Nakia Duncan

Nakia Duncan serves as an Assistant Professor at the School of Pharmacy, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, holding this academic appointment continuously since January 2012 with responsibilities spanning pharmacy education and clinical research.

Her research program centers on Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacotherapy, demonstrating specialized expertise in Geriatric Pharmacotherapy and Medical Cannabis applications. Current investigations address critical medication management challenges in elderly populations and the integration of cannabis-based therapies into evidence-based clinical practice.

Analysis of her publication record reveals consistent engagement with high-impact clinical issues: the 2023 medical cannabis study examines evolving pharmacist roles in emerging therapeutic landscapes, while the 2019 citalopram review provides evidence-based dosing guidance for neuropsychiatric conditions in older adults. This work collectively underscores her commitment to optimizing pharmacotherapeutic outcomes in vulnerable patient populations through practical, clinically relevant research.