Dr. Erin Chung

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Erin Chung is an Assistant Professor at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto. Her research focuses on integrating clinical data with modern statistical techniques to advance therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) and precision dosing, particularly in neonates and high-risk patient populations. Dr. Chung's work addresses the rapid developmental changes affecting pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in pediatric patients, advocating for tailored dosing regimens over standard protocols to reduce treatment failures and toxicities. She collaborates with a range of specialists to conduct observational studies and develop population pharmacokinetic models and TDM guidelines. Her commitments include improving pharmacotherapy practices and educating pharmacy students and residents on evidence-based TDM. Dr. Chung has significantly impacted clinical practices by optimizing vancomycin dosing and enhancing TDM recommendations for pediatric patients undergoing hemodialysis. Her passion lies in incorporating big data insights into frontline clinical practice to ensure better patient outcomes.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology