School of Pharmacy
Jill Fitzgerald Awarded the ’21 Connecticut American Dental Hygienists Association Merit Award for Pandemic Role
Fitzgerald was instrumental in the development of the School of Pharmacy vaccinator training program for health care professionals in accordance with the Connecticut Department of Public Health’s Commissioner’s letter authorizing COVID 19 vaccines. Dental hygienists were among the many health care providers Fitzgerald and her team trained.
Now I Know My I-P-E; My Journey in Interprofessional Health Education
October's UConn-wide Interprofessional Education Welcome Event celebrated it's 7th year this year with 600 health care focused students and 70 faculty participants. Christine Pan, a fourth-year pharmacy student was a panelist. Below, she shares her appreciation of the interprofessional education experiences she has had throughout her time at UConn.
Ivermectin is a Nobel Prize-Winning Wonder Drug – But Not for COVID-19
Although ivermectin has been a game-changer for people with certain infectious diseases, it isn’t going to save patients from COVID-19 infection
Meet the Researcher: Maria Latta, Pharmacy
Through her research career UConn, Maria Latta is investigating how to make the pharmacy system more accessible and effective for everyone.
School of Pharmacy Honors 2020 and 2021 Preceptors of the Year
The UConn School of Pharmacy’s 2020 and 2021 Preceptors of the Year were honored at a reception held on October 6, 2021.
Why Prescription Drugs Can Work Differently for Different People
Genetic differences, drug interactions and inflammation can affect how well drugs work in the body
OVPR Awards CARIC Award to Pharmaceutical Science Project
Associate professor of medicinal chemistry Marcy Balunas received the 2021 CARIC award.
2021 Pharmacy Faculty Promotions
UConn’s Board of Trustees recently approved the following 2021 promotions among School of Pharmacy faculty in recognition of their continued high quality contributions to the academic mission of the University.
UConn Pharmacy Students and Faculty Honored at 2021 Connecticut Pharmacists Association Awards
On September 15, 2021 the Connecticut Pharmacists Association (CPA) held its 145th annual Awards Banquet. Students, faculty and alums from the UConn School of Pharmacy were honored during the ceremony with a wide array of recognitions, awards, and scholarships.
UConn Graduate Student Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences – Summer 2021
Take a look at the diverse graduate student research happening inside the School of Pharmacy's Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences.