Dr. Sownd’s research focuses on pharmacist-involved care in cardiovascular diseases including hypertension and diabetes.  He is currently investigating validation status of blood pressure monitoring devices sold in community pharmacies and pharmacist preparedness to be involved in home blood pressure monitoring. His research interests include use of digital technology for cardiovascular risk management.

In addition, he also conducts lab-based research on diabetes and metabolic diseases. He investigates the role of glyoxalase and methylglyoxal in obesity using 3T3-L1 adipocytes.