Professor
University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, Texas
Adeola Coker, Ph.D., is a Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of the Incarnate Word - Feik School of Pharmacy (UIW FSOP). She transitioned to UIW FSOP after a 9-year career as a protein formulation scientist in the pharmaceutical industry, to fulfill her passion for promoting diversity and inclusion in education, research, and the workforce. She has taught Pharmaceutics lecture and laboratory courses at UIW FSOP since 2009 and directed the School’s MS in Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences program since 2021. In her position, she mentors students from various backgrounds and prepares them to master important pharmaceutics principles for their profession. Adeola is proud to work in an institution “dedicated to advancing the quality of healthcare in diverse populations.” UIW’s emphasis on service has provided Adeola with many opportunities to lead workshops introducing pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences careers to middle and high-school students. Adeola is a 2022 graduate of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Academic Leadership Fellows Program. As her career continues to expand, she is committed to encouraging and affirming learners to achieve their dreams, as her mentors have instilled in her.
How to Thrive in the Workplace Without Sacrificing Mental Health
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET