Asma Ali, PharmD, PhD

Assistant Professor of Research

Phone
(901) 678-1292
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Office
135 Robison Hall
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By appointment
Asma Ali

About Asma Ali

Dr. Asma Ali is an Assistant Professor a PI of the Pharmacy and Health Systems Research and Management Innovation Lab (PHRM) in the Division of Health Systems Management and Policy. A pharmacist by training and a scientist at heart, Dr. Ali brings a unique perspective to her work, drawing from her Palestinian roots and formative years in Jordan.

Dr. Ali employs qualitative, quantitative, and observational research methods to explore the intersection of health behaviors and healthcare delivery. Her research focuses on identifying factors and self-management care that influence health outcomes of individuals with chronic conditions, including the use of digital health.

As the principal investigator on competitive university-funded grants, Dr. Ali works to bridge gaps in care quality within healthcare systems, including pharmacies and primary care clinics. Her research approach is rooted in community-based participatory research, utilizing innovative methods to enhance health outcomes, healthcare quality, and health equity. She conducts mixed-methods research projects that engage and inform stakeholders at multiple levels of the healthcare system, ultimately improving health outcomes.

Dr. Ali's dedication to mentoring has enabled a diverse group of PharmD and PhD students to gain hands-on research experience and support their career aspirations. One of her notable projects, “Exploring Lived Experiences of Diabetes Self-management Behavior and Medication Use in Muslim Patients with Type 2 Diabetes,” led to the development of the patient-centered clinical assessment tool, Recognizing Access and Management Associated Diabetes Adversities in Nationwide Muslims in the US (RAMADAN) ©. This tool aims to identify diabetes self-management challenges and improve patient-provider communication across various healthcare systems.

Dr. Ali has received several accolades, including the 2024 William E. Scheckler Outstanding Research Publication Award and the 2022 Diversity Scholar Award from AcademyHealth. Nationally, she is committed to supporting women in their professional careers, having chaired the Leadership and Professional course for the Women Interprofessional Network Group at the American Diabetes Association.

Education and Training

  • T32 Postdoctoral Fellowship, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Pharmaceutical Health Services, Outcomes, and Policy, University of Georgia, Athens, GA  
  • PharmD, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
  • Designing a Mixed Methods Research Project Certificate, University of Michigan
  • Qualitative Research: From Design to Dissemination Certificate, University of Michigan

Research Interests

Medication Use and Access in People with Chronic Conditions, Healthcare Quality, Community-Based Participatory Research, Digital Health and AI, Health Outcomes and Patient-Centered Care, Survey Design and Implementation

Selected Publications:

My Bibliography: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/asma.ali.1/bibliography/public/