Christy Xavier

Christy Xavier, PharmD, is an Instructor in Pharmacotherapy at the UNT System College of Pharmacy, University of North Texas Health Science Center. Her research focuses on pharmacological mechanisms in ocular diseases, health disparities in chronic conditions, and renal disease management. Key areas include Nrf2 signaling pathways in eye diseases, cost-effectiveness of herbal medicines, and medication adherence in Medicare beneficiaries undergoing dialysis.

Research interests combine clinical pharmacy with translational science, addressing both molecular mechanisms (e.g., retinal pigment epithelium protection) and population health challenges (e.g., Texas-specific pandemic disparities). Recent work emphasizes translational applications of antioxidant pathways and renal pharmacotherapy.

Publications span peer-reviewed journals like Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, Southern Medical Journal, and Kidney International Reports. Research collaborations involve multidisciplinary teams addressing topics from cellular biology to healthcare policy.