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Dr. Jamie Barner has been recognized with the College of Pharmacy's Excellence in Graduate Teaching and Mentoring Award for her outstanding contributions as an educator and mentor. Known for her holistic approach, she inspires and supports graduate students both inside and outside the classroom. Her dedication to teaching and mentorship continues to shape the next generation of pharmacy scholars.

Dr. Tyler Varisco assumes a new role as director of the College of Pharmacy's Pharmacy Addictions Research & Medicine (PhARM) Program and assistant professor in the Division of Health Outcomes.

Anton L.V. Avanceña, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the college's Division of Health Outcomes, is a co-author of a recent study featured in Cancer Therapy Advisor examining treatment gaps for alcohol use disorder (AUD) among cancer survivors. Dr. Avanceña discusses the study’s findings, including the low rates of treatment initiation and the need for integrated approaches to address AUD in oncology settings. His expertise in health outcomes research continues to inform efforts to improve care for cancer survivors.

This month we highlight second-year student pharmacist Minh Nguyen and her research as part of the College of Pharmacy's Pharm.D. Honors Research Program.

Professor of Health Outcomes Dr. Leticia Moczygemba talked to the Daily Texan about her research with the Interactive Care Coordination and Navigation study, providing unhoused people with cell phones and case managers. The iCAN team pre-loads the phones with useful apps and a contact list for emergencies.