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Name: | Katherine Aymond |
| Educational Training: | Pre-Pharmacy, LSU Baton Rouge PharmD, University of Louisiana Monroe PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency - LSU Health Shreveport |
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| Clinical/Research Interest: | Clinical - Anticoagulation, Anti-thrombotic Therapy, Quality Improvement in Critical
Care Teaching & Learning - StrengthsFinder |
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| Work Experience: | Staff Pharmacist - Baton Rouge General Medical Center Clinical Pharmacist (Internal Med, Cardiology, Critical Care)- Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center Cardiology/ICU Clinical Pharmacist - University Medical Center New Orleans |
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| Hobbies: | Cooking, trying new restaurants, traveling (to try new restaurants!) Working out, enjoying NOLA festival season, reality TV |
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| Extra: | Rho Chi Co-advisor Active LSHP Board Member I love mentoring students and residents because I like helping people make connections. I've practiced at many large institutions across Louisiana and I'm very active in LSHP. I've had a non traditional path to becoming a faculty member and hope to help students find their strengths within pharmacy and utilize them to best serve the people of Louisiana. |
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Name: | Ashley Barbo |
| Educational Training: | Pharm.D., University of Louisiana at Monroe |
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| Clinical/Research Interest: | Active Learning, Student Engagement, Learning Retention | |
| Work Experience: | St Francis Medical Center Outpatient Pharmacy & Community Health Center Pharmacy - Retail Staff Pharmacist; RxONE St. Francis & RxONE Tower Dr - Pharmacy Manager; Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice - Pharmacy Care Laboratory Coordinator. | |
| Hobbies: | Spending time with children/husband, camping, reading, and cooking. |
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| Extra: | I love meeting new students from different walks of life and finding common ground in pharmacy! I am grateful to play a small part in helping students achieve their goals!! |
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Name: | Nektarios Barabutis |
| Clinical/Research Interest: | Our lab is interested in elucidating the molecular network which regulates lung endothelial
barrier function. Our research intents to deliver new therapeutic possibilities towards
Acute Lung Injury and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. Below you can find the list of our peer-reviewed publications in the scientific press. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/1HQJbaNGFTeQY/bibliography/public/ |
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| Work Experience: | Faculty Appointments: 10/2017 – 2020: Assistant Professor of Pharmacology (Tenured-Track) School of Basic Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Sciences College of Pharmacy University of Louisiana Monroe Monroe, LA 71201 2014 – 2017: Research Assistant Professor (Non Tenured-Track) Frank Reidy Research Center for Bioelectrics Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA 23508 |
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Name: | Jessica Brady |
| Educational Training: | Pharm.D.- ULM PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency- University of MS Medical Center Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist |
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| Clinical/Research Interest: | Classroom innovation and course design, Personality type and learning styles, Student leadership | |
| Work Experience: | Hospital pharmacy, Inpatient clinical pharmay, LA Medicaid consulting | |
| Hobbies: | Reading Sewing and embroidery Volunteering for Phi Mu Fraternity and Junior League of Monroe Spending time with my family (Jacob, Nora (5), Helen (3), and Ruby (infant) |
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| Extra: | LSHP student chapter Advisor I love getting to know students and helping them to find their fit in the field of Pharmacy! |
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Name: | Mike Cockerham |
| Educational Training: | BS-Biology, MS-Biology/Physiology, BS-Pharmacy, PharmD, Oncology residency | |
| Clinical/Research Interest: | Oncology/bone marrow transplant, pain management | |
| Work Experience: | Dialysis technician, veterinary assistant, nuclear research lab tech, chain pharmacy, independent pharmacy, VA inpatient pharmacy | |
