Larry Lopez, Pharm.D.
Professor of Pharmacy and Medicine
Associate Chair of Pharmacy Practice
Dr. Larry Lopez joined the faculty of the University of Florida College of Pharmacy in September, 1979, after completing requirements for his post-baccalaureate Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Before accepting the faculty appointment he had worked as a community pharmacist and a hospital pharmacist for nearly 10 years. He received his high school diploma in 1964 from Jesuit High School in Tampa, Florida and his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the University of Florida College of Pharmacy in 1969.
Dr. Lopez is currently responsible for teaching a number of topics related to the pharmacotherapy of cardiovascular disorders for the Colleges of Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Related Professions. He maintains a clinical practice in Internal Medicine and Anticoagulation at that same hospital. Dr. Lopez served as Chairman of the Department of Pharmacy Practice from January, 1997 until July, 2002 and now is Associate Chair of this same department.
Dr. Lopez is married to Patricia Garrett, a teacher of French at Buchholz High School in Gainesville, Florida. They have two children, Lisa Marie (age 23), a graduate student at the University of Florida, and Laura Michelle (deceased).
Dr. Lopez's research revolves primarily around clinical evaluations of new therapeutic modalities for management of myocardial ischemia and/or congestive heart failure. He has received over 32 grants and contracts for support of his work in these areas and has published nearly 130 abstracts, articles, monographs, and chapters on these and other topics as well. Dr. Lopez has been recognized for his research accomplishments by being named as a Fellow of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy and the American Society of Hypertension.
