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December 22, 2023
The University of South Florida’s Taneja College of Pharmacy is using hologram technology to transform learning.
December 20, 2023
Some pharmacy schools are cultivating a competitive spirit among students as part of their efforts to boost business acumen.
December 20, 2023
Researchers at Texas A&M University’s Irma Lerma Rangel School of Pharmacy received a $2.8 million NIH grant to use 3D printers for pediatric medications.
December 19, 2023
The latest National Pharmacist Workforce Study examined the pandemic’s impact on pharmacy and how the industry can move forward.
July 10, 2023
One University of Georgia professor looks to algorithms to predict and prevent adverse drug events, while academia begins to explore ways to teach with ChatGPT while preserving…
July 10, 2023
I look forward to seeing many of you at the Gaylord Rockies in Aurora, Colorado, in just a few short weeks. Until then, enjoy your summer and thank you for supporting pharmacy…
June 28, 2023
As a NAM Pharmacy Fellow, Dr. Adam Bress relished the opportunity to expand his research on preventing cardiovascular disease and optimizing medication use.
June 8, 2023
COPD CARE began with one University of Wisconsin- Madison pharmacy professor’s vision to help veterans. The primary care service is expanding to VA clinics across the country to…
May 30, 2023
Students at the Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy help to develop a novel drug that may become a therapeutic for patients who are at risk for early onset Alzheimer’s…
March 2, 2023
Inmaculada Hernandez, the 2022 National Academy of Medicine Fellow in Pharmacy, shares her thoughts on how to use data to get additional support for pharmacy-provided services and…
February 15, 2023
During the past several months as the new CEO of AACP, I have had the opportunity to meet many of you, and I remain amazed at the level of enthusiasm and passion all our members…
January 31, 2023
A computer model developed by University of Florida College of Pharmacy researchers will help determine which drug combinations might increase the likelihood of unintended…
January 30, 2023
More pharmacy schools are considering pass/fail grading systems, hoping to return to the original intention of letter grades: motivation. Shortly after Dr. Gary Pollack arrived at…
January 30, 2023
As the nation’s first Hispanic Center of Excellence in Pharmacy, the Loma Linda University School of Pharmacy is one of several institutions working to diversify recruitment to…
January 29, 2023
Opioid use and the spread of illicit fentanyl continue to pose a risk to public health. Pharmacy schools are working to educate students and the public about substance use…
October 3, 2022
Intent on growing the next generation of pharmacists to provide care to rural communities, some schools are focused on creative approaches to building the pipeline. Being a…
October 3, 2022
Women in pharmacy academia reflected on their experiences in leadership positions during an AACP webinar that explored the challenges and rewards that come with moving to an…
October 3, 2022
As AACP’s new Executive Vice President and CEO, Lee Vermeulen intends to promote the value of pharmacists while developing more innovative practice models to boost pharmacy school…
September 29, 2022
The University of Minnesota’s Center for Orphan Drug Research wants to illuminate the struggles facing patients with rare diseases. Their unconventional approach? A stage…
September 28, 2022
A University of Pittsburgh collaboration demonstrates that partnership between pharmacists and audiologists can promote patient hearing health. In October 2021, the U.S. Food and…
September 26, 2022
It is my great pleasure to introduce this issue of Academic Pharmacy Now, my first as CEO of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. I have spent the past several months…
June 27, 2022
Upholding interprofessional education and practice transformation, pharmacy foundations are bolstering pharmacists working to improve health outcomes. The communal need for…
June 27, 2022
Research by Midwestern University College of Pharmacy professors explored the pandemic’s effect on students’ emotional intelligence. Many questions linger about the ongoing COVID-…
June 27, 2022
A DEIA Task Force is leading an AACP environmental scan to better understand the challenges, needs and opportunities facing deans as they pursue DEIA efforts. AACP’s strategic…
June 26, 2022
Palliative care requires an interdisciplinary approach, and pharmacists are partnering with other healthcare providers to offer team-based support and treatment for patients.
