Trainee Education & Research
Student Training & Research
Although issues such as misuse, diversion and other aspects of controlled substance prescriptions have been part of the college's curriculum for decades, the "pharmacy academy" has made student education on these and emerging issues a national priority. In June 2016, UH College of Pharmacy announced its commitment to a new initiative led by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) to prioritize student education on misuse prevention.
An example of the college's commitment is by providing travel awards for students to attend the , an annual multiday program of workshops, panel discussions and other activities in Utah for students to better understand issues of addiction/dependencies, learn tools and strategies for recovery, and develop programs for implementation on campuses. Funding for future student attendance will be provided through The PREMIER Center.
In addition, students in the college's degree program and the degree program will be actively engaged in research projects undertaken by center member faculty investigators.
Current Students
 Prachet BhattDissertation Title/Field of Research: Prescription Drug Misuse and AbuseMajor Advisor: |
 Whanhui ChiDissertation Title/Field of Research: TBDMajor Advisor: |
 Parasto MousaviDissertation Title/Field of Research: TBDMajor Advisor: |
 Chijioke OkekeDissertation Title/Field of Research: TBDMajor Advisor: |
 Olajumoke OlatejuDissertation Title/Field of Research: Medication Use and Associated Outcomes Among Older Patients with CancerMajor Advisor: |
 Abolfazl SadeghiDissertation Title/Field of Research: Diabetes Outcomes and Economic EvaluationsMajor Advisor: |
 Sahar YazdanfardDissertation Title/Field of Research: Substance Abuse DisorderMajor Advisor: |
Current Fellows
 Nina Smith, Ph.D.Position: Postdoctoral FellowField of Research: |
Past Students
| Name | Graduation Date | Current Position |
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Tyler Varisco, Pharm.D., Ph.D.
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May 2021 |
Assistant Professor, UHCOP
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Shweta Bapat, BPharm, Ph.D.
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December 2021 |
Research Associate 3- Patient Centered Research Team at Evidera
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Precious Anyanwu, Pharm.D., Ph.D.
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December 2022 |
Health Outcomes Researcher
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Vaishnavi Tata, Ph.D.
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August 2024 |
N/A
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Past Fellows
| Name | Fellowship Dates | Current Position |
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Veronica Brown, Ph.D.
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06/2018-05/2019 |
Contractor, Texas Department of State Health Services
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Tamara Al Rawwad, Ph.D.
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10/2018- 6/2021 |
Tenure track Assistant Professor, University of Texas RGV College of Social Work
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Harshil Patel, Pharm.D.
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08/2021-08/2022 |
Clinical Pharmacist, Texas Department of Criminal Justice
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Randa Al Saadi, Pharm.D.
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08/2021-10/2022 |
Specialty Pharmacist, Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital
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Alia Altaie, Pharm.D.
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09/2022-08/2023 |
Pharmacist-in-Charge, Legent Health, Legent Norht Houston Surgical Hospital
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Mina Shrestha, Ph.D.
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10/2022-10/2024 |
Research Scientist, Possible Health; Affiliate Researcher, The PREMIER Center, UHCOP
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Rudi Safarudin, Pharm.D., Ph.D.
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01/2023-8/2023 |
Faculty, Tadulako University, Palu, Indonesia; Affiliate Researcher, The PREMIER Center, UHCOP
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