Paul J. Badore, PharmD
Staff Pharmacist – Cardiothoracic Surgery ICU
Department of Pharmacy Services
BS Pharmacy – State University of New York- Buffalo
PharmD - Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Dr. Badore works as the decentralized pharmacist with a focus on cardiothoracic surgery (CTS). He serves as a residency preceptor for the Cardiothoracic Surgery ICU, and for longitudinal orientation and central pharmacy training, and pharmacist service/staffing and as a preceptor for APPE students from University of Connecticut, University of Saint Joseph, and University of Rhode Island.
Anastasia Bilinskaya, PharmD, BCIDP
Infectious Diseases Clinical Pharmacist
Department of Pharmacy Services
PharmD - University of Connecticut
Dr. Anastasia Bilinskaya received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Connecticut and completed her post-graduate pharmacy practice residency and specialty training in infectious diseases at Hartford Hospital. She is now an infectious diseases clinical pharmacist for Hartford HealthCare and assists with antimicrobial stewardship at Hartford Hospital, Backus Hospital, Windham Hospital, and Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. Dr. Bilinskaya is actively involved in research and precepting students, PGY1 and PGY2 residents. Her research and clinical interests include implementation of antimicrobial stewardship initiatives, treatment of infections in immunocompromised hosts (i.e. HIV, transplant, oncology), treatment of infections caused by multidrug resistant gram-negative bacteria, and management of HIV/AIDS.
Jon D. Blazawski, PharmD, BCOP
Oncology Pharmacist
Department of Pharmacy Services
PharmD - University of Connecticut
Dr. Jon D. Blazawski began as a Psychiatric Pharmacist at CT Valley Hospital in Middletown, CT before completing a general ASHP accredited PGY1 residency at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. Jon has been precepting IPPEs, APPEs, and Oncology Residents during his 10 years at HHC and was awarded USJ’s 2017 Preceptor of the Year. Jon has practiced at multiple infusion centers and has recently begun a new role in oncology management with a focus on pharmacy education and clinical pathways.
Leanna Borges, PharmD
Pharmacy Specialist, Transplant
Department of Pharmacy Services
BS Biology – Worcester State University
PharmD – Western New England University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Dr. Leanna Borges is one of the three solid organ transplant pharmacists for the Hartford Hospital Transplant program. She is integrated in the care of kidney, liver, and heart transplant recipients in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. She completed her undergraduate BS in biology at Worcester State University in Worcester, MA in May of 2016 and her PharmD at Western New England University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Springfield, MA in May of 2020. She went on to complete her PGY1 and PGY2 in solid organ transplant at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital in Birmingham, AL. Her research interests include cytomegalovirus prophylaxis strategies, post-transplant diabetes mellitus, and pharmacist education and intervention within the solid organ transplant population.
Alyssa Boutin, PharmD, BCOP
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Ambulatory Oncology
Department of Pharmacy Services
PharmD - University of Connecticut
Dr. Alyssa Boutin works to optimize pharmaceutical care of hematology and oncology patients in the Hartford Healthcare Cancer Institute. She initiated Hartford Healthcare’s first oral oncolytic program. She provides initial counseling and follow-up monitoring among other responsibilities. She is also involved with the multidisciplinary Geriatric Oncology program. She received her PharmD through UConn and completed her ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency at Hartford Hospital. She was a staff pharmacist and then an oncology pharmacist at Hartford Hospital prior to transitioning to her current role. She serves as a residency preceptor for the Ambulatory Oncology elective experience.
Douglas Buckheit, PharmD
Staff Pharmacist - Neuro ICU
Department of Pharmacy Services
PharmD - University of Connecticut
Dr. Douglas Buckheit received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Connecticut in 2019, after which he completed a PGY-1 pharmacy practice residency at Hartford Hospital. He then stayed on as a staff pharmacist, rounding in multiple inpatient units including in the Neuro-Trauma ICU. Dr. Buckheit serves as a preceptor for the longitudinal central pharmacy experience, as well as assisting in precepting for the Neuro ICU rotation.
Jennifer E. Callaghan, PharmD
Staff Pharmacist - Cardiology
Department of Pharmacy Services
Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice
University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy
PharmD - Rutgers University
Dr. Jennifer Callaghan works as a staff pharmacist providing clinical pharmacy coverage for the cardiac ICU and other cardiology units in the hospital. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Rutgers University and then went on to complete a general practice residency at Christiana Health Care System in Newark, DE. Dr. Callaghan co-created the Alaris smart pump drug library at Hartford Healthcare and serves as the preceptor for the cardiology and academia experience for the residency program.
