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Anthony Walker
Clinical Professor
School of Clinical Sciences
PHAR 217
318-342-1708
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Anthony L Walker, PharmD
Clinical Professor, School of Clinical Sciences- Monroe Campus
Manager, Pharm. Care Lab

Education

PharmD

2009, PharmD
Shenandoah University Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy

BS

1998, Pharmacy
University of Louisiana at Monroe

BS

1988, Clinical Laboratory Science
University of Louisiana at Monroe

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Biographical Sketch

  • Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
  • Pharmaceutical Care Laboratory Manager
  • Pharmacist-in-Charge of ULM COP Practice Pharmacy
  • Chapter Co-Adviser for APhA-Academy of Student Pharmacists, ULM Chapter
  • Local Community Outreach Volunteer
  • Licensed Minister

Licensure & Certification

COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate Program for Pharmacists, Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy. (May 21 2022 - Present)
Licensed Professional Christian Therapist, American Association of Christian Therapists. (April 30 2022 - Present)
Delivering Medication Therapy Management Services, American Pharmacists Association. (May 16 2012 - Present)
Medication Administration Registration, Louisiana Board of Pharmacy. (November 10 2009 - Present)
AHA Basic Life Support Instructor, American Heart Association. (January 2009 - Present)
AHA Basic Life Support Provider, American Heart Association. (January 26 2008 - Present)
Pharmacist License, Louisiana Board of Pharmacy. (April 28 1999 - Present)
AHA Basic Life Support Training for The Trainer, American Heart Association. (January 2009 - January 2011)
Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certificate, American Pharmacists Association. (October 10 2009)
Certified Specialist in Poison Information, American Association of Poison Control Centers. (September 1999 - September 2006)
Clinical Laboratory Scientist, American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP). (September 1988 - December 31 2000)

Research Interests

  1. Pharmacy practice laboratory pedagogy and teaching styles.
  2. Health screening in the African American communities.
  3. Health screening in the local/distant communities.
  4. Feasibility of using mock medications versus real medications for pharmacy practice laboratory instruction.

