September 2019

Edgar Micua

Admissions Coordinator

As a member of the Office of Student Affairs (OSA), I coordinate and monitor the admissions process for prospective students including communications with applicants, interview days, and admissions committee reviews. I create and maintain the files that are used as a key component in all reviews leading to the matriculation of each student. I serve as a resource for prospective students and assist in a variety of programs for prospective students.

My pronouns are he/him/his.

Balyn Zaro, PhD

Zaro
Assistant Professor

Michael Douglas

Douglas
Program Manager

As program manager for UCSF’s Department of Clinical Pharmacy Research Support Program, I lead comprehensive research initiatives across clinical and social sciences, specializing in genomic medicine and molecular diagnostics. I manage multiple research programs for seven principal investigators, overseeing the complete project lifecycle from grant submissions and budget management to coordinating with internal and external collaborators and preparing reports for funding agencies.

My expertise spans evidence-based evaluation of molecular testing, personalized medicine, and research program management, built on over 20 years of experience in academic, government, and industry settings. I provide scientific and technical guidance in molecular biology, genetic testing, and whole exome/genome sequencing for chronic diseases and cancer, while mentoring PharmD, PhD, and MD students and postdocs.

Contributing significantly to the field’s literature, I have co-authored 33 publications in genomic medicine and molecular diagnostics, with over 60 total publications across various disciplines. I also support department-wide diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism efforts through the Amplifying Voices Speaker Series.

Lisa Duca, MBA

Executive Analyst

As executive analyst, I support the Chair of the Department of Clinical Pharmacy and members of the Chair’s Council (Vice Chairs). I manage schedules, prepare meeting materials, and coordinate executive meetings and communications. I am the Department's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Liaison. In addition, I oversee office management for our Clinical Pharmacy office locations and I am the onsite supervisor at our main office at the Parnassus campus.