June 26, 2022
In part two of this look back at her career, Lucinda Maine reflects on the progress that’s been made in pharmacy and what lies ahead. As Lucinda Maine prepares to retire after 20…
June 26, 2022
The week I started writing this letter, Lee Vermeulen arrived at AACP’s headquarters to begin a time of overlap with me before he assumes the role of AACP Executive Vice President…
June 13, 2022
Lucinda Maine looks back on how she cultivated her passion for pharmacy and highlights from her 40-plus years in the profession. She tells the story of her career as if it…
April 20, 2022
An AACP Interim meeting panel explored how academic institutions can address workplace trauma. Many leaders and employees are seeing symptoms of workplace trauma in the wake of…
April 11, 2022
As I muse over the nearly 50 years since I dedicated my professional energy to pharmacy, I am at once struck by the magnitude of the change that has occurred across those years…
April 11, 2022
The second Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Institute highlighted the ongoing work that pharmacy schools must do to build connections, foster authentic exchanges and be persistent…
April 11, 2022
The 50 Stories from 50 States Challenge, an initiative from the ACT Pharmacy Collaborative, amplifies the vital patient care services that community pharmacies are providing…
February 10, 2022
My favorite season of the year is definitely spring. I used to get a bit depressed if on February 2nd the news reported that the groundhog saw his shadow. As I grew wiser (and…
February 10, 2022
Dr. Marina Suzuki is pushing for pharmacists to take an increasing role to promote safe use of drugs among patient-athletes. As the Olympic Winter Games take place this month in…
February 10, 2022
The new center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy leverages clinical and transdisciplinary expertise in the emerging field of psychedelic-assisted therapy.…
February 10, 2022
AACP’s new Transformation Center will promote and disseminate innovations in pharmacy practice and education to further optimize patient care. Against the backdrop of a pandemic,…
February 10, 2022
A mental health education focus area at the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy encourages comprehensive patient care. Health experts across the United States are looking…
February 10, 2022
As pharmacy deserts proliferate, more must be done to examine barriers to access and prepare future pharmacists to address the needs of underserved communities. The term “pharmacy…
December 17, 2021
As I prepared to compose this final opening letter for Academic Pharmacy Now for 2021, the word “transformation” was top of mind. That is no accident, as AACP celebrated the…
December 15, 2021
University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy students gain practical knowledge in an immersive biotech work program. Laboratory work and clinical rotations provide crucial hands-…
December 15, 2021
The pandemic’s disruptive effect on healthcare delivery exposed a gap that pharmacists can fill in treating patients with substance use disorder. Disruptions in care due to the…
December 15, 2021
AACP’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Anti-racism (DEIA) Committee established an advisory panel of members who are subject matter experts to help the association make good on…
December 13, 2021
The University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences launched the first pharmacy school-based M.S. in clinical and translational therapeutics degree program in…
October 18, 2021
The articles in this issue of Academic Pharmacy Now brought smiles to my pandemic-weary face! They also fortified my appreciation that the priorities emphasized in the 2021–2024…
October 14, 2021
Pharmacy schools and organizations—including AACP—shine the spotlight on well-being for faculty, students and staff. With a growing recognition that wellness is also intertwined…
October 11, 2021
A new 4-H project book published in partnership with The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy teaches medication safety to elementary students. When it comes to teaching…
October 11, 2021
The Kennedy Pharmacy Innovation Center pushes students to find gaps in the profession and fill them with radical roles.
October 11, 2021
The Federally Qualified Urban Health Network provides a model for collaboration that includes pharmacists as part of primary care teams serving low-income populations.
