Teny Grace Skaria, Pharm.D.

Teny Grace Skaria smiling and wearing a blue blazer

Graduate Student

Entry into the Program: Fall 2026

Pronouns: She/Her

Advising Professor(s): Dr. Deepika Rao

Education

  • Pharm.D., Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, India 

Research Interests

  • Implementation Science, Patient-Centered Research, Digital Health, Pharmacist-Integrated Team-Based Models of Care, Real-World Evidence, and Health Outcomes in Vulnerable Populations

Publications

  • Skaria TG, Sreeprakash A, Umesh R, et al. Withholding methotrexate after vaccination with ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 in patients with rheumatoid or psoriatic arthritis in India (MIVAC I and II): results of two, parallel, assessor-masked, randomized controlled trials. The Lancet Rheumatology. 2022; 4(11):e755-e764. 
  • Skaria TG, Reddy BS, Vidya RV, Shetty SM, Pagnis RR, Vidyasagar S, PC V, Thunga G. Risk factors for the development of complications in Organophosphate and Carbamate poisoning. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology. 2020;13(1):361-7.
  • Mehta P, Ahmed S, Shenoy P, Skaria TG, et al. Withholding methotrexate after COVID-19 vaccination: different strategies, same results? Author's Reply. The Lancet Rheumatology. 2022; 4(12):e822.
  • Shenoy P, Ahmed S, Paul A, Skaria TG, Joby J, Alias B. Switching to teleconsultation for rheumatology in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic: feasibility and patient response in India. Clinical Rheumatology. 2020; 39(9):2757-2762. 

  • Reddy BS, Skaria TG, Thunga G. Factors associated with outcomes in Organophosphate and Carbamate poisoning: a retrospective study. Toxicological Research. 2020; 36(3):257-266. 

Presentations

  • Sreekanth A, Skaria T, Joseph S, Umesh R, Mohanan M, Paul A, Ahmed S, Mehta P, Oomen S, Benny J, George J. Withdrawing Methotrexate After Both Versus Only Second Dose of the ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 Vaccine in Patients with Autoimmune Inflammatory Arthritis: Two Independent Randomized Controlled Trials.” Late-Breaking Abstract, European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR), 2022, Denmark. doi: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2022-eular.5121a
  • Mehta P, Skaria T, Pai M, Baby A, Shan S, Vijayan A, Ahmed S, Shenoy P. AB1460 Characteristics and Early Outcomes of Palindromic Rheumatism: An Inception Cohort from India. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. 2023 Jun 1;82:1958.

Contact Information

Why UTCOP HOD?

  • I chose UTCOP HOD because of its strong focus on implementation science and patient-centered research, which aligns well with my clinical pharmacy and research background. I look forward to working in a collaborative environment with researchers and pharmacists who are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable patient populations.

What do you enjoy outside of school?

  • Outside school, I enjoy traveling, participating in youth groups, and spending time with friends and family.

Two to three fun facts about yourself:

  • I’m a true tea person and could happily drink tea all day! I also enjoy listening to music. 

Your hometown and one sentence about it:

  • I’m from a small town in India called Kottayam, a beautiful place known for its peaceful backwaters and flavorful cuisine made with coconut, aromatic spices, rice, and traditional curries.