Leslie Anforth
About Leslie Anforth
Leslie Anforth is an Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist with extensive experience in clinical and research settings. She currently works at the National Institutes of Health and Johns Hopkins Hospital, contributing to patient care and medication management in oncology.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Leslie Anforth has been serving as an Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at the National Institutes of Health since 2019. In this role, she focuses on patient care and medication management within the oncology department. Her contributions enhance the clinical pharmacy practice, ensuring that patients receive optimal pharmaceutical care tailored to their specific needs.
Current Role at Johns Hopkins Hospital
Anforth currently works at Johns Hopkins Hospital as a Pgy-2 Pharmacy Resident in Research and Investigational Drug Services. She has held this position since 2018, engaging in research and clinical trials. Her work supports the development and implementation of innovative therapies and enhances the overall quality of patient care in the hospital.
Education and Expertise
Leslie Anforth has an extensive educational background in pharmacy and nutrition. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy between 2013 and 2017. Prior to this, she obtained a Master of Science from the University of Hawaii at Manoa from 2008 to 2012 and a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Chemistry from Lamar University from 1998 to 2006. Additionally, she studied Nutrition at Louisiana State University from 1998 to 2001.
Background in Clinical Research
Anforth has a solid foundation in clinical research, having worked at the University of Hawaii Cancer Center as a Clinical Research Laboratory Technician and Graduate Research Assistant from 2008 to 2012. This experience provided her with valuable insights into the research process, which she applies in her current roles in pharmacy practice and clinical trials.
Professional Experience
Leslie Anforth has accumulated significant professional experience in both clinical and research settings. She has worked at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy as a student from 2013 to 2017, gaining hands-on experience in pharmacy practice. Her diverse roles have equipped her with a unique perspective on integrating pharmacy practice with research initiatives.