| Hobbies: | Hunting, fishing, tennis, guitar, snow skiing, camping, hiking, photography | |
| Other information: | I’m very active in professional organizations and pharmacy political activism |
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Name: | Jill Comeau |
| Educational Training: | PharmD: Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences University-Boston PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency-Johnstown, PA PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy-Emory Healthcare |
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| Clinical/Research Interest: | Hematology and Medical Oncology Patient adherence and outcomes Health literacy Healthcare Provider education opportunities |
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| Work Experience: | Please see residency information above. Ochsner LSU-Health Shreveport Academic Medical Center: PRN staff pharmacist Brooks/Rite Aid Pharmacy: pharmacy intern (many many years ago) |
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| Hobbies: | 1. Spending time with family and friends including traveling back to Massachusetts
for visits 2. Playing with my two dogs, Wasabi and Archie 3. Playing my saxophone in the community band 4. Baking, especially cookies 5. Pottery...still learning 6. Watching documentaries, horrible reality TV, and/or comedy TV (The Office, Parks and Rec, Brooklyn 99, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia) 7. Bothering Jeff Evans (we share a window with our offices) |
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| Extra: | I am very passionate about oncology but I also believe it is important to find the right path for you in your future pharmacy career. It may or may not be a residency or the clinical route. I am willing to give advice or just listen. If I do not know the answer, I will find out! The best way to describe me was said by one of the past faculty members..."awkward but endearing". Even though I am located on the Shreveport campus, I am always up for a Zoom call or chatting by phone. |
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Name: | Bryan Donald |
| Educational Training: | Bachelor of Music, Texas A&M University Pharm.D., Texas A&M University Pharmacy Practice Residency, Corpus Christ Medical Center |
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| Clinical/Research Interest: | Pharmacy Outcomes, Ambulatory Care, Pediatrics, Teaching and Learning (Simulations & Clinical Competency), Meta-Research | |
| Work Experience: | Pharmacy Resident, Corpus Christi Medical Center Pharmacy Intern, Wal-Mart Pharmacy Intern (Research), Dr. Charles Douglas Pharmacy Technician, United Supermarkets Tutor (Calculus, Statistics) Student Assistant, History of Rock 'n' Roll (Texas Tech) |
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| Hobbies: | Cooking & Eating, Swimming, Zymurgy, Outdoors (hiking, running, camping, fishing,
hunting, gardening, etc.) |
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Name: | Khalid El Sayed |
| Educational Training: | Postdoctoral training 1995-1998, 2000-2001, University of Mississippi, Oxford, Mississippi, Marine Natural Products.Ph.D. 1993 Pharmacognosy, Mansoura University, Egypt.M.Sc.1989 Pharmacognosy, Mansoura University, Egypt. B.S., 1983 Pharmacy, Mansoura University, Egypt | |
| Clinical/Research Interest: | Anticancer drug discovery based on natural products including herbals, marine and microbial bioactive secondary metabolite. We use molecular modeling/computer-aided drug design and advanced pharmacology, in addition to traditional natural products chemistry to optimize the activity and selectivity of our anticancer natural products. Examples of current projects in the laboratory are the optimization of olive phenolics as c-Met inhibitors, supported by the National Cancer Institute. We also study endophytic fungi in olive tree, lichens phenolic acids, Red Sea sponges as a source for breast cancer inhibitory scaffolds. | |
| Work Experience: | I have been working as practicing retail pharmacist 1983-1986 overseas, where I was doing several traditional compounding products | |
| Hobbies: | I enjoy watching soccer and I am a fan of Chelsa and Real Madrid, in the British and Spanish leagues. I also enjoy cooking Middle Eastern food, including falafl and Mesaka! | |
| My daughter, Raghda, was a ULM 2009 PharmD. graduate and my son, Moustafa, graduated ULM Biology 2012 and currently in the second year of LSUHSC- Shreveport Medical School. This made me know how it feels for professional students as a parent before being a faculty member. |
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Name: | Jeffrey D. Evans |
| Educational Training: | BS in chemistry, Pharm.D. | |