July 9, 2021
Pharmacy schools continue to engage with their communities to fight the national opioid crisis. t’s no secret that opioids can lead to dependence. Opioid use can increase a…
July 9, 2021
Patients want transparency about prescription costs and are turning to pharmacists as a trusted source to help them navigate. Prescription drug spending reached almost $370…
June 25, 2021
As calls increase to correct longstanding inequities in healthcare, pharmacists are exploring ways to improve training and practice to better serve marginalized groups. While…
June 25, 2021
Aren’t vaccines the most wonderful tool in our toolboxes? While there are still so many uncertainties associated with our individual and collective behaviors in month 16 of the…
June 25, 2021
A recent AACP webinar explored tools and tips for virtual networking as well as what to expect when in-person interactions resume. Although networking has changed significantly…
April 23, 2021
As this issue of Academic Pharmacy Now goes live, I am pausing to reflect on the last 14 months of pandemic navigation. What has changed? What hasn’t changed? AACP has been…
April 23, 2021
With digital health tools improving patient outcomes and changing the way pharmacists deliver care, pharmacy schools are starting to integrate digital health education into the…
April 23, 2021
The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Institute pushed teams to take a hard look at their schools as they strive to make their campuses better for everyone. History is not history…
April 23, 2021
The Sustainable Pharmacy Project at VCU’s School of Pharmacy aims to shine a light on the environmental impact of pharmaceuticals. In the process of improving health and saving…
April 23, 2021
Pharmacy schools are finding creative ways to advocate for the COVID-19 vaccines and to fight falsehoods circulating online. While millions of vaccines are going into arms across…
February 19, 2021
Once again, the pages of this issue of Academic Pharmacy Now are filled with testimonials to the many ways our members are not just thinking about how their graduates can fill…
February 19, 2021
Pharmacy schools are finding innovative approaches to interprofessional education, collaborating with other health professions to achieve improved patient outcomes. Enter…
February 19, 2021
Many pharmacy schools offer rural health concentrations to train student pharmacists to care for underserved populations. In the heart of Appalachia, better, more accessible…
February 19, 2021
Funding will support research to create an in vitro/in silico model to accelerate generic drug product development designed for oral cavity administration. Dr. Giovanni Pauletti,…
February 19, 2021
Student pharmacists have the empathy and desire to help LGBTQ+ patients. Many schools are examining their curricula to find ways to broaden their scope. LGBTQ+ people face an…
December 10, 2020
Let me begin with a most sincere expression of appreciation for all you have done over the last nine months in navigating the chaos and concerns associated with the pandemics of…
December 10, 2020
As AACP moves to further facilitate international relationships, pharmacy schools share the learning opportunities that help advance global pharmacy education. Even before a…
December 10, 2020
A Manchester University pharmacist elevates community and emergency senior care.
December 10, 2020
As the coronavirus disrupts long-standing structures, new opportunities emerge to position pharmacists as critical contributors to public health.
December 10, 2020
As the healthcare landscape shifts during the pandemic, telehealth may experience a surge in pharmacy settings.
December 10, 2020
Dr. Marie Barnard, recipient of an Academy on Violence and Abuse Scholars Award, advocates for pharmacists to be trained to spot domestic violence and play a bigger role in…
October 23, 2020
Amidst a national reckoning that the time for change is long overdue, pharmacy schools are taking concrete steps to contend with the role that systemic racism plays in health…
October 23, 2020
Pharmacy schools are putting action behind commitments to diversity and inclusion to serve and support communities.
October 23, 2020
In early June, AACP issued a statement reaffirming its commitment to foster an inclusive community, with diversity of thought, background, perspective and experience. Later that…
September 24, 2020
The year 2020 is one like none other we have experienced. A global pandemic dawned early in the year and brought its full force to the United States in February and March. Forced…
September 24, 2020
The Jie Du Center for Innovation and Excellence for Drug Development will promote innovation through education, training and mentorship. Pharmaceutical entrepreneur and University…
September 24, 2020
Pharmacy schools can help address the nation’s obesity crisis by incorporating competencies into the curriculum. Despite public health efforts at all levels of government, obesity…
September 24, 2020
While scientists frequently study and map out future healthcare models for pharmacists and physicians, something is often missing for years: delivering clinical care.
