Dr. Radhika Devraj, associate professor of pharmaceutical sciences at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy, was awarded the Sabra M. Woolley Memorial Award for Best Oral Abstract Presentation at the 5th Annual Health Literacy Research Conference on October 29.
Devraj’s presentation addressed the relationship between health literacy, knowledge of self-management behaviors, disease awareness and kidney function in patients with chronic kidney disease. Her research was funded by the SIUE STEP grant and School of Pharmacy Research Grant.
The Health Literacy Research Conference is an opportunity to advance the field of study by raising the quality of research and professional development.
“Winning this award brings national recognition to my work and the University,” said Devraj. “I am hopeful that it will translate into more collaboration and research opportunities in the future.”
Dr. Michael Crider, professor, associate dean of research and chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, acknowledged the importance of Devraj’s research.
“Dr. Devraj has worked extremely hard to ensure the success of this project,” said Crider. “Her research on health literacy and chronic kidney disease has been recognized nationally in leading journals. She has pursued research collaborations with individuals at other institutions to strengthen the overall quality of this research.”