Anna Cantin, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Neurosciences
Department of Pharmacy Services
Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice
University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy
PharmD - University of Connecticut
Dr. Anna Cantin received her PharmD degree from the University of Connecticut in 2009. She completed her ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency at Banner University Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona where she stayed on as a clinical pharmacist. She joined Hartford Hospital in 2011; since then she has primarily focused her pharmacy practice in neurology and neuro-critical care. Dr. Cantin has been a residency preceptor for the Neuro ICU since 2013. She also serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy by offering a Neuro ICU APPE rotation. Dr. Cantin is currently the clinical pharmacy specialist for the Neurosciences Institute for which she provides pharmacy related support to the institute and its many clinical, academic, research and growth initiatives.
Bethany Carrington, PharmD, BCPS
Staff Pharmacist - MICU
Department of Pharmacy Services
PharmD - University of Connecticut
Dr. Bethany Carrington received her PharmD degree from the University of Connecticut in 2019. She completed her PGY1 ASHP Accredited Residency at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine in 2020. She primarily works as a staff pharmacist in one of the two medical intensive care units, focusing on critical care and rounding with the medical teaching service. She serves as a residency preceptor for general medicine and for the longitudinal central pharmacy experience. She also assists in precepting the MICU rotation.
Meagan Conrath, PharmD
Transplant Pharmacy Specialist
Department of Pharmacy Services
Bachelors of Science in Animal Science – University of Illinois
Doctor of Pharmacy – University of Illinois College of Pharmacy
Dr. Meagan Conrath is one of three solid organ transplant pharmacists at Hartford Hospital. She helps to manage the care of kidney, liver and heart transplant recipients in both the outpatient and inpatient settings. She completed her BS in animal science at the University of Illinois in 2016 and her PharmD at the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2020. She completed her PGY1 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI where she first discovered her passion for transplant. She then completed her PGY2 in solid organ transplant at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA. She is interested in research in the solid organ transplant population, particularly in the topics of hepatitis B/C positive transplantation, transplant-related infection management and immunosuppression optimization.
Casey Dempsey, PharmD, BCIDP
Infectious Diseases Clinical Pharmacist
Department of Pharmacy Services
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy
PharmD - Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Dr. Casey Dempsey received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from MCPHS University in Boston, MA. She completed her PGY1 residency training at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital in Houston, TX and her PGY2 training in infectious diseases with the University of Houston College of Pharmacy and Cardinal Health. Dr. Dempsey joined Hartford Health Care in 2018 at MidState Medical Center and later transitioned to Hartford Hospital. She worked as an infectious diseases clinical pharmacist for the Hartford Healthcare system before transitioning to her current role as System Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator. Dr. Dempsey serves as a research preceptor across the system.
Minh Do, PharmD
Staff Pharmacist - Neuro ICU
Department of Pharmacy Services
PharmD - University of Connecticut
Dr. Minh Do works primarily in the neuro ICU, pain management, and the Bone and Joint Institute. He received his Doctor of Pharmacy at the University of Connecticut and completed his PGY1 residency as the inaugural resident at Backus Hospital. He currently serves as a preceptor for the longitudinal central pharmacy experience, as well as assisting in precepting for the Neuro ICU rotation.
Caitlyn Fraielli, PharmD, BCCCP
Critical Care Specialist – MICU
Department of Pharmacy Services
PharmD - University of Rhode Island
Dr. Caitlyn Fraielli works as a critical care specialist in the medical intensive care unit, focusing on critical care and pulmonary medicine. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy at the University of Rhode Island, and completed her PGY1 residency at Hartford Hospital 2014-2015. Upon graduation, Dr. Fraielli worked at Rhode Island Hospital in the trauma intensive care unit and central pharmacy before coming back to Hartford Hospital. She serves as a residency preceptor for the medical intensive care unit, as well as a preceptor for longitudinal projects.
Jennifer E. Girotto, PharmD, BCPPS, BCIDP
Co-Director of Antimicrobial Stewardship
Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice
University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy
Connecticut Children’s
BS, PharmD - University of Connecticut
Dr. Jennifer E. Girotto is a Clinical Professor and Assistant Department Head of Pharmacy Practice at the University of Connecticut and Co-Director of the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program at Connecticut Children's. She precepts a pediatric infectious diseases / antimicrobial stewardship telehealth experience. Her areas of focus include pediatric antimicrobial stewardship outcomes and immunizations.
