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The Division of Pharmaceutical Services intentionally and purposefully focuses on supporting St. Jude’s dual mission of advancing research and providing superior clinical care. Our dedicated and talented team of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and other personnel help to ensure that every patient receiving drug therapy at St. Jude does so in a manner to achieve the best possible outcomes. The clinical mission of the Division is to provide the highest quality comprehensive clinical pharmaceutical care to our patients, and to facilitate the generation of new knowledge related to the use of drug therapy. These goals are achieved by relying on personnel and systems which assure the best provision of pharmacy operational and clinical services, with a constant attention to analysis and improvement of our functions.
Division Leadership
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David Aguero, PharmD, MSTL, FASHP, FAMIA
Pharmacy Informatics Residency Director
David Aguero, PharmD, MSTL, FASHP, FAMIA
Pharmacy Informatics Residency Director
Affiliations
Research Interests
- Technology innovation and strategy
- Workflow digitalization
- Human factors engineering
- Supply chain serialization
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David Aguero, PharmD, MSTL, FASHP, FAMIA
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105-3678
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M. Brooke Beavers Bernhardt, PharmD, MS, FCCP, BCOP, BCPPS
Associate Member, St. Jude Faculty
Chief Pharmacy Officer
Division Director, Pharmacy Services
Associate Professor, St. Jude Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
M. Brooke Beavers Bernhardt, PharmD, MS, FCCP, BCOP, BCPPS
Associate Member, St. Jude Faculty
Chief Pharmacy Officer
Division Director, Pharmacy Services
Associate Professor, St. Jude Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
Affiliations
Research Interests
- Pharmacogenomics of treatment-related toxicity and outcomes in pediatric cancer
- Novel drug development and therapeutic repurposing in pediatric oncology and hematology
- Epidemiology and population sciences in pediatric oncology and hematology
- Pharmacoeconomics and outcomes research
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M. Brooke Beavers Bernhardt, PharmD, MS, FCCP, BCOP, BCPPS
Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences
MS 150, Room C1300
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105-3678
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James M. Hoffman, PharmD, MS
Member, St. Jude Faculty
Senior Vice President, Quality and Safety
James M. Hoffman, PharmD, MS
Member, St. Jude Faculty
Senior Vice President, Quality and Safety
Research Interests
- Medication safety and outcomes
- Implementation of pharmacogenomics
- Patient safety event detection
- Improvement science
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James M. Hoffman, PharmD, MS
Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
MS 741, Room N1073
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105-3678
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William A. Humphrey, BS Pharm, MS, MBA
Director, Pharmacy Operations
Affiliations
Clinical Interests
- Pharmacy Administration
- Pharmacy Operations
- Regulatory
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William A. Humphrey, BS Pharm, MS, MBA
Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105-3678
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Steve Pate, DPh
Director, Outpatient Pharmaceutical Services
Pharmaceutical Compliance Officer
Steve Pate, DPh
Director, Outpatient Pharmaceutical Services
Pharmaceutical Compliance Officer
Affiliations
Clinical Interests
- Outpatient Pharmaceutical Services
- Compliance
- Revenue Cycle
- 340B Program
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Steve Pate, DPh
Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105-3678
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Jennifer Robertson, PharmD, BCPS, FASHP
Medication-Use Safety and Policy Residency Director
Director, Medication Outcomes and Safety
Jennifer Robertson, PharmD, BCPS, FASHP
Medication-Use Safety and Policy Residency Director
Director, Medication Outcomes and Safety
Affiliations
Research Interests
- Medication Event Prevention
- Quality Improvement
Clinical Interests
- Medication Use Policy
- Medication Safety
Short Biography
Jennifer Robertson is the Director of Medication Outcomes and Safety at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy and completed her Drug Information Specialty Residency at Methodist Healthcare in Memphis. Robertson leads medication use policy and medication safety efforts at St. Jude and chairs the Medication Use Safety Team. She leads and manages projects related to improving the safety of medications at St. Jude through event investigation with system improvements and quality improvement projects. Robertson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacy at the University of Tennessee. She previously served as the Chair of the Executive Committee for the Section of Inpatient Care Practitioners for ASHP and served on the Council for Education and Workforce Development. She is board-certified in Pharmacotherapy and is a Fellow of ASHP.
