Faculty Profile

garza-karina-23.jpgLorena Gonzalez

Clinical Assistant Professor
Rio Grande Valley Pharm.D. Satellite Program
Department of Pharmacy Practice and Translational Research

Mailing Address: 
University of Houston College of Pharmacy
Health 2, Room 4208
4349 Martin Luther King Boulevard
Houston, TX 77204-5039

Contact: lgonzalez59@uh.edu - 832-842-8349

Research:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Antimicrobial Stewardship
  • Experiential Education
  • Mentorship
  • PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency - DHR Health
  • Pharm.D. - Texas A&M Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy

Cureus Profile

Publications

  • "Bazan D, Esqueda L, Ibrahim A, et al. Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors and euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis: A case series of three post-surgical patients. Cureus. Published online May 23, 2025. doi:10.7759/cureus.84665" Co-Author

Presentations

  • "Medication Use Evaluation of Meropenem-Vaborbactam in a South Texas Institution" - Poster, Mentor for Resident Poster
  • "Medication Use Evaluation of Remdesivir in a South Texas Academic Institution" - Poster, Mentor for Resident Poster
  • "Medication Use Evaluation of Ceftazidime-Avibactam in a South Texas Institute" - Poster, Mentor for Resident Poster
  • "Healthcare-Associated Infections": Continuing Education Presentation

Awards & Honors

  • Outstanding Early Career Alumni Award - Texas A&M Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy
  • Doctor's Hospital at Renaissance (DHR Health) COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign Participant