Jason Karnes, PharmD, PhD, BCPS, FAHA

Associate Professor, Pharmacy Practice and Science
Assistant Professor, Division of Pharmacogenomics, Center for Applied Genetics and Genomic Medicine (TCAG2M)
Director of Scientific Programs, AllofUs Research Program, University of Arizona - Banner Health
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Informatics, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Track Director, PharmD/PhD Dual Degree Program

Dr. Karnes' primary area of research interest is cardiovascular pharmacogenomics, specifically investigating the utility of genetic polymorphisms to predict toxicities of cardiovascular drugs. He employs a translational approach to investigate pharmacogenomic associations using observational studies, functional genomics techniques, and eventually prospective clinical trials. His ultimate career goal is to facilitate personalized cardiovascular medicine and genotype-guided prescribing to avoid serious cardiovascular drug toxicities.

Dr. Karnes is an author on 47 peer-reviewed manuscripts and 36 abstracts presented at national and international meetings.  He is active in multiple professional societies including the American Society for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, the American Heart Association, and the American College of Clinical Pharmacy. He has received funding for his research from the National Institutes of Health, the American Heart Association, the Flinn Foundation, and the American College of Clinical Pharmacy.

Research Interests: 
  • Clinical and Translational Research
  • Genotype-Guided Prescribing
  • Adverse Drug Reactions
  • Cardiovascular Pharmacogenomics
  • Immunopharmacogenomics
  • Personalized Medicine
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Board Certifications: 
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), American Heart Association (2015)
Pharmacist, State of Arizona (2015)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association (2014)
Academic Teaching Certificate, University of Florida (2011)
Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS), Board of Pharmacy Specialties (2010)
Pharmacist, State of Florida (2008)
Degrees: 
PhD, Clinical Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 2012
PharmD, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 2008
BA, Ancient Greek, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia 2004
Fellowships: 
Research Fellowship, Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, Tennessee 2015
Primary College, Department: 
College of Pharmacy
Department of Pharmacy Practice & Science