Larissa Melnyk
About Larissa Melnyk
Larissa Melnyk is a Drug Information Post-Doctoral Fellow at InpharmD in Atlanta, Georgia, where she has worked since 2022. She holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Northeast Ohio Medical University and has a strong interest in genetics, rare diseases, and the application of 3D printing in pharmacy.
Work at InpharmD
Larissa Melnyk has been employed at InpharmD as a Drug Information Post-Doctoral Fellow since 2022. In this role, she is involved in providing drug information and supporting healthcare professionals in making informed decisions regarding medication use. Her position is based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, and she is expected to contribute to the advancement of drug information practices during her two-year fellowship.
Previous Experience at NEOMED
Prior to her current role, Larissa Melnyk worked at Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) in various capacities. She served as a Research Fellow from 2020 to 2022, where she engaged in research activities related to pharmacy. Additionally, she briefly held the position of Future MedTech Entrepreneur for one month in 2020, focusing on the intersection of technology and medicine.
Educational Background
Larissa Melnyk has a comprehensive educational background in pharmacy and pre-pharmacy studies. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) between 2018 and 2022. Prior to that, she studied Pre-Pharmacy Studies at both Lorain County Community College and Cleveland State University, completing her Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in 2014 and further studies in 2016.
Interests in Pharmacy
Larissa Melnyk has a keen interest in genetics and rare diseases within the pharmacy field. She is particularly focused on the application of 3D pharmaceutical printers to enhance medication manufacturing processes. Additionally, she emphasizes the importance of implementing evidence-based advancements in personalized medicine, aiming to improve patient outcomes through tailored therapeutic approaches.
Internship Experience
Before her academic pursuits in pharmacy, Larissa Melnyk gained practical experience as an Engineering Assistant/Intern at Parker Haniffin from 2012 to 2013. This role provided her with foundational skills in engineering that complement her pharmaceutical education and research endeavors.