Associate Professor and Thread Director of Pharmacology at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she also serves as Director of the Foundry for Innovative Research and Education (FIRE). With more than 20 years of experience in pharmacology education and research, she integrates foundational and clinical pharmacology through active learning, mentorship, and community-based scholarship. Her initiatives connect education, bench research, and patient care via outreach and health literacy programs serving under-resourced populations, street medicine teams, and secondary school learners. Dr. Restini’s work advances service-driven medical education, guiding students and faculty in developing and assessing outreach programs that foster professional growth, empathy, and social accountability in healthcare.