Catherine Christen, Pharm.D.
1011 Duncan Street
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103
Work: 734-936-8205
Home: 734-761-2068
Education:
1981-1982
Residency Certificate in Hospital Pharmacy
University of Michigan Medical Center
University of Michigan College of Pharmacy
Ann Arbor, Michigan
1977-1981
Doctorate of Pharmacy
School of Pharmacy
University of California
San Francisco, California
1973-1977
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry
Humboldt State University
Arcata, California
Pharmacy Practice Experience:
1998-present
Quality Improvement Coordinator
Department of Pharmacy Services
University of Michigan Health System
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Responsibilities include chairing the departmental quality improvement
committee, which is charged with maintaining the data base for quality
improvement efforts, development of the departmental quality improvement
plan, overseeing the quality improvement process throughout the department,
ensuring staff competency and training, revision of policies and procedures,
and ensuring that the department meets or exceeds the standards, regulations
and guidelines established by regulatory agencies, including the Joint
Commission for Accreditation of Hospitals, the State Board of Pharmacy, and
the Michigan Department of Public Health.
1984-present
Clinical Pharmacist
University of Michigan Health System
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Responsibilities include providing clinical services and support to the
Gynecology/Oncology inpatient and clinic service from 1984 to the present.
Consultative service provided to the Adult Blood Stem Cell Transplant Service
from February 2005 to September 2005. Provide cross-coverage for
pharmacists who provide clinical pharmacy services to the Adult and Pediatric
Hematology/Oncology Services and Adult and Pediatric Blood Stem Cell
Transplant Services. Services were provided to the Adult Acute Pain Service
from 1992 to 1998. Consultative service provide to the Rheumatology Clinic on
an as needed basis related to pharmacy issues.
1999-2001
Team Leader, Cancer Center Infusion Pharmacy
Department of Pharmacy Services
University of Michigan Health System
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Responsibilities include coordination of pharmacy services in the Cancer
Center Infusion Area, supervision of staff pharmacists and technicians, and
development and management of a budget.
1991-present
1981-1991
Clinical Assistant Professor
Clinical Instructor
College of Pharmacy
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Responsibilities include development of curriculum and lecturing in an
advanced pharmacy therapeutics course and a nursing therapeutics course, in
addition to providing a clerkship site for Pharm.D. students and scholarly
activity.
1983-1984
Acting Supervisor - Inpatient Pharmacy
University of Michigan Medical Center
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Responsibilities included supervising centralized inpatient pharmacy
operations with two other supervisors.
1982-1983
Clinical Pharmacist
University of Michigan Hospitals
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Responsibilities included the following: management of the major revenue and
expense budgets for the Department of Pharmacy Services, preparation of
various financial reports, and administrative support to the Assistant Director of
Pharmacy.
1981-1982
Pharmacy Resident
University of Michigan Hospitals
Ann Arbor, Michigan
The pharmacy residency curriculum had three emphasis areas: hospital
pharmacy administration, clinical pharmacy practice, and teaching.
Administrative activities included planning and development of new programs,
financial management and budgeting, and experience in hospital pharmacy
management. Clinical activities included participation in medical work rounds,
monitoring patient drug therapy, and providing drug information to nursing and
medical staff. Teaching activities included teaching student conferences for a
therapeutics course and presentation of formal lectures.
Licensure:
California PF 036939
Michigan 025506
Publications:
Levy HB, Marcus EL, Christen C. Beyond the Beers Criteria: a comparative
overview of explicit criteria. Ann Pharmacother. 2010;44:1968-75.
Publications:
Christen C. Appendix A: Polypharmacy in Palliative Care. Esper P, Kuebler KK
(eds). In: Palliative Practices From A to Z for the Bedside Clinician, 2nd ed.
Pittsburgh: Oncology Nursing Society. 2008:pages 271-6.
Pangilinan JM, Mitchell JF, Christen C. Minimizing vincristine
misadministration. Community Oncology. June 2007. 4:379. Letter.
Christen C. A history of medication errors published over the last forty years.
Ann Pharmacother. 2006; 40:2020-1.
.
Christen C. Review of The Handbook of Drug Interactions: A Clinical and
Forensic Guide Ann Pharmacotherapy. 2004; 38:1091. Book review.
Christen C and Roberts JA. Pain management in the gynecologic oncology
patient. In: Pearlman MD, Tintinalli JE. Emergency care of the woman. New
York: McGraw-Hill. 1998:677-91.
Johnson CE, Christen C, Perez MM, Ma M. Compatibility of bupivacaine
hydrochloride and morphine sulfate. American Journal of Health-Systems
Pharmacy. 1997;54:61-4.
Christen C, Johnson CE, Walters JR. Stability of bupivacaine hydrochloride
and hydromorphone hydrochloride during epidural coadministration. American
Journal of Health-Systems Pharmacy. 1996;53:170-3.
