Author: [AUTHOR] Published on 11/1/2025 12:00:00 AM
Sara Salerno, PharmD, PhD, Clinical Pharmacologist, Gilead Sciences, Inc., South San Francisco, CA
What does being the Physiological-Based Pharmacokinetic Modeling & Simulation (PBPK) Community Vice Chair mean to you?
Being active in the scientific community, advancing and educating other scientists on new and exciting applications of PBPK modeling, and inspiring students and other scientists to learn and apply PBPK modeling in their research programs.
What is the most important leadership lesson you have learned the hard way?
To provide constructive areas for improvement in a way that inspires and empowers others and does not cause offense.
Do you have a favorite tip or trick for clinical practice or research that you want to share with fellow members?
When you are feeling overwhelmed or exhausted, take a long walk before going back to the assignment.
When you are not working, how do you spend your free time?
Climbing, hiking, traveling, gardening, and raising parrots.
What was your childhood dream job?
To be a physician and clinical researcher.
Dr. Salerno has been a member of ASCPT since 2016.
