Lisa Lawson, PharmD
2011 Paul F. Parker Award Winner

Henry Mann

The 2011 Paul F. Parker Award recipient is Dr. Lisa Lawson (R88).  After completing the 3-year joint PharmD and residency at the University of Kentucky under the direction of Dr. Parker, Dr. Lawson joined the faculty at the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, where she worked to develop and coordinate Quality Assurance Programs for Clinical Pharmacy Services. From there Dr. Lawson moved to Philadelphia, PA where she started as Assistant Professor and advanced to her current position as Dean of the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy. She is also currently a Professor of Medicine and Pharmacy and Barbara H. Korberly Professor in Women's Leadership and Health
                                   
Dr. Lawson’s areas of research interest include the effects of disease, age, drugs, and other factors on the pharmacokinetics, safety, and efficacy of drugs. Her work in curricular development, implementation, and assessment are also among her most notable accomplishments in her extensive and impactful career.

Dr. Lawson has been a leader in the profession of pharmacy through serving on local and national committees, as well as significant contributions through research, scholarship and education. She is held in the highest regard by the students she mentors, as she has been recognized with numerous awards for her leadership in teaching and advising. Congratulations to Dr. Lawson for her exemplary leadership and for receiving this distinguished award!

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