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Daren L Knoell, PharmD, FCCP

The Lewis E. and Antonia E. Harris Professor, UNMC Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science
Chair, Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science

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Daren L. Knoell received his PharmD from the University of Nebraska College of Pharmacy in 1989 followed by residency and fellowship training at the University of California at San Francisco. He is currently the Lewis and Antonia Harris Professor and Chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science at his alma mater and he is also Professor of Pulmonary Medicine. Prior to this he was the Kimberly Professor and Division Chair of Pharmacy Practice and Science at The Ohio State University.

Education

Undergraduate: University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Pharmacy School: UNMC College of Pharmacy
Postgraduate Residency and Fellowship: University of California, San Francisco

Research Interests

Dr. Knoell’s focus of study is to better understand the pathogenesis of lung disease that in turn will reveal new biological insight to prevent or mitigate disease. His laboratory first revealed that zinc and its metabolism, through a family of proteins known as zinc transporters, is critical in preventing lung injury and maintaining host defense against infection.

Teaching Activities

Dr. Knoell practiced in the areas of adult critical care, adult internal medicine, and adult outpatient pulmonary care and he continues to instruct and mentor undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in the areas of respiratory medicine, immunology, and pharmacogenomics.

Professional Memberships

American College of Clinical Pharmacy
American Thoracic Society
International Society of Zinc Biologists (Board of Directors)

Awards and Recognition

Merck & Co Award for Outstanding Achievement in Pulmonary Biology
American College of Clinical Pharmacy Career Development Award
Fellow of ACCP

Daren L Knoell, PharmD, FCCP

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