Allison Gorseth, PharmD, BCPS
Staff Pharmacist
Department of Pharmacy Services
PharmD – Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Dr. Allison Gorseth works as a staff pharmacist covering a variety of clinical assignments based on staffing needs including the various intensive care units and emergency department. Her primary assignment is the surgical/trauma intensive care unit. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy and Minor in Public Health at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences then completed her PGY1 residency at Hartford Hospital from 2020-2021. Her research and clinical interests include pharmacological interventions for opioid addiction and pharmacist participation in code response. Allison currently acts as a co-preceptor for PGY1 resident longitudinal research projects, central training/pharmacy service, and surgical ICU clinical learning experience.
Samantha Green, PharmD, BCOP
Oncology Pharmacist Specialist – Ambulatory Care
Department of Pharmacy Services
PharmD - University of Saint Joseph
Dr. Samantha Green works to optimize and promote rational, safe, evidence-based and cost-effective therapy for hematology and oncology patients in the Hartford Healthcare Cancer Institute. She provides initial counseling and follow-up monitoring for patients treated with oral oncologic medications, among other responsibilities. She earned her BS in Biochemistry from Simmons College, PharmD from the University of Saint Joseph, and completed an ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency at Hartford Hospital. She was a staff pharmacist and then an oncology pharmacist at Hartford Hospital prior to transitioning to her current role. She serves as a residency preceptor for the Ambulatory Oncology elective and MUE experiences.
Anisa Grori, PharmD
Staff Pharmacist - MICU
Department of Pharmacy Services
PharmD - University of Connecticut
Dr. Anisa Grori works as a staff pharmacist in one of the two medical intensive care units, focusing on critical care and rounding with the medical teaching service. Dr. Grori received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree at the University of Connecticut. She completed her PGY1 residency at Hartford Hospital where she stayed on as a clinical pharmacist. She serves as a residency preceptor for central training and longitudinal central pharmacy experiences.
Laura C. Hobbs, PharmD, BCPS
Inpatient Anticoagulation
Pharmacy Residency Director
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Anticoagulation
Department of Pharmacy Services
Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice
University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy/University of St. Joseph
BS - Bucknell University
PharmD - Mercer University
Dr. Hobbs works as clinical pharmacy specialist in anticoagulation for Hartford Healthcare. She began her appointment as residency program director April 2006. She currently precepts pharmacy students and residents for inpatient anticoagulation experiences. Her interests include: anticoagulation, pharmacist interventions, medication error prevention, and medication adjustment in renal dysfunction.
Dr. Hobbs received her Bachelor of Science in biology from Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA and her Pharm.D. from Mercer University in Atlanta, GA. She completed a pharmacy practice residency at The Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo, NY. She worked at Appleton Medical Center in Appleton, WI for three years as a clinical pharmacist and Middlesex Hospital in Middletown, CT for five years as clinical supervisor before coming to Hartford Hospital.
In 2008 Dr. Hobbs received the CSHP award for the Pharmacist of the Year and in 2014 she was awarded the Louis P. Jeffrey award by the Eastern States Conference for Residents and Preceptors in recognition and appreciation for sustained leadership in the training of pharmacy residents. In 2016, she was part of the clinical team of the year involved with substantially reducing VTE events at Hartford Hospital.
Joseph Kuti, PharmD, FIDP, FCCP
Associate Director, Clinical and Economic Studies, Center for Anti-Infective Research and Development, Hartford Hospital
Director, Infectious Diseases Pharmacotherapy Fellowship, Center for Anti-Infective Research and Development, Hartford Hospital
BS - Rutgers University
PharmD - Rutgers University
Dr. Kuti is Associate Director of the Center for Anti-Infective Research and Development at Hartford Hospital in Hartford Connecticut and Director of the Infectious Diseases Pharmacotherapy Fellowship. He received his Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Pharmacy degrees from Rutgers University, College of Pharmacy in Piscataway, New Jersey.
While completing his doctorate, he served as a clinical pharmacist for the medical and surgical intensive care units at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He then completed a post-doctorate fellowship in Antibiotic Management and Pharmacoeconomics at Hartford Hospital. He is a member of the American Society for Microbiology, American College of Clinical Pharmacy, Infectious Disease Society of America, and past-President of the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists.
Dr. Kuti’s primary area of research includes the pharmacokinetics, dynamics, economics, and outcomes of antimicrobial therapy in severe infections. His research has been published in over 200 peer-reviewed papers.
