Entry into the Program: Fall 2021
Pronouns: She/Her
Advising Professor(s): Dr. Carolyn Brown
Education
- Pharm.D., Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
Research Interests
- Health Disparities/ Health Equity, Patient-Centered Research, Patient-Reported Outcomes, Social Determinants of Health
Research Interests
- Health Disparities/ Health Equity, Patient-Centered Research, Patient-Reported Outcomes, Social Determinants of Health
Publications
- Heidari E, Zalmai R, Richards K, Sakthisivabalan L, Brown C. Z-code documentation to identify social determinants of health among Medicaid beneficiaries. Res Social Adm Pharm. 2023;19(1):180-183. doi:10.1016/j.sapharm.2022.10.010
Presentations
- Brown CM, Johnsrud M, Sakthisivabalan L, Vohra Y, Zalmai R, Richards KM, Martin E, Duhon K, Williams F, Aavula A, Zambrano M. Assessing Medication Needs and Potential Barriers to Accessing Medications within a Population of Uninsured and Underinsured Patients in Texas. Pharmacy Research Excellence Day, UT Austin, April 11 2023
Internship/Graduate Research Assistantship
- Summer 2023 HEOR Intern, Sage Therapeutics
Contact Information
- Email: lakshya_ssbalan@utexas.edu
- Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/lakshya-sakthisivabalan-200399176
Why UTCOP HOD?
- I chose to attend UTCOP HOD for the outstanding faculty and its exceptional research output. The program is structured to help students not just learn but master the skills required for their future careers.
What do you enjoy outside of school?
- I enjoy hiking and trying out different restaurants in Austin. I also like discovering new music and relaxing with a good book!