Training Future Researchers to Address Health Disparities

Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy is dedicated to training students to address the needs of marginalized communities in healthcare. Our team is happy to share the work of our Pharmacy and Public Health student who have participated in projects and presented in national forums.

Over 75% of our trained students have been placed in prestigious post-graduate training opportunities across the nation to address health disparities in ambulatory care, hospital, pharmaceutical industry and regulatory settings.

The Impact of COVID-19 Testing on COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake; A Longitudinal Cohort Study in Southeastern Louisiana (December 2023, Anaheim, CA, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists MidYear Meeting, Xavier Perkins, 2024 PharmD Graduate) (Click the Picture for the link to the poster)

Present Perceptions of Mistrust in Medical Treatment and Vaccination Among African Americans During the COVID-19 Pandemic (December 2022, Las Vegas, NV, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists MidYear Meeting, Kourtney Landry, 2023 PharmD Graduate) (Click the Picture for the link to the poster)

Trends of COVID-19 Vaccination Among Louisiana Pharmacies from May 2021 to May 2022: A Prospective Cohort Study December 2022, Las Vegas, NV, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists MidYear Meeting, Malcolm Duhe, 2023 PharmD Graduate)

Perceived Role and Identity of Pharmacists and the Potential Impact on COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake per Louisiana Region: A Prospective Cohort Study (December 2022, Las Vegas, NV, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists MidYear Meeting, Julia Bommarito, 2023 PharmD Graduate)

Present Perceptions of Mistrust in Medical Treatment and Vaccination Among African Americans During the COVID-19 Pandemic (December 2022, Las Vegas, NV, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists MidYear Meeting, Kourtney Landry, 2023 PharmD Graduate)

Increasing Diversity in Clinical Trial Participation (Fall 2023 New Orleans, Louisiana)