Research Assistant
University of Florida
Priyanka Kulkarni (MPH, B.Pharm) is a PhD student at the University of Florida Department of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy. At the University of Florida, she leverages advanced data analytics to evaluate drug utilization, effectiveness, safety, and outcomes, shaping the field of pharmaceutical policy. As a Graduate Assistant, she is deeply involved in analyzing large datasets, including claims and registry data using SAS and R, ensuring that research is backed by robust statistical methodologies.
Her current research pursuits involve a mix of therapeutic focus areas, including hepatitis C, hypertension, and cannabis research, which gives her a well-rounded perspective of the different challenges in the pharmacoepidemiology space. Priyanka is interested in improving the long-term cardiovascular risk profile among patients with chronic illnesses and is motivated to apply advanced statistical techniques to inform drug prioritization and clinical decision-making.