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Jennifer Robertson, PharmD, BCPS, FASHP
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105-3678
Division Faculty
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Kelly E. Caudle, PharmD, PhD, BCPS, FCCP
Associate Member, St. Jude Faculty
Director, Clinical Pharmacogenomics Implementation Consortium (CPIC)
Kelly E. Caudle, PharmD, PhD, BCPS, FCCP
Associate Member, St. Jude Faculty
Director, Clinical Pharmacogenomics Implementation Consortium (CPIC)
Affiliations
Research Interests
- Pharmacogenomics
- Implementation Science
- Clinical practice guideline development
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Kelly E. Caudle, PharmD, PhD, BCPS, FCCP
Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences
MS 313, Room I5106A
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105-3678
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Cyrine-Eliana Haidar, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP, FASHP
Associate Member, St. Jude Faculty
Clinical Pharmacogenomics Residency Coordinator
Cyrine-Eliana Haidar, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP, FASHP
Associate Member, St. Jude Faculty
Clinical Pharmacogenomics Residency Coordinator
Affiliations
Research Interests
- Clinical pharmacogenomics
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Cyrine-Eliana Haidar, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP, FASHP
Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences
MS 313, Room I5412
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105-3678
Staff
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PJ Barker, PharmD, BCPPS
Clinical Coordinator, Affiliate Liaison
Assistant Professor, The University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Translational Science
PJ Barker, PharmD, BCPPS
Clinical Coordinator, Affiliate Liaison
Assistant Professor, The University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Translational Science
Affiliations
Research Interests
- Hemophilia
- Sickle Cell Disease
Clinical Interests
- Non-Malignant Hematology
- Bone Marrow Transplant
- Leukemia/Lymphoma
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PJ Barker, PharmD, BCPPS
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105-3678
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Alysa Baumann, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, DPLA
Manager of Inpatient Pharmacy Services
Alysa Baumann, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, DPLA
Manager of Inpatient Pharmacy Services
Affiliations
Research Interests
- Performance improvement
- Change management
- Productivity
Clinical Interests
- Pharmacy administration
- Inpatient pharmacy operations
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Alysa Baumann, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, DPLA
Pharmaceutical Services
MS 150, Room C1313
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105-3678
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Melissa S. Bourque, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP
Program Mgr-Pharmacy Specialist
Palliative Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Assistant Professor, The University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Translational Science
Melissa S. Bourque, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP
Program Mgr-Pharmacy Specialist
Palliative Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Assistant Professor, The University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Translational Science
Affiliations
Clinical Interests
- Solid Tumor
- Neuro-oncology
- Pain & Palliative Care
- Medication Safety & Optimization
- Pharmacogenomics
Short Biography
Melissa Bourque is a Program Manager Pharmacy Specialist at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, where she supports medication safety and pharmacogenomics initiatives focused on translating evidence into real-world clinical practice. Her work includes leading efforts to develop a pediatric medication optimization learning health network designed to address evidence-to-practice gaps and implement strategies to improve medication safety and outcomes for children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. Bourque also supports a broad range of pharmacogenomics-related projects, including CPIC guideline development, evidence evaluation and implementation of pharmacogenomic recommendations. She practiced for nearly 10 years as a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at St. Jude, specializing in the care of children with solid tumors and brain tumors. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Union University College of Pharmacy and completed PGY1 pharmacy practice training at Mercy Hospital/St. Louis College of Pharmacy, followed by PGY2 Oncology training at St. Jude.
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Cindy Brasher, PharmD, MS, BCSCP
Manager of Compounding
Cindy Brasher, PharmD, MS, BCSCP
Manager of Compounding
Affiliations
Clinical Interests
- Pharmacy Operations
- Compounding
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Cindy Brasher, PharmD, MS, BCSCP
Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105-3678
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Susan Carr, PharmD, AAHIVP
Sr. Clinical Staff Pharmacist
Susan Carr, PharmD, AAHIVP
Sr. Clinical Staff Pharmacist
Affiliations
Research Interests
Serving as Pharmacist of Record for all HIV related investigational studies as well as COVID vaccine studies affiliated with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Short Biography
Senior Clinical Staff Pharmacist at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital currently responsible for the management of drug therapy of patients in collaboration with the HIV multidisciplinary team and HIV Specialty Pharmacy. Responsibilities include research current HIV literature and recommend therapeutic plan for individual patients. Also help prepare written information to include patient and family education as well as offer information for published articles pertaining to staff newsletters in efforts to disseminate the most current therapeutic information available for HIV care. Currently also serving as Pharmacist of Record for all HIV investigational studies and COVID vaccine trials.
