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Living the Pharm Life

Purdue University College of Pharmacy

The Purdue College of Pharmacy welcomes you to Living the Pharm Life, a podcast showcasing the exciting stories of our Purdue Pharmacy Family. From current students to alumni and friends, you will see first-hand Purdue Pharmacy"s giant leaps. Watch, listen and learn while our guests take you into the world of pharmacy.

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55:58

Breaking Barriers, Prescribing Change: A Talk with...

Living the Pharm Life ·

2025/12/19

On this episode of Living the Pharm Life, Dr. Melanie Dodd, President of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and proudPurdue Pharmacy alumna talks about her Boilermaker roots, her groundbreaking work in geriatric care, and pharmacy leadership, Dr. Dodd shares her early influences, passion for expanding pharmacist roles in primary care, and vision for the future of the profession. Whether you’re a student, practitioner, or healthcare enthusiast, this episode is packed with

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60:33

Empowering Future Pharmacists: Helping Students Find...

Living the Pharm Life ·

2025/10/21

If you ask Stephanie Arnett, PharmD, about her passions, you might expect her answer to include something about helping others. You’d be right, but maybe not necessarily in the ways you’d expect. A pharmacist turned academic career professional and mentor, Dr. Arnett dedicates her time to guiding Purdue Pharmacy students as their small steps culminate with next giant leaps into their careers.Originally from Illinois, Dr. Arnett’s career journey began in Kentucky, where she made a profound impact

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39:48

From Application to Graduation: Navigating Purdue...

Living the Pharm Life ·

2025/09/16

Throughout this episode of Living the Pharm Life, listeners get a clear picture of what sets Purdue’s pharmacy program apart—its close-knit environment, affordability, and student-centered approach. Maggie Rose, a third-year professional student and President of the PurduePharmacy Ambassadors, along with Steve Myszak, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs at Purdue’s College of Pharmacy each offer valuable advice for prospective students navigating the college selection process, encouraging them to

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29:43

From Chemistry to Community: How a Young Alumna is...

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2025/08/19

In this episode of Living the Pharm Life, guest host Claire Reyes, a fourth year professional student in the Purdue College of Pharmacy, sits down with one of the pharmacy world’s rising stars — Dr. Libby Shelton. Recognized as one of the Pharmacy Podcast Network’s 50 Most Influential Leaders of 2023, Libby shares her inspiring journey from first-generation college student to founder of the influential educational platform, Learn with Libby. Listeners will hear how her early passion for pharmacy and

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34:40

Scripts & Songs: Pre-Pharm Student Hits Her Stride

Living the Pharm Life ·

2025/07/21

Emme Langefeld, a second-year pre-professional pharmacy student at Purdue and proud member of the Purduettes, shares her experience landing in one of the nation’s top pharmacy programs while continuing to pursue her passion for performance.Emme talks about balancing the rigor of her academic journey with the challenges of applying to the PharmD program—all while navigating life as an out-of-state student from Illinois. She discovered her love for singing back in middle school and has carried that

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25:26

Passing the Baton: Meet Alex McQuade

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2025/06/30

It’s hard to believe we’re already halfway through Season Two of Living the Pharm Life! The time has flown by, and we are incredibly grateful for our listeners. You have encouraged us to keep producing standout episodes with guests whose stories inspire others to dare to dream—after all, that’s what living the Purdue pharm life is all about.This season also marks a transition. Inaugural host Isabella Tobin is heading into her fourth professional year, which means embarking on a series of rotations

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39:28

From Football to Pharmacy: Warren Moore’s Journey...

Living the Pharm Life ·

2025/06/16

Talk about taking giant leaps! Warren Moore embodies the Boilermaker spirit every single day. A 2002 PharmD graduate from Purdue’s College of Pharmacy, Warren brought the lessons he learned as both a pharmacystudent and a Division I college football player into every chapter of his career. In this episode, he reflects on his decision to attend Purdue, showing up as a freshman for football camp, finding his stride as a pharmacy student, and culminating his college career playing in the legendary

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14:47

Customized Care: Alumna Shows Compassion through...

Living the Pharm Life ·

2025/05/20

From a young age, Lisa Taylor (PharmD 2004) knew she was destined for serving in the world of medicine. She hails from a family of healthcare providers—her dad a dentist, her mom a pharmacist, and most of her extended family in some form of medicine.As a lover of science with a passion for serving others, the medical field just made sense. But with little desire to handle blood on a daily basis, pharmacy was the perfect fit. With several Boilermakers in the family, Lisa says Purdue’s PharmD

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32:26

Embracing Innovation: Patterson’s Persistent Pursuit...

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2025/04/22

Brooke Patterson has made a few stops in her career—from serving the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to work in HIV/AIDS, and now focusing on oncology—it was her parents’ battles with cancer that made her current work deeply personal.In this episode of Living the Pharm Life, hear from a highly motivated Purdue College of Pharmacy alumna who is currently leading the Lymphoma & Myeloid Therapeutic Area at Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine. Hailing from Iowa City, Brooke’s decision to study

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28:21

Pharmacy but Faster: An Alumna’s Leap into Emergency...

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2025/03/18

A teenage Leslie Leins growing up in small-town Illinois needed a summer job. Her priorities were simple: Air conditioning and a paycheck. She never dreamed her role at an independent pharmacy would set her on a path that would shape her entire career.Not only did that summer experience help Leslie realize a pharmacy career perfectly combined her love of math and science with the opportunity to help others, but she met Purdue Pharmacy alumni who piqued her interest in the college. In this episode

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25:57

Forging the Future: One Leader’s Persistent Pursuit...