Dayne Laskey, PharmD, DABAT
Clinical Toxicology
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
University of Saint Joseph School of Pharmacy
PharmD - University of Connecticut
Dr. Laskey is a clinical faculty member at the University of Saint Joseph School of Pharmacy. He completed an ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, GA and a PGY2 fellowship in clinical toxicology with the Georgia Poison Center. In 2014, Dr. Laskey was board certified as a Diplomate of the American Board of Applied Toxicology. He maintains a practice site in the Hartford Hospital Emergency Department where he precepts pharmacy students. Dr. Laskey serves as the preceptor for the PGY1 clinical toxicology elective experience.
Kristin Linder, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP
Infectious Diseases Clinical Pharmacist
PGY2 Infectious Diseases Program Director
Department of Pharmacy Services
PharmD - Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Dr. Kristin E. Linder received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from MCPHS University in Boston, MA and completed her post-graduate pharmacy practice residency and specialty training in infectious diseases at Hartford Hospital. She joined the faculty of Long Island University (Arnold and Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences) as Assistant Clinical Professor in 2016 and served as an infectious diseases clinical specialist at Kings County Hospital Center in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Linder returned to Hartford HealthCare in the fall of 2017 as an infectious diseases clinical specialist, where she serves as co-chair of the Hartford HealthCare Antimicrobial Stewardship Council and is actively involved in research and precepting residents and students. Her research and clinical interests include implementation of antimicrobial stewardship initiatives, treatment of multi-drug resistance organisms, and treatment of infectious diseases in immunocompromised patients.
Katherine Marti, PharmD, BCPS
Staff Pharmacist
Department of Pharmacy Services
PharmD - University of Connecticut
Dr. Katherine Marti works as a staff pharmacist currently covering a variety of clinical assignments, including general medicine and critical care units. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Connecticut in May 2020 and completed her PGY1 residency at Baystate Medical Center in June 2021. Katherine serves as a primary preceptor for General Medicine, Teaching and Learning, Central Training, and the longitudinal central pharmacy experiences.
Kristen Marti, PharmD, BCPS
Transplant Pharmacy Specialist
Department of Transplant Services
PharmD - University of Connecticut
Dr. Kristen Marti is one of three solid organ transplant pharmacists for the Hartford Hospital Transplant Program, focusing on the care of kidney, liver, and heart transplant recipients. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Connecticut in May 2020 and completed her PGY1 pharmacy residency at Hartford Hospital in June 2021. Her research and clinical areas of interest include optimization of immunosuppression and infection prophylaxis as well as pain management for living donors and transplant recipients. She is the primary preceptor for the solid organ transplant elective learning experience.
Matthew Morrison, PharmD, BCPS
Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacist
Department of Pharmacy Services
PharmD - University of Connecticut
Dr. Matthew Morrison works as a pharmacist in the emergency department. He serves as a residency preceptor for research in addition to emergency medicine.
Chad Nagle, PharmD, BCCCP
Staff Pharmacist-Cardiology
Department of Pharmacy Services
PharmD - University of Connecticut
Dr. Chad Nagle works as a pharmacist in the cardiac ICU. He received his Doctor of Pharmacy at the University of Connecticut, and completed his PGY1 residency at St. Raphael Hospital. He serves as a residency preceptor for the cardiology experience.
William Nolan, PharmD
Pain Management Specialist
Department of Pharmacy Services
Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice
University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy
PharmD - Northeastern University
Dr. William Nolan works as a pain management specialist at Hartford Hospital. He is also an Adjunct Clinical Professor at the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy and the University of Saint Joseph School of Pharmacy. He is responsible for mentoring staff pharmacists, PharmD students, and the pharmacy residents on pain management rotations, managing the Pharmacy Pain Control Service, and providing lectures and in-services to health care providers. He received his Doctor of Pharmacy at Northeastern University and completed his PGY1 residency at Hartford Hospital. He went on to complete a PGY2 in Pain Management and Palliative Care at University of California-Davis Medical Center. He received the CSHP Pharmacist of the Year award in 2018.
Elly Oh, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist, Emergency Medicine
Department of Pharmacy Services
PharmD- Rutgers University, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy
Dr. Elly Oh works as an emergency medicine clinical pharmacist. She received her Doctorate of Pharmacy at the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers University. She completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at Atlantic Health System in New Jersey and her PGY2 Emergency Medicine Pharmacy Residency at Morristown Medical Center in New Jersey. She began her career working as an emergency medicine clinical specialist at Morristown Medical Center before moving to Hartford Hospital. She serves as one of the residency preceptors in the emergency department.
