As an educator and researcher, Dr. Aleda Chen focuses on the social and behavioral aspects of pharmacy (including health literacy, cultural competency, patient education, and adherence) and research design and methodology. She also is interested in improving and assessing health professional student education. Her research has resulted in multiple articles, national and international presentations, funded grants, and a book chapter. Dr. Chen is actively involved with the pharmacy profession, including serving on several national pharmacy organization committees, co-advisor for Cedarville’s APhA-ASP student chapter, and class advisor for the professional pharmacy class of 2016. She has worked as a community pharmacist since 2006.