Abigail Baier
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UConn Pharmacy Honors Five Pharmacists at the 23rd Annual Preceptor Event
This past October, the UConn School of Pharmacy recognized five outstanding pharmacists at its 23rd annual Preceptor Event. Dedicated to student mentorship in pharmacy practice, Samantha Russo, Christopher Batista, Barbara Fiano, Youssef Bessada, and Roy Walton have excelled in guiding future pharmacists.
November 10, 2025 | Abigail Baier
UConn Pharmacy Student Receives the Gateway to Research Award
Kayla Barca, a fifth-year Pharm.D. student, has received the Gateway Award from the American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education (AFPE) for her research in opioid use disorder. With the support of her mentor, Gregory Sartor (Ph.D.), Kayla has excelled both in the classroom and laboratory, evidenced by this prestigious award.
November 3, 2025 | Abigail Baier
Two UConn Students Chosen as AFPE Pre-Doctoral Fellows
UConn Pharmaceutical Sciences Ph.D. students, Liam Carman and Luke Burroughs, have been named 2025-2026 pre-doctoral fellows by the American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education (AFPE) for their research.
October 29, 2025 | Abigail Baier
100 Years of UConn School of Pharmacy: Upholding Tradition, Pride, and Excellence
Last weekend, the UConn School of Pharmacy gathered to celebrate its centennial year by making memories together, honoring the milestone in style, and looking to the future
October 20, 2025 | Abigail Baier
A Dose of History: Pharmacists in the Phamily
For a century, UConn’s School of Pharmacy has welcomed generations of families to its community: mothers and daughters, fathers and sons, and siblings. Within the classroom and beyond, these families have etched their names and dedication into the legacy of UConn Pharmacy. Read on to hear some of these families’ remarkable stories.
October 14, 2025 | Abigail Baier
UConn Pharmacy Professor Running for President-Elect of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists
Christina Polomoff, Pharm.D. (‘14), associate clinical professor, is running for president-elect of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP). Supported by her UConn and pharmacy communities, she hopes to continue building ASCP as an innovative, inclusive home where every member thrives.
October 9, 2025 | Abigail Baier
UConn’s School of Pharmacy Welcomes Two Speakers for the 2025 Professionalism Ceremonies
Edward Schreiner BS, (‘82) and Justine Dickson Pharm.D., (‘11) have been named speakers for the 2025 Professionalism Ceremonies.
October 8, 2025 | Abigail Baier
Two UConn Pharmacy Students Attend the Prestigious Boehringer Ingelheim Emerging Scientist Talent Program
UConn Pharmacy Ph.D. students, Ashwin Abhang and Nileshkumar Malavia, attended the Boehringer Ingelheim Emerging Scientist Talent Program (BEST), a prestigious event for future innovators.
October 7, 2025 | Abigail Baier
From Storrs to Dublin and Back Again: Two Pharmacy Students’ Study Abroad Experiences
Trading campuses and sharing cultures, Emily Ray and Emma Lopes each chose studying abroad as an opportunity to learn more about the pharmaceutical industry and challenge themselves in a new environment – making memories and building skills that will extend beyond their time as pharmacy students!
October 6, 2025 | Abigail Baier
The School of Pharmacy to Recognize Three Alumni at the Annual Alumni Awards
Three alumni of the School will be honored in October at the Annual Alumni Reception on October 18th. These individuals have been recognized for their outstanding contributions through three awards: the Exceptional Service Award, the Distinguished Alumni Award, and the Tradition of Excellence Award.
September 19, 2025 | Abigail Baier