Meet recent UW–Madison School of Pharmacy alumni who are leading their fields forward.
Pharmaceutical Sciences
School of Pharmacy Professors Honored with Vilas Faculty Awards
Professors Tim Bugni and Lian Yu are recognized with one of UW–Madison’s top faculty honors for their potent research.
The Biosimilar Moment
School of Pharmacy alum and Teva R&D executive Mehran Yazdanian shares what it takes to bring a biosimilar to market and what changes in the field mean for patients and pharmacists.
Photo Galleries: Commencement 2026
On commencement weekend, the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Pharmacy hosted a series of events to celebrate the incredible achievements of the School’s Class of 2026, including the Pharmacology and Toxicology bachelor’s degree program, PharmD, Health System Pharmacy Administration master’s degree, Health Systems Research in Pharmacy PhD, and Pharmaceutical Sciences master’s and PhD graduates.
On a Quest for Safer Roads
School of Pharmacy Assistant Professor Heather Barkholtz and her collaborators study impairment in drivers who use alcohol and THC.
Teaching the Science of Grant Writing
In an increasingly competitive environment, a new course at the School of Pharmacy gives students hands-on training to compete for critical research funding.
Leading Lab in Photos: Behind the Scenes in the Hayney Lab
See the people, processes, and equipment behind Professor Mary Hayney’s research into vaccine efficacy.
Inaugural Anna Apinis Professorship Accelerates Drug Discovery
The professorship supports Professor Jiaoyang Jiang’s work to investigate disease-driving protein modifications linked to cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, and more.
UW Professor Named as New Dean of UH College of Pharmacy
After 18 years at the UW–Madison School of Pharmacy, Professor Arash Bashirullah’s reputation for mentorship, research, and leadership prepared him to take the helm in Houston.
Genome Engineering to Boost Biofuel Yields
School of Pharmacy Associate Professor Jason Peters has patented novel genetic tools to accelerate biofuel production.