Chinenye Anyanwu

Chinenye Anyanwu is a faculty member in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy. She holds a Pharm.D. and an MPH, and her work centers on patient-centered outcomes and health equity.

Educational Background:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (’09), University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
• BS in Pharmacy Studies, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
• Master of Public Health, George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health, Washington, DC
• Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Fellowship, University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Pharmacy, Baltimore, MD

Research Interests: Dr. Anyanwu’s research explores the intersection of culture, beliefs about medication, and medication adherence, with a strong emphasis on addressing systemic racism and health disparities. She is also engaged in innovative chronic disease management and patient-centered pharmacy interventions aimed at improving health outcomes in underserved populations.

Professional Affiliations:

• American Public Health Association (APHA)
• National Pharmaceutical Association (NPhA)
• Milken Institute School of Public Health Alumni (MPhS)
• Pharmacy Innovators and Leaders (PILs)

Scientific Awards: No awards were mentioned in the provided text.

Advising and Grants: Information regarding students, mentees, or funded grants is not available in the current profile. However, her fellowship in patient-centered outcomes research suggests active engagement in grant-supported or collaborative research initiatives.

Labs and Teams: While specific lab affiliations are not listed, her work appears integrated within the research and clinical frameworks of the UConn School of Pharmacy, particularly in public health and pharmacy practice innovation.