Talia Puzantian

Talia Puzantian, PharmD, BCPP, is the Norris Professor of Clinical Sciences and Professor of Clinical Sciences at the Keck Graduate Institute School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Her career combines academic leadership, clinical practice, and advocacy in psychiatric pharmacy. She holds dual roles as a psychiatric pharmacy specialist at Adventist Health Glendale and Deputy Editor for Carlat Psychiatry and related journals.

Education & Professional Background:

• BS in Psychobiology, UCLA
• PharmD, UCSF School of Pharmacy
• Psychiatric Pharmacy Residency, LA County/USC (Recipient: Pharmacy Resident of the Year)

Research Focus: Dr. Puzantian specializes in pharmacist-led interventions addressing the opioid crisis, mental health literacy, and suicide prevention. Her work emphasizes:

• Naloxone accessibility and overdose prevention strategies
• Mental Health First Aid training for pharmacists
• Pharmacist roles in treating substance use disorders

Key Contributions:

• Program Director for KGI Naloxone Distribution Program
• Principal Investigator for SAMHSA-funded MHAT-Rx initiative
• Co-author of Medication Fact Book for Psychiatric Practice and Child Medication Fact Book

Leadership Roles:

• Former Chair of Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties' Specialty Council on Psychiatric Pharmacy
• Advisor to KGI's American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists (AAPP) student chapter
• Member of California's Global Medi-Cal Drug Use Review Advisory Board

Publications Trends: Recent work emphasizes opioid-related harm reduction, naloxone accessibility, and pharmacist-specialist roles in mental healthcare. Her research combines clinical practice insights with policy advocacy to expand healthcare access.