Weaver Medal

Dr. Angie Carlson is both a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and a Doctor of Philosophy in Social and Administrative Pharmacy graduate from the University of Minnesota. Having a family pharmacy background, she has distinguished herself in healthcare research, graduate and professional pharmacy education and the profession of pharmacy. She is a tireless and gifted researcher with a history of deep and extensive research contributions who is an expert on the use of claims data as a research tool and has extensive managed care insight. She is a dedicated and respected teacher, advisor, and mentor of students whose ongoing, extensive efforts on behalf of all students is extraordinary. She is someone who truly cares about students and their professional growth. Dr. Carlson is a long-term supporter of pharmacy, pharmacists and public health. Her efforts on behalf of pharmacy, students and healthcare are characterized by a special passion, drive and caring in all that she does.

Dr. Grant W. Anderson, is the dedicated head of the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Pharmaceutical Sciences in the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy, Duluth. Having a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Minnesota, he originally studied thyroid hormone and its role in brain development. For the past several years, however, he has been actively sharing his virology background with the community, providing scientifically sound evidence about vaccines and how they work. In doing this, he has established a productive relationship with the University of Minnesota Extension Service.  

Dr. Anderson's public health efforts to plan educational programming about the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines are extensive, involving his participation in the Minnesota State Fair and county fairs, along with efforts to reach seniors, rural communities, students and others. His important messages have even appeared in newspapers and via television.  He truly has been a valuable infectious disease and vaccine voice in the community, while also being an effective, hard working, and well liked educator and administrator.