Dr. Jason Karnes, PharmD, PhD, BCPS, FAHA, FCCP

Dr. Karnes' primary area of research interest is cardiovascular and immune pharmacogenomics, specifically investigating the utility of genetic polymorphisms to predict adverse drug reactions. 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 drug toxicities. Dr. Karnes also serves as the Director of Scientific Programs for the University of Arizona-Banner All of Us Research program. 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 support for his research from the American Heart Association, the Flinn Foundation, the American College of Clinical Pharmacy, and the NIH, including R01, R21, and K01 grants from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.

Dr. Karnes currently serves as the John A. and Frances P. Ware Endowed Department Head for the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science at the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy at the University of Arizona. Visit Dr. Karnes' faculty and laboratory websites for more information (https://www.pharmacy.arizona.edu/person/jason-karnes and https://karneslab.org/).