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Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Amounts of Lead, New Report Says – A Pharmacologist Explains the Data
Powder and ready-to-drink protein sales have exploded, reaching over US$32 billion globally from 2024 to 2025. Increasingly, consumers are using these protein sources daily.
Reminiscing with the Class of 1975: A Look Back with School of Pharmacy Alumni
As the UConn School of Pharmacy celebrates its centennial, alumni from the class of 1975 mark their 50th reunion year. They share their journeys, highlighting the resilience, friendships, and evolution of pharmacy over the decades.
School of Pharmacy Faculty Member Appointed to Board of the Cochrane Heart, Stroke and Circulation Thematic Group
Adrian V. Hernandez, MD, PhD, FACC, FESC, associate professor of comparative effectiveness and outcomes research in the School of Pharmacy Department of Pharmacy Practice, has been appointed to the board of the recently formed Cochrane Heart, Stroke, and Circulation Thematic group within the Cochrane Collaboration.
School of Pharmacy’s Bodhisattwa Chaudhuri Named AIChE Fellow
Bodhisattwa (Bodhi) Chaudhuri, a professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the School of Pharmacy, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, and Institute of Materials Science (IMS), has been named a Fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE).
School of Pharmacy Startup Develops Promising Kidney-Targeting Drug Delivery System
Zeal Therapeutics, a startup emerging from the School of Pharmacy, has developed a promising drug delivery system to target the kidneys.
School of Pharmacy Student Wins Prestigious Student Research Publication of the Year
The American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists Foundation (ASHP) presented Dakota Sicignano, a fourth year Pharm.D. student, with the most impactful research publication in the preceding year with their “Student Research Award”.
UConn School of Pharmacy a Key Partner in Fight Against Opioid Epidemic Deaths in Connecticut
University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy faculty and students are battling the opioid epidemic in Connecticut and across the United States.
School of Pharmacy 2024 Commencement Speakers
Esteemed alumni, Lauren Aleksunes ’07 (PHARM) and Sarah Thompson ’06 (PHARM) set to speak at graduation on May 5th.
Marissa Salvo Named the 2024 School of Pharmacy Faculty Service Award Recipient
The School of Pharmacy Dean Robert L. McCarthy Faculty Service award is presented to a full-time faculty member who has provided outstanding service to their department, school, the University, the profession of pharmacy, and the public.
School of Pharmacy Team Wins National AMCP Competition for the Second Year in a Row
A team of four UConn School of Pharmacy students showcased their expertise and emerged winners for the second year in a row at the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) National Student Pharmacist Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) Competition.
School of Pharmacy Diversity Week: Celebrating Diversity and Fostering Inclusion
The School of Pharmacy Diversity Week was revived this year after a five-year hiatus.
Andrew Wiemer Receives the School of Pharmacy 2024 Faculty Research Advising Award
The Faculty Research Advising award is presented annually to a full-time faculty member who has excelled as an advisor for undergraduate or Pharm.D. students performing research in the School.
Precision Prescriptions: UConn School of Pharmacy Summit Explored AI Solutions for Medication Reconciliation
In an effort to address challenges in medication reconciliation at the point of care, the UConn School of Pharmacy hosted a summit that convened esteemed thought leaders, healthcare industry experts, computer scientists, and legislative figures and aimed to explore the multifaceted role of artificial intelligence (AI) in providing accurate, efficient, and safe solutions for medication reconciliation.
Raman Bahal Announced as NAI Senior Member
Raman Bahal, Associate Professor of Pharmaceutics, has been announced as a 2024 National Academy of Inventors (NAI) Senior Member.
Commitment to Community: UConn School of Pharmacy Alum Elected to East Windsor Board of Education
UConn School of Pharmacy Alum, Gabriela Resto (PHARM '23), has been elected to the East Windsor, Connecticut Board of Education.
Diana Sobieraj Receives the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy’s Lyman Award
The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) awarded Director of Assessment and Associate Professor, Diana Sobieraj, with the Rufus A. Lyman award for co-authoring a paper examining NAPLEX first-time exam pass rates.
School of Pharmacy Student, Lyla White, Named a University Scholar
Lyla White (P2) has been named a University Scholar, the highest academic honor granted to an undergraduate student upon graduation.
Youssef Bessada named 2024 School of Pharmacy Teacher of the Year
The UConn School of Pharmacy Pharm.D. Class of 2024 has selected Youssef Bessada as its 2024 Teacher of the Year.
Devra Dang Named Thomas Ehrlich Civically Engaged Faculty Award Winner
Campus Compact recognizes UConn School of Pharmacy professor, Devra Dang.
Advancing Pediatric Healthcare: Jennifer Girotto’s Dedication to Antimicrobial Stewardship and Immunization Advocacy
School of Pharmacy Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Jennifer Girotto, takes immunization advocacy beyond Connecticut and promotes antimicrobial stewardship internationally.