Student Pharmacist
Wingate University School of Pharmacy
Laurie Pennell is a fourth year student pharmacist at Wingate University School of Pharmacy in North Carolina. As a student pharmacist she has strived over the past 7 years to grow and learn from multiple mentors and teachers to one day become the best pharmacist she can be. She has developed personal interests in research over the past few years in pharmacy school, however now in her 4th year she has learned the gravity of how important research is. Research is crucial for the development and furthering of potential treatment options for patients as well as impacts that will improve patient care. Although she has a diverse background from working in both community and inpatient pharmacy settings, she values the learning and expansion of knowledge that completing research provides. She has contributed to several research projects throughout her pharmacy school career, but still wants to improve her knowledge and skills through working on multiple research projects in the upcoming years. Overall, she has set herself up to be a valued team member on any research project through her diverse background.