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Dr. Branden Nemecek is an Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the Duquesne University School of Pharmacy and a clinical pharmacy specialist practicing in Internal Medicine and Nephrology at UPMC Mercy Hospital. He serves Director of Residency Programs for all Duquesne residency programs while serving as the program director for our PGY2 Internal Medicine program in association with Mercy Hospital. His teaching focus is in gastroenterology/nutrition, inpatient management of endocrine disorders, clinical patient assessment, and he co-directs the acute care concentration. Dr. Nemecek has won multiple Teacher of the Year awards (given each year by each class at Duquesne) and one "TOPS" award, which is given to the faculty who had the largest impact on a graduating class throughout their education at Duquesne.

His research and publication interests focus are within the nephrology and gastroenterology areas with additional interest in retrospective reviews on safety and efficacy of therapies within the general medicine population. As of 2023, he has published 16 peer reviewed articles, 8 book chapters, received 2 grants, authored 48 posters at national meetings, mentored 18 students or residents through conference travel awards, and Dr. Nemecek has published a text through ASHP Publications titled "Demystifying Drug Dosing in Renal Disease."

He is active on a national level with both ASHP and ACCP. For ACCP this includes serving as the chair of the Nephrology PRN from 2022-2023, serving as a member of multiple committees within the Adult Medicine PRN, serving as co-chair of the ACCP Educational Affairs Committee in 2023-24, and having served previously on the Educational Affairs Committee as well as the Member Relations Committee. In addition, Dr. Nemecek is a graduate of the inaugural Professional Leadership Development Program offered by ACCP in 2023. Through ASHP, Dr. Nemecek has served as the Adult Medicine Network Facilitator at three ASHP Midyear meetings and recently was a presenter at Midyear in 2023 on the role of SGLT2 inhibitors for patients with renal disease as part of the therapeutic debates seminar. Dr. Nemecek has presented CE’s on a national level on IV Iron in 2022, Updates in Anemia in CKD in 2023, and Updates in Eosinophilic Esophagitis in 2023. 

Education

  • PGY2 Internal Medicine Residency, Medical University of South Carolina, 2013
  • PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Medical University of South Carolina, 2012
  • PharmD, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 2011
  • B.S. Biochemistry, University of Nebraska – Lincoln, 2007

School

Journal Publications
  • Montepara CA, Bortmas MR, Cochenour CJ, Fleming MK, Gaffey SH, McQuigg MA, Parisi MK, Zimmerman DE, Covvey JR, Nemecek BD. The effect of potassium supplementation and concomitant medications on potassium homeostasis for hospitalized patients. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2023 Online ahead of print 10 Dec 2023.
  • Chun, H, Covvey JC, Zimmerman DE, Nemecek BD. Initiation of oral antihypertensives in hospitalized patients with hypertnesive urgency: a descriptive study. Am J Health Syst Pharm.  2023;18;80(Suppl 3):S85-S96.
  • Flurie R, Szwark JA, Beck T, Herink MC, Wdowiarz K, Hong L, Hellwig T, Nemecek, BD, Tran E, Mohammad R .Internal Medicine Pharmacy Residency Programs: Residents’ Pursuit of Post-Residency Positions and Job Market Perceptions. J Am Coll Clin Pharm. 2023;6:103-110.
  • Babidhan R, Lewis A, Atkins C, Jozefcyzk N, Nemecek BD, Montepara CA, Gionfriddo MR, Zimmerman DE, Covvey JR, Guarascio AJ. Safety and efficacy of cefiderocol for off-label treatment indications: a systematic review. Pharmacotherapy. 2022;42(7):549-56.
  • Ball NS, Knable BM, Relich TA, Smathers AN, Gionfriddo MR, Nemecek BD, Montepara CA, Guarascio AJ, Covvey JR, Zimmerman DE. Xylazine poisoning: a systematic review. Clin Toxicol. 2022;60:8):892-901.
  • Waterloo M, Rozic M, Knauss G, Jackson S, Karuga D, Zimmerman D, Montepara CA, Covvey JR, Nemecek BD. Gabapentin initiation in the inpatient setting: a characterization of prescribing. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2022;19;79:S65-S73.
  • Montepara CA, Oberst CE, Fyock JO, Martin HM, Noll MD, Nemecek BD, Covvey JR, Taleja ON, Elston CA. Impact of a cardiology pharmacist-led intervention on high-intensity statin prescribing upon discharge following acute myocardial infarction. J Am Coll Clin Pharm. 2022:5(6):566-572.
