Dr. Strand is a pharmacist and an educator. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree, Doctor of Pharmacy Degree and Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Pharmacy Administration from the University of Minnesota. In 2001, Dr. Strand was presented an honorary Doctor of Science Degree from Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, Scotland.
Dr. Strand held faculty positions in the colleges of pharmacy at the University of Utah and the University of Florida before returning to the University of Minnesota. Throughout her career she practiced in community, hospital and clinical pharmacy settings. Dr. Strand has taught the practice of pharmaceutical care at the professional student level as well as the graduate level.
Dr. Strand began working with the ideas that eventually became the practice of pharmaceutical care in 1978. She began working with Dr. Cipolle at that time and in 1983 Dr. Morley joined the research team. In 1990 her work was integrated with the work of Dr. Charles D. Hepler in the landmark paper entitled "Opportunities and Responsibilities in Pharmaceutical Care." Since then she has worked to further develop and teach the practice of pharmaceutical care.
Dr. Strand received the Remington Medal in 1997 from the American Pharmacists Association. This medal is the highest recognition given to an individual working in the profession of pharmacy.
Dr. Strand's work is internationally recognized. She has lectured throughout the world and conducted pharmaceutical care training programs for practitioners from over 12 nations.
Dr. Strand presently holds the position of Distinguished Professor in the College of Pharmacy at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her most recent research involves the development of an international educational experience that will prepare pharmaceutical care practitioners.
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