Jacob T. Painter

Jacob T. Painter is Associate Professor and Director of the Division of Pharmaceutical Evaluation and Policy at UAMS College of Pharmacy, with joint appointments as Health Research Scientist at Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System and Associate Director of the VA Center for Mental Healthcare & Outcomes Research.

Research focuses on economic evaluations of healthcare innovations, particularly in mental health and pain management. Leads implementation-effectiveness trials like HITIDES and PRIME Care, developing decision-making tools for clinical policymakers. Specializes in translating research into practical healthcare solutions using pharmacoepidemiological methods.

Teaching responsibilities include Pharmacy Management, Pharmacoepidemiology, and Research in Clinical Care courses. Education includes Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, MBA, and Pharm.D. from University of Kentucky.

Currently leads VA-funded projects on suicide prevention, precision medicine in depression treatment, and opioid safety initiatives. Collaborates on multi-site studies evaluating behavioral health interventions across healthcare systems.