Nathaniel M. Rickles

Nathaniel M. Rickles serves as Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs at the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy, leading academic initiatives while maintaining an active research program focused on community pharmacy practice innovation.

His educational credentials include: dual B.S. in Chemistry and Psychology from Dickinson College (1991); B.S. Pharm.D. in Clinical Pharmacy from Philadelphia College of Pharmacy & Science (1996); and M.S. (1999) and Ph.D. (2003) in Social and Administrative Sciences from University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy.

Dr. Rickles' research centers on optimizing medication adherence and safety for vulnerable populations through enhanced pharmacist-patient communication, with pioneering work in technology-driven interventions including mobile applications and virtual agents. His program examines interprofessional team dynamics to reduce healthcare disparities, leverages large databases for policy analysis, and develops patient-centered tools to combat prescription opioid misuse. This multidisciplinary approach bridges clinical practice, health informatics, and health policy to address critical gaps in medication management.

As Associate Dean, he oversees the full academic lifecycle of pharmacy students from recruitment through professional development. While specific grant details aren't provided, his research trajectory indicates sustained funding for projects at the intersection of community pharmacy practice and public health outcomes.