Mikayla L Spangler

Mikayla L Spangler is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at Creighton University's School of Pharmacy and Health Professions. Her academic focus spans clinical pharmacy, pharmacotherapy, and patient-centered care with an emphasis on chronic disease management. She actively contributes to pharmacy education through teaching and curriculum development, particularly in ambulatory care and reflective practice training.

Her research interests include diabetes management, hypertension/hyperlipidemia guidelines, anticoagulation therapy, and medication safety. She has published extensively on topics such as SGLT-2 inhibitors, Parkinson’s disease psychosis, and weight loss pharmacotherapy. Dr. Spangler collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes through clinical pharmacy services, including a national task force for Medicare-insured patients.

• Key Awards: Faculty Excellence in Leadership Award (Creighton), Phi Lambda Sigma Excellence in Scholarly Activity
• Professional Engagement: Over 30 invited presentations on topics like obesity management and clinical guidelines updates

Her peer-reviewed articles highlight translational research bridging clinical practice and evidence-based guidelines. Dr. Spangler also serves on the Health Resources and Services Administration Patient Safety initiative (2012-2013), demonstrating her commitment to advancing pharmacy’s role in healthcare safety and quality.