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Research Assistant Professor of Health Outcomes Jiebing Wen, Ph.D. talked to Health Affairs Publishing's Rob Lott on A Health Podyssey Podcast about her recent paper exploring how hospice acquisitions by investor-owned firms were associated with lower care staffing intensity and fewer patient visit minutes.

Published in Nature Mental Health, Texas Pharmacy researchers review pharmacists’ current contributions to psychiatric care in the United States and explains how their expertise positions them to have a key role in the safe, effective delivery of psychedelic therapies.

UT Austin College of Pharmacy Ph.D. student Ayobami Aiyeolemi is exploring how stigma impacts individuals living with sickle cell disease and developing new ways to measure its effects on health outcomes. His research was recently highlighted by the PhRMA Foundation as part of its Researcher Spotlight series.

Hyeun Ah Kang, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Health Outcomes at the University of Texas College of Pharmacy, is part of an interdisciplinary UT faculty team selected for a Good Systems seed grant to advance human‑centered artificial intelligence research. The team's project will develop AI and GIS tools to identify gaps in maternity care access and inform strategies for improving health care resource allocation across Texas.

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.