| Clinical/Research Interest: | How to test students to document their skills and knowledge, impact on various outpatient disease states with pharmacist interventions | |
| Work Experience: | current - Associate Professor and Interim Department Head 2004 - 2006 Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, South University School of Pharmacy, Savannah, GA Also worked for Kroger, Walgreens, Eckerds (now CVS), Target, a couple of independents and a couple of hospitals |
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| Hobbies: | Spending time with my two daughters (6 and 10), running ( I like to run), video games and reading | |
| Extra: | If you are interested in knowing more about ambulatory care practice or have a special interest in pharmacy law, I know a good bit about both. If you want to run a marathon this year I am doing at least three.... We have many wonderful faculty, and I encourage you to at least choose one. If you don't choose me, you can still stop by my office in Monroe and have an oreo with me. |
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Name: | Stephen Hill |
| Educational Training: | PharmD, PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency | |
| Clinical/Research Interest: | Education Based: Mentoring students, student training Practice Based: Public health, health disparities, transitions of care | |
| Work Experience: | Clinical Pharmacist at Methodist Dallas Medical Center for 5 years. Covered general
surgery, general medicine, and critical care floors Clinical Assistant Professor at ULM SOP since August 2014 |
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| Hobbies: | Playing with my kids, traveling, Saints/LSU football |
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| Extra: | Co-advisor for APhA-ASP. My favorite part of this job is the daily student interaction and watching students grow and develop into young healthcare professionals. I have an open door policy and greatly enjoy helping students prepare for their next step in life after pharmacy school. |
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Name: | Jen Hoh |
| Educational Training: | BS Chemistry: West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV PharmD: Duquesne University,
Pittsburgh, PA PGY1: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA PGY2 Critical Care: Temple University School of Pharmacy, Philadelphia, PA |
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| Clinical/Research Interest: | Pharmacokinetic and medication dosing in the critically ill | |
| Work Experience: | Pharmacy intern, CVS Specialty Mail Order Inpatient hospital pharmacist |
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| Hobbies: | I love everything Disney! I also enjoy working out and exploring new places. |
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Name: | Tibb Jacobs |
| Educational Training: | Pharm.D., B.S. Psychology, PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency-Primary Care | |
| Clinical/Research Interest: | Hypertension, diabetes, students interested in residencies and post graduate training, academia | |
| Work Experience: | Faculty with ULM since 2004 Walgreens staff pharmacist 2002-2003 |
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| Hobbies: | Travel!!!! (and reading) | |
| Extra: | I'm very interested in helping students with career planning (help with resume/CV development, decisions about post-graduate residency training, etc) |
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Name: | Seetharama Satyanarayanajois |
| Educational Training: | Ph.D. in Molecular Biophysics, Post-doctoral training in Pharmaceutical Chemistry | |
| Clinical/Research Interest: | Drug design and discovery, Medicinal Chemistry Cancer, Autoimmune diseases | |
| Work Experience: | Research in pharmaceutical and medicinal chemistry, Professor of Medicinal Chemistry | |
| Hobbies: | Oil painting |
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Name: | Liz Lafitte |
| Educational Training: | Pharmacy Practice Residency (2011) - LSU Health Sciences Center - Shreveport Doctor of Pharmacy (2010) - Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy Pre-pharmacy coursework completed at Troy Univeristy | |
| Clinical/Research Interest: | Mostly scholarship of teaching and learning. Interested in knowing what makes students successful in our program and in designing innovative strategies to engage students and prepare them for practice. | |
| Work Experience: | Clinical Pharmacist, Willis Knighton Medical Center, 2011-2014 ULM 2014 - present |
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| Hobbies: | Love reading for fun (WWWII period historical fiction is my favorite), spending time with family, volunteering with Junior League of Shreveport Bossier and as an Alumnae Advisor for Chi Omega at Centenary College of Louisiana | |
