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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Warren Moore’s collegiate career culminated in a trip to the Rose Bowl—but it’s everything that happened leading up to his 2002 PharmD graduation that came together to lead him to the board room. Juggling pharmacy classes and the gridiron, Warren built the discipline that launched a now 20-year career journey at Walmart that started in the company’s retail pharmacies. He has driven Walmart’s health equity initiatives as Vice President of Social Determinants of Health, and now serves as VP of Dedicated Delivery—using technology and data to reimagine how Walmart cares for its customers.
Latest Episode
Passing the Baton: Meet Alex McQuade
Podcast season 2, episode 7: 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.
From Football to Pharmacy: Warren Moore’s Journey from Boilermaker to Board Room
Season 2, Episode 6: Warren Moore’s collegiate career culminated in a trip to the Rose Bowl—but it’s everything that happened leading up to his 2002 PharmD graduation that came together to lead him to the board room.
Customized Care: Alumna Shows Compassion through Compounding
Season 2, Episode 5: 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.
Embracing Innovation: Patterson’s Persistent Pursuit of Purpose
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.
Meet the Host
Join Alex McQuade on a journey through the dynamic world of pharmacy, where his inquisitive spirit and passion for impactful patient interactions shine through. A third-year pharmacy student from Pennsylvania, Alex is focused on creating wide-scale patient impact, whether in industry or health policy. With a deep interest in the diverse career paths pharmacists can pursue, his curiosity and dedication to shaping the future of healthcare guide every conversation on Living the Pharm Life.