CURRICULUM VITAE. Julie G. Walker R.N., M.S.N., F.N.P.-C., Ph.D.(c)

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1 CURRICULUM VITAE Julie G. Walker R.N., M.S.N., F.N.P.-C., Ph.D.(c) CREDENTIALS Board Certification American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 2004-Present Licensure(s) Texas Nursing Board, 2001-Present License Number Advanced Practice License Number: License Number: AP PRESENT TITLE AND AFFILIATION Primary Appointment Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Department ofneuro-oncology, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center ACADEMIC AFFILIATION Doctoral Candidate, The University of Texas Health Science Center- Houston School of Nursing. Research Interests: The role of meaning in serious illness. Title of Dissertation: Associations among Meaning oflllness, Quality oflife, Symptom Burden and Depression in Patients with Leptomeningeal Metastasis.

2 EDUCATION The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston School ofnursing Ph.D. Program Fal12011 to present. Expected graduation May 5, 2017 The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, Master of Science Nursing, 2003 Texas Woman's University Health Science Center, Houston, TX, Bachelor of Science Nursing, 2001 EXPERIENCE/SERVICE Work History The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Holcombe Blvd. Unit 431, Houston, TX 77030, Nurse Practitioner, 5/ present UTMB Correctional Managed Care, 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX Nurse Practitioner, 09/ /18/2007 Denver Harbor Clinic Hahlo, Houston, TX 77020, Clinical Manager, Nurse Practitioner, 1105/2004-8/ EmCare- Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital Beaumont Texas Urgent Care Center, 3080 College St., Beaumont, TX 77701, Nurse Practitioner, SEV Staffmg Service Garth Road Suite 140, Baytown, TX 77521, Registered Nurse, 9/ Harris County Hospital District Kelly Street, Houston, TX 77026, Registered Nurse, 6/2002-9/2002. *East Houston Regional Medical Center East Freeway, Houston, TX 77015, Registered Nurse, 5/2001-6/2002 Natural Nativities Greencroft, Channelview, TX 77530, Owner, Certified Professional Midwife, *Gap due to break for attending nursing school at Texas Woman's University. Institutional Committee Activities Midlevel Orientation Committee, University oftexas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Co-Chair Midlevel Orientation Committee, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Chair ofmidlevel Orientation Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Advanced Practice Nurse Leadership Committee. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Advanced Practice Nurse Leadership Committee. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center,

3 Served on the Leptomeningeal Metastases Work Group at the University oftexas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center for the development of an algorithm for Leptomeningeal Metastases, Brain Tumor Support Group Planning Committee, Military or Other Governmental Service National Health Service Corps, Voluntary Board Member of Harris County Medical Reserve Corps, 2005 Volunteer Activities Together in Hope Patient Conference Volunteer 8/9/13 Head for the Cure 5K Walk/Run- Volunteer 09/13114 Head for the Cure 5K Walk/Run- Medical Volunteer 10/10/15 Leader ofdivorcecare at Crosspoint Church February 2016 to present MD Anderson Brain Tumor Support Group Volunteer Speaker 3/10/16 HONORS AND AWARDS Texas Woman's University Honor Roll Fall1999, Spring 2000, Fa112000, Spring 2001 Induction into Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society, Beta Beta Chapter, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Performance Award for Exceptional Teamwork 05/23/2008 The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Performance Award for Exemplary Job Performance 7/15/2009 The 3rd Annual Kempfer Functional Brain Anatomy Seminar Certificate of Excellence Certificate of Appreciation for Service at Institutional Mentoring Day as a Panelist 1113/2011 The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Employee Service Award in Recognition 5 Years ofmaking Cancer History 5/ The 7th Annual Kempfer Functional Brain anatomy Seminar Certificate of Excellence 1126/2013 American Cancer Society Doctoral Degree Scholarship in Cancer Nursing at The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston April8, $30,000 University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Performance Award in recognition of exceptional performance through: Continuous Commitment as a Clinician and Educating Colleagues in the Department 8/21113 Dawn Gross Memorial Scholarship 5/5/14- $1000 Elizabeth W. Quinn Research Award 1113/14-$2000 Elizabeth W. Quinn Research Award 3/30115-$4000

