louisiana's college of pharmacy

Clinical & Administrative Sciences Faculty and Staff

Dr. Charles Jastram Charles Jastram, Jr., Department Head and Associate Professor

Pharm.D., Xavier University of Louisiana

Teaching Interests: Critical Care and Nutritition Pharmacotherapy

Clinical Interests: Surgical Critical Care

Website: ulm.edu/pharmacy/Jastram

Dr. Ronda Akins Ronda L. Akins, Associate Professor

Pharm.D., Xavier University of Louisiana
BS, Chemistry/Biology, Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Pharmacy Practice Residency, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Hospitals and Clinics
Infectious Diseases Fellowship, Wayne State University/Detroit Receiving Hospital

Research Interest: Translational research (in virtro and in vivo) of new or investigational antibiotics focusing on resistant-gram positive pathogens. Pharmacokinetics of antimicrobials in pediatric patients.

Teaching Interest: Infectious Diseases Pharmacotherapy

Clinical Interest: Infectious Diseases

Dr. Laurel Andrews Laurel Andrews, Assistant Professor

Pharm.D., University of Louisiana at Monroe

Teaching Interests: Experiential Education

Dr. Scott Baggarly Scott Baggarly, Assistant Professor

Ph.D., University of Louisiana at Monroe

Teaching Interest: Research Methodology and Design

Dr. Gina Biglane Gina C. Biglane, Assistant Dean and Associate Professor

Pharm.D., University of Florida

Teaching Interest: Pain Management

Clinical Interest: Ambulatory Care

Dr. Jessica Brady Jessica H. Brady, Assistant Professor

Pharm.D., University of Louisiana at Monroe

BCPS

Pharmacy Practice Residency, University of Mississippi Medical Center

Teaching Interests: Internal Medicine, Pharmacokinetics

Clinical Interest: Internal Medicine

Dr. David Caldwell David Caldwell, Assistant Professor

Pharm.D., University of Louisiana at Monroe

Teaching Interest: Viral Disease

Clinical Interest: Antiretroviral Medication Therapy Management and Adherence

Dr. Candace Chelette Candace T. Chelette, Assistant Professor

Pharm.D., University of Louisiana at Monroe

BS Chemistry, McNeese State University

Teaching Interest: Pharmacy Care Laboratory

Clinical Interest: Ambulatory Care

Dr. Michael Cockerham Michael Cockerham, Assistant Dean and Professor

Pharm.D., Idaho State University
MS, University of Louisiana at Monroe
BS Pharm., University of Louisiana at Monroe
BS Biology, Louisiana College
Mini-residency, Audie Murphy VA Medical Center, San Antonio, TX

Teaching Interests: Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplant, Pain Management

Clinical Interests: Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplant

 

Jill Comeau, Assistant Professor

Pharm.D., Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Boston
Pharmacy Practice Residency, Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, PA
Hematology/Oncology Specialty Practice Residency, Emory Healthcare, Atlanta, GA

Teaching Interests: Malignant Hematology, Bone Marrow Transplant, Breast Cancer, Gynecologic Malignancies

Clinical Interests: Malignant Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant, HIV, Infectious Diseases

Dr. Emily Evans Emily M. Weidman-Evans, Associate Professor

Pharm.D., University of Florida
Pharmacy Practice Residency, with an emphasis in Community Care, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Teaching Interests: Diabetes, Women's Health, Cultural Competence

Clinical Interests: Diabetes, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Asthma/COPD, Pain Management, Cultural Competence, Clinic Development and Implementation

Dr. Jeffrey Evans Jeffrey D. Evans, Associate Professor

Pharm.D., University of Florida
BS Liberal Arts, focus Chemistry, University of Florida
Primary Care Residency, Texas Tech University School of Pharmacy/Amarillo Veteran Affairs Hospital

Teaching Interest: Assessment through different teaching methods

Clinical Interest: Implementation of Disease State Management Clinics by Pharmacists

Website: ulm.edu/pharmacy/JEvans

Dr. Joe Feldhaus Joseph B. Feldhaus, Assistant Professor

Ph.D., University of Mississippi

Teaching Interest: Administration, Marketing

Dr. Mary Gauthier-Lewis Mary Gauthier-Lewis, Assistant Dean and Associate Professor

Pharm.D., Xavier University of Louisiana

Teaching Interests: Pharmacokinetics of Antiepileptic Drigs, Critical Care Medicine, Seizure Disorders, Status Epilepticus, Headache Disorders

Clinical Interest: Critical Care Medicine, Therapeutic Drug Monitoring, Congestive Heart Failure Patient Education

 

Alexis E. Horace, Assistant Professor

Pharm.D., University of Tennessee
BS, Biology, University of Georgia
Pharmacy Practice Residency, Medical College of Georgia Health, Inc., and The University of Georgia
Ambulatory Care Specialty Residency, The University of Georgia

Teaching Interests: Antiretroviral Medication Therapy, Diabetes, Cardiology

Clinical Interest: Ambulatory Care

Dr. Tibb Jacobs Tibb Jacobs, Associate Professor

Pharm.D., University of Louisiana at Monroe

Teaching Interests: Hypertension, GI (GERD, PUD, IBD)

Clinical Interests: Ambulatory care, specifically hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, anticoagulation

Dr. Bob Kemp

Robert Kemp, Assistant Professor

Ph.D., University of Nebraska

Teaching Interests: Health Economics, Outcomes Research, Economics of the Pharmaceutical Industry, Pricing an dPayment Systems, Evidence-Based Pharmacotherapy