| Extra: | Advisor for Rho Chi @ ULM |
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Name: | Yong-Yu Liu |
| Educational Training: | MD and PhD in Biochemistry; postdoctoral fellow in Molecular Endocrinology and Oncology | |
| Clinical/Research Interest: | Cancer drug resistance; gene regulation and cancer stem cells | |
| Work Experience: | Principal investigator in cancer research, adjunct professor of Tulane University School of Medicine | |
| Hobbies: | Photography, music, driving |
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Name: | Shawn Manor |
| Educational Training: | Pharm.D., PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, BCPS | |
| Clinical/Research Interest: | Anything dealing with adult inpatient medicine (I guess more specifically hepatobiliary and cardiovascular) as well as scholarship of teaching. | |
| Work Experience: | Assistant Dean, Shreveport campus Associate Professor, Clinical Sciences ULM SOP Assistant Professor, LSUHSC Dept of Medicine |
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| Hobbies: | Reading, gaming, traveling and eating....not necessarily in that order. | |
| Extra: | Have been heavily involved with LSHP over the years, currently taking a break but remain a member. |
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Name: | George Matthaiolampakis |
| Educational Training: | PhD, Department of Pharmacy, University of Patras, Greece, 2009 BS, School of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, Greece, 2005 |
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| Clinical/Research Interest: | Drug development, drug delivery, nanotechnology, polymer synthesis and nucleic acid therapeutics for the treatment of cancer, inflammation and other diseases, such as glioblastoma, Parkinson's, lung/breast/colon cancer, and arthritis, among others. | |
| Work Experience: | Adjunct Faculty, Biomedical Engineering, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA Member of CBERS (Center for Biomedical Engineering Rehabilitation Science), 2017- Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutics (tenure-track), College of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana Monroe, Monroe, LA, 2016- Post-Doctoral Associate, NCI Center of Cancer Nanotechnology Excellence, School of Pharmacy, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, 2014-2016 Research Scientist/Post-Doctoral Associate, Department of Medicine, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, 2010-2014 Adjunct Lecturer for the undergraduate course “Pharmaceutical Technology I”, University of Patras, Patras, Greece, 2010 |
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| Hobbies: | Movies, Music, Hiking, Cooking |
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| Extra: | I will be there to support you and at minimum to have an ear to hear your concerns, hopefully providing you with insightful advice on how to approach career, studies, life. But I hope I will not be there only when problems occur, but I hope we will share the happy moments and moments that make us proud. |
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Name: | Victoria Miller |
| Educational Training: | Pharm.D., University of Louisiana Monroe Heart failure clinic and electrophysiology clinic at University Health in Shreveport, LA |
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| Clinical/Research Interest: | Cardiology (heart failure in particular) and infectious disease | |
| Work Experience: | Aug 2017 - Present Clinical Assistant Professor University of Louisiana at Monroe School of Pharmacy, Shreveport, Louisiana Aug 2017 - Present Inpatient Staff Pharmacist (PRN) Oct 2013 – Aug 2017 Clinical Pharmacist May 2015 – Aug 2016 Retail Pharmacist (PRN) June 2011 – May 2014 Retail Pharmacist (PRN) July 2013 – Oct 2013 Clinical Pharmacist July 2012 – July 2013 Clinical Pharmacy Specialist June 2011 – June 2012 Postgraduate Year One Residency 2007 – 2011 Pharmacy Intern |
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| Hobbies: | Reading and spending time with friends and family |
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Name: | Courtney Robertson |
| Educational Training: | Pharm.D.- ULM PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency- EA Conway Medical Center Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist |
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| Clinical/Research Interest: | Ambulatory care, diabetes, anticoagulation management, immunizations, women's health, medication therapy management | |
| Work Experience: | I've worked in a variety of pharmacy settings - Independent and retail pharmacy, Hospital pharmacy, and Ambulatory care pharmacy practice | |