Montgomery PA, Christen C. Policy to restrict use of intravenous bumetanide
to approval by pharmacists. American Journal of Health-Systems Pharmacy.
1995;52:1802-4.
Patel B, Christen C. Erythropoietin in the management of anemia in oncology.
Michigan Drug Letter. 1995; 14(1).
Christen C. Management of malignant pleural effusions. Michigan Drug
Letter. 1993; 12(8).
Montgomery PA, Christen C. Focus on: appropriate use of intravenous
bumetanide and intravenous furosemide. Michigan Drug Letter. 1992; 11(5).
Christen C. Drug-induced photosensitivity. Michigan Drug Letter. 1991;
10(4).
Himmelberg C, Christen C. Management of stomatitis. Michigan Drug Letter.
1989; 8(9).
Terada KY, Christen C, Roberts JA. Parenteral nutrition in gynecology. The
Journal of Reproductive Medicine. 1988; 33:957-60.
Christen C. Treatment of hypercalcemia of malignancy. Michigan Drug Letter.
1988; 7(9).
Christen C. Disease-modifying drugs in rheumatoid arthritis. Michigan Drug
Letter. 1987; 6(3).
Poster Presentations:
Shelat M, Thomas C, Christen C, Walker P. Evaluation of anticoagulantrelated adverse drug events in the emergency department at the University of
Michigan Health System. 2012 Annual Midyear Clinical Meeting, American
Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists. Las Vegas, NV; December 3, 2012.
Fang K, Redic K, Christen C, Chaffee B. Surface contamination of hazardous
drug storage bins and pharmacy shipping containers. 2012 Annual Midyear
Clinical Meeting, American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists. Las
Vegas, NV; December 3, 2012.
Lander M, Christen C, Redic K, Chaffee B. Surface contamination of counting
trays and spatulas in a simulated outpatient pharmacy setting using oral
cyclophosphamide tablets as a model. 2012 Annual Midyear Clinical Meeting,
American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists. Las Vegas, NV; December
3, 2012.
Perez M, Ma M, Johnson CE, Christen C. Stability and compatibility of
bupivacaine hydrochloride and morphine sulfate during epidural
coadministration. Thirtieth Annual Midyear Clinical Meeting, American Society
of Health-Systems Pharmacists. Las Vegas, NV; December 5, 1995.
Montgomery PA, Christen C. Evaluation of the restriction of intravenous
bumetanide to approval by pharmacists. Twenty-ninth Annual Midyear Clinical
Meeting, American Society of Hospital Pharmacists. Miami, FL; December 5,
1994.
Christen C, Johnson CE, Walters JR. Stability and compatibility of
bupivacaine hydrochloride and hydromorphone hydrochloride during epidural
coadministration. Twenty-ninth Annual Midyear Clinical Meeting, American
Society of Hospital Pharmacists. Miami, FL; December 5, 1994.
Daisley REA, Christen C, Woster PS. Drug utilization evaluation of ketorolac
tromethamine focusing on its gastrointestinal and renal toxicities. Fifty-first
Annual Meeting, American Society of Hospital Pharmacists. Reno, NV; June
7, 1994.
Chaffee BJ, Chaffee BW, Christen C. Impact of a clinical pharmacist on
ondansetron use by an adult hematology/oncology service. Twenty-eighth
Annual Midyear Clinical Meeting, American Society of Hospital Pharmacists.
Atlanta, GA; December 7, 1993.
Christen C, Khalidi N. Sterility of fentanyl in combination with bupivacaine
compounded epidural solutions after storage at room temperature for 72
hours. Twenty-eighth Annual Midyear Clinical Meeting, American Society of
Hospital Pharmacists. Atlanta, GA; December 8, 1993.
Montgomery PA, Christen C. Evaluation of the restriction of intravenous
bumetanide to approval by pharmacists. Twenty-seventh Annual Midyear
Clinical Meeting, American Society of Hospital Pharmacists. Orlando, FL;
December 9, 1992.
Lectures and Presentations:
2013
Presented Complimentary Medication Therapy During Cancer Treatment as
part of Panel Discussion at the 2013 Ovarian Cance Survivors Course.
Sponsored by the Foundation for Women’s Cancer.
