Dr. Serge Afeli

Dr. Afeli – Curriculum Vitae »

Education Background

Ph.D., Pharmaceutical Sc. (Pharmacology), University of South Carolina, Columbia, S.C. (2013)
B.S., Physical Sciences, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS (2007)

Research Fields/ Areas of Specialty/Teaching

Beginning in 2009, I investigated potassium ion (K+) channels and beta3 adrenergic receptors in human bladder and demonstrated that these proteins could be promising drug targets for overactive bladder treatment. My work has led to several first-author publications and has been presented at numerous national conferences.

My current research project at Presbyterian College of Pharmacy focuses on pharmacogenomics more precisely investigating the role of ABC drug transporters in bladder cancer resistance to chemotherapy.

Classes currently taught:

1. PHRM 6109 Principles of Pathophysiology
2. PHRM 7105 Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Neurosensory
3. PHRM 6103 Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Renal
4. PHRM 6104 Medication Therapy Management (MTM) cardiovascular
5. PHRM 9020 Entrepreneurial Development

Professional Memberships/Organizations/Activities

• American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS)
• AAPS Global Health Focus Group (Steering Committee member and Newsletter editor)
• AAPS pharmacogenomics focus group (Secretary)
• Ad oc reviewer American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
• Ad oc reviewer Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Pharmacology

Certifications

• Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP)

Honors/Recognitions/Awards

• Winner at MIT Grand Hack Medicine Business Competition, Boston MA, May 2019
• Faculty Researcher of the Year at Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy, April 2019
• Graduate Student of the Year Award, South Carolina College of Pharmacy, May 2013
• Scholar Award from Black graduate student association University of South Carolina, May 2012
• 1st place award for best poster at National Black graduate student conference, March 2012
• 2nd best oral presentation at National Black graduate student conference, March 2011
• Winner of the Bob and Lila Snell award of the Kansas state athletics, May 2007
• All-Academic Men’s Basketball First Team of the BIG XII conference in 2007
• BIG XII Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll in Spring 2006
• BIG XII Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll in Fall 2006

About Dr. Afeli

I am a former college and international basketball player. I am a part-time certified personal trainer who enjoys training, cooking, and travelling around the world.