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Susan Carr, PharmD, AAHIVP
Pharmaceutical Services
MS 150
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105-3678
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Andy Christensen, PharmD, BCOP
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Assistant Professor, The University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Translational Science
Andy Christensen, PharmD, BCOP
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Assistant Professor, The University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Translational Science
Affiliations
Clinical Interests
- Solid Tumor
- Neuro-oncology
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Andy Christensen, PharmD, BCOP
Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105-3678
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Madison Cole, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist - Medication Use Policy
Madison Cole, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist - Medication Use Policy
Affiliations
Clinical Interests
- Medication Use Policy
- Formulary Management
Short Biography
Madison Cole is a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Medication Use Policy at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Pharmacy, along with a Bachelor’s in Pharmaceutical Sciences and a Health Informatics and Information Management Certificate. During her PGY-1 residency at Unity Health – White County Medical Center, she developed a strong interest in medication safety and policy and went on to complete a PGY-2 Medication-Use Safety and Policy residency at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Upon completion, she obtained her board certification in pharmacotherapy. She accepted a position as a Medication Use Policy Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at St. Jude, where she serves as secretary for the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
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Madison Cole, PharmD
Pharmaceutical Services
MS 150
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105-3678
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Shane Cross, PharmD, BCPS
Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Residency Coordinator
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist-Antimicrobial Stewardship
Assistant Professor, The University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Translational Science
Shane Cross, PharmD, BCPS
Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Residency Coordinator
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist-Antimicrobial Stewardship
Assistant Professor, The University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Translational Science
Research Interests
- Clinical Pharmacokinetics
- Investigational Pharmacokinetics
Clinical Interests
- Antimicrobial Stewardship / Infectious Diseases
- Leukemia/Lymphoma
- Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
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Nousheen DeRenzo, PharmD, BCOP
Clinical Informatics Pharmacist
Nousheen DeRenzo, PharmD, BCOP
Clinical Informatics Pharmacist
Affiliations
Clinical Interests
- Ambulatory Medication-use Systems
- Clinical Informatics
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Nousheen DeRenzo, PharmD, BCOP
Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105-3678
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Caroline Flint, PharmD, BCPPS
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Caroline Flint, PharmD, BCPPS
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Affiliations
Clinical Interests
- Critical Care
- Solid Tumor
- Neuro Oncology
Short Biography
Caroline Flint is a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital with practice responsibilities in critical care, solid tumor, and neuro-oncology services. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy. She completed both a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency and a PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy Residency through Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
Following residency training, Flint practiced for five years as a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacist before joining St. Jude in 2024. In addition to her clinical responsibilities, she serves as a preceptor for pharmacy students and residents and has contributed to educational programming for pharmacists and pharmacy learners. Her current professional activities include quality improvement and clinical research focused on advancing care for critically ill pediatric oncology patients.
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Caroline Flint, PharmD, BCPPS
Pharmaceutical Services
MS 150
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105-3678
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Jaclyn Hopp, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Jaclyn Hopp, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Affiliations
Clinical Interests
- Leukemia/Lymphoma
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Jaclyn Hopp, PharmD
Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105-3678
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Kristen Hughes, PharmD, BCPS, CPPS
Clinical Pharmacist, Medication Safety and Informatics
Kristen Hughes, PharmD, BCPS, CPPS
Clinical Pharmacist, Medication Safety and Informatics
Affiliations
Clinical Interests
- Medication Safety
- Informatics
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Kristen Hughes, PharmD, BCPS, CPPS
Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105-3678
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Timothy W. Jacobs, PharmD, BCPPS
Education & Training Coordinator
Assistant Professor, The University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Translational Science
Timothy W. Jacobs, PharmD, BCPPS
Education & Training Coordinator
Assistant Professor, The University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Translational Science
Affiliations
Research Interests
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Hemophilia
- Aplastic anemia
- Education & Training of Healthcare Staff
Clinical Interests
- Non-malignant hematology
- Critical Care
Short Biography
Timothy Jacobs earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and completed postgraduate training at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through a career development program. He chose to pursue his career at St. Jude because of the institution’s commitment to its mission and its dedication to caring for children with catastrophic diseases. He was also drawn to Memphis, Tennessee, a community with a strong commitment to service. Throughout his tenure at St. Jude, Jacobs has served in a variety of roles, including pharmacy intern, clinical staff pharmacist and clinical pharmacy specialist. Currently, he serves as Coordinator for Education and Training. His primary areas of clinical practice are nonmalignant hematology and oncologic critical care. In his current role, he advances educational initiatives that support the professional development of pharmacy students and staff while promoting excellence in pharmaceutical care and optimizing patient outcomes.
