning and Development Committee
Department of Pharmacy Practice and Administration Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Piscataway, NJ
Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Piscataway, NJ
Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Piscataway, NJ
Member, Departmental Curriculum Committee
Department of Pharmacy Practice and Administration Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Piscataway, NJ
Member, Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee
University Medical Center at Princeton, Princeton, NJ
Member, Performance Improvement Committee
Princeton House Behavioral Health, Princeton, NJ
Research Jul 2005 – May 2006
Adherence to Metabolic Monitoring in Patients on Atypical Antipsychotics
University of North Carolina Hospitals, Chapel Hill, NC
Investigators: Mei T. Liu, PharmD, and Suzanne Cala, PharmD, BCPP
Evaluation of Steroid-Induced Adverse Reactions in Kidney or Kidney-Pancreas Transplant Patients Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, NJ Investigators: Mei T. Liu, PharmD, and A. Scott Mathis, PharmD
Publications
(Newsletter Articles and Limited Circulation Reports)
University Medical Center at Princeton, Princeton, NJ
Paliperidone (InvegaTM) non-formulary usage evaluation
Princeton House Behavioral Health, Princeton, NJ
New Drug Update: Quetiapine Extended-Release Tablet (Seroquel XRTM) Princeton House Behavioral Health, Princeton, NJ
Monograph: Aripiprazole Intramuscular Injection (Abilify ) University Medical Center at Princeton, Princeton, NJ
Princeton House Behavioral Health, Princeton, NJ
New Drug Update: Paliperidone (InvegaTM) Princeton House Behavioral Health, Princeton, NJ
Monograph: Naltrexone for Extended-Release Injection (VivitrolTM) University Medical Center at Princeton, Princeton, NJ
Monograph: Selegiline Transdermal Patch (Emsam®)
University Medical Center at Princeton, Princeton, NJ
New Drug Update: Varenicline (ChantixTM) Princeton House Behavioral Health, Princeton, NJ
Princeton House Behavioral Health, Princeton, NJ
Evaluation of Prescribing Patterns and Use of Combination Antipsychotics
Princeton House Behavioral Health, Princeton, NJ
Policy and Procedure for Clozapine Dispensing
University Medical Center at Princeton, Princeton, NJ
Review of Adverse Drug Reactions: January – December 2006
University Medical Center at Princeton, Princeton, NJ
Princeton House Behavioral Health Drug Budget Inquiry
Princeton House Behavioral Health, Princeton, NJ
Adherence to Metabolic Monitoring in Patients on Atypical Antipsychotics
M.T. Liu, PharmD, and S. Cala, PharmD, BCPP
Southeastern Residency Conference, Athens, GA
Adherence to Metabolic Monitoring in Patients on Atypical Antipsychotics
M.T. Liu, PharmD, and S. Cala, PharmD, BCPP
College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD
Incidence and Probability of Early Steroid-Induced Adverse Reactions in Kidney or Kidney-Pancreas Transplantation
M.T. Liu, PharmD, and A.S. Mathis, PharmD
Eastern States Residency Conference, Baltimore, MD
Retrospective analysis of early steroid-induced adverse reactions in kidney and kidney-pancreas transplant recipients A.S. Mathis, M.T. Liu, R.T. Adamson, S.S. Nambi and A.M. Patel. Transplantation Proceedings Volume 39, January 2007, pp. 199-201
Corticosteroids an Important Cause of Hyperglycemia A.S. Mathis, PharmD, and M. T. Liu, PharmD
Presentations
Quetiapine-induced hallucinations: a case report. Poster Presentation
M. Maroney, PharmD Candidate and M.T. Liu, PharmD, BCPP American Society of Health-System Pharmacist (ASHP) Midyear Clinical Meeting, Orlando, FL
Adherence to Metabolic Monitoring in Patients on Atypical Antipsychotics. Poster Presentation
M.T. Liu, PharmD, and S. Cala, PharmD, BCPP
College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD
Adherence to Metabolic Monitoring in Patients on Atypical Antipsychotics. Poster Presentation
M.T. Liu, PharmD, and S. Cala, PharmD, BCPP
American Society of Health-System Pharmacist (ASHP) Midyear Clinical Meeting, Las Vegas, NV
Adherence to Metabolic Monitoring in Patients on Atypical Antipsychotics. Poster Presentation
M.T. Liu, PharmD, and S. Cala, PharmD, BCPP 5th Annual University of HealthSystem Consortium Meeting, Las Vegas, NV
