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American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education Announces Next Editor-In-Chief

For Immediate Release
Contact: Maureen Thielemans, 703-739-2330, ext. 1022

Arlington, Va. —  The American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, AACP’s flagship journal, is proud to announce Dr. Kristin Janke as its next Editor-in-Chief, beginning January 1, 2026.

As editor, Dr. Janke will drive the strategic vision of the Journal, explore emerging areas that shape the future of the profession, and champion cutting-edge research in pharmaceutical education. She will engage with associate editors, authors, reviewers, and AACP staff to ensure the Journal reflects current trends and meets the needs of its members, while guiding the Journal into its next phase of growth and global impact.

Dr. Janke is a Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Care & Health Systems at the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy and also serves as Associate Dean for Assessment, Quality and Educational Development. Dr. Janke’s scholarship is focused on student leadership development, professional identity formation, and assessment practices. Since 2014, she has supported emerging scholars through her role as Director of the Wulling Center for Innovation & Scholarship in Pharmacy Education.

Dr. Janke has over 25 years of experience in various editorial roles at a number of journals, including AJPE. She is also the coordinator for the #RxWritingChallenge, which provides support for 1,900 pharmacy writers from 51 countries as they participate in two-14 day writing challenges per year. In addition, Dr. Janke is a co-host for the Pharmacy Fika, a podcast by pharmacy educators, for pharmacy educators.

Dr. Janke has received the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy’s (AACP) Distinguished Teaching Scholar Award (2018). Collaborating with others, she has also received the AACP Innovations in Teaching Award (2010 and 2015), and the AACP Award for Excellence in Assessment (2012). In addition, Dr. Janke has received nine writing awards, including the Rufus A. Lyman Award for best paper in the Journal in 2012 and in 2020. 

Headshot of Dr. Kristin Janke

Dr. Kristin Janke

AACP extends its sincere thanks to Dr. Gayle Brazeau for her exceptional leadership as Editor-in-Chief. After an impressive 20-year tenure and more than a decade of dedicated leadership, she will step down at the end of 2025. Under her guidance, the Journal has flourished, reaching new heights in scholarly impact, editorial excellence, and global visibility. We are deeply grateful for her years of service and applaud her many accomplishments, including the successful partnership with Elsevier, a global leader in information and analytics

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