PSD News

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.

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.

Kwon's work to support breast cancer research

(November 2011)

Glen Kwon, professor in the Pharmaceutical Sciences Division, is leading a sub-project for colleague Kevin Kozak, assistant professor in human oncology at the School of Medicine and Public Health, on Rational Molecular Multi-Targeting in High-Risk Breast Cancer funded by the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

Li's research recognized with State grant

(November 2011)

Lingjun Li, associate professor in the Pharmaceutical Sciences Division, received an award from the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Pilot Grant Program to study CSF Biomarkers for Alzheimer’s Disease.

Yu selected for AAPS highest award

(October 2011)

Lian Yu, professor in the Pharmaceutical Sciences Division, has been awarded the 2011 David Grant Research Achievement Award in Physical Pharmacy from the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists(AAPS).

Carstensen honored with the creation of named Chair

(September 2011)

Mahendra Patel (M.S.'74, Ph.D.'78 pharmaceutics), founder and CEO of Navinta LLC, and wife Jayshree Patel have made a $1 million gift to establish the Jens T. Carstensen Chair in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy. Read the full story.