Joseph M. Gabriel, PhD, an historian of medicine, pharmacy, and the pharmaceutical industry, is the first George Urdang Chair in the History of Pharmacy. Gabriel will also undertake a role in the activities of the …
Faculty
Infectious disease research by Rose and colleagues is among most significant in 2014
A recent publication resulting from a collaboration with Warren Rose, associate professor (CHS), and colleagues from the departments of pharmacy and medicine at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics was highlighted as the 6th …
Kwan is recipient of 2015 ASP Research Starter Grant
Jason Kwan, assistant professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences Division, has been awarded a research starter grant by The American Society of Pharmacognosy (ASP) for the investigation of novel biofilm inhibitors made by symbiotic bacteria living in marine …
Researchers return from annual ASP Conference
Pharmacognosy (“a branch of pharmacology dealing with medicinal substances of biological origin…”) according to the online Merriam-Webster dictionary) is receiving high attention in the Pharmaceutical Sciences Division with the research of faculty members Tim Bugni, …
Kreling and Chewning develop process for physician referrals to pharmacists
Pharmacists have many potential roles and contributions in direct patient care beyond dispensing. Some hospitals, health systems, and clinics integrate pharmacists into care teams where physicians rely on pharmacists for therapeutic input and decision making …
Former pharmacy dean selected for renown RWJF Health Policy Fellows Program
Jeanette Roberts, PhD, MPH, professor, pharmaceutical sciences division, and former dean of the School of Pharmacy, is among six health professionals selected for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Health Policy Fellows Program at the …
Elder and DeMuth continue service as USP experts
Ed Elder, Director of the Zeeh Pharmaceutical Experiment Station, and Jim DeMuth, Professor (retired) Division of Pharmacy Practice Division, will both serve on USP committees for the 2015-2020 cycle. DeMuth was re-elected at the USP …
Tang awarded funding from WARF’s Accelerator Program
Weiping Tang, associate professor in the Pharmaceutical Sciences Division, will receive an award from the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) Accelerator Program that supports his project titled “Small Molecule Inhibitors of PCSK9 Secretion – Phase …
Hayney contributes expertise at disaster simulation
Mary Hayney, professor (CHS) in the Pharmacy Practice Division, participated in Surge X, a large scale training event based on a fictitious catastrophic flood that occurred in Wisconsin’s North woods. Hosted by the Wisconsin Medical …
Vivian to serve on health center board
Eva Vivian, professor (CHS) in the Pharmacy Practice Division, was selected to serve on the Board of Directors of Access Community Health Centers. Vivian currently maintains a clinical practice at Access Community Health Centers in …