Recent Publications

Roy, T., Banang-Mbeumi, S., Boateng, S. T., Chamcheu, R. N., Patial, S., Kang, L., King, J. A., Walker, A. L., Nagalo, B. M., Kousoulas, K. G., Huang, S., Esnault, S., Chamcheu, J. C. (2023). Dual targeting of mTOR/IL-17A and autophagy by fisetin alleviates psoriasis-like skin inflammation. Frontiers in Immunology 13:1075804.
Roy, T., Boateng, S. T., Uddin, M. B., Banang-Mbeumi, S., Bock, C. M., Walker, A. L., King, J. A., Buerger, C., Huang, S., Chamcheu, J. C. The PI3K-Akt-mTOR and Associated Signaling Pathways as Molecular Drivers of Immune-mediated Inflammatory Skin Diseases: Update on Therapeutic Strategy Using Natural and Synthetic Products. Medicinal Research Reviews - Wiley Online.
Chamcheu*, J. C., Walker*, A. L., Noubissi*, F. K. (2021). Natural and Synthetic Bioactives for Skin Health, Disease and Management (pp. 6). Basel, Switzerland: Nutrients.13(12); 4383.
Roy, T., Boateng, S. T., Banang-Mbeumi, S., Singh, P. K., Basnet, P., Chamcheu, R. N., Ladu, F., Chauvin, I., Spiegelman, V. S., Hill, R. A., Kousoulas, K. G., Nagalo, B., Walker, A. L., Fotie, J., Murru, S., Sechi, M., Chamcheu*, J. C. (2021). Identification of New Fisetin Analogs as Kinase Inhibitors: Data on Synthesis and Anti-Skin Cancer Activities Evaluation. Data in Brief 35(9):106858.
Roy, T., Boateng, S. T., Banang-Mbeumi, S., Singh, P. K., Basnet, P., Chamcheu, R. N., Ladu, F., Chauvin, I., Spiegelman, V. S., Hill, R., Kousoulas, K. G., Nagalo, B., Walker, A. L., Fotie, J., Murru, S., Sechi, M., Chamcheu*, J. C. (2021). Synthesis, Inverse Docking-Assisted Identification and in vitro Biological Characterization of Flavonol-based Analogs of Fisetin as c-Kit, CDK2 and mTOR Inhibitors against Melanoma and Non-melanoma Skin Cancer. Bioorganic Chemistry 107(1): 104595.
Roy, T., Banang-Mbeumi, S., Boateng, S., Chamcheu, R., Walker, A. L., Chamcheu, J. C. (2020). Inverse docking assisted identification of flavonols as c-Kit, CDK2 and mTOR inhibitors for treating melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer management (pp. 615). Journal of Investigative Dermatology; 140 (7), S83.
Skinner, A. L., Kokoricha, M. T., Starks, S. L., Walker*, A. L. (2020). Students’ Attitudes and Perceptions of Prescription Insurance Processing Exercises in Pharmacy Practice Lab as a Primer for Community IPPE. Baton Rouge, Louisiana: Louisiana Pharmacists Association 2020 Annual Meeting.
Walker*, A. L., Skinner, A. L., Kokoricha, M., Starks, S. L. (2020). Do prescription processing exercises improve students' attitudes and perceptions of prescription processing during Community IPPE?. Arlington, VA: American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education.
Chamcheu*, J., Roy, T., Uddin, M. B., Banang-Mbeumi, S., Chamcheu, R. C., Walker, A. L., Liu, Y., Huang, S. (2019). Role and Therapeutic Targeting of the PI3K/Akt/mTOR Signaling in Skin Cancer: A Review of Current Status and Future Trends on Natural and Synthetic Agents Therapy. Basel, Switzerland: Cells.8(8):803.
Walker*, A. L., Starks, S., Elsayed, R. K. (2019). Assessing student pharmacists’ perceptions of prescription adjudications in a pharmacy practice lab. Columbia, S. C.: American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education.
Walker*, A. L., Starks, S., Elsayed, R. K. (2019). Assessing student pharmacists’ perceptions of prescription adjudications in a pharmacy practice lab. Monroe, Louisiana: ULM Online Journal of Interprofessional Health Promotion.
Hardin, M. D., Smart, C. U., Elsayed, R. K., Starks, S., Walker*, A. L. (2019). Student perceptions concerning the use of simulated medications in a pharmaceutical care lab. Columbia, S. C.: American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education.
Hardin, M. D., Smart, C. U., Elsayed, R., Starks, S., Walker*, A. L. (2019). Student perceptions concerning the use of simulated medications in a pharmaceutical care lab. Baton Rouge, Louisiana: Louisiana Society of Health System Pharmacists 2019 Annual Meeting.
Elsayed, R. K., Walker, A. L. (2018). Management of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor-associated angioedema in type 2 diabetes patients: A systematic review (pp. 122-353). Lenexa, Kansas: Journal of the American College of Clinical Pharmacists.
Walker, A. L. (2018). Seasonal Influenza Update for Healthcare Professionals (pp. 4). Baton Rouge, Louisiana: Louisiana Department of Health.
Walker, A. L., Elsayed, R., Hill, S. (2018). REDUCING COSTS BY USING SIMULATED MEDICATIONS INSTEAD OF COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS IN A PHARMACEUTICAL CARE LAB. Baton Rouge, Louisiana: Louisiana Society of Health System Pharmacists 2018 Annual Meeting.
Walker, A. L., Elsayed, R., Hill, S. (2018). Reducing costs by using simulated medications instead of commercial products in a pharmaceutical care lab (pp. 529). Columbia, S.C.: American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education.
Walker, A. L. (2015). President's Pad (pp. 28). Baton Rouge, Louisiana: The Louisiana Pharmacist.
Walker, A. L. (2015). President's Pad (pp. 28). Baton Rouge, Louisiana: The Louisiana Pharmacist.
Walker, A. (2014). President's Pad (pp. 24). Baton Rouge, Louisiana: The Louisiana Pharmacist.
Walker, A. L. (2014). President's Pad (pp. 28). Baton Rouge, Louisiana: The Louisiana Pharmacist.
Walker, A. L. Do Pharmacy Students Pay Attention to Before-Lab Instructions?. Columbia, SC: American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education.
Walker, A., Jastram, J., Chelette, C. T., Stewart, R. (2011). Assessment of Overall Performance of Pharmacy Students in an Elective Sterile Products Course. Columbia, SC: American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education/AACP.
Chelette, C. T., Stewart, R., Walker, A. (2011). The Chronicles of Louisiana: Development and Implementation of Laboratory Sequences into an Integrated Modular Curriculum. (pp. 64). Columbia, SC: American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education.
Chelette, C. T., Baggarly, S., Bischoff, A. L., Walker, A., Stewart, R. (2010). Assessing a "Check-Tech" active learning exercises within a professional pharmacy practice laboratory setting (pp. 53-54). Alexandria, VA: American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education - American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy.
Stewart, R., Chelette, C. T., Walker, A. (2010). Impact of a Faculty-taught American Heart Association Basic Life Support Healthcare Provicer Course. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education.
Bischoff, A. L., Chelette, C. T., Baggarly, S., Walker, A. (2010). Determining the efficacy of hands-on teaching methods using assessment and outcomes in a professional practice laboratory setting (pp. 307). Washington, DC: American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting.
Walker, A. L., Chelette, C. T., Stewart, R. Assessing the benefits of college of pharmacy faculty trained as American Heart Association Basic Life Support Instructors. Washington, DC.: American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting.
Walker, A. (2008). A Brief Overview of Drug Clearance and Dosing Considerations for Renal and Hepatic Insufficiency (pp. 10). Louisiana: Louisiana Medicaid Provider Update.
Walker, A. (2008). A Brief Overview of Drug Clearance and Dosing Considerations for Renal and Hepatic Insufficiency (pp. 10). Baton Rouge, Louisiana: Louisiana Drug Utilization Review (LADUR) Education.
Pierron, N., Pierron, W., Walker, A., Stewart, R. (2007). Pharmacy Laboratory Design: Four Weeks of Investigation. (pp. 8-9). Monroe, LA: Le Pharmacien Louisianais..