4 PUBLICATIONS Articles in Peer-Reviewed Journals Walker, JG. (2009). Diagnosis and management ofleptomeningeal disease. Clinical Journal ofoncologynursing. 4, Walker JG, Kadia T, Brown L., Juneja HS, de Groot JF. (2009). Dapsone induced methemoglobinemia in a patient with glioblastoma. Journal ofneuro-oncology, 94(1): Armstrong TS, Choi S, Walker J, Gilbert MR. (2010). Seizure risk in brain tumor patients with conversion to generic levitiracetam. Journal ofneuro-oncology, 98(1): Walker JG, Schultz D, Grisdale K, Groves MD. (2012) Case studies of patients receiving intraventricular topotecan for treatment of neoplastic meningitis. Journal of Advanced Practice in Oncology, 3(4): Walker JG, O'Brien B, Vera, E, Armstrong, TS (Submitted for publication) Describing symptom burden and functional status at diagnosis of leptomeningeal metastases. Book Chapters Walker, JG (2010). Intraventricular access devices. In D. Camp-Sorrell(Ed.), Access device guidelines: Recommendations for nursing practice and education (3rd edition). Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society. Walker, JG (2010). Epidural access devices. In D. Camp-Sorrell (Ed.), Access device guidelines: Recommendations for nursing practice and education (3rd edition). Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society. Walker JG, Le, EM (2015). Seizures. In D. Camp-Sorrell and R.A. Hawkins (Eds.), Clinical Manual for the Oncology Advanced Practice Nurse (3rd edition). Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society. Web-based Publications Walker JG (2015) Acute and Chronic Neurologic Complications of Cancer in D. Camp-Sorrell (Ed) Clinical Options: InPractice (Online Web-based resource). Walker JG (2015) Revised Acute and Chronic Neurologic Complications of Cancer in D. Camp-Sorrell (Ed) Clinical Options: InPractice (Online Web-based resource). EDITORIAL AND REVIEW ACTIVITIES Journal Review Ad hoc reviewer for The Journal of Advanced Practitioner in Oncology Ad hoc reviewer for The Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing

5 Abstract Review Abstract reviewer for the Southern Nursing Research Society 30th Annual Conference TEACHING Educational Programs Walker, JG. (2008). Leptomeningeal Disease, Research Support Group, Department ofneuro-oncology, 7/2008, Houston, TX Walker JG, Lee EL, de Groot JF (2009). Role of the advanced practice nurse in impacting quality of life in patients with leptomeningeal disease who are receiving intrathecal chemotherapy, Brain Anatomy Seminar Department ofneuro-oncology, Houston, TX Walker, JG. (February 9, 2010) Neoplastic Meningitis. Research Support Group, Department ofneuro-oncology, 2/9/10, Houston, TX Walker, JG, Lee EL, de Groot JF (2010). Role of the advanced practice nurse in impacting quality of life in patients with leptomeningeal disease who are receiving intrathecal chemotherapy, Nursing Symposium, Houston, TX Walker. Julie, G. (2009). Journal Club Presentation. Department ofneuro-oncology Journal Club. Article: Langegard U, & Ahiberg K. Consolation in conjunction with incurable cancer. Oncology Nursing Forum, 36:2. Houston, TX. Walker, Julie G. (2010) Cancer of the brain. Internal Nursing education presentation. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX. Walker, Julie G. (2011) Cancer of the brain. Internal Nursing education presentation. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX Walker, Julie G. Neoplastic meningitis. Research Support Group, Department of Neuro-Oncology, 7/13/2013, Houston, TX Walker, Julie G. (2015). Symptoms and seizures. Together in Hope Patient Conference.4/26/15, Houston, TX Supervisory Teaching Preceptor for Nurse Practitioner Students and Fellows. Presentations at National or International Conferences Podium. Walker, JG (2009) Introduction to spinal cord tumors. Oncology Nursing Society Congress, 5/3/09, San Antonio, TX Walker, JG (2009) Leptomeningeal disease. Oncology Nursing Society Congress, 5/3/2009. San Antonio, TX Walker J, Grisdale K, Schultz D, Groves, M. (2010) Case studies of patients receiving intraventricular topotecan for treatment of neoplastic meningitis, Society for Neuro Oncology 15th Annual Scientific Meeting & Education Day. 11/21110, Montreal, CN

6 Walker, JG; Lee, EL (2010). Neuro-oncology procedures.: lumbar puncture and Ommaya (intraventricular reservoir) tap. Oncology Nursing Society Advanced Practice Nursing Conference /10, Orlando, FL Walker, J., Rice, L. (2011) Recognizing and treating metastasis to the leptomeningies. Oncology Nursing Society Congress 4/28111, Boston, MS Walker, J, Schultz, D. (2011) Advanced Neurologic Assessment. Oncology Nursing Society Advanced Practice Nursing Conference. 11/3/11, Salt Lake City, UT Walker, J., Longo, J. (2014) Language disorders in brain tumor patients. Oncology Nursing Society Congress. 5/2114, Anaheim, CA. Poster. Walker JG, Lee EL, de Groot JF (2008). Role of the advanced practice nurse in impacting quality of life in patients with leptomeningeal disease who are receiving intrathecal chemotherapy, Society for Neuro-Oncology 13th Annual Scientific Meeting & Education Day /08, Henderson, NV Walker, JG; O'Brien, BJ; Tremont-Lukats, I; Armstrong, T.S. (2015) Describing symptom burden in patients with leptomeningeal metastases: selecting an instrument. Society for Neuro-Oncology 20th Annual Scientific Meeting and Education Day , San Antonio, TX Walker, JG; O'Brien, BJ; Vera, E; Armstrong, TS (2016) Describing symptom burden and functional status at diagnosis of leptomeningeal metastases. Society for Neuro-Oncology 21st Annual Scientific Meeting and Education Day. Scheduled , Scottsdale, AZ. RESEARCH ACTIVITIES PA Topotecan for Leptomeningeal Disease- Collaborator Associations among Meaning of Illness, Quality oflife, Symptom Burden, Depression and Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines within the Cerebrospinal Fluid in Patients with Leptomeningeal Metastasis. - Co-Principal Investigator PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Society for Neuro-Oncology