Entry into the Program: Fall 2023
Pronouns: She/Her
Advising Professor: Undecided
Education
- B.Pharm., Madonna University
Research Interests
- Clinical Outcomes, Health Disparities/ Health Equity, Patient-Centered Research, Pharmacoepidemiology, Social Determinants of Health
Publications
- Okoye BI, Udemba JC, Ndugba CA, Obed Ebierinyo. Evaluation of rational prescribing in a hospital pediatric outpatient clinic in Nigeria. BMJ Paediatrics Open 2022;6:e001585. doi: 10.1136/bmjpo-2022-001585
- Blessing, I.O., Chinwendu, A.N., Justina, I.O., Jacintha, C.U., et al. Evaluation of Essential Medicines Management in Public Health Facilities in Ekiti, Nigeria. International Journal of Science Academic Research.2022; 3(09); 4359-4365.
- Udemba, J., Blessing, I.O., Ndugba, C., Obed, E., Okonkwo, J. Polypharmacy, Potential Inappropriate Medication and Deprescribing in Nigeria: How far have we gone? Pharma Research. 2022;750-761.
Presentations
- B Okoye, E Obed, JC Udemba, S Nwani. Evaluating the Pediatric Prescribing Pattern in a Health Facility in Nigeria. International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR) Europe Conference, Vienna, Europe, November 2022.
Contact Information
- Email: blessing.okoye@utexas.edu
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blessingokoye/
Why UTCOP HOD?
- I chose UTCOP HOD because of the innovative and diverse research activities of faculty members and students. Additionally, the opportunity to network with Alumni of the program as they are thriving in various fields of practice.
What do you enjoy outside of school?
- I enjoy traveling, trying new things, and watching movies.