Research Grants

Chamcheu, J. C. (Principal), El Sayed, K. A. (Supporting), Jois, S. (Supporting), Briski, K. P. (Supporting), Walker, A. L. (Supporting), Bhattacharjee, J. (Supporting), "Role of mTOR/Rho and related pathways and their targeting in psoriasis development and control" (Not Funded), Sponsored By NIH-R01, External to The University of Louisiana at Monroe, $1,682,782. (December 01 2021 - November 30 2026).
Chamcheu, J. C. (Principal), El Sayed, K. A. (Supporting), Walker, A. L. (Supporting), Jois, S. (Supporting), Briski, K. P. (Supporting), Bhattacharjee, J. (Supporting), "Co-targeting mTOR/epidermal Rac1 and IL-17A as a novel therapeutic lead for psoriasis control" (Not Funded), Sponsored By NIH-R15, External to The University of Louisiana at Monroe, $415,210.01. (December 01 2021 - November 30 2024).
Hoh, J. (Principal), LaForge, L. M. (Co-Principal), Aymond, K. (Supporting), Walker, A. L. (Supporting), Barbo, A. (Supporting), Brooks, S. (Supporting), "LEARN: Louisiana Educational Awareness for Rescue Needs with ULM COP" (Funded), Sponsored By The ULM Foundation - ULM Opportunity Fund, The University of Louisiana at Monroe, $16,010. (December 1 2022 - December 31 2023).
Chamcheu, J. C. (Principal), Walker, A. L. (Supporting), Patial, S. (Co-Principal), "Myeloid mTOR signaling and the efficacy of fisetin in psoriasis" (Not Funded), Sponsored By NIH-R21, External to The University of Louisiana at Monroe, $400,026. (December 01 2021 - November 30 2023).
Walker, A. L. (Principal), Barbo, A. (Co-Principal), Jacobs, T. (Co-Principal), Jackson, K. (Co-Principal), Hoh, J. (Co-Principal), Smith, C. (Co-Principal), Sampognaro, L. (Co-Principal), "Acquisition of Advanced Patient Simulator for Enhancement of Pharmacy Education and Research at University of Louisiana at Monroe" (Not Funded), Sponsored By Louisiana Board of Regents, External to The University of Louisiana at Monroe, $110,070. (June 01 2022 - June 30 2023).
Walker, A. L. (Principal), Chamcheu, J. C. (Supporting), El Sayed, K. A. (Supporting), Mandal, T. K. (Supporting), "Formulation and characterization of pluronic lecithin organogels as an efficient transdermal delivery vehicle of the flavonol fisetin and its potent derivative DF21." (Funded), Sponsored By Louisiana Biomedical Research Network (LBRN), External to The University of Louisiana at Monroe, $72,500. (May 01 2022 - April 30 2023).
Jackson, K. (Principal), Walker, A. L. (Co-Principal), Chamcheu, J. (Co-Principal), "Improved Access to Health Care in Northeast Louisiana" (Funded), Sponsored By Blue Cross Foundation, External to The University of Louisiana at Monroe, $2000. (September 1 2019 - August 31 2022).
Walker, A. L. (Principal), Chamcheu, J. C. (Supporting), Matthaiolampakis, G. (Supporting), Nazzal, S. (Supporting), Mandal, T. K. (Supporting), James, C. (Other), Dubose, D. (Other), "Formulation of Pluronic Lecithin Organogel (PLO) as a transdermal delivery vehicle of the flavonol fisetin" (Not Funded), Sponsored By Louisiana Biomedical Research Network Pilot Grant, External to The University of Louisiana at Monroe, $66,224.52. (May 01 2020 - April 30 2022).
Jackson, K. (Principal), Walker, A. L. (Co-Principal), Chamcheu, J. C. (Co-Principal), "Promotion of enhanced access to health care" (Funded), Sponsored By The Living Well Foundation, External to The University of Louisiana at Monroe, $13,500. (September 1 2018 - August 31 2021).
Walker, A. L. (Principal), Chamcheu, J. C. (Co-Principal), Matthaiolampakis, G. (Supporting), Evans, J. (Supporting), El Sayed, K. (Supporting), "Exploration of a potent anti-proliferative and anti-inflammatory pleuronic lecithin organogel (PLO) flavonol-derivative as an efficient transdermal delivery vehicle." (Not Funded), Sponsored By ULM College of Pharmacy, The University of Louisiana at Monroe, $4,499. (May 1 2020 - April 30 2021).
Horace, A. (Principal), Welch-Rotundo, H. (Co-Principal), Walker, A. L. (Co-Principal), "Cure Connections - Hepatitis C Education, Screening, and Testing in Underserved Communities" (Not Funded), Sponsored By Blue Cross Blue Shield New Horizon's Grant, External to The University of Louisiana at Monroe, $19,985. (January 01 2020 - December 31 2020).
Horace, A. (Principal), Welch-Rotundo, H. (Co-Principal), Walker, A. L. (Co-Principal), "Pharmacist-run hepatitis C community screenings and education" (Not Funded), Sponsored By The Living Well Foundation, External to The University of Louisiana at Monroe, $14,855. (January 1 2020 - December 31 2020).
Chamcheu, J. C. (Principal), Jackson, K. (Supporting), Walker, A. L. (Supporting), "Co-targeting PI3K/Akt/mTOR and MAPK by the natural product fisetin to control psoriasis" (Not Funded), Sponsored By PHRMA Foundation, External to The University of Louisiana at Monroe, $98,000. (August 1 2018 - August 30 2020).
Walker, A. L. (Principal), Evans, J. (Supporting), Chamcheu, J. C. (Supporting), Barbo, A. (Supporting), "Reducing Costs by Using In-House Prepared Simulated Medications Instead of Commercial Products in a Pharmacy School Practice Laboratory" (Funded), Sponsored By ULM Academic Innovation Center, The University of Louisiana at Monroe, $5000.00. (January 2 2019 - January 2 2020).
