Education

B.A. Cellular & Molecular Biology, 2008 - University of Montana, Missoula, MT

Doctor of Pharmacy, 2013 - University of Montana, Missoula, MT

Courses Taught

PHAR 553 - Therapeutics III

PHAR 571 - Integrated Studies

PHAR 559 - Public Health & Pharmacoeconomics

PHAR 565 - APPE Capstone

PHAR 585 - Population Health APPE

PHAR 585 - Global & Planetary Health APPE

Teaching Experience

HHMI/Yale 2019-2020 Scientific Teaching Fellow

Research Interests

Climate change & health; environmentally sustainable and climate-resilient systems; planetary health; interprofessional education; harm reduction; pharmacy & public health; health equity; rural health.

Projects

Effect of Extreme Heat and Wildfire Smoke on Health Outcomes and Costs in Vulnerable Populations with Cardiovascular Disease in the Western US: A Geospatial Analysis. Co-Investigators: Robert Page (University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy), Inmaculada Hernandez (University of California San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy)

Analysis of heat-related admissions data and impact of medications on hospital outcomes. Co-investigators: Amelda Klink, Sarah Johnson.

Survey of Pharmacists' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors Related to Climate Change & Environmental Sustainability

Pharmacists’ roles in access to reproductive care in Montana: A qualitative analysis and geospatial mapping project. Co-investigator: Jessica Liddell

Using a Simulation-Based Learning Experience to Promote Interprofessional Teamwork and Communication in Emergency Response. Co-investigator: Sarah Scoular

Selected Publications

Astle KN, Arya V, Blackburn H, Gahbauer A, Hirsch EB, Fravel M, Ko CL, Saunders IM, Abdul-Mutakabbir JC, Brown JE, Childs-Kean LM. Academic Activism: An Avenue to Action. AJPE. 2023; 87(6):100080. doi:10.1016/j.ajpe.2023.100080. 

Blackburn H, Gahbauer A. Climate Change & Respiratory Care: What Can Pharmacists Do? ACCP Pulmonary PRN Annual Newsletter. Published October 2023. Available at: https://pulmprn.accp.com/docs/prns/pulm/Pulmonary_PRN_Newsletter.pdf. 

Gruenberg K, Forrester C, Blackburn H, et al. Active hope: The personal and professional roles of pharmacists in climate action. J Am Coll Clin Pharm. 2021;4(12):1508-1510.

Cote HM, Allington DR, Procacci KA, Blackburn HK, Rivey MP. Adherence in asthma. Curr Respir Med Rev. 2015; 11(3):197-208.

Blackburn H, Allington D, Procacci K, Rivey M. Asthma in Pregnancy. World J Pharmacol. 2014; 3(4):56-7.

Specialized Skills

AADE Board-Certified Advanced Diabetes Manager

Professional Experience

Associate Professor, Pharmacy Practice - University of Montana (2022-present)

Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice - University of Montana (2017-2021)

Clinical Pharmacist - Curry Health Center, Missoula, MT (2018-2020)

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, PGY1 Residency Director - Roseburg VA Medical Center, Roseburg, OR (2015-2017)

Clinical Pharmacist, Ambulatory Care - Community Physician Group, Missoula, MT (2014-2015)

PGY1 Residency - Community Medical Center, Missoula, MT (2013-2014)

International Experience

Rx for Climate Global Pharmacy Alliance, Co-Founder 

Honors / Awards

American Pharmacists Association (APhA)/Montana Pharmacy Association - Bowl of Hygeia Award (2023)

University of Montana Skaggs School of Pharmacy – Clinical Instructor of the Year (2021)

University of Montana Skaggs School of Pharmacy - Professor of the Year (2019)

University of Montana Davidson Honors College - Distinguished Alumni (2019)