Dr. Jacinda Abdul Mutakabbir

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Jacinda Abdul-Mutakabbir is an Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacy at the University of California San Diego's Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. She completed her Doctorate in Pharmacy at the University of Saint Joseph and has engaged in significant research on mitigating antimicrobial resistance, specifically focusing on health equity and vaccine disparities among racially and ethnically minoritized communities. Dr. Abdul-Mutakabbir is a recognized leader in promoting health equity and addressing health inequities, having served as the Lead Pharmacist Educator for the Congregations Organized Prophetic Engagement-Health Equity Collaborative. Her research utilizes a two-fold approach to explore the intersection of antibiotic resistance and health equity, focusing on the racial differences observed in diverse populations. She has authored several notable publications in prominent journals, addressing the effectiveness of vaccine equity initiatives and the utilization of antimicrobial therapies. Her commitment to education and mentorship in pharmacy is demonstrated through various programs aimed at supporting minoritized students in the profession. She has received numerous national awards and recognitions for her contributions to public health and pharmacy practice, establishing herself as a prominent figure in the field of infectious diseases and public health.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of California San Diego • La Jolla, CA

Teaching and conducting research in Clinical Pharmacy with a focus on health equity and infectious diseases.

Awards

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Infectious Diseases Society of America Clinical Practice Innovation Award

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Black Health Connect 40 Under 40 Honoree

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Community Service Award

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (max 2 pages)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).