June 16, 2020
As this issue of Academic Pharmacy Now arrives in your digital inbox, most colleges and schools of pharmacy have celebrated the virtual commencement activities of the Class of…
June 16, 2020
Community-based pharmacy is evolving from a place of product distribution into a healthcare destination. Many pharmacists who spend time filling prescriptions keep hearing of a…
June 16, 2020
As data science changes the way drugs are discovered and developed, pharmacy schools are exploring the possible benefits for research and patient care. At the Quantitative…
June 16, 2020
Dr. Melanie A. Felmlee, an assistant professor of pharmaceutics and medicinal chemistry at University of the Pacific’s Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy, has received a four-year…
June 16, 2020
University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy festival brings scientific literacy to the community. Science is all around us, from the photosynthesis of our houseplants to our WiFi…
June 1, 2020
In the midst of a national pandemic, pharmacy schools face extraordinary challenges as they work to make alternate arrangements for rotations, determine how students will graduate…
June 1, 2020
Pharmacy schools are taking a closer look at addressing mental health and well-being among faculty, staff and students. Well before the recent coronavirus pandemic began,…
March 18, 2020
As I write this letter, the chaos of the coronavirus pandemic is absorbing virtually all our time and attention. At this point no one knows what the true impact of the virus will…
March 18, 2020
Pharmacy schools are focused on providing accessible healthcare to underserved populations. How do most Americans receive healthcare? The answer used to be fairly straightforward…
March 18, 2020
Vaping and e-cigarettes, widely used as a substitute for traditional tobacco cigarettes, made headlines in 2019 in an outbreak of respiratory illness and lung injury across the…
March 18, 2020
Talk to academics involved in The National Institute for Pharmaceutical Technology & Education (NIPTE) and they will tell you it’s about striving and thriving in innovation—…
March 18, 2020
Dr. Debra Goff, an associate professor of pharmacy practice and science at The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy and an infectious disease specialist and clinical…
March 18, 2020
Schools of pharmacy are moving biomedical technologies from the lab to the market, turning novel discoveries into better health for their communities. The National Institutes of…
March 18, 2020
INsight 2020 provided attendees a chance to recharge with new connections, strategies and perspectives from Puerto Rico. Why is change necessary? What needs to change within an…
January 29, 2020
Dear Colleagues: Happy New Year! I have high hopes for the new year as we work together to transform pharmacy practice and education to ensure that the…
January 29, 2020
Pharmacy school curricula are prioritizing patient safety to prepare future pharmacists for their vital role in keeping patients safe.
January 29, 2020
A collaborative project involving the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Pharmacy is focused on redesigning prescription labels to improve patient adherence. …
January 29, 2020
Zombies? No problem. A course featuring some apocalyptic challenges prepared student pharmacists to face real-world emergency situations. By Joseph A. Cantlupe…
January 29, 2020
Dr. Sylvie Garneau-Tsodikova, newly selected to be part of the AAAS IF/THEN Ambassadors Program, is a medicinal chemist encouraging girls to become STEM Wonder Women.…
January 29, 2020
The Department of Defense grant supports a study that may help change the pathology of Parkinson’s disease and inform activities for those in VA systems. Dr…
November 18, 2019
Dear Colleagues: Dr. Terri MooreAACP’s newest senior staff member, Dr. Terri Moore, just returned from the meeting of the new Pharmacists Section of the…
November 18, 2019
Pharmacists can help patients keep their health on track by partnering to manage chronic conditions. By Jane E. Rooney Chances are you know…
November 18, 2019
The grant funding will support research related to Alzheimer’s disease as well as musculoskeletal disorders. By Joseph A. Cantlupe St. Louis…
November 18, 2019
Pharmacy schools are beginning to offer programs to study medical marijuana as its use expands across the country. By Joseph A. Cantlupe Ninety…
September 20, 2019
Dear Colleagues: AACP President-Elect Todd Sorensen began his address to the first session of the AACP House of Delegates in July with the following lines:  
September 20, 2019
Pharmacists are well positioned to offer a variety of immunizations and help achieve higher vaccination rates across the country. By Jane E. Rooney …
September 20, 2019
Millennials and Gen Z have grown up with gadgets, surfing a high-speed Web and clicking on constant stimuli. They crave bite-size content and creative storytelling told through…
September 20, 2019
Student pharmacists offering outreach to patients in the transitions of care stage can provide reassurance and help drastically reduce hospital readmissions. By…
September 16, 2019
Research by a University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy professor shows promise in thwarting the drug-resistant pathogen. By Elaina Hancock …
September 16, 2019
Shattering attendance records for a third year in a row, Chicago was the perfect destination for the hallmark event of the year for pharmacy educators to learn, to be inspired and…
September 16, 2019
Shiga toxin research at The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy illustrates the benefits of repurposing existing treatments. By Emily Jacobs …
June 17, 2019
Dear Colleagues: As the busy spring season transitions to the sometimes less frenetic days of summer, I look forward to seeing so many of you at Pharmacy…
June 17, 2019
Lowering the cost of prescription drugs is a perennial priority. Pharmacists are in a position to help patients manage chronic illness and medication use, which can greatly…
June 17, 2019
An AACP delegation got a peek at how the past and future come together to comprise Cuba’s healthcare infrastructure. By Joseph A. Cantlupe A…
June 17, 2019
Shane Desselle shares his experiences creating an assessment center at the University of Pristina in Kosovo through the Fulbright Specialist Program. By Athena…
June 17, 2019
A UC San Diego pharmacy professor is working to make birth control more readily available to women at pharmacies nationwide. By Heather Buschman, Ph.D. …
June 17, 2019
An FIP report examines how pharmacists can support women caregivers and encourage appropriate medication use. By Emily Jacobs Many women around…
April 29, 2019
Dear Colleagues: Imagine my surprise when the request came for a phone consultation with Dr. Victor Dzau, president of the National Academy of Medicine (NAM…
April 29, 2019
Opioid abuse, now a public health crisis in the United States, presents an urgent call to action to the pharmacy community. Pharmacy schools are educating students and patients…
April 29, 2019
As the federal government recognizes the serious threat that opioids pose to communities nationwide, stakeholders including academia and provider groups are joining efforts to…
April 29, 2019
Researchers at pharmacy schools are designing tools that allow pharmacists to deliver evidence-based care to patients who use opioids.
April 29, 2019
Pharmacy schools are spreading the word about naloxone, helping to reduce opioid overdose fatalities.
April 29, 2019
Students are helping curb diversions and create new habits via safe medication disposal.
April 29, 2019
A mobile clinic in Ohio and public opioid instruction in Florida are prompting conversations and making a difference in those communities.
April 29, 2019
Sponsored Content by EHR Go. Pharmacy faculty are using an innovative EHR that gives students more than an education, it gives them practice. With this new applied teaching tool,…
April 28, 2019
Ole Miss Professors Receive Grants to Fight Opioids Dr. David Colby, professor at The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, received a grant from the National…
April 28, 2019
Pharmacists joined voices to change perceptions and brainstorm strategies to transform the practice at INvolve 2019. By Athena Ponushis Academic…
February 8, 2019
Dear Colleagues: I trust your holidays were warm and the new year has gotten off to an excellent start! Virtually all of us endured the bitter cold…
February 8, 2019
Student pharmacists are developing business acumen, tapping into their creativity and demonstrating innovative thinking as they hone their entrepreneurial skills. …
February 8, 2019
Auburn Doctoral Student Earns University’s First R36 Grant Tessa Hastings is the first Auburn University student to be awarded a highly competitive research grant from…
February 8, 2019
Pharmacists are key to communicating the risk of Achilles tendon rupture from statin use. By Emily Jacobs One adverse drug reaction may be a…
February 8, 2019
Educators are seeing growing enthusiasm among students in schools embracing emerging technologies significant to the future of pharmacy education. By Joseph A.…
February 8, 2019
Museum exhibits improve social pharmacy skills of college students, ignite public knowledge and allow all ages to explore pharmacy up close. By Athena Ponushis…
December 6, 2018
Dear Colleagues: American Pharmacists Month is now in the rearview mirror for 2018, but our work to help the American public gain a better understanding of…
December 6, 2018
The recently launched Pharmacists For Healthier Lives campaign will promote the message that pharmacists are fully qualified, capable and willing to positively impact patients’…
December 4, 2018
Past recipients of AACP’s New Investigator Award reflect on the doors that opened thanks to the research grant. By Kirsten F. Block, Ph.D. For…
December 4, 2018
Pharmacy faculty representing many disciplines took on a writing challenge that sparked conversations about the process and helped them inspire each other. By…
December 4, 2018
The University at Buffalo research study could advance the development of personalized medicine for high-risk kidney transplant patients across the spectrum of adult aging…
December 4, 2018
AFPE scholarships help close funding gaps for student pharmacists who want to strengthen their clinical skills and participate in faculty-mentored research By…
October 4, 2018
Dear Colleagues: How is it possible that each AACP Annual Meeting surpasses those that preceded it—both in numbers of attendees and the overall quality of…
October 4, 2018
A student hotspotting program gives future pharmacists and healthcare providers insight into how to care for patients with complex needs and encourages interprofessional ...
