School of Pharmacy
The Blitz of Neuroscience
UConn neuroscience researchers from across departments and campuses came together this week for a "datablitz," where several graduate students presented fast-moving summaries of their research to a live audience.
AAPS Honors Diane Burgess with Dale E. Wurster Research Award in Pharmaceutics
The American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) has announced that it has awarded the Dale E. Wurster Research Award in Pharmaceutics to UConn School of Pharmacy’s professor Diane Burgess. Dr. Burgess is currently the School’s Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor of Pharmaceutics and Pfizer Distinguished Chair in Pharmaceutical Technology. “Dr. Burgess’ research is focused on formulation science, […]
Lauren Fontana Receives Prestigious AFPE Research Award for Work with Protein Drugs
School of Pharmacy graduate student Lauren Fontana was recently awarded a prestigious 2018 Pre-Doctoral Fellow Award in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education (AFPE). Fontana’s career path in pharmacy is noteworthy and encouraging for those unsure of their direction. After receiving her B.S. in Chemistry from Framingham State University in Massachusetts Fontana […]
Tyler Ackley Awarded Competitive AFPE Gateway to Research Scholarship
Tyler Ackley, a 4th year Pharmacy student (P4), was recently awarded a highly competitive American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education (AFPE) Gateway to Research Scholarship. This program helps a student with plans for a research career to be actively involved in faculty-led investigations while completing the Pharm.D. degree. Ackley earned both a B.S. in Pharmacy Studies, magna […]
Phil Hritcko running for President of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP)
Philip Hritcko, Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs and Associate Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice, was recently nominated as a candidate for President-elect for the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP). Below, his letter reinforcing his commitment to the organization and desire to lead. Voting will begin in early November and is open to […]
Stopping the Resistance of Cancer Cells to Treatment
UConn researchers have discovered molecules that could make cancer cells more vulnerable to chemotherapy.
Center for Pharmaceutical Processing Research Moves to UConn
The Center for Pharmaceutical Processing Research, a consortium of four universities with research strength in the field, has found a new home at UConn, beginning this month. The CPPR, one of about 80 research centers established by the National Science Foundation (NSF) in an effort to encourage cooperative research between academia and industry, is the […]
Treating Acute Pain in Prehospital Settings
Drs. William Baker, Jr. and Diana Sobieraj from UConn's School of Pharmacy have received funding from the AHRQ to address issues associated with acute pain management in the prehospital setting.
Diane Burgess Appointed to Pfizer Distinguished Chair in Pharmaceutical Technology
Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor of Pharmaceutics, Diane J. Burgess, has been appointed as the School of Pharmacy’s new Pfizer Distinguished Chair in Pharmaceutical Technology. The Chair, established in 2004 with a $2 million gift from Pfizer Inc., enables the School to appoint a nationally recognized researcher, scholar, and teacher who has made significant contributions […]
Pharmacy Returns to its Roots with Medicinal Garden
Like the medicinal plant garden that used to be located outside the former Pharmacy building, this new garden will serve as a teaching resource about drugs derived from nature.