Laura Cannon

Laura Cannon serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy, where she teaches pharmacotherapy courses with specialization in oncology and end-of-life care while maintaining active clinical practice across multiple cancer types.

Educational Background:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) and Master of Public Health (MPH) from University of Kentucky (2016)
• PGY-1 Residency at University of Kentucky HealthCare
• PGY-2 Specialty Residency in Hematology/Oncology at University of Colorado

Her research examines patient education communication dynamics, student perceptions of oncology fields, palliative care methodologies, and psychological resilience factors among pharmacy students. This work bridges clinical practice with educational innovation to enhance both patient outcomes and student development in high-stress medical environments.

Dr. Cannon's clinical expertise spans thoracic, gynecologic, gastrointestinal, and hematologic malignancies, directly informing her teaching approach in complex pharmacotherapy scenarios and end-of-life care navigation. Her scholarship emphasizes practical application of communication strategies and emotional sustainability in pharmacy education.