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Timothy W. Jacobs, PharmD, BCPPS
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105-3678
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Shane Marshall, BS, PharmD
Senior Clinical Staff Pharmacist
Shane Marshall, BS, PharmD
Senior Clinical Staff Pharmacist
Affiliations
Clinical Interests
- Inpatient Services
- Medicine Room
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Shane Marshall, BS, PharmD
Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105-3678
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Ben Moore, PharmD, MS
Pharmacy Informatics Residency Coordinator
Ben Moore, PharmD, MS
Pharmacy Informatics Residency Coordinator
Affiliations
Research Interests
- Data Analytics
- Predictive Modeling
- Opioid Stewardship
Clinical Interests
- Pharmacy Informatics
- Data Analytics
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Ben Moore, PharmD, MS
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105-3678
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Ted Morton, PharmD, BCIDP
Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Residency Director
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Antimicrobial Stewardship
Professor (Affiliate), The University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Translational Science
Ted Morton, PharmD, BCIDP
Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Residency Director
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Antimicrobial Stewardship
Professor (Affiliate), The University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Translational Science
Affiliations
Research Interests
- Antimicrobial Stewardship
Clinical Interests
- Antimicrobial Stewardship / Infectious Diseases
- Clinical Education and Training
Short Biography
Ted Morton earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Florida and completed residency training at Regional One Health in Memphis, Tennessee. Over the past 30 years, he has practiced and taught clinical pharmacy with a focus on infectious diseases while leading nationally recognized antimicrobial stewardship programs and award-winning pharmacy residency training programs. He is a Board-Certified Infectious Diseases Pharmacist and has received numerous local, state, and national awards recognizing excellence in pharmacy practice and education.
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Ted Morton, PharmD, BCIDP
Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105-3678
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Linda Schiff, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Linda Schiff, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Affiliations
Clinical Interests
- Non-malignant hematology
Short Biography
Linda Schiff is a board-certified pharmacotherapy specialist pharmacist with 19 years of experience in pediatric pharmacy. She began her career at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, providing direct patient care and managing complex medication regimens across diverse disease states. For the past 10 years, she has served at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, specializing in non-malignant hematology. As a member of the anticoagulation service, she manages anticoagulation therapy for patients at St. Jude and throughout the Memphis area. She also works with the Bone Marrow Failure service, caring for patients with inherited and acquired bone marrow disorders, including aplastic anemia. Schiff is particularly interested in addressing health disparities affecting individuals with sickle cell disease and focuses on improving medication adherence, health literacy and access to care through patient-centered education and support.
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Linda Schiff, PharmD, BCPS
Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
MS 150
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105-3678
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Kevin Smith, PharmD, HMBA, BCPS
Clinical Informatics Pharmacist
Kevin Smith, PharmD, HMBA, BCPS
Clinical Informatics Pharmacist
Affiliations
Clinical Interests
- Acute Care Medication Use Systems
- Clinical Informatics
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Kevin Smith, PharmD, HMBA, BCPS
Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105-3678
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Hope Swanson, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Assistant Professor, The University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Translational Science
Hope Swanson, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Assistant Professor, The University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Translational Science
Affiliations
Research Interests
- Pharmacokinetics and adverse effects of asparaginase
- Optimizing medication dosing and management for treatment of acute leukemia
Clinical Interests
- Optimizing care and treatment of leukemia/lymphoma patients
Short Biography
Hope Swanson is a Senior Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. She provides direct patient care for children with leukemia and lymphoma, mentors pharmacy residents and students, and conducts research focused on improving outcomes for pediatric oncology patients. Her research interests include novel therapies and treatment-related toxicities in acute lymphoblastic leukemia, with expertise in asparaginase- and blinatumomab-based therapies.
Swanson earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of South Carolina and completed specialized pediatric hematology/oncology residency training at St. Jude. She is board-certified in pharmacotherapy and oncology. Drawn to the emphasis St. Jude places on patient care and interdisciplinary collaboration with exceptional healthcare providers, she chose to train and build her career at the institution. She enjoys practicing at the forefront of pediatric oncology and partnering with patients and families to advance the St. Jude mission through patient care, research and education.