| Hobbies: | Reading Baking Spending time with my family |
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| Extra: | Faculty co-advisor for Kappa Epsilon. I love learning from and getting to know students outside of the classroom. No matter your area of interest, I want to help in any way possible. I keep an open door so please feel welcome to stop by! |
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Name: | Laurel Sampognaro |
| Educational Training: | Pharm.D., BLS Certification, Immunization Certification, Tobacco Treatment Specialist, APhA Medication Therapy Management Certificate | |
| Clinical/Research Interest: | Health and wellness Lifestyle modifications to prevent chronic disease states | |
| Work Experience: | Pharmacist at Mitchell's Pharmacy in Jonesboro, LA ULM School of Pharmacy |
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| Hobbies: | Reading, gardening, sewing, knitting, cooking | |
| Extra: | I serve as the faculty advisor for Kappa Epsilon |
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Name: | Heather Savage |
| Educational Training: | B.S. Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise -- Virginia Tech PharmD -- Virginia Commonwealth University PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency -- Ochsner Medical Center PGY-2 Internal Medicine Pharmacy Residency -- Ochsner Medical Center |
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| Clinical/Research Interest: | Infectious disease, chronic disease management, transitions of care | |
| Work Experience: | Pharmacy intern-Kroger Pharmacy Teaching Assistant-Pharmacology PRN Staff Pharmacist-Ochsner Medical Center |
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| Hobbies: | All things sports (Whether it's playing myself or cheering on my favorite teams!), cooking, reading, spending time with my two cats and my family and friends |
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Name: | Connie Smith |
| Educational Training: | BS Pharmacy, Pharm.D., American Heart Association Instructor, APhA Medication Therapy Management Certification, APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certification, APhA Diabetes Certification, National Associations of Compounding Pharmacists Comprehensive and Sterile Compounding Certifications |
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| Clinical/Research Interest: | Experiential education, educational methods and outcomes, preceptor development | |
| Work Experience: | Hospital pharmacist, Home infusion, experiential pharmacy education | |
| Hobbies: | Antiquing, traveling, gardening, painting, and restoring or repurposing old items |
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| Extra: | Advisor: NCPA - LIPA |
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Name: | Gregory W. Smith |
| Educational Training: | BS Pharmacy, Pharm.D., Asthma Educator, Certified Specialist in Poison Information | |
| Clinical/Research Interest: | Educational Outcomes, Plagiarism Awareness, Impact of Peer Assessment, Preceptor Survey, Drug Information Resource Availability and Utilization | |
| Work Experience: | Clinical Associate Professor Director, Drug Information Services |
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| Hobbies: | Fishing, Listening to and playing music (guitar, mandolin), Swimming, Cooking/Grilling, Stock Trading | |
| Extra: | Phi Delta Chi I'm here to help. |
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Name: | Roxie Stewart |
| Educational Training: | B.S. Pharmacy (ULM); Pharm.D. (UAMS); APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Certificate Program Trainer; AHA Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider Trainer. |
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| Clinical/Research Interest: | Experiential Education; Interprofessional Education; Student Assessment | |
| Work Experience: | North Monroe Hospital - staff/clinical pharmacist Glenwood Regional Medical Center - staff/clinical pharmacist DHH/OPH Tri-Regional Pharmacist for the Strategic National Stockpile ULM Clinical Associate Professor - current |
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| Hobbies: | I enjoy traveling, spending time with family and friends, baking, shopping, playing with my 20 pound miniature Yorkie (Rufus Earl), gardening, doing crossword and sudoku puzzles. | |
| Extra: | Advisor - Phi Lambda Sigma (Pharmacy Leadership Society) Past President - Louisiana Society of Health-System Pharmacists I love getting to know students outside of the classroom. I enjoy learning about where they are from, their hobbies, and helping them to achieve their goals! |
