Living the Pharm Life
The Official Podcast of Purdue Pharmacy
Join our guests as they take you on a journey around the vast world of pharmacy. From current students to alumni and friends, you’re sure to learn some things and have some fun along the way. Join us to see first-hand how the Purdue Pharmacy Family is Living the Pharm Life.
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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 pharmacy was heavily influenced by her mother’s dedication to giving back to others—a value she has carried with her throughout her life.
Brooke’s journey led her to Purdue. Now, as a leader in oncology at Johnson & Johnson, Brooke heads a diverse team committed to making giant leaps every day in the fight against cancer.
In this episode, Brooke opens up about her role in the oncology space, the future of pharmacy, her commitment to health equity, and the profound difference she is making in the world of healthcare. Tune in to hear her incredible passion for innovation and patient care!
Latest Episode
Embracing Innovation: Patterson's Persistent Pursuit of Purpose
Podcast season 2, episode 4: 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.
Pharmacy but Faster: An Alumna’s Leap into Emergency Medicine
Season 2, Episode 3: 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.
Forging the Future: One Leader’s Persistent Pursuit of Excellence
Season 2, Episode 2: 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.
Living the Oath: A Pharmacist’s Promise
Season 2, Episode 1: 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.
Meet the Host
Let Isabella Tobin’s natural curiosity and passion for learning about the stories of others take you on a journey around the world of pharmacy – with a Purdue twist. A second-year pharmacy student from Rhode Island, Isabella has particular interest in nuclear pharmacy and a future career serving people across all walks of life. Her outgoing and upbeat spirit alongside her genuine curiosity guide each and every conversation on Living the Pharm Life.