October 4, 2018
A record-setting Pharmacy Education 2018 showcased an Academy focused on building future leaders in healthcare who are dedicated to helping people live healthier, better…
October 4, 2018
The popularity of cosmetic science is growing amongst current and prospective student pharmacists, and the reasons for its attractiveness are more than meets the eye.…
October 2, 2018
The university is recognized for its collaborative efforts and work with the community to curb opioid use. Even as health experts and community leaders across the country launch…
October 1, 2018
A University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences professor received an NIH grant to figure out how milk exosomes can deliver chemotherapy.…
September 25, 2018
New tools connect physicians and pharmacists to build stronger collaborative relationships. The American Medical Association wants to help physicians improve patient care. Through…
July 13, 2018
Join AACP and your academic pharmacy colleagues on a special delegation to Cuba. Take advantage of this outstanding professional development opportunity to network with AACP ...
July 13, 2018
Annie McKee, Ph.D., has always been passionate about experiences in the workplace. By Maureen Thielemans But early on in her career, and…
July 12, 2018
A Novel Approach to Pharmacy Instruction By Jane E. Rooney Schools of pharmacy are incorporating the arts and humanities into the curriculum to…
July 12, 2018
UF College of Pharmacy researchers secure $1.5 million grant to study hormonal contraceptive drug interactions. The University of Florida College of…
July 12, 2018
An international university collaboration provides University at Buffalo pharmacy students and faculty with opportunities to make an impact in Jamaican healthcare education…
July 12, 2018
The healthcare community has reached consensus, but has a conundrum: ‘We need CMM, but how do we do it?’ By Athena Ponushis Patients benefit from…
May 11, 2018
Planning for the unexpected is a smart strategy for any institution. Last year’s fierce hurricanes put pharmacy schools’ disaster planning to the test and brought these resilient…
May 11, 2018
Shenandoah’s Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy integrates new method for delivering video instruction.
May 11, 2018
A series of videos created by practitioners at OSU aim to help autism patients understand what to expect at an appointment, not only improving the healthcare experience for…
May 11, 2018
No more one-size-fits-all drugs. As genetic screening becomes more affordable and pharmacogenetic research diversifies, pharmacists look to implement the therapeutic…
May 11, 2018
When it comes to treating teens and adults with persistent asthma, simpler is better, according to an analysis led by University of Connecticut researchers.
May 11, 2018
Inspiration abounded at this year’s INterim Meeting, as attendees heard from expert speakers on leadership and took home fresh methods of driving progress in their careers…
February 22, 2018
The obesity crisis is one of the nation’s biggest health concerns. Pharmacists are on the front lines when it comes to helping patients shed and keep off extra pounds. As obesity…
February 22, 2018
UCSF School of Pharmacy scientists engineer drug delivery device that treats glaucoma directly inside the eye. Glaucoma, which affects over 60 million people worldwide, can seem…
February 22, 2018
A Mercer University professor shares her expertise with key groups to help prevent chemical weapons attacks. In a remote, mountainous region in western Sudan known as Jebel Marra…
February 22, 2018
Programs at Western University of Health Sciences and Duquesne University are showing young students what the pharmacist can do—and powering the pipeline in the process. Member…
December 14, 2017
Pharmacy schools are taking steps to address cultural competency by preparing future pharmacists to be inclusive and ensure that everyone receives the care they need.…
December 14, 2017
As an ASAE Diversity Executive Leadership Program (DELP) scholar, Senior Director of Academic Affairs Dr. Cecilia M. Plaza hopes to apply the lessons learned in association…
December 14, 2017
Telepharmacy programs are educating patients on medicine and educating students on people. By Athena Ponushis Jed Swackhammer shows up to work…
December 14, 2017
A new USPHS award builds upon a growing tradition of distinguishing pharmacy’s role in public health. The Public Health Excellence in Interprofessional…
December 14, 2017
What could have been a career-ending car accident for a WNE University student pharmacist is now an opportunity to accomplish even more. By Maureen Thielemans…
September 29, 2017
AACP and its member schools are reaching out to young adults in innovative ways to promote pharmacy as a career choice. By Jane Rooney, Maureen Thielemans and…
September 29, 2017
From opioids to health disparities, the record-setting Pharmacy Education 2017 brought together an Academy ready to tackle the big issues.
September 29, 2017
A Wayne State University researcher is translating basic science knowledge into clinical application, with the hopes of developing better treatments for patients suffering…
September 29, 2017
A new finding from the University of California, San Diego went unnoticed for almost a century. It could have broad implications for vaccine design and treatment of toxic…
June 22, 2017
The electric sights and sounds of Nashville provide the perfect backdrop for Pharmacy Education 2017. With the summer heat comes the hottest educational and…
June 22, 2017
Pharmacy interventions have a triple aim to improve care, reduce costs, and improve health through better care management. By Jane E. Rooney  A…
June 22, 2017
When a patient was suffering from the effects of cancer, one pharmacist and UMES faculty member sought relief through medicinal cannabis. Now, she hopes to combat the social…
June 22, 2017
Support for science shines bright during a rainy day in D.C. By Athena Ponushis Marching for Science on Capitol Hill, Dr. Kirsten Block, saw…
April 21, 2017
Pharmacy schools conducting cutting-edge research can offer significant contributions to the National Cancer Moonshot, which aims to meet ambitious research goals that will…
April 21, 2017
Academic pharmacy is engaged in biomedical and cancer research that will produce new tools to prevent and detect disease, better treatments and improved survival rates for…
April 21, 2017
A University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy program enters ten years of connecting students with experienced pharmacy leaders—and the benefits go both ways. By…
April 21, 2017
At this year’s Interim Meeting, current and future leaders in pharmacy education gathered together to learn from experts in leadership development. They shared innovative…
April 21, 2017
Research study at the University of Maryland will incorporate a broad range of geographically diverse populations. By Malissa Carroll Dr. Sarah…
April 21, 2017
It’s the can’t-miss event of the year: Pharmacy Education 2017. Join your colleagues for professional development, networking and collaboration—all set to the electric…
April 21, 2017
Mercer researcher develops an easy-to-use solution to keep pharmaceuticals out of children’s hands and the water supply. By Kay Torrance More…
February 14, 2017
Embarking on a journey to shape the future of pharmacy practice globally, leaders look to education to begin the transformation. By Athena Ponushis and Jane…
February 14, 2017
Together with the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy, a local theater company wrote and staged a play based on patient experiences with healthcare and medication…
February 14, 2017
Two antibiotics fight bacteria differently than thought. By Sam Hostettler Two widely prescribed antibiotics—chloramphenicol and linezolid—may…
February 14, 2017
More universities partner with the IHS to train student pharmacists, and the benefits go both ways. Earlier this year, the Indian Health Service (IHS)…