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Zografi to present at ACS international conference

(May 2012)

George Zografi, professor emeritus in the Pharmaceutical Sciences Division, is an invited speaker at the "M3 - Molecules, Materials, Medicines: An International Conference on the Role of Materials Science and Engineering in Drug Development" conference in Banff, Alberta, Canada in May.

Alzheimer's research continues with NIH award

(April 2012)

Jeff Johnson, professor in the Pharmaceutical Sciences Division, and Dr. Regina Murphy, professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, are Co-Principal Investigators of a five year R01 award from NIH that begins May 1, 2012.

Yu receives additional NSF funding

(April 2012)

Lian Yu, professor in the Pharmaceutical Sciences Division, has been awarded continued support from the National Science Foundation for his research efforts studying the Surface Crystallization and Diffusion of Organic Glasses.

Dean showcases School's top ranking

(April 2012)

Dean Jeanette Roberts seized an opportunity to share the work of the School in a recent interview with Chris Barncard, UW-Madison Communications. Featured in the April 17 edition of Inside UW-Madison, Dean Roberts commended faculty, staff, and students noting their respective roles and contributions to the School's thriving reputation.

Odukoya recognized at APhA annual meeting

(March 2012)

Olufunmilola Odukoya, graduate student studying with Michelle Chui, assistant professor in the Social and Administrative Sciences Division, received the Best Post-Graduate Poster Presentation Award for her work titled, "Human Factors Analysis of Patient Safety Concerns Associated with Electronic Prescribing in Pharmacy" at the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Annual meeting in March in New Orleans.

Giving back to the future of pharmacy

(February 2012)

video thumbnail image Hussain Harun, Pharm.D. Class of 2012 president, and Adam Macguire, vice president, are leading the effort to raise funds for the 2012 graduating class gift.

Students make their mark behind the camera

(February 2012)

video thumbnail School of Pharmacy students and student organizations made videos showcasing their studies and lives in and out of pharmacy school.

Kao named Vilas Distinguished Service Professor

(January 2012)

W. John Kao, professor, in the Pharmaceutical Sciences Division has been appointed a Vilas Distinguished Service Professor. This five-year professorship, effective January 1, 2012, recognizes distinguished scholarship and excellence in teaching and service.

Plavicki continues to add flair to science

(January 2012)

The confocal imagery from Jessica Plavicki, post doc researcher in the lab of Warren Heideman, professor in the Pharmaceutical Sciences Division, recently made a splash as the "picture of the day" with Science360, a web-based science news service.

Stroud to present work on Hobbes in England

(January 2012)

Elaine Stroud, assistant director of the American Institute of the History of Pharmacy, has been invited to participate in a workshop on the natural philosophy of Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679) in Oxford, England in early February.