Expertise

My work focuses on understanding and improving population-based health outcomes. I conduct studies in pharmacoepidemiology and health outcomes research to better understand how the benefits and harms of competing interventions or healthcare delivery models compare. My research also assesses factors influencing drug use, medication adherence, drug safety, and the effectiveness of practice-based interventions.

Research Focus:

  • Comparative Effectiveness Research
  • Pharmacoepidemiology
Past Affiliations

Gilliland Professor, Department of Health Outcomes Research and Policy, Harrison College of Pharmacy, Auburn University
2010

Dean, Department of Health Outcomes Research and Policy, Harrison College of Pharmacy, Auburn University
2017

Professor, Department of Health Outcomes Research and Policy, Harrison College of Pharmacy, Auburn University

Department Head, Department of Health Outcomes Research and Policy, Harrison College of Pharmacy, Auburn University

Pharmaceutics, Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (past)

Pharmacy Intern, Bellin Hospital

Pharmacist, University of Texas Medical Branch
1997 - 1999

Summer Intern, Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing (3M) Health Care

Pharmacy Intern, Walgreen's Pharmacy

Pharmacy Intern, University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
1996 - 1997

Pharmacy Technician, University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
1994 - 1996

Pharmacist, Cub Pharmacy
1999 - 2003

Assistant Professor, Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (past)

Sandra Kent Gilliland and David Louie Gilliland Professor, Department of Health Outcomes Research and Policy, Harrison College of Pharmacy, Auburn University

Communities
Health Services Administration, Pharmacy
Degrees
PhD, University of Minnesota, Social, Administrative Pharmacy, 2003
BS, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Pharmacy, 1997
Keywords
consumer behavior program evaluation (social sciences) economics economic policy planning or policy studies pharmacy & pharmacology pharmacoeconomics asthma depression digestive diseases and disorders mental disorders pulmonary diseases affective disorders behavioral pharmacology pharmaceuticals health promotion pharmacotherapy outcomes research (medical) health care planning or policy advertising
Languages
English
Honors

Economic, Marketing and Management Services Section Outstanding Presentation Award, American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists, 2003

ISPOR Distinguished Service Award, International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research, 2003

Associations
American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists
American Pharmacists Association
International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR)
International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society - University of Michigan Chapter
Rho Chi Society (Pharmaceutical Honor Society) - Mu Chapter