Evaluation of Steroid-Induced Adverse Reactions in Kidney or Kidney-Pancreas Transplant Patients. Poster Presentation
M.T. Liu, PharmD, and A.S. Mathis, PharmD
American Society of Health-System Pharmacist (ASHP) Midyear Clinical Meeting, Orlando, FL
Pharmacological Treatment of Opioid Dependence
12th Annual Northeastern Psychiatric Pharmacotherapy Symposium, Mystic, CT Mar 2008
Treatment of Opiate Addiction – Addiction in the Pharmacy
Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Edison, NJ
Update on Alcohol and Smoking Cessation – Neuropsychiatry Across the Lifespan
Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Edison, NJ
Adherence to Metabolic Monitoring in Patients on Atypical Antipsychotics
M.T. Liu, PharmD, and S. Cala, PharmD, BCPP
Southeastern Residency Conference, Athens, GA
Treatment of Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia During Pregnancy
University of North Carolina Hospitals, Chapel Hill, NC
Incidence and Probability of Early Steroid-Induced Adverse Reactions in Kidney or Kidney-Pancreas Transplantation
M.T. Liu, PharmD, and A.S. Mathis, PharmD
Eastern States Residency Conference, Baltimore, MD
Evaluation of Steroid-Induced Adverse Reactions in Kidney or Kidney-Pancreas Transplant Patients. Poster Presentation.
Mei T. Liu, PharmD, and A. Scott Mathis, PharmD New Jersey Society of Health-System Pharmacist (NJSHP) Annual Meeting, New Brunswick, NJ
(Academic Presentations and Classroom Lectures)
Use of antidepressants during pregnancy and lactation
Advanced Neuropsychopharmacology Electives
Treatment of Psychosis in the Elderly and CATIE-AD
Advanced Neuropsychopharmacology Electives
Treatment of Depression and Psychosis in the Elderly
Mental Retardation and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Advanced Neuropsychopharmacology Electives
Advanced Neuropsychopharmacology Electives
Clinical Preceptor – Inpatient Psychiatry Clinical Rotation 31:725:791 to 799 – Advanced Practice Experience
Parkinson’s Disease Lecture. PHCY 87L – Psychiatry/Neurology Module
University of North Carolina School of Pharmacy, Chapel Hill, NC
Anxiety Disorders Lecture. PHCY 87L – Psychiatry/Neurology Module
University of North Carolina School of Pharmacy, Chapel Hill, NC
University of North Carolina School of Pharmacy, Chapel Hill, NC
University of North Carolina Hospitals, Chapel Hill, NC
University of North Carolina School of Pharmacy, Chapel Hill, NC
Bipolar Mania Lecture and Case. Clinical Case Discussion Group
University of North Carolina School of Pharmacy, Chapel Hill, NC
Princeton HealthCare System, Princeton, NJ
Monograph: Paliperidone (InvegaTM) Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee
University Medical Center at Princeton, Princeton, NJ
Paliperidone (InvegaTM) non-formulary usage evaluation
Princeton House Behavioral Health, Princeton, NJ
Review of Psychotropics and New Drug Update
In-service for allied therapists and social workers
Princeton House Behavioral Health Women’s Outpatient Program, Princeton, NJ
Drug Interactions of Psychotropic Medications
Department of Psychiatry Grand Round Presentation
Review of Psychotropics and New Drug Update
In-service for allied therapists and social workers
Review of Psychotropics and New Drug Update
In-service for allied therapists and social workers
Combination Antipsychotic Therapy: Risks vs. Benefits
In-service for Department of Psychiatry and Department of Pharmacy St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center, Paterson, NJ
Review of Psychotropics and New Drug Update
In-service for allied therapists and social workers
Health Outpatient Program, Princeton, NJ
Review of Psychotropics and New Drug Update
In-service for allied therapists and social workers
Princeton House Behavioral Health Outpatient Program, Hamilton, NJ
New Drug Update: Quetiapine Extended-Release Tablets (Seroquel XRTM) Department of Psychiatry Princeton House Behavioral Health, Princeton, NJ
Review of Psychotropics and New Drug Update
In-service for allied therapists and social workers
Princeton House Behavioral Health Women’s Outpatient Program, Princeton, NJ