Walker, A. L. (Co-Principal), Grezaffi, A. (Principal), "Student Activity Enhancement Fee Grant - Travel to APhA 2018 Annual Convention in Nashville, TN" (Funded), Sponsored By APhA-Academy of Student Pharmacists, ULM Chapter, The University of Louisiana at Monroe, $9,000.00. (March 16 2018 - March 19 2018).
Walker, A. L. (Principal), "Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider" (Funded), Sponsored By ULM College of Pharmacy, The University of Louisiana at Monroe, $810.00. (February 16 2018).
Walker, A. L. (Principal), "Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider" (Funded), Sponsored By University of Louisiana at Monroe School of Pharmacy, The University of Louisiana at Monroe, $150. (November 11 2017).
Walker, A. (Co-Principal), Grezaffi, A. (Principal), "Student Activity Enhancement Fee Grant - Flu Shot Clinic 2017" (Funded), Sponsored By APhA-Academy of Student Pharmacists, ULM Chapter, The University of Louisiana at Monroe, $2,200. (September 8 2017 - November 08 2017).
Walker, A. L. (Principal), "Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider" (Funded), Sponsored By University of Louisiana at Monroe School of Pharmacy, The University of Louisiana at Monroe, $480. (August 22 2017).
Walker, A. L. (Principal), "Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider" (Funded), Sponsored By University of Louisiana at Monroe School of Pharmacy, The University of Louisiana at Monroe, $595. (August 14 2017).
Walker, A. L. (Co-Principal), Lejeune, A. P. (Principal), "Student Activity Enhancement Fee Grant - Flu Shot Clinic_Health Fair" (Funded), Sponsored By APhA-Academy of Student Pharmacists, ULM Chapter, The University of Louisiana at Monroe, $4,900. (October 6 2016 - June 31 2017).
Walker, A. (Principal), Braddock, E. (Co-Principal), "Student Activity Enhancement Fee Grant - APhA Annual Meeting 2017" (Funded), Sponsored By APhA-Academy of Student Pharmacists, ULM Chapter, The University of Louisiana at Monroe, $15,900. (March 8 2017 - June 30 2017).
Walker, A. L. (Principal), "Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider" (Funded), Sponsored By University of Louisiana at Monroe School of Pharmacy, The University of Louisiana at Monroe, $240. (April 25 2017).
Walker, A. L. (Principal), "Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider" (Funded), Sponsored By University of Louisiana at Monroe School of Pharmacy, The University of Louisiana at Monroe, $225. (April 12 2017).
Walker, A. L. (Principal), "PioneerRx Prescription Software, Unrestricted Donation" (Funded), Sponsored By PioneerRx Company, Inc. a Division of Morris and Dickson Co., Inc., External to The University of Louisiana at Monroe, $20,000. (January 1 2017).
Walker, A. L. (Principal), "Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider" (Funded), Sponsored By University of Louisiana at Monroe School of Pharmacy, The University of Louisiana at Monroe, $270. (August 23 2016).
Walker, A. L. (Principal), "Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider" (Funded), Sponsored By University of Louisiana at Monroe School of Pharmacy, The University of Louisiana at Monroe, $190. (August 22 2016).
Walker, A. L. (Principal), "Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider" (Funded), Sponsored By University of Louisiana at Monroe School of Pharmacy, The University of Louisiana at Monroe, $330. (August 15 2016).
Walker, A. L. (Co-Principal), Braddock, E. (Principal), "Student Activity Enhancement Fee Grant - Community Health Fairs" (Funded), Sponsored By APhA-Academy of Student Pharmacists, ULM Chapter, The University of Louisiana at Monroe, $800. (March 21 2016 - June 31 2016).
Walker, A. L. (Principal), "Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider" (Funded), Sponsored By University of Louisiana at Monroe School of Pharmacy, The University of Louisiana at Monroe, $165. (September 11 2015).
Walker, A. L. (Principal), "Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider" (Funded), Sponsored By University of Louisiana at Monroe School of Pharmacy, The University of Louisiana at Monroe, $270. (August 25 2015).
Walker, A. L. (Principal), "Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider" (Funded), Sponsored By University of Louisiana at Monroe School of Pharmacy, The University of Louisiana at Monroe, $230. (August 24 2015).
Walker, A. L. (Principal), "Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider" (Funded), Sponsored By University of Louisiana at Monroe School of Pharmacy, The University of Louisiana at Monroe, $483.75. (August 17 2015).
Walker, A. L. (Principal), "Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider" (Funded), Sponsored By University of Louisiana at Monroe School of Pharmacy, The University of Louisiana at Monroe, $240. (February 27 2015).
Walker, A. L., "Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider" (Funded), Sponsored By University of Louisiana at Monroe School of Pharmacy, The University of Louisiana at Monroe, $882.75. (August 11 2014 - August 21 2014).

