Dr. Lixian Zhong

Associate Professor

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Biography

Lixian Zhong is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Texas A&M Irma Lerma Rangel School of Pharmacy. His research focuses on pharmacoeconomic modeling and outcomes research, particularly in areas related to healthcare cost, resource utilization, and drug pricing reimbursement. With a solid academic foundation, Dr. Zhong obtained his PhD in Pharmacology from Duke University and completed a Post-doctoral Fellowship in Pharmacoeconomics Outcomes Research at the University of California, San Francisco. He has received multiple awards for his teaching and research contributions, recognized as Graduate Teacher of the Year at Texas A&M University College of Pharmacy in 2022 and has served as co-principal investigator on significant healthcare equity research proposals. Dr. Zhong is dedicated to educating future pharmacists on pharmacoeconomics and research methods, actively contributing to both academia and practical applications in drug development and commercialization.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Associate Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

Texas A&M Irma Lerma Rangel School of Pharmacy • College Station, TX

Teaching courses in pharmacoeconomics and conducting research in outcomes analysis.

Awards

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Graduate Teacher of the Year

2022-01-01
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OptumLabs Health Equity Research Proposal Award

2021-01-01
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Academy Managed Care Pharmacy International Annual Conference Gold Ribbon Award

2020-01-01
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OptumLabs Data Warehouse Proposal Award

2019-01-01
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Biogen Postdoctoral Fellowship

2013-01-01
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Urology Population Science/Outcome Research Award

2012-01-01
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Best Student Presentation Award

2009-01-01

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vita
  • Statement of Purpose (500-750 words)
  • Writing Sample (up to 10,000 words)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • GraduateCAS Application
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.