 

Dr. Lesa Lawrence Lesa W. Lawrence, Associate Dean

Ph.D., Northeast Louisiana University

MBA, Northeast Louisiana University

Teaching Interests: Pharmacoeconomics, Management and Marketing

Clinical Interest: Health Outcomes Research

Shawn Manor, Assistant Professor

Pharm.D., University of Louisiana at Monroe

Teaching Interest: Liver, Practical Applications of Drug Kinetics

Clinical Interest: Adult Internal Medicine

Dr. Brice Mohundro Brice Labruzzo Mohundro, Assistant Professor

Pharm.D., University of Houston

BS Biomedical Science, Texas A&M

Teaching Interests: Women's Health, Lipids

Clinical Interests: Asthma, COPD, Hypertension, Diabetes, Lypids

Dr. Lance Nickelson J. Lance Nickelson, Assistant Professor

Pharm.D., UAMS

Teaching Interest: Psychiatric Disorders

Clinical Interest: Antipsychotic Use

Dr. Roy Parish

Roy C. Parish, Professor and Scott Endowed Chair

Pharm.D., University of Florida
B.S.P., University of Florida

Teaching Interests: Research Methods and Statistical Analysis

Clinical Interest: Cardiology

Dr. Adam Pate

Adam Pate, Assistant Professor

Pharm.D., University of Mississippi
B.S., Pharmaceutical Science, University of Mississippi
Pharmacy Practice Residency, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Teaching Interests: Cardiology, Acute Medicine

Clinical Interest: Internal Medicine

Dr. Kristen Pate

Kristen Pate, Assistant Professor

Pharm.D., University of Mississippi
Pharmacy Practice Residency, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Teaching Interest: Ambulatory Care

Clinical Interest: Ambulatory Care

 

Elizabeth Perry, Assistant Professor

Pharm.D., University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy
Pharmacy Practice Residency, LSU Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA

Teaching Interests: Infectious Diseases, Cardiology, Public Health and Medical Missions

Clinical Interests: Internal Medicine and Public Health Pharmacy

 

Dr. Michael Racca Michael Racca, Assistant Professor

M.D., LSUMC Shreveport

Teaching Interests: Physical Assessment, Pathology

Clinical Interest: Substance Abuse

Dr. Harvey Rappaport Harvey Rappaport, Associate Professor

Ph.D., University of Mississippi

Teaching Interest: Pharmacy Administration

Clinical Interest: Medication Therapy Management

Dr. Susan Sirmans Susan M. Sirmans, Associate Professor

Pharm.D., Medical University of South Carolina

BS Pharmacy, Auburn University

Teaching Interests: Cardiovascular therapeutics, Cardiovascular Risk Reduction, Women's Health, History of Pharmacy

Dr. Connie Smith Connie Smith, Assistant Professor

Pharm.D., University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

BS Pharmacy, Northeast Louisiana University

Teaching Interest: Experiential Education

Dr. Greg Smith Gregory W. Smith, Assistant Professor, Clinical Coordinator for Drug Information Services

Pharm.D., University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

BS Pharmacy, University of Louisiana at Monroe

Teaching Interest: Drug Information Literature Retrieval and Evaluation

Clinical Interest: Clinical Toxicology

Dr. Jennifer Smith

Jennifer Smith, Assistant Professor

Pharm.D., Medical University of South Carolina
BS Biology, Emory University
Pharmacy Practice Residency, Emory Healthcare

Teaching Interests: Hospital Pharmacy, Infectious Diseases

Clinical Interests: Family Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Anticoagulation

 

Dr. Roxie Stewart Roxie L. Stewart, Assistant Professor

Pharm.D., University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

BS, Northeast Louisiana University

Teaching Interests: Pharmacy Care Laboratory, Hospital Pharmacy

Dr. Jamie Terrell Jamie M. Terrell, Assistant Professor

Pharm.D., University of Louisiana at Monroe

Pharmacy Practice Residency, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Teaching Interest: Ambulatory Care

Clinical Interests: Immunizations, Hypertension

Dr. Hilary Tice Hilary Tice, Assistant Professor

Pharm.D., Texas Tech University School of Pharmacy
Neonatal Pharmacotherapy Fellowship, Women's Hospital of Greensboro

Teaching Interests: Pediatrics, Herbals and Kinetics

Clinical Interests: Neonatal Critical Care

Website: ulm.edu/pharmacy/Tice

Dr. Anthony Walker Anthony L. Walker, Assistant Professor and Manager of Pharmacy Care Laboratory

Pharm.D., Bernard J. Dunn College of Pharmacy, Shenandoah University

BS Pharmacy, University of Louisiana at Monroe

Teaching Interests: Professional Pharmacy Practice Laboratory, Poison Information and Exposure Management, Clinical Toxicology

Dr. Blair Wilbert Blair Wilbert, Assistant Professor

Pharm.D., University of Louisiana at Monroe

Teaching Interests: Cardiology, Acute Medicine

Clinical Interests: Acute Care, Emergency Medicine, Infectious Disease

Dr. Michelle Zagar Michelle Zagar, Associate Professor

Pharm.D., University of Louisiana at Monroe
M.Ed., University of Southwestern Louisiana
BA, University of Southwestern Louisiana

Teaching Interests: Geriatrics, Osteoarthritis, Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, Medicare Part D

Clinical Interests: Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults, Low Vision, Fall Prevention, Medication Adherence