Monograph: Aripiprazole Intramuscular Injection (Abilify ) Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee
University Medical Center at Princeton, Princeton, NJ
New Drug Update: Paliperidone (InvegaTM) Department of Psychiatry Princeton House Behavioral Health, Princeton, NJ
Monograph: Naltrexone for Extended-Release Injection (VivitrolTM) Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee
University Medical Center at Princeton, Princeton, NJ
Review of Psychotropics and New Drugs Update
In-service for allied therapists and social workers
Princeton House Behavioral Health Outpatient Program, North Brunswick, NJ
Monograph: Selegiline Transdermal Patch (Emsam®) Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee
University Medical Center at Princeton, Princeton, NJ
New Drug Update: Varenicline (ChantixTM) Department of Psychiatry Princeton House Behavioral Health, Princeton, NJ
Princeton House Behavioral Health, Princeton, NJ
Evaluation of Prescribing Patterns and Use of Combination Antipsychotics
In-Patient Psychiatry Physicians Princeton House Behavioral Health, Princeton, NJ
Review of Psychotropics and New Drug Update
In-service for nurses, allied therapists and social workers
Princeton House Behavioral Health Women’s Outpatient Program, Princeton, NJ
Policy and Procedure for Clozapine Dispensing Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee
University Medical Center at Princeton, Princeton, NJ
Adverse Drug Reactions Summary: January – December 2006
University Medical Center at Princeton, Princeton, NJ
Review of Psychotropics and New Drug Update
In-service for nurses, allied therapists and social workers
Princeton House Behavioral Health Outpatient Program, Cherry Hill, NJ
Princeton House Behavioral Health Drug Budget Inquiry
In-Patient Psychiatry Physicians Princeton House Behavioral Health, Princeton, NJ
Review of Psychotropics for Non-Medical Staff
In-service for attending psychiatrists, nurses and social workers
Princeton House Behavioral Health, Princeton, NJ
Clinical Seminar to pharmacy and medical staff
University of North Carolina Hospitals, Chapel Hill, NC
In-service for attending psychiatrists, residents and medical students
University of North Carolina Hospitals, Chapel Hill, NC
Pharmacologic Treatment for ADHD in Children
In-service for pediatric psychiatrists, residents and medical students
University of North Carolina Hospitals, Chapel Hill, NC
Acamprosate Calcium: New Treatment Option for Alcohol Dependence Clinical Seminar to pharmacy and medical staff Dorothea Dix Hospital, Raleigh, NC
Acamprosate Calcium: New Treatment Option for Alcohol Dependence Clinical Seminar to pharmacy faculty, residents and students University of North Carolina Hospitals, Chapel Hill, NC
Substance Abuse in Adolescents In-service for Pediatric Intensive Care Unit physicians, residents and medical students Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, NJ
Anthelminthic Therapies In-service for Pediatric Intensive Care Unit physicians, residents and medical students Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, NJ
New Drug Update: Duloxetine (Cymbalta®) In-service to Pharmacy Department Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, NJ
Delirium vs. Agitation In-service for Intensive Care Unit physicians, residents and medical students Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, NJ
In-service to Pharmacy Department Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, NJ
Pharmacotherapy for Dementia with Lewy Bodies In-service for Psychiatry Unit physicians and nurses Saint Barnabas Behavioral Health Center, Toms River, NJ
CMV Infection in Renal Transplant Patients Pharmacy patient case presentation Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, NJ
Local Activities/Community Service Nov 2007
American Society of Health-System Pharmacist (ASHP) Midyear Clinical Meeting Las Vegas, NV
Interfaith Council Walk-In Clinic Volunteer
Volunteer pharmacist in free healthcare clinic service for the homeless.
University of North Carolina Hospitals, Chapel Hill, NC
Provide education on poison prevention awareness for local 2nd and 3rd grade children.
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