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2025/02/18

Dr. John Allen, the new Marvin and Melanie Richardson Department Head of Pharmacy Practice, came to Purdue with three things at the top of mind: academic excellence, research innovation, and community.Dr. Allen comes to Purdue following a decorated tenures in academia and industry, with a clear vision for leading Pharmacy Practice into the future and training the next generation of pharmacy clinicians. In this episode of Living the Pharm Life, he discusses the importance of preparing students to be

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26:40

Living the Oath: A Pharmacist’s Promise

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2025/01/21

The Oath of a Pharmacist is not just a ceremonial statement, but a cornerstone of professional ethics and responsibility in the field of pharmacy. It has long served as a powerful symbol of the pharmacist's unwavering dedication to both their patients and the integrity of the profession itself.In this insightful episode of Living the Pharm Life, Dr. Patti Darbishire, executive associate dean of Purdue Pharmacy, and Dr. Chelsea Baker, clinical associate professor of pharmacy practice and clinical

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49:43

Valued Voices: Ensuring Everyone has a Seat at the Table

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2024/12/18

Every Purdue College of Pharmacy student deserves a seat at the table. On this incredibly impactful episode of Living the Pharm Life, Marie Martin-Murphy, Director of Educational Opportunities and Student Success, and Claire Reyes, President of the Student Diversity Council, talk about championing the space where every student is welcome and every voice is heard.The College of Pharmacy is staying true to Purdue’s Land Grant Mission of learning, discovery and engagement by making sure each student

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31:29

All-In Approach: Purdue’s One Health Pillar

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2024/11/20

On this episode of Living the Pharm Life, Purdue’s Vice President for Health Affairs and Jeannie and Jim Chaney Dean of Pharmacy Eric Barker, Purdue University’s One Health pillar.This initiative, which takes an all-in approach to health, facilitates collaboration among plant, animal, human and environmental disciplines. As Indiana’s land-grant university, Purdue is uniquely positioned to lead the charge in this space. Listen as Barker explains One Health and the profound impact it will have on

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12:31

Music to Our Ears: Students Find Creativity where...

Living the Pharm Life ·

2024/10/16

On this episode of Living the Pharm Life, two Purdue Pharmacy students on very different educational paths discuss how their shared love for music offers a creative outlet and compliments their studies.Felicia Onawola, a junior majoring in pharmaceutical sciences, and Arianna Dollinger, a fourth-year professional student, both play the violin for Purdue Orchestras. Each started playing at the age of five and both have found unique synergies between the puzzles of pharmaceutical research and

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17:54

Novel Nuclear: The Future of Radiopharmaceuticals

Living the Pharm Life ·

2024/09/17

On this episode of Living the Pharm Life, Dr. Kara Weatherman discusses nuclear pharmacy—a lesser-known pharmaceutical sector that has endless potential in saving and improving lives. The Purdue College of Pharmacy is home to the oldest and largest radiopharmaceutical program in the country—and that hasn’t happened by accident.Listen in as Dr. Weatherman, the current driving force behind Purdue’s radiopharmaceuticals programs, takes you on a journey of nuclear pharmacy’s evolution, the growth and

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26:25

Passion and Purpose: Alumna Forges Path of Empowerment

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2024/07/22

From humble beginnings to pharmaceutical industry powerhouse, Rebecca Vermeulen takes each giant leap while staying true to her passion for empowerment.Entering her freshman year at Purdue, Vermeulen thought she wanted to work in community pharmacy. A summer internship helped her to quickly find her passion for patient advocacy and leadership. There was no turning back. Early on in her professional career, Vermeulen quickly learned that if she wanted to be a leader who could impact change on

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44:56

Alumna’s Allegiance: Building the Future for Pharmacy...

Living the Pharm Life ·

2024/07/22

It started out simply: Jim and Jeannie Chaney met at a singles’ gathering—their shared passion for helping others sparking a connection. Decades later, the two share an unbelievable legacy of generosity and service. Jeannie grew up in a house of pharmacists. Her father, a pharmacist and drug store owner, asked her to start helping in the store when she was 13. By the time Jeannie was a freshman in high school, she knew pharmacy was the career path for her. She toured several universities,

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25:14

Listening to Learn: A journey from gifted child to CEO

Living the Pharm Life ·

2024/06/19

Dr. Rola Kaakeh took her first giant leap at the age of 10 when she started taking courses in Purdue’s College of Pharmacy. Coming from a house of academics, she was drawn to health care and found pharmacy was the perfect fit.As she progressed through Purdue’s PharmD program, Kaakeh found she had interests in solving issues with access to medicine—something that affects many people worldwide. She has dedicated her career to understanding the breadth of pharmacy, including industry, research,

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18:16

Daring to Discover: How a Passion for Research Drives...

Living the Pharm Life ·

2024/05/22

Sam King knew he wanted to study pharmacy—that was a given. What he didn’t know was the way the Purdue University College of Pharmacy would ignite his passion for research and shape his future plans.Instead of taking the PharmD route, Sam decided to pursue a pharmaceutical sciences degree – a degree that prepares students to work in research environments within the areas of drug discovery, development, and commercialization. Sam has taken advantage of a plethora of opportunities to advance his

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