  • Kinney EM, Vijapurapu S, Covvey JR, Nemecek BD. Clinical outcomes of concomitant rifamycin and opioid therapy: a systematic review. Pharmacotherapy. 2021;41(5):479-89.
  • Cawoski JR, DeBiasio KA, Donnachie SW, Timanus EA, Zimmerman DE, Guarascio AJ, Montepara CA, Covvey JR, Nemecek BD. Safety and efficacy of intravenous hydralazine and labetalol for the treatment of asymptomatic hypertension in hospitalised patients: A systematic review. Int J Clin Pract. 2021;75(7):e13991.
  • Buck MM, Haddon AM, Paneccasio A, Skoloda DJ, Zimmerman DE, Guarascio AJ, Nemecek BD, Covvey JR, Montepara CA. Safety and efficacy of rivaroxaban and apixaban in patients with increased body mass: A systematic review. Clin Drug Investig. 2021;41:353-369.
  • Covvey JR, Erickson O, Fiumara D, Mazzei K, Moszczenski Z, Slipak K, Nemecek BD,Zimmerman DE, Guarascio AJ. Comparison of vancomycin area-under-the-curve dosing versus trough target-based dosing in obese and nonobese patients with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia. Ann Pharmacother. 2020;54(7):644-651.
  • Zimmerman DE, Covvey JR, Nemecek BD, Guarascio AJ, Wilson L, Freedy HR, Yassin MH. Prescribing trends and revisit rates following a pharmacist‐driven protocol change for community-acquired pneumonia in the emergency department. Int J Pharm Pract. 2019;27:279-285.
  • Dashputre AA, Nemecek BD, Kamal KM, Covvey JR. The relationship between a cirrhosis-specific comorbidity scoring system and healthcare utilization patterns. J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2019;34(7):1222-1230.
  • Morris J, Bohm N, Nemecek BD, Crawford R, Kelley D, Bhasin B, Neitert P, Velez JC. Rapidity of correction of hyponatremia due to syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone following tolvaptan. Am J Kidney Dis. 2018;71(6):772-782.
  • Guarascio AJ, Nemecek BD, Zimmerman DE. Evaluation of students’ perceptions of the Socrative application versus a traditional student response system and its impact on classroom engagement. Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning. 2017:808-812.
  • Nemecek BD, Hermayer KL, Arnold PC, Bohm N. Evaluation of ward management of diabetic ketoacidosis. Clin Diabetes. 2014;32(3):100-104.
Published Books – Editor
  • Nemecek BD, Hammond D (ed). Demystifying Drug Dosing in Renal Dysfunction. 1st ed. American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacist Publications, Bethesda, MD: 2019: ISBN 978-1-58528-5
Published Book Chapters
  • Hennig K, Nemecek BD, Maximos M. Chapter 26: The hidden burden of hemodialysis: personal and economic impacts. Public health in pharmacy practice: a casebook. 2nd ed. Covvey JR, Arya V, Dipeitra Mager, at al. (ed). Milne Open Textbooks; 2021. Read here. 
  • Guarascio AJ, Nemecek BD. Chapter 117: Using laboratory tests in infectious diseases: chief of staph level III. Pharmacotherapy Casebook: a patient centered approach, 11e. Schwinghammer J, et al (ed). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 2020
  • Barretto EF, Nemecek BD. Renal Disease and Renal Replacement Therapy Overview. Demystifying Drug Dosing in Renal Dysfunction. Nemecek BD, Hammond DA (ed). American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacist Publications, Bethesda, MD. 2019
  • Klootwyk JM, King A, Hammond DA, Nemecek BD. Cardiovascular Disease. Demystifying Drug Dosing in Renal Dysfunction. Nemecek BD, Hammond DA (ed). American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacist Publications, Bethesda, MD. 2019
  • Nemecek BD. Chronic Kidney Disease, Common Comorbidities, and Diabetes. Demystifying Drug Dosing in Renal Dysfunction. Nemecek BD, Hammond DA (ed). American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacist Publications, Bethesda, MD. 2019
  • Nemecek BD. "Gout and hyperuricemia". American College of Clinical Pharmacy. PSAP Pharmacotherapy Self-Assessment Program: Module. Kansas City, MO, 2017
  • Guarascio AJ, Nemecek BD. Chapter 117: Using laboratory tests in infectious diseases: chief of staph level III. Pharmacotherapy Casebook: a patient centered approach, 10e. Schwinghammer J, et al (ed). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 2016
  • Nemecek BD. Medication absorption in bariatric surgery. Demystifying Drug Dosing in Obese Patients. Shank BR, Zimmerman DE (ed). American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacist Publications, Bethesda, MD, 2016
Grant Funding
  • Covvey J, Nemecek BD Evaluation of Clinical Care in Cirrhosis and Related Complications
    Role: Co-Primary Investigator
    Duquesne University Faculty Development Fund
    April 2015 – April 2017 – funding; project ongoing
    Awarded: $9,000
  • Kimmel M, Olesky C, Covvey J, Nemecek BD The association between MELD-Na and clinical outcomes in patients with cirrhosis hospitalized with spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
    Role: Co-Primary Preceptor & Investigator
    Duquesne University Undergraduate Summer Research Grant
    May 2016 – August 2017
    Awarded: $1,000
Mentored Research Awards (Resident and Student)
  • $250: Parisi M, Zimmerman DE, Covvey JR, Montepara CA, Nemecek BD. Apr 2023. Duquesne School of Pharmacy Undergraduate Research award (internal). Role: Lead faculty mentor.
