02/26/2024 09:02:01 AMFamily Exposure to Cancer Sets Ph.D. Student's Sights on Making Impact Through ResearchPharmaceutical Sciences Ph.D. student Bilqees Fatima, Pharm.D., M.S., was inspired to pursue a career in health care after caring for a family member with breast cancer during her teenage years. Her research focuses on medication adherence among high-risk patients, particularly the use of direct oral anticoagulants in atrial fibrillation. Through her work, Fatima aims to improve health outcomes on a broader scale by informing policy and clinical practice.Kristin Marie MitchenerResearch,Student,Spotlights