Pegah Farrohki

PhD Student, Social and Administrative Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy
Pegah Farrohki

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PhD Student, Social and Administrative Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy, Isfahan University of Medical Science, Iran 2-12-1019

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Biography

Bio

Pegah Farrokhi is a Ph.D. student at the University of Minnesota, studying Social and Administrative Pharmacy with health informatic minor. Her journey in pharmacy started in Iran, where she earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree and worked as a pharmacist. Her passion lies in oncology research, focusing on how to improve the treatment and outcomes for cancer patients. Pegah's research work began with a thesis on comparing different chemotherapy treatments for stomach cancer patients, and she has continued to explore ways to make cancer care better . Currently, She is a Research Assistant at the University of Minnesota, where she has been involved in conducting clinical trials and observational studies to investigate cancer patients' outcomes.

Besides her studies, Pegah has gained experience working in various roles in pharmacy managements and hospital pharmacist. She's not just about hands-on work; she's also committed to teaching. Pegah has been a Teaching Assistant in courses like Integrated Oncology and Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy at the University of Minnesota, and she's been involved in pharmacy internships in Iran.

Awards & Recognition

  • Social and Administrative Pharmacy (SAPh) Provost Recruiting Fellowship, 2022
  • Ranked 2nd in inter-regional (EMRO) Patient counseling event held by the International Pharmaceutical Student Federation (IPSF), 2017.
 

Professional Memberships/Affiliations

  • Secretary, Student Chapter of the International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology (ISPE) at the University of Minnesota, July 2023- Present
  • PGx accelerator Team, in collaboration with American Society of Health System Pharmacists, University of Minnesota, November 2022- Present.
  • Registered Pharmacist, Iran Medical Council, Food and Drug Organization, Iran. 2019-Present
  • Chairperson, Professional Development, Student Chapter of International Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation at Isfahan University of Medical Science, Iran. 2015-2016
  • Member, Hemotology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA) -Member, International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research -Member, International Pharmaceutical Federation
 

Teaching Areas

  • Integrated Oncology
  • Pharmacotherapy
 

Research Areas (Publications)

Oncology related outcome, Pharmacogenomics, Pharmacoepidemiology, comparative-effectiveness research[3] P. Farrokhi, A. Sadeghi ,M. Sharifi, R. Riechelmann, A. Moghaddas, "Efficacy and safety of FLOT regimen vs DCF, FOLFOX, and ECF regimens as perioperative chemotherapy treatments for resectable gastric cancer patients; a report from the middle east", Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2022 Oct 29;17(6):621-634. doi: 10.4103/1735-5362.359430. [4] M. Roufarshbaf,, M. Javeri, V. Akbari, P. Matin, P. Farrokhi, E. Sadeghi, Z. Heidari, A. Moghaddas, "Ibrutinib in Mantle-Cell Lymphoma, A systematic review and Meta-Analysis". DARU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 30(2):367-378. DOI: 10.1007/s40199-022-00444-w (2022). [5] S. karevan A. Sadeghi,P. Farrokhi, A. Nekoiee, M.Sharifi, and A.Moghadas,"Melatonin in the prevention of cisplatin-induced acute nephrotoxicity: a randomized, controlled clinical trial”, Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences, 15;17(2):176-188. doi: 10.4103/1735-5362.335176. (2022). [6] P. Farrokhi, A. Sadeghi, A. Moghadas, M.Heidarpour, S. Dinari,"Primary Squamous Cell Carcinoma, a Rare Pathological Report of Pancreatic Cancer". Caspian J Intern Med 2021, 12 - Case Supplement: 407-412, Published, DOI:10.22088/cjim.12.0.407 (2021). [7] T.Gholipour, A. Sadeghi, P. Oghab, P. Farrokhi, A. Moghaddas, "Massive Splenomegaly: A rare Presentation of Megaloblastic Anemia”, International Journal of Hematology-Oncology and Stem Cell Research", 15(2), 132-134, (2021). [8] V. Mehrzad, M. Mirpourian, P. Farrokhi, "Efficacy and safety of Novantrone/etoposide Vs FLANG regimen in relapsed/refractory acute leukemia in adult more than 18yrs", Immunopathologica Persa, Accepted. DOI:10.34172/ipp.2022.xx (2021