Current LAPPE Students
Leen Alyaseen
laalyaseen@houstonmethodist.org
Hometown: Houston, TX
Pharmacy: Texas A&M Health Science Center Irma Lerma Rangel School of Pharmacy
Leen intends to pursue a PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy residency or industry fellowship in one of her areas of interest, which include health system pharmacy administration, regulatory affairs, or medical affairs. She is currently a member of the Industry Pharmacists Organization (IPhO). Previously, she served as the Founding President of the IPhO-TAMUSOP, as well as the President of the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) and the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes Research (ISPOR). In her free time, Leen enjoys reading, watching historical documentaries, and spending time with family. Her electives at Houston Methodist include oncology, transitions of care, and investigational drug services.
Research: Evaluating safety outcomes of patients receiving alteplase for pulmonary embolism
laalyaseen@houstonmethodist.org
Hometown: Houston, TX
Pharmacy: Texas A&M Health Science Center Irma Lerma Rangel School of Pharmacy
Leen intends to pursue a PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy residency or industry fellowship in one of her areas of interest, which include health system pharmacy administration, regulatory affairs, or medical affairs. She is currently a member of the Industry Pharmacists Organization (IPhO). Previously, she served as the Founding President of the IPhO-TAMUSOP, as well as the President of the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) and the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes Research (ISPOR). In her free time, Leen enjoys reading, watching historical documentaries, and spending time with family. Her electives at Houston Methodist include oncology, transitions of care, and investigational drug services.
Research: Evaluating safety outcomes of patients receiving alteplase for pulmonary embolism
Michael Kolandjian
mhkolandjian@houstonmethodist.org
Hometown: Houston, TX
Pharmacy School: University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Michael intends to pursue a PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy residency or fellowship in one of his areas of interest, which include oncology, ambulatory care, critical care, or infectious diseases. Currently, he is a member of the Texas Society of Health Systems Pharmacists (TSHP), Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA), Phi Delta Chi (PDC), and Rho Chi. Michael previously served as the Vice President for Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists (SSHP) and as Fundraising Chair for PDC, SNPhA, and Rho Chi. Michael also served as alumni liaison for pharmacy council and liaison for Austin Area Society of Health Systems Pharmacists (AASHP). In his free time, Michael enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and family, and watching movies. His electives at Houston Methodist include critical care, infectious diseases, and investigational drug services.
Research Project: Relationship between patients with atrial fibrillation and acute ischemic stroke
mhkolandjian@houstonmethodist.org
Hometown: Houston, TX
Pharmacy School: University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Michael intends to pursue a PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy residency or fellowship in one of his areas of interest, which include oncology, ambulatory care, critical care, or infectious diseases. Currently, he is a member of the Texas Society of Health Systems Pharmacists (TSHP), Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA), Phi Delta Chi (PDC), and Rho Chi. Michael previously served as the Vice President for Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists (SSHP) and as Fundraising Chair for PDC, SNPhA, and Rho Chi. Michael also served as alumni liaison for pharmacy council and liaison for Austin Area Society of Health Systems Pharmacists (AASHP). In his free time, Michael enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and family, and watching movies. His electives at Houston Methodist include critical care, infectious diseases, and investigational drug services.
Research Project: Relationship between patients with atrial fibrillation and acute ischemic stroke
Hieu Nguyen
hcnguyen@houstonmethodist.org
Hometown: Houston, TX
Pharmacy School: University of Houston College of Pharmacy
Hieu intends to pursue a PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy residency in one of his areas of interest, which include infectious diseases, oncology, or health informatics. Currently, Hieu is a member of American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP), Texas Pharmacy Association (TPA), Texas Society of Health Systems Pharmacists (TSHP), and Hematology & Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA). Previously, Hieu served as a Worthy Keeper of Finance for Phi Delta Chi (PDC), historian for Student College of Clinical Pharmacy (SCCP), topic content coordinator for Never Generic Podcast, and Ethical Board Representative for University of Houston College of Pharmacy. In his free time, Hieu loves watching and playing soccer, spending quality time with family and exploring Houston with his friends. His electives at Houston Methodist include critical care, infectious diseases, and drug information.
Research project: Outcomes of patient receiving sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors for acute decompensated heart failure
hcnguyen@houstonmethodist.org
Hometown: Houston, TX
Pharmacy School: University of Houston College of Pharmacy
Hieu intends to pursue a PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy residency in one of his areas of interest, which include infectious diseases, oncology, or health informatics. Currently, Hieu is a member of American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP), Texas Pharmacy Association (TPA), Texas Society of Health Systems Pharmacists (TSHP), and Hematology & Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA). Previously, Hieu served as a Worthy Keeper of Finance for Phi Delta Chi (PDC), historian for Student College of Clinical Pharmacy (SCCP), topic content coordinator for Never Generic Podcast, and Ethical Board Representative for University of Houston College of Pharmacy. In his free time, Hieu loves watching and playing soccer, spending quality time with family and exploring Houston with his friends. His electives at Houston Methodist include critical care, infectious diseases, and drug information.
Research project: Outcomes of patient receiving sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors for acute decompensated heart failure
Zaynab Omisade
zaomisade@houstonmethodist.org
Hometown: Houston, TX
Pharmacy School: The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Zaynab intends to pursue a PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy residency program at an academic institution in one of her areas of interest, which include critical care, emergency medicine, hematology/oncology, or management. She is a member of the American College of Clinical Pharmacist (ACCP) and serves on the ACCP Critical Care PRN Communications Committee and ACCP Women’s Health PRN Social Media Committee. Previously, she served as co-president of the student-run free health screening initiative, Project Collaborate. Additionally, she has served as the Community Outreach Chair of the Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA), Infectious Disease & Clinical Skills Co-Chair of the Student Society of Health-System Pharmacist (SSHP), and Project Collaborate Representative for Student College of Clinical Pharmacist (SCCP). In her free time, she loves to spend time with family and friends, read, and watch shows and movies. Her electives at Houston Methodist include management, critical care, and oncology.
Research project: Evaluation of dexmedetomidine dosing for sedation in critically ill obese patients
zaomisade@houstonmethodist.org
Hometown: Houston, TX
Pharmacy School: The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Zaynab intends to pursue a PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy residency program at an academic institution in one of her areas of interest, which include critical care, emergency medicine, hematology/oncology, or management. She is a member of the American College of Clinical Pharmacist (ACCP) and serves on the ACCP Critical Care PRN Communications Committee and ACCP Women’s Health PRN Social Media Committee. Previously, she served as co-president of the student-run free health screening initiative, Project Collaborate. Additionally, she has served as the Community Outreach Chair of the Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA), Infectious Disease & Clinical Skills Co-Chair of the Student Society of Health-System Pharmacist (SSHP), and Project Collaborate Representative for Student College of Clinical Pharmacist (SCCP). In her free time, she loves to spend time with family and friends, read, and watch shows and movies. Her electives at Houston Methodist include management, critical care, and oncology.
Research project: Evaluation of dexmedetomidine dosing for sedation in critically ill obese patients