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Hope Swanson, PharmD, BCPS
Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105-3678
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Deni Trone, PharmD, BCPPS
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Deni Trone, PharmD, BCPPS
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Affiliations
Research Interests
- Pharmacokinetics in the critical care population
- Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis and immune dysregulation
- Nutrition in pediatric oncology patients
Clinical Interests
- Critical care
- Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy
Short Biography
Deni Trone is a Senior Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, where she has served since 2016 and currently specializes in pediatric onco-critical care. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. She completed a PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency at Norton Children’s Hospital, followed by a PGY-2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
As Chair of the Metabolic Infusion Support Services Subcommittee, Trone is actively engaged in clinical research and quality improvement efforts to advance nutrition in pediatric oncology patients. She is deeply committed to serving critically ill populations through the optimization of individualized pharmacotherapy, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the enhancement of emergency response education for pharmacists.
A career at St. Jude fulfilled Deni’s professional goal of working alongside world-renowned experts to advance groundbreaking therapies for children with catastrophic diseases and lifelong learning opportunities.
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Deni Trone, PharmD, BCPPS
Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105-3678
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Deborah Ward, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Assistant Professor, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Translational Science
Deborah Ward, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Assistant Professor, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Translational Science
Affiliations
Research Interests
- Supportive Care, Pain and Palliative Care
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Deborah Ward, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP
Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105-3678
- Supportive Care, Pain and Palliative Care
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Megan Wright, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Megan Wright, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Affiliations
Clinical Interests
- Solid Tumor
- Neuro-Oncology
- Critical Care of Hematology/Oncology Patients
Short Biography
Megan Wright is a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist focusing on Solid Tumor and Neuro-Oncology. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree with Highest Distinction from the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy and completed both a PGY1 pharmacy residency at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and a PGY2 oncology pharmacy residency at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Her research interests include optimizing the tolerability of chemotherapy through individualized toxicity management and therapeutic drug monitoring approaches. Outside of clinical care, she is passionate about pharmacy practice advancement through quality improvement, outcomes research and healthcare metrics. She chose to remain at St. Jude because of its commitment to advancing cures and improving outcomes for children with cancer through innovative research and multidisciplinary collaboration.
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Megan Wright, PharmD, BCPS
Pharmaceutical Services
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105-3678
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Diana Wu, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP
Program Manager – Pharmacy Specialist
Oncology Pharmacy Residency Program Director
Department Residency Coordinator
Assistant Professor, The University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Translational Science
Diana Wu, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP
Program Manager – Pharmacy Specialist
Oncology Pharmacy Residency Program Director
Department Residency Coordinator
Assistant Professor, The University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Translational Science
Affiliations
Clinical Interests
- Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy
Short Biography
Diana Wu is a Program Manager – Pharmacy Specialist with clinical expertise in Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Therapy at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. She also serves as the Residency Program Director (RPD) for the PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency and as the Department Residency Coordinator for all St. Jude pharmacy residency programs. Wu earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and completed postgraduate training at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Her professional interests focus on advancing evidence-based, high-quality care for pediatric patients by optimizing cancer-directed, transplantation and cellular therapies while minimizing treatment-related toxicities. As the Residency Program Director, she is dedicated to developing future leaders in pediatric oncology pharmacy and fostering excellence in residency training, helping to advance the mission and vision of St. Jude.
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Diana Wu, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP
Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105-3678
Strategic priorities
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Provide the highest quality comprehensive pharmaceutical care to children with catastrophic diseases
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Cultivate an environment that facilitates and encourages professional growth and teamwork
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Share knowledge and improvements through data, publications and presentations
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Ensure ongoing compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
The Division of Pharmaceutical Services continues to lead the nation in pediatric pharmacy operations and in/outpatient and clinical services. Our elite team of clinical pharmacists ensures every patient at St. Jude receives the best care possible through the safe, effective and rationale use of drug therapy. The clinical mission of the Division is to provide the highest quality comprehensive clinical pharmaceutical care to children with catastrophic diseases and facilitate the generation of new knowledge related to the use of drug therapy. St. Jude maintains some of the most sophisticated pharmacy informatics pipelines and fosters seamless integration between pharmacists and other clinicians throughout the hospital.
Pharmaceutical Services include:
- pharmacotherapy consultation to assist in therapy selection
- pharmacokinetic evaluations to individualize drug therapy regimens
- parental therapy support
- investigational drug study services
- comprehensive medication outcomes programs to assure safety and efficacy
- patient and parent education to ensure appropriate medication use
Investigational Pharmaceutical Services
This unit is dedicated to the coordination and support of all medication aspects of the design and conduct of clinical trials. We are integrated into St. Jude Central Protocol and Data Monitoring Office. Support activities include consultation with feasibility measurements, protocol development and consent information, drafting medication sections of standardized order sets, and set up and maintenance of investigational drug accountability records.
