Anthony Wutoh, Ph.D., R.Ph.
Provost and Chief Academic Officer of Howard University
Anthony K. Wutoh, Ph.D., R.Ph. is the Provost and Chief Academic Officer of Howard University. He has held various roles at the University, including Dean of the College of Pharmacy and Assistant Provost for International Programs. Dr. Wutoh earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry from the University of Maryland Baltimore County in 1987, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and a Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacy Administration (Pharmacoepidemiology) from the University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Pharmacy.
His research interests include pharmacoepidemiology, international health, health services/outcomes research, and the evaluation of large population databases, particularly concerning AIDS and HIV infection in older patients. Dr. Wutoh has secured over $90 million in grant funding and has been published in respected journals such as the Journal of the American Medical Association, Health Services Research, AIDS & Behavior, the Journal of the National Medical Association, and the Journal of the American Pharmacists Association.
Since 1990, Dr. Wutoh has practiced pharmacy in various settings, including hospital, retail, consulting, community pharmacy, and academia. In 1993, he served as a policy intern with the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, evaluating the economic impact of health care reform on the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. He has received numerous awards, including the 2017 Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy and the 2017 Edward Bouchet Legacy Award. Dr. Wutoh is married to Rita Wutoh, MD, MPH, and they have two daughters, Nadya and Niya