Awards & Honors

March 2022 ULM African American Faculty Alumnus Commemorative ULM Brick Dedication.

August 2020 2020 ULM Foundation Award for Excellence in Service Recipient.

January 2018 2018 ULM Foundation Award for Excellence in Service Nominee.

December 2014 15 Year service Recognition Award.

July 2014 Pharmacy Leadership Award.

July 2014 Pharmacy Meritorious Achievement Award.

July 2013 Pharmacist of The Year.

July 2012 Generation Rx Service Award.

May 2009 LSHP Clinical Poster Presentation Winner.

October 2008 Golden Drum Award.

October 2007 Golden Drum Award.

October 2006 Golden Drum Award.

October 2005 Golden Drum Award.

December 2004 5 Year Service Recognition Award.

Courses Taught

PHAR 4045Professional Practice Lab, 9 course(s)

PHAR 5016Sterile Products, 2 course(s)

PHRD 4014Top Drugs Med Terminology, 2 course(s)

PHRD 4020INTEGRATED LAB SEQUENCE I, 20 course(s)

PHRD 4047PARENTERALS, 3 course(s)

PHRD 4049INTEGRATED LAB SEQUENCE II, 39 course(s)

PHRD 4070INTEGRATED LAB SEQUENCE III, 34 course(s)

PHRD 4099INTEGRATED LAB SEQUENCE IV, 20 course(s)

PHRD 5008SELF/CARE PATIENT II MODULE, 3 course(s)

PHRD 5020Integrated Lab Sequence V, 2 course(s)

PHRD 5047THERAPEUTICS VIII, 1 course(s)

TOXI 4024CLINICAL TOXICOLOGY, 3 course(s)