Celine Zhong

Celine Zhong serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at the Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Abilene, Texas. Her appointment began in August 2020 and continues to the present.

Dr. Zhong completed her Doctor of Pharmacy at Northeastern University in Boston, MA (2018), followed by a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (2018-2019), and an Academic Pharmacy Fellowship at the University of Houston (2019-2020).

Her research interests focus on critical areas within pharmacy practice, including clinical toxicology, medication safety, and pharmacy education. Dr. Zhong has demonstrated particular expertise in analyzing medication overdoses and their management, as well as investigating diversity factors in pharmacy education admissions processes. Her work bridges clinical practice with academic research, contributing valuable insights to both patient care protocols and educational methodologies in pharmacy.

Dr. Zhong's publication record shows a dual focus on clinical toxicology case studies and pharmacy education research. Her 2022 article examined complex antihypertensive medication overdoses, while her 2023 publication investigated how diversity and life experience scores impact pharmacy student demographics. This research trajectory indicates a commitment to both clinical excellence and educational equity within the pharmacy profession.

While no formal scientific awards are currently documented in the available information, Dr. Zhong's publications in reputable journals demonstrate scholarly contribution to her fields.

As a relatively new faculty member since 2020, Dr. Zhong appears to be building her academic career with a focus on practical clinical research and educational innovation. Her work with combination medication overdoses suggests involvement in emergency medicine contexts, while her education research indicates participation in pharmacy admissions and curriculum development initiatives.