Her Story
About Heidi
Heidi Trinkman has been a practicing pharmacist for over 25 years. She specialized in pediatric hematology, oncology, and stem cell transplant for 23 of those years before expanding her focus. For the last 2 years, she has taken on gene therapy and cellular therapies while starting a pharmacogenomics program at her health system, which is the only one providing a clinical pharmacogenomics service in Texas. Her education includes a BS degree in pharmacy followed by additional years to obtain her Doctor of Pharmacy. She attributes her success to working at an institution that supports vision and responds supportively to new ideas, allowing her to exceed her own expectations and advance precision medicine initiatives.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Heidi
01What do you attribute your success to?
Being at an institution that supports vision and responds with 'what do you need?' has allowed me to exceed my own bounds. The belief and support of the institution has catapulted many of these things for the better, not only for myself but also the institution and our patients.
02What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Look for the things that excite you, that energize you. And follow that. Because those are gonna be the things that keep you engaged, that give you longevity in your career and your field. And that keep you happy.
03What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Always keep learning, and then share it with others. Teaching and mentoring the next generation of people coming after is how you keep it going forward.
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