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Name: | Paul Sylvester |
| Educational Training: | Ph.D. Michigan State University | |
| Clinical/Research Interest: | Novel therapeutic approaches in the treatment of breast cancer | |
| Work Experience: | Postdoctoral Fellow, Rosewell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY Faculty, College of Pharmacy, Washington State University, Pullman, WA Faculty, College of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana at Monroe, Monroe, LA |
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| Hobbies: | Gardening |
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Name: | Jamie Terrell |
| Educational Training: | Pharm.D. from ULM, PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency from UAMS in Little Rock | |
| Clinical/Research Interest: | Diabetes outcomes; new practice site outcomes; residency readiness | |
| Work Experience: | Independent retail- Natchitoches, LA Chain retail- Shreveport, LA LA Medicaid consultant | |
| Hobbies: | Reality TV, managing my family's calendar, reading (children's books), and keeping up with my three busy girls | |
| Extra: | I enjoy helping students to be as prepared as possible for their job/residency interview. I also enjoy reviewing resumes and CVs for students. Email me if you need some help:) |
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Name: | Hilary Tice |
| Educational Training: | PharmD, Texas Tech; board-certified pharmacotherapy specialist; neonatal pharmacotherapy fellowship | |
| Clinical/Research Interest: | Neonatal pharmacotherapy, pediatric pharmacokinetics, complementary and alternative medicine | |
| Work Experience: | Inpatient clinical pharmacist, North Carolina; Pharmacy intern, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas TX | |
| Hobbies: | Gardening, cooking, reading, kickboxing |
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Name: | Anthony Walker |
| Educational Training: | Pharm.D., Bernard J. Dunn College of Pharmacy, Shenandoah University BS Pharmacy, University of Louisiana at Monroe |
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| Clinical/Research Interest: | Pharmaceutical Care Laboratory | |
| Work Experience: | Retail pharmacy, Hospital Pharmacy, North Monroe Hospital, Poison Information Specialist, La. Poison Control Center | |
| Hobbies: | Fishing, Gardening | |
| Extra: | Advisor, APhA-ASP |
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Name: | Hanna Rotundo |
| Educational Training: | Pharm.D., University of Michigan PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center PGY2 Ambulatory Care/Global Health Residency, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center |
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| Clinical/Research Interest: | Global health, primary care, overcoming barriers to care in underserved populations, promoting healthy lifestyles | |
| Work Experience: | I spent a year teaching English in Orleans, France before pharmacy school. I have experience working in community pharmacy (Target, CVS) and hospital pharmacy (in Michigan and Pittsburgh), but I ultimately arrived in ambulatory care and love working directly with patients. | |
| Hobbies: | Languages (French, trying to learn Italian), cooking, gardening | |
| Extra: | I’m a faculty member on the New Orleans campus. Even being outside of Monroe, I love seeing students develop their interests throughout pharmacy school, and I’m glad when I can be a part a student’s path toward a fulfilling career |
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Name: | Michelle Zagar |
| Educational Training: | Bachelor of Arts in Education, Master of Education, Pharm.D., BLS Certification, APhA Medication Therapy Management Certificate | |
| Clinical/Research Interest: | Geriatrics, age-related vision impairment, improving medication adherence, Medicare Part D | |
| Work Experience: | Kindergarten Teacher, Our Lady of Fatima School, Lafayette, LA Staff Pharmacist, Albertson's Pharmacy, Broussard, LA Clinical Associate Professor, University of Louisiana Monroe School of Pharmacy |
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| Hobbies: | Cooking, reading, crafts, gardening, wildlife photography | |
| Extra: | My route to pharmacy was a little different than most. I have a previous degree in education and spent 8 years as a kindergarten and elementary school teacher. I believe a professional career should be challenging enough to be interesting, rewarding, and enjoyable; I enjoy helping students identify their strengths and tailor their goals toward achieving that. |
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Laurel Sampognaro Director of Student Success Email: sampognaro@ulm.edu Phone: 318-342-3800 Fax: 318-342-3802 |