Dr. Julie Kennerly-Shah is Senior Director of Cancer Pharmacy Services at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, where she provides strategic direction for the Oncology program, overseeing pharmacy services across the inpatient cancer hospital, seven outpatient infusion centers, palliative care services, Investigational Drug Services, and the medication access team.
She holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, along with dual Master's degrees from The Ohio State University in Health System Pharmacy Administration and Health Care Administration. Dr. Kennerly-Shah completed a combined PGY1/PGY2 residency in Health System Pharmacy Administration followed by a fellowship in Oncology Administration at OSUWMC.
Active within professional organizations, Dr. Kennerly-Shah is engaged with the Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA) and the Alliance of Dedicated Cancer Centers and currently serves as Director Division Elect of Professional Affairs for the Ohio Society of Health System Pharmacists. Her research is focused on innovation and expanding access to cancer care and she is passionate about advocating for advancements in pharmacy practice in Ohio and nationally. Her contributions to the profession have been recognized with the 40 under 40 in Cancer Award, a 2023 and 2024 ASHP Best Practice Award, a 2024 ACCC innovator award, and the HOPA leadership award.
Dr. Kennerly-Shah is committed to education and community service. She enjoys lecturing at The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy and contributing to the local and international community through involvement with non-profit organizations. Notably, she serves on the Board of Directors for the Columbus Free Clinic and Clinica Latina and participates annually in a PODEMOS medical Brigade to El Progreso, Honduras.