Addolorata M. Peluso, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP
Geriatric Clinical Pharmacist - Jefferson House
PharmD - Saint John’s University College of Pharmacy
Dr. Addolorata M. Peluso is the embedded Geriatric Clinical Pharmacist at Jefferson House, a 104-bed skilled nursing facility within Hartford HealthCare that cares for short term rehabilitation, long-term care, and palliative care/hospice residents. She is a graduate of Saint John’s University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and completed a PGY1 Practice Residency and a PGY2 Geriatric Pharmacy Residency at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System. Dr. Peluso is a Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist. She serves as a preceptor for the elective geriatrics experience.
James Rancourt, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Staff Pharmacist - Cardiothoracic ICU
Department of Pharmacy Services
BS - University of Connecticut
PharmD - Kansas University
Dr. Jim Rancourt works as pharmacist focusing on Surgical and medical intensive care. He is board certified in both Pharmacotherapy, and Critical Care. He serves as a preceptor for the Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Experience for both residents and students.
Lisa Semancik, PharmD
Pharmacy Operations Supervisor
Department of Pharmacy Services
PharmD - University of Connecticut
Dr. Lisa Semancik was recently promoted to pharmacy operations supervisor. She also serves as medication safety pharmacist and participates in department and hospital safety committees. She previously worked as a clinical pharmacist in the surgical ICU. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy at the University of Connecticut, and completed her PGY1 residency at Hartford Hospital. She served as a residency preceptor for the surgical ICU, central training and longitudinal central pharmacy experiences, as well as continuing education experience.
Hillary Stamps, PharmD
Staff Pharmacist II - Surgical ICU
Department of Pharmacy Services
Gratis Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor
PharmD - Presbyterian College
Dr. Hillary Stamps works as a pharmacist in the surgical intensive care unit. She received her Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Pharmacy from Presbyterian College in South Carolina and completed her PGY1 pharmacy practice residency at Hartford Hospital in 2020. She also teaches sedation, alcohol withdrawal, delirium, and pain management in the ICU for both surgical/anesthesia/emergency medicine residents and advanced practitioners. Dr. Stamps precepts the Surgical ICU rotation for both residents and APPE students and is also a preceptor for resident central training and the longitudinal Teaching and Learning Certificate.
Katarzyna Szablowski, PharmD, BCPS
Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Manager
Hartford Hospital
PharmD - University of Connecticut
Dr. Kasia Szablowski completed her PGY1 Residency at Hartford Hospital in 2013. In 2014, she became a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist. Also in 2014 she transitioned to the Emergency Medicine pharmacist role at HOCC. In 2016 Dr. Szablowski began her career in pharmacy administration as a Clinical Pharmacy Supervisor for Yale New Haven Hospital (YNHH) overseeing Emergency Medicine pharmacy service line at two campuses. After nearly three years at YNHH, Dr. Szablowski returned to Hartford Healthcare as a Clinical Pharmacy Manager for the Central Region. Dr. Szablowski served as the Pharmacy Professional Development Coordinator for HHC April 2021 to March 2022. In April 2022 Dr. Szablowski transitioned into the Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Manager role.
Colleen Teevan, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, FCCM
Clinical Pharmacy Program Manager
Hartford HealthCare
PharmD - University of Connecticut
Dr. Colleen Teevan completed her PGY1 Residency at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center in Indiana and a PGY2 Critical Care Residency at Midwestern University in Chicago. She is board certified in Pharmacotherapy and Critical Care Pharmacy. Dr. Teevan is currently the Pharmacy Clinical Program Manager for Hartford Healthcare. Prior to taking on this role, she was an ICU pharmacist within Hartford Healthcare and started the PGY1 residency program at The Hospital of Central Connecticut. She precepts experiential rotations and delivers didactic lectures in several pharmacotherapy courses. In addition to her clinical interests in critical care, she is passionate about preceptor development and well-being within pharmacy.
Amanda Volpe, PharmD, BCPS
Medication Safety Officer
Hartford HealthCare
BS - St. John’s University
PharmD – Medical University of South Carolina
Dr. Volpe completed a pharmacy practice residency at Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center in the Bronx, New York. Dr. Volpe is currently the Medication Safety Officer for Hartford HealthCare and precepts residents in medication safety during the system leadership learning experience.