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The Pharmacy Addictions Research & Medicine (PhARM) Program provides continuing education to health professionals via the Texas Opioid Training Initiative, leads opioid poisoning prevention efforts through Operation Naloxone, and conducts innovative research to identify and address gaps in access to substance use disorder treatment and harm reduction resources.

Meet The Team

LEADERSHIP

TRAINEES

Claire M. Zagorski, MSc, LP

Claire M. Zagorski, MSc, LP

Graduate Research Assistant

Ms. Zagorski earned a Bachelor’s Degree at The University of Texas at Austin and a Master’s Degree at The University of North Texas Health Science Center. She is now a PhD student in translational science at The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy.

Sorina B. Torrez, PharmD

Sorina B. Torrez, PharmD

Graduate Research Assistant

Dr. Torrez graduated from The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy in 2022. She is now an MS student in pharmaceutical science and a clinical pharmacy resident at The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy.

Amber Tran

Amber Tran

P4 Research Assistant

Grace Ukazim

Grace Ukazim

P4 Research Assistant

Sofia Garcia

Sofia Garcia

P3 Research Assistant

Emily Johnson

Emily Johnson

P3 Research Assistant

Kris Rodriguez

Kris Rodriguez

P3 Research Assistant

FACULTY & STAFF

Andres Temblador, MA

Senior Research Program Coordinator

Mr. Temblador earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in sociology from California State University Long Beach. He previously led a large participatory budgeting process for a non-profit community organization and contributed to grant writing and evaluation projects for Be Well Texas.

Candice Bartz

Senior Administrative Associate

Ms. Bartz provides administrative support for both the PhARM Program and the Division of Pharmacy Practice by facilitating purchasing and reimbursement, coordinating meetings and other related administrative support.

Carlos F. Tirado, MD, MPH, FASAM

Carlos F. Tirado, MD, MPH, FASAM

Physician Consultant

Dr. Tirado earned his MD and MPH degrees at UT Health. He completed residency at UT Southwestern and fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania. He is now the chief medical officer for CARMAhealth and an associate professor of practice at The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy.

Chandler A. Prevatt, BS

Chandler A. Prevatt, BS

Digital Content Manager

Ms. Prevatt transitioned from a research assistant role to become the PhARM Program's digital content manager. She is the founder and lead developer of ELIFT Creations, where she specializes in providing small businesses and community organizations with the tools they need to elevate their online presence.

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