Ann Arbor, MI; April 27, 2013
2011-present
Presented the Medical Marijuana Law and Ethics lecture as part of the
curriculum of Pharmacy 520, a pharmacy law course for 3rd year pharmacy
students. University of Michigan College of Pharmacy
2010
Presented an ACPE-accredited lecture at the Forty-fifth Annual Midyear
Clinical Meeting, American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists
Anaheim, CA; December 6, 2010
Title: Who Took the IgE Out?? Anaphylaxis and Desensitization:
Chemotherapy Desensitization Experiences
2010
Presented Continuing Education Lecture as part of “Gynecology, Women, and
Cancer Program” to Registered Nurses; Coordinated by University of Michigan
Comprehensive Cancer Center and Education Services for Nursing
Ann Arbor, MI November 13, 2010
Title: Pain Management Innovations, with a Focus on Medical Marijuana
2009
Presented a lecture for patients at the Annual Lupus Health Symposium for the
Lupus Alliance – Michigan and Indiana Affiliate
Ypsilanti, MI November 7, 2009
Title: Medications Used In Lupus and Fibromyalgia
2009
Presented Lecture as part of the University of Michigan Obstetrics and
Gynecology Resident Core Program to OB/Gyn Residents
Ann Arbor, MI April 29, 2009
Title: Total Parenteral Nutrition Basics and Electronic Order Entry in UMCareLink
2008
Presented Continuing Education Lecture as part of “Gynecology, Women, and
Cancer Program” to Registered Nurses; Coordinated by University of Michigan
Education Services for Nursing
Ann Arbor, MI November 5, 2008
Title: Comprehensive Care for the Ovarian Cancer Patient Receiving
Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy
2008
Presented to University of Michigan Health System Food and Nutrition
Services Staff
Ann Arbor , MI June 26, 2008
Title: Food Drug Interactions
2007
Presented Continuing Education Lecture to University of Health System
Pharmacy Staff (with Robert Fontana, MD)
Ann Arbor, MI, February 12, 2007
Title: Adverse Drug Monitoring and Drug-Induced Liver Injury
2006-present
Presented the Medication Reconciliation lecture as part of the curriculum of
Pharmacy 540, a pharmacy medication systems course for 3rd year pharmacy
students. University of Michigan College of Pharmacy
Lectures and Presentations (continued):
2006- 2007
Presented the Adverse Drug Reactions lecture as part of the curriculum of
Pharmacy 540, a pharmacy medication systems course for 3rd year pharmacy
students. University of Michigan College of Pharmacy
2006
Presented Continuing Education Lecture to University of Michigan Health
System Pharmacy Staff
Ann Arbor, MI July 20, 2006
Title: Intraperitoneal Cisplatin and Paclitaxel Chemotherapy in Ovarian and
Peritoneal Cancers
2006
Presented Continuing Education Lecture to Michigan Health & Safety Coalition
Conference (with Paul C Walker, PharmD)
Troy, MI, March 30, 2006
Title: Medication Reconciliation Strategies: UMHS Experience
2006
Presented Lecture to Oncology Journal Club
Ann Arbor, MI, March 22, 2006
Title: Intraperitoneal Cisplatin and Paclitaxel Chemotherapy in Ovarian and
Peritoneal Cancers
2005
Presented Continuing Education Lecture to University of Michigan Health
System Nurses
University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers
Ann Arbor, MI, December 9, 2005
Title: Pain Management Update
2005
Presented Inservice to University of Michigan Health System Nurses
University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers
Ann Arbor, MI, December 8, 2005
Title: Xyotax Overview as part of GOG 0212
2005-present
Presented the Pain Management Pharmacy Law and Ethics lecture as part of
the curriculum of Pharmacy 520, a pharmacy law course for 3rd year pharmacy
students. University of Michigan College of Pharmacy
2001
Presented the Ovarian and Testicular Cancer and Chemotherapy Safety
lectures as part of the curriculum of Pharmacy 543, an elective oncology
therapeutics course for pharmacy students. University of Michigan College of
Pharmacy
2000
Presented a lecture as part of curriculum for Oncology Pharmacist
Competency
Ann Arbor, March 2, 2000
Title: Supportive Oncology Care
1999-present
Presented the Lung Cancer and Cancer Pain lectures as part of the curriculum
of Pharmacy 531, a therapeutics course for pharmacy students. University of
Michigan College of Pharmacy
Lectures and Presentations (continued):
1999
Presented a CME-accredited lecture at the Seventh Annual Spine Conference
sponsored by the Medical College of Ohio: Practical and Clinical Aspects of
Low Back Pain: Part II
Toledo,OH, October 30, 1999
Title: Pharmaceutical Considerations for Low Back Pain
1999
Presented an ACPE-accredited lecture at the University of Michigan Annual
Pharmacy Lectures on Arthritis: Advances in Management
Ann Arbor, MI, October 1, 1999
Title: Treatment with Disease-Modifying Drugs for Rheumatoid Arthritis
1999 - 2009
Presented a lecture three times annually for the Hematology/Oncology
Certification Nursing Educational Core Program
University of Michigan Health-System
Title: Anti-Emetic Drug Therapy
1997
Coordinated an ACPE-accredited 3 hour program at the Thirty-second Annual
Midyear Clinical Meeting, American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists
Las Vegas, NV, December 11, 1997
Title: Current Issues in Women's Health
1995
Presented an ACPE-accredited lecture at the Thirtieth Annual Midyear Clinical
Meeting, American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists
Las Vegas, NV; December 6, 1995
Title: Role of Recombinant Erythropoietin in Oncology
1995
Presented an ACPE-accredited lecture for UMHS Pharmacy Staff with Kathy
Diener
University of Michigan Health-System
Title: Overview of Pain Management and Substitution of Oramorph-SR for MS
Contin
1995-present
Presented the Rheumatology and Pain Management lectures as part of the
curriculum of Pharmacy 621, a therapeutics course for nurse practitioner
students.