  • $1,000: Fleming MK, Zimmerman DE, Covvey JR, Montepara CA, Nemecek BD. Oct 2022. ACCP Adult Medicine PRN student travel award (external). Role: Lead faculty mentor.
  • $1,000: Jackson S, Zimmerman DE, Guarascio AJ, Montepara CA, Covvey JR, Waterloo MG, Nemecek BD. Oct 2021. ACCP Women’s Health PRN student travel award (external). Role: Lead faculty mentor.
  • $1,000: Rozic M, Zimmerman DE, Guarascio AJ, Montepara CA, Covvey JR, Waterloo MG, Nemecek BD. Oct 2021. ACCP Nephrology PRN student travel award (external). Role: Lead faculty mentor.
  • $1,000: DeBiasio K, Zimmerman DE, Guarascio AJ, Montepara CA, Covvey JR, Nemecek BD. Oct 2020. ACCP Adult Medicine PRN student travel award (external). Role: Lead faculty mentor.
  • $250: DeBiasio K, Zimmerman DE, Guarascio AJ, Montepara CA, Covvey JR, Nemecek BD. April 2021. Duquesne School of Pharmacy Undergraduate Research award (internal). Role: Lead faculty mentor.
  • $1,000: Kinney EM, Vijapurapu S, Covvey JR, Nemecek BD. Oct 2020. ACCP Adult Medicine PRN resident travel award (external). Role: Lead faculty mentor.
  • $1,000: Kachel A, Montepara CA, Nemecek BD, Covvey JR, Zimmerman DE. Oct 2019. ACCP Emergency Medicine PRN student travel award (external). Role: Co-faculty mentor.
  • $250: Dillon C, Guarascio AJ, Zimmerman DE, Covvey JR, Nemecek BD. Apr 2019. Duquesne School of Pharmacy Undergraduate Research award (internal). Role: Lead faculty mentor.
  • $500: Jankowski I, Guarascio AJ, Zimmerman DE, Covvey JR, Nemecek BD. Oct 2018. ACCP Geriatrics PRN student travel award (external). Role: Lead faculty mentor.
  • $1,000: Dillon C, Guarascio AJ, Zimmerman DE, Covvey JR, Nemecek BD. Oct 2018. ACCP Adult Medicine PRN student travel award (external). Role: Lead faculty mentor.
  • $250: Bever A, Cauley B, Hoffman R, Palmieri N, Covvey J, Zimmerman D, Guarascio A, Nemecek BD. Apr 2018. Duquesne School of Pharmacy Undergraduate Research award (internal). Role: Lead faculty mentor.
  • $500: Olesky C, Covvey JR, Nemecek BD. Oct 2017. ACCP Annual Meeting student travel award (external). Role: Lead faculty mentor.
  • $1,000: Gerstein R, Covvey JR, Nemecek BD, Guarascio AJ, Zimmerman DE. Oct 2017. ACCP Emergency Medicine PRN student travel award (external). Role: Co-faculty mentor.
  • $350: Sears M, Coleman P, Vaichys S, Nemecek BD, Guarascio A. Apr 2016. Honorable Mention Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society best poster award (internal). Role: Co-faculty mentor.
  • $1,000: Brown J, Guarascio A, Nemecek BD. Oct 2015. ACCP Adult Medicine PRN student travel award (external). Role: Lead faculty mentor.
  • $1,000: Guido K, Guarascio A, Nemecek BD. Oct 2015. ACCP Gastrointestinal and Nutrition PRN student travel award (external). Role: Lead faculty mentor.
  • $500: Coleman P, Nemecek BD, Guarascio A. Oct 2015. ACCP Geriatrics PRN student travel award (external). Role: Co-faculty mentor.
Published Conference Proceedings
  • Kinney EM, Vijapurapu S, Covvey JR, Nemecek BD. The clinical impact of rifamycins on the efficacy and dosing of opioid agents: A systematic review. J Am Coll Clin Pharm 2020;3:1679. [abstract]
  • DeBiasio K, Cawoski J, Donnachie S, Timanus E, Zimmerman DE, Guarascio AJ, Montepara CA, Covvey JR, Nemecek BD. Safety and efficacy of intravenous hydralazine and labetalol for the treatment of asymptomatic hypertension in hospitalized patients: A systematic review. J Am Coll Clin Pharm 2020;3:1679. [abstract]
  • Selected as Top 10 poster for the Adult Medicine PRN
  • Buck M, Haddon A, Paneccasio A, Skoloda D, Zimmerman DE, Guarascio AJ, Nemecek BD, Covvey JR, Montepara CA. The safety and efficacy of rivaroxaban and apixaban in patients with increased body weight: A systematic review. J Am Coll Clin Pharm 2020;3:1682. [abstract]
  • Venezia S, Nemecek BD, Zimmerman DE, Francavilla F, Ferretti A, Alberti C, Vecchio S,
  • Bricker JD. Clinical pharmacy applications from the Duquesne University Clinical Certificate Program: from training to today. Eur J Hosp Pharm. 26(Suppl 1): A289-A290. [abstract]
  • Covvey JR, Nemecek BD. Development of a model for student engagement in a practical research experience. AACP Annual Meeting; Nashville, TN. Am J Pharm Educ 2017;81(5): article S5. [abstract]
  • Kimmel M, Olesky C, Covvey JR, Nemecek BD. Examination of the association between MELD-Na and clinical outcomes for hospitalized patients with cirrhosis and spontaneous bacterial peritonitis. Pharmacotherapy 2017;37(12):e170-171. [abstract]
  • Dashputre AA, Kamal KM, Nemecek BD, Covvey JR. Quality of care in patients with cirrhosis and ascites, hepatic encephalopathy or spontaneous bacterial peritonitis: a retrospective analysis of electronic medical records. Value in Health2017;20(5):A187.[abstract]
  • Coleman P, Sears M, Vaichys S, Nemecek BD, Guarascio A. Evaluation of appropriateness of vaccination procedures of the 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine and the 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine in a hospital setting. Pharmacotherapy 2015;35(11):e305. [abstract]
  • Ross W, Brown J, Guido K, Nemecek BD, Guarascio A. Vancomycin dosing considerations in patients with liver cirrhosis. Pharmacotherapy 2015;35(11):e300. [abstract]
  • Nemecek BD, Bohm N, Gomez J. Adequacy of empiric coverage of Gram-negative bacteremias in an adult population. Pharmacotherapy 2012;32(10):e309-310. [abstract]
Professional Poster Presentations
  • Bortmas MR, Cochenour CJ, Fleming MK, Gaffey SH, McQuigg MA, Parisi MK, Covvey JR, Zimmerman DE, Montepara CA, Nemecek BD. Evaluating the impact of concomitant medications on inpatient potassium supplementation. ACCP Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA. Role: Lead faculty mentor. Oct 2022. (international forum, peer reviewed)
  • Chun H, Zimmerman DE, Covvey JR, Nemecek BD. Initiation of oral antihypertensives in hospitalized patients with hypertensive urgency: a descriptive study. ACCP Virtual Poster Symposium. International forum. Role: Lead faculty mentor. May 2022. (international forum, peer reviewed)
  • Babidhan R, Lewis A, Atkins C, Jozefczyk N, Guarascio AJ, Montepara CA, Zimmerman DE, Nemecek BD, Covvey JR. Cefiderocol off-label usage: a systematic review. ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting Virtual. Virtual. Role: Faculty mentor. Dec 2021. (national forum, peer reviewed)
  • Ball N, Knable B, Relich T, Smathers A, Zimmerman DE, Montepara CA, Guarascio AJ, Nemecek BD, Covvey JR. Clinical presentation, management, and outcomes of humans exposed to xylazine: a systematic review. ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting. Virtual. Role: Faculty mentor. Dec 2021 (national forum, peer reviewed)
  • Rozic M, Knauss G, Jackson S, Karuga D, Zimmerman D, Montepara CA, Waterloo M, Covvey JR, Nemecek BD. Characterization of inpatient gabapentin prescribing and utilization patterns. ACCP Annual Meeting. Virtual. Role: Lead faculty mentor. Oct 2021. (national forum, peer reviewed)
  • Oberst CE, Fyock JO, Martin HM, Noll MD, Nemecek BD, Covvey JR, Taleja ON, Elston CA, Montepara C. Impact of pharmacist-led intervention on high-intensity statin prescribing following acute myocardial infarction. ACCP Annual Meeting. Virtual. Role: Faculty mentor. Oct 2021. (national forum, peer reviewed)
  • Waterloo MG, Covvey JR, Nemecek BD. Evaluation of gabapentin initiation in the inpatient setting. ACCP Virtual Poster Symposium. International forum. Role: Lead faculty mentor. May 2021. (international forum, peer reviewed)
  • Kimball S, Patel K, Sharmani L, Snyder B, Guarascio AJ, Nemecek BD, Montepara CA, Covvey JR, Zimmerman DE. Pain management in patients presenting to the emergency department for renal colic: a multi-center retrospective cohort. ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting. Virtual. Role: Faculty mentor. Dec 2020. (national forum, peer reviewed)
  • Aschkenas M, Davis M, Rigone N, Yu A, Zimmerman DE, Montepara CA, Nemecek BD, Covvey JR, Guarascio AJ. Effect of preoperative urine cultures and surgical prophylaxis coverage on postoperative infection rates for urologic surgical procedures. ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting. Virtual. Role: Faculty mentor. Dec 2020. (national forum, peer reviewed)
  • Inserra C, Solinas A, Panciroli C, Nemecek BD, Zimmerman DE, Bricker JD, Polidori P. Route to clinical pharmacy: the exchange program experience. Congress of the EAHP. Role: Co-author. 2020. (international forum, accepted – meeting canceled due to COVID). 
  • Kinney E, Covvey JR, Nemecek BD. Empiric versus directed antifungal therapy for spontaneous fungal peritonitis. ASHP Annual Meeting. Virtual. Role: Lead faculty mentor. Dec 2019. (national forum, peer reviewed)
  • Drennen C, Grohol B, Phillips C, Rees M, Guarascio AJ, Covvey JR, Nemecek BD, Zimmerman DE, Montepara C. Association of preoperative urine cultures and antibiotic selection with postoperative infection rates for urologic surgical procedures. ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting. Las Vegas, NV. Role: Faculty mentor. Dec 2019. (national forum, peer reviewed)
  • Gartland N, Thomas J, Covvey JR, Nemecek BD. Comparing intravenous to oral diltiazem conversion strategies for atrial fibrillation. ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting. Las Vegas, NV. Role: Lead faculty mentor. Dec 2019. (national forum, peer reviewed)
  • Schillero D, Christner J, Hildebrand J, Markovich E, Covvey JR, Zimmerman DE, Montepara CA, Nemecek BD. Appropriateness of opioid prescribing according to potency on general medicine wards. Role: Lead faculty mentor. ACCP Annual Meeting. New York City, NY. October 2019. (national forum, peer reviewed)
  • Dusch A, Harvath K, Ruane M, Sebastani S, Covvey JR, Zimmerman DE, Nemecek BD, Stanton B, Montepara CA. Clinical outcomes after switching between P2Y12 inhibitors post-acute coronary syndrome or percutaneous coronary intervention. ACCP Annual Meeting. New York City, NY. October 2019. (national forum, peer reviewed)
  • Brilbeck A, Kachel A, Linden A, Schotting P, Covvey JR, Nemecek BD, Montepara CA, Zimmerman DE. Pharmacologic treatment of renal colic in the emergency department: a multi-center cohort analysis. ACCP Annual Meeting. New York City, NY. October 2019. (national forum, peer reviewed)
    • Allison Kachel won the ACCP Emergency Medicine PRN student travel grant through her work on this project
  • Anderson CA, Covvey JR, Tidgewell KJ, Kamal KM, Zimmerman DE, Nemecek BD. Establishing health partnerships across the globe. AACP Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL. July 2019. (national forum, peer reviewed)
  • Venezia S, Nemecek BD, Zimmerman DE, Francavilla F, Ferretti A, Alberti C, Vecchio S, Bricker JD. Clinical pharmacy applications from the Duquesne University Clinical Certificate Program: from training to today. Congress of the EAHP. Barcelona, Spain. Mar 2019 (international forum, peer reviewed).
  • Hayden E*, Dillon C*, English M*, Jankowski I*, Guarascio A, Zimmerman DE, Covvey JR, Nemecek BD. Comparing the use of immediate and extended release of oral diltiazem post-intravenous conversion for the treatment of atrial fibrillation. ACCP Annual Meeting; Seattle, WA. Role: Lead faculty mentor. Oct 2018 (national forum, peer reviewed)
    • Caroline Dillon won the ACCP Adult Medicine PRN student travel grant through her work on this project
  • Magda V*, Calcagno T*, Montepara C, Covvey J, Nemecek BD. As-needed intravenous labetalol and hydralazine use in hospitalized ward patients. ACCP Annual Meeting; Seattle, WA. Role: Lead faculty mentor. Oct 2018 (national forum, peer reviewed)
  • Kennedy A, Miner K, Preutt S, Tripodis A, Covvey JR, Nemecek BD, Guarascio AJ, Zimmerman DE. Dosing ketamine for obese patients undergoing procedural sedation. ACCP Annual Meeting; Seattle, WA. Role: Faculty mentor. Oct 2018 (national forum, peer reviewed)
  • Miller B*, Nero J*, Nesbitt V*, Rohm V*, Covvey J, Zimmerman D, Guarascio A, Nemecek BD. Evaluation of the safety and efficacy of potassium supplementation in the non-intensive care setting. ASHP Annual Meeting; Orlando, FL. Role: Lead faculty mentor. Dec 2017 (national forum, peer reviewed)
  • Kimmel M*, Olesky C*, Covvey J, Zimmerman D, Guarascio A, Nemecek BD. Examination of the association between MELD-Na and clinical outcomes for hospitalized patients with cirrhosis and spontaneous bacterial peritonitis. ACCP Annual Meeting; Phoenix AZ. Role: Lead faculty mentor. Aug 2017 (national forum, peer reviewed)
    • Courtney Olesky won an ACCP student travel award to support presenting this research with myself serving as her reference based on her leadership and work on this project
  • Bever A*, Cauley B*, Hoffman R*, Palmieri N*, Covvey J, Zimmerman D, Guarascio A, Nemecek BD. Safety and efficacy evaluation of as-needed intravenous antihypertensive utilization in non-ICU patients. ACCP Annual Meeting; Phoenix AZ. Role: Lead faculty mentor. Aug 2017 (national forum, peer reviewed)
  • Gaydosh A*, Gerstein R*, Scott J*, Tompkins K*, Covvey J, Nemecek BD, Guarascio A, Zimmerman D. Utilization of ketamine for procedural sedation among patients with obesity. ACCP Annual Meeting; Phoenix AZ. Role: Lead faculty mentor. Aug 2017 (national forum, peer reviewed)
    • Student Rachel Gerstein won the ACCP Emergency Medicine PRN student travel grant through her work on this project
  • Covvey JR, Nemecek BD. Development of a model for student engagement in a practical research experience. AACP Annual Meeting; Nashville, TN. Role: Co-Lead author. Jul 2017 (national forum, peer reviewed)
  • Dashputre A, Kamal KM, Nemecek BD, Covvey JR. Quality of care in patients with cirrhosis and ascites, hepatic encephalopathy or spontaneous bacterial peritonitis: a retrospective analysis of electronic medical records. ISPOR Annual International Meeting; Boston, MA. Role: Faculty mentor. Value Health 2017;20(5):A187. May 2017. (international forum, peer reviewed)

    Collier C*, Curry L*, Heller S*, Palermo M*, Zarger L*, Nemecek BD, Covvey JR, Guarascio AJ, Yassin M, Freedy H, Zimmerman DE. Revisits to the emergency department for community-acquired pneumonia: a four-year experience. ASHP Annual Meeting; Las Vegas, NV. Role: Co-faculty mentor. Dec 2016. (national forum, peer reviewed)
  • DeLeo AE*, Gatchel MR*, Tomy P*, Travers EA*, Verna NJ*, Covvey JR, Guarascio AJ, Zimmerman DE, Nemecek BD. Antibiotic prophylaxis failure among patients with spontaneous bacterial peritonitis: influence of antimicrobial agent, body mass index and prognostic score. ASHP Annual Meeting; Las Vegas, NV. Role: Lead faculty mentor. Dec 2016. (national forum, peer reviewed)
  • McHugh C*, Taylor B*, Caspero G*, Steffes M*, Hedjazi M*, Kimmel M, Zimmerman DE, Nemecek BD, Covvey JR, Guarascio AJ. The association between MELD-Na and clinical outcomes in patients with cirrhosis hospitalized with spontaneous bacterial peritonitis. ASHP Annual Meeting; Las Vegas, NV. Role: Co-faculty mentor. Dec 2016. (national forum, peer reviewed)
  • Dashputre A, Kamal KM, Nemecek BD, Covvey JR. Adherence to clinical guidelines in patients with cirrhosis and its complications: a retrospective analysis of electronic medical records. AMCP Annual Meeting; San Francisco, CA. National forum. Role: Faculty mentor and clinical advisor. April 2016. (national forum, peer reviewed)
  • Ross W*, Brown J*, Guido K*, Guarascio A, Nemecek BD. Vancomycin dosing considerations in patients with liver cirrhosis. Poster presentation accepted for the American Colleges of Clinical Pharmacy - Global Conference on Clinical Pharmacy, San Francisco, CA. October 2015 (international forum, peer reviewed)
    • Jennifer Brown won the ACCP Adult Medicine PRN student travel grant through her work on this project and Katherine Guido won the Gastrointestinal and Nutrition Practice student travel grant through her work on this project
  • Sears M*, Coleman P*, Vaichys S*, Nemecek BD, Guarascio A. Evaluation of appropriateness of vaccination procedures of the 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine and the 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine in a hospital setting. Poster presentation accepted for the American Colleges of Clinical Pharmacy - Global Conference on Clinical Pharmacy, San Francisco, CA. October 2015 (international forum, peer reviewed)
    • Paige Coleman won the ACCP Geriatrics PRN student travel grant through her work on this project
    • Encore presentation at Duquesne Undergraduate Research & Scholarship Symposium
              ○ Honorable Mention Phi Kappa Phi Honors society award for best poster award
  • Gray E*, Sacco A*, Nemecek BD. Utilization review and cost analysis of N-acetylcysteine for the prevention of contrast induced nephropathy. Poster presented at the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists Midyear Meeting, Anaheim, CA. December 2014 (national forum, peer reviewed)
  • Nemecek BD, Cearly M, Dubovetsky D, Hoover K, Bohm N, Garrison N, New J, Neyens R. Effectiveness of an insulin protocol for management of diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome. Poster presented at Optimizing Pharmacy Education and Training - International Conference, Riyadh Saudi Arabia. February 2013. (international forum, invited presentation)
  • Medication Use Evaluation: Evaluation of utilization of bisphosphonates at an academic medical center: a safety and efficacy analysis. Presented at the UHC resident poster session at the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists Midyear meeting, Las Vegas, NV. December 2012
  • Medication Use Evaluation: Efficacy of insulin infusion protocols for reaching target blood glucose. Presented at the UHC resident poster session at the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists Midyear meeting, New Orleans, LA. December 2011.
  • Effect of student-pharmacist driven patient education on medication adherence in an indigent population at a student-run clinic. Presented at the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists Midyear meeting, primary author, Anaheim, CA. December 2010.
  • Barriers to medication adherence in an indigent population. Presented at the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists Midyear meeting, secondary author, Anaheim, CA. December 2010.
Teaching Awards:

2022
  • Professor of the Year Award
    Named by Class of 2023

2019
  • Duquesne University Creative Teaching Award
  • Professor of the Year Award;
    Named by the Class of 2019
2017
  • Professor of the Year Award
    Named by Class of 2017
2016
  • TOPS (Teacher of Pharmacy School) Award
    Named by Class of 2016 as top professor across all six years of Pharm.D. Program

Awards (Pre-Teaching):

2012
  • American Colleges of Clinical Pharmacy - Travel Grant
2011
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center Joseph B. Burt Memorial Leadership Award
  • Dean's Leadership Scholarship
  • Joseph D. Williams Pharmacy Scholarship/Leadership Award