Housed at the School of Pharmacy, the Transdisciplinary Center for Research in Psychoactive Substances leverages clinical and multidisciplinary expertise in emerging field of psychedelic-assisted therapy.
Faculty
Grant Fuels Development of Inhalable Nanomedicine for Lung Diseases
With funding from the Discovery to Product program, Professor Seungpyo Hong and his collaborators are accelerating their research on idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Combating Racial Disparities in COVID-19 Vaccination
Multiple outreach efforts at the School of Pharmacy aim to increase COVID-19 vaccine access and acceptance among BIPOC communities.
Professor Eva Vivian Receives Healthy Aging Star Award
A preeminent pharmacy researcher and educator and community leader, Dr. Vivian embodies the Wisconsin Idea in making lasting impact on diverse patients and communities to change lives The Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging presented the …
New Assistant Professor Advances Toxicology Research and Education
In a joint role, Heather Barkholtz joins the School of Pharmacy’s Pharmaceutical Sciences Division and the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene.
Advanced Polymeric Nanotechnology for Delivering Combination Cancer Therapies
Professor Glen Kwon receives a new grant from the National Institutes of Health for research targeting triple-negative breast cancer.
New Faculty Book Traces the Complex Cannabis Conversation
In a Q&A, Associate Professor Lucas Richert discusses his newest book, which explores the social and regulatory evolutions surrounding cannabis.
School of Pharmacy Volunteers Help Vaccinate Underserved Communities in Vaccine Equity Effort
The School of Pharmacy, Fitchburg Family Pharmacy, and the Boys and Girls Club partner to increase COVID-19 vaccine access and address hesitancy among BIPOC communities.
Gel Loaded with Cancer-Fighting Cells Keeps Tumors in Check After Surgery in Mice
A new, biodegradable gel, created by Assistant Professor Quanyin Hu, filled with a cocktail of immune-boosting cytokines and cancer-fighting cells staved off the growth of lingering cancer cells in mice after tumors were surgically removed.
Using Technology to Improve Patient Safety, Health IT Tool Significantly Reduces Medication Over-Prescription
School of Pharmacy Professor Michelle Chui publishes the first study on the implementation of CancelRx, which showed a 93% success rate in canceling prescriptions from the clinic to the pharmacy at UW Health By Katie …