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Pharmaceutical Sciences
New Effective and Safe Antifungal Isolated From Sea Squirt Microbiome
By combing the ocean for antimicrobials, scientists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have discovered a new antifungal compound that efficiently targets multi-drug-resistant strains of deadly fungi without toxic side effects in mice.
School of Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences Grad Students Win 2020 AAPS Student Chapter Award
AAPS recognizes the UW student chapter’s outstanding service and outreach By Tristan Dooley The American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) selected UW–Madison School of Pharmacy as a 2020 AAPS Student Chapter Award winner. Only two …
School of Pharmacy and AIHP Host Free Virtual Social History of Pharmacy and Pharmaceuticals Festival
History comes alive in this new five-day festival that brings new insights to today’s urgent questions By Tristan Dooley Fascinating topics in the social history of pharmacy and pharmaceuticals will be highlighted in 11 panels, …
A Rich History of Research and Mentorship
The legacy of Professor Emeritus Dan Rich lives on at the School and in prolific alumni careers.
New Henrichs Chair Enhances Pharmaceutical Sciences Research
Professor Seungpyo Hong is the Chair’s first recipient, