Sandra Alfano, PharmD
Research Scientist in Medicine (General Medicine) and Assistant Clinical Professor of Nursing; Senior Research Analyst, Conflict of Interest Committee
Biography
Research & Publications
News
Appointments
Education & Training
- PharmDDuquesne University (1980)
- Resident in Hospital PharmacyMercy Hospital (1980)
- BSUniversity of Connecticut (1978)
Activities
- Research Ethics: Historical Landmarks, Principles and RegulationChangsha, Hunan, China 2016Ethical Issues in HIV/AIDS-related Research in China
- Education and TrainingBeijing, Beijing, China 2013Two day workshop to train Chinese research nurses in Fundamentals of Clinical Research Attended 4th Sino-American Symposium on Clinical and Translational Research and presented on Ethics of Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research
- Ethics training and curriculum development program with ChinaChangsha, Chongqing Shi, China (2011-2016)Strengthen IRB capacity at international site for research review
- International Research Ethics Workshop in Cali, ColombiaCali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia (2010-2011)Promoting and developing Human Research Protection Programs in International settings
- IRB Research Ethics WorkshopBeijing, Beijing, China; Changsha, Guangdong Province, China 2010Two educational symposia presented to students, researchers, and faculty exploring ethics of human subjects research
- Ethical Issues in International Health ResearchSaint Petersburg, St.-Petersburg, Russia 2008Two educational presentations as part of the 17th International Conference on AIDS, Cancer and Public Health
Honors & Recognition
| Award | Awarding Organization | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Certified IRB Professional (CIP) | Council for Certification of IRB Professionals | 2005 |
| Fellow, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (FASHP) In recognition of sustained practice excellence | American Society of Health-System Pharmacists | 1996 |
| Hospital Pharmacist of the Year | Connecticut Society of Hospital Pharmacists | 1993 |
Professional Service
| Organization | Role | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Hospital Association IRB Chair Meeting Group | Chairperson | 2010 - 2012 |
| Yale University | Committee Member | 2007 - Present |
| Connecticut Department of Public Health | Advisor | 2006 - 2008 |
| Yale University | Committee Member | 2006 - Present |
| Yale University School of Medicine | 2005 - 2017 | |
| Connecticut Pharmacists Foundation | Board Member | 2005 - 2007 |
| CT Hospital Association | Task Force Member | 2003 - 2004 |
| Connecticut Society of Health System Pharmacists | Officer | 2001 - 2004 |