University of Michigan College of Pharmacy
1994
Presented a lecture for University of Michigan Nursing Educational Services
Nursing Management of Pain: Physiology, Pharmacology, and Other
Perspectives.
Title: Adjuvant Pain Medications
1992
Presented a lecture for UMMC Nursing Pain Cooperative. University of
Michigan Medical Center
Title: Narcotic Analgesia
1992-1996
Presented the conferences on hospital computer orientation and hospital tour
and patient presentations as part of the curriculum of Pharmacy 585, a patient
monitoring course for pharmacy students.
University of Michigan College of Pharmacy
Lectures and Presentations (continued):
1988
Presented a lecture for Oncology Nursing Core Program
University of Michigan Medical Center
Title: Review of Antibiotic Therapy in Neutropenic and Surgical Patients.
1987-present
Present a lecture three times annually for the Chemotherapy Certification
Nursing Core Program
University of Michigan Medical Center
Title: Anti-Emetic Therapy
1987
Presented a two hour accredited lecture to the Lincolnton County Pharmacists
Society, North Carolina
Title: Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
1986
Moderated the afternoon session at the University of Michigan College of
Pharmacy Symposium: The Clinical Management of Pain in Rheumatoid
Arthritis
.
1986
Presented a lecture to the Ann Arbor Heart Beats, a patient support group at
the University of Michigan Medical Center
Title: Cardiovascular Medications
1986
Presented a lecture to the Ypsilanti Lupus Group, a patient support group at
St. Joseph's Hospital
Title: Drugs Used in the Treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
1985-1993
Presented the conferences on problem-oriented medical record as part of the
curriculum of Pharmacy 585, a patient monitoring course for pharmacy
students.
University of Michigan College of Pharmacy
1985
Presented two lectures for the Pulmonary Nursing Core Program
University of Michigan Medical Center
Titles: Cardiac Arrest Medications
Cardiovascular Medications for Respiratory Patients
1984
Presented a lecture at the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy Spring
Seminar: Arthritic Disorders and Their Treatment
Title: Immunosuppressive Agents in Rheumatoid Arthritis
1983-present
Presented the Rheumatology lectures as part of the curriculum of Pharmacy
532, a therapeutics course for pharmacy students.
University of Michigan College of Pharmacy
1983
Presented the Thyroid lectures as part of the curriculum of Pharmacy 532, a
therapeutics course for pharmacy students.
University of Michigan College of Pharmacy
1982
Presented the results of a drug utilization audit at the Midwestern Pharmacy
Residents Conference, Omaha, Nebraska.
Title: Financial Impact and Utilization of Autoplex
Lectures and Presentations (continued):
1982
Presented the Psychiatric Therapeutics lectures as part of Pharmacy 532, a
therapeutics course for pharmacy students.
University of Michigan College of Pharmacy.
1981-1983
Presented annual lectures as part of the curriculum of the Nursing Re-Entry
Program
University of Michigan Hospitals
Title: Cancer Chemotherapy
1981-1982
Presented lectures at the Pharmacy Residents' Conference
University of Michigan Hospitals
Titles: Treatment of Hemophilia, Treatment of Systemic Lupus
Erythematosus, Peritoneal Dialysis, and Infections in Granulocytopenic
Patients
Professional Organization Memberships:
Association of Rheumatologic Health Professionals (a division of the American
College of Rheumatology)
American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists
American College of Clinical Pharmacy
Hematology Oncology Pharmacists Association
Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society
Committee Service
2011-2012
Practice Committee of the Association of Rheumatologic Health Professionals
2005-2011
American Society of Health-System Section of Inpatient Care Practitioners
Section Advisory Group on Publications
Community Service:
2009-present
Serve as a pharmacist volunteer at Hope Medical Clinic in Ypsilanti, MI
Duties include supervision and instruction of pharmacy students who prepare
prescriptions, review medication profiles, and counsel patients on their
medications, as well as provide recommendations to the medical staff on
medication selection from a limited formulary.
References available upon request
Updated 5/17/2013