Mark Luer, Pharm.D., FCCP
Interim Dean
Professor, Pharmacy Practice
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy
Phone: 618.650.5151
Fax: 618.650.5152
E-mail: mluer@siue.edu
Dr. Mark Luer is the interim dean of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy, professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and a fellow of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy. Dr. Luer was the first chair for the Department of Pharmacy Practice at SIUE. Before joining the SIUE School of Pharmacy, he served on the faculties at the University of Illinois Chicago College of Pharmacy and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Pharmacy. Dr. Luer earned his B.S. in Pharmacy and Pharm D. degrees from St. Louis College of Pharmacy and he completed a clinical pharmacy residency, a critical care specialty residency, and neuroscience fellowship at the University of Kentucky Medical Center.
Education/Training/Background:
| AACP Academic Leadership Fellow, 2006 |
| Neuroscience Fellowship, 1993, University of Kentucky Medical Center |
| Critical Care Specialty Residency, 1992, University of Kentucky Medical Center |
| Clinical Pharmacy Residency, 1991, University of Kentucky Medical Center |
| Doctor of Pharmacy, 1990, St. Louis College of Pharmacy |
| Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, 1989, St. Louis College of Pharmacy |
Specialty area:
Academic Administration
Clinical interests:
Neurology, Neurocritical Care, and Clinical Pharmacokinetics
Other:
From 1993 to 2004, Dr. Luer provided pharmacotherapy services in the neurointensive care units at the University of Illinois and University of Arkansas Hospitals. Practice specialties included the management of subarachnoid hemorrhage, post-traumatic seizures, head and spinal cord injuries, and intracranial hypertension.
From 2004-2012, Dr. Luer served as the inaugural chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice where his focus was to establish relationships with the professional community and build a dynamic and talented department.
From 2012-2018, Dr. Luer served as the associate dean of professional and student affairs where he specialized in admissions, academic standards and progression, advising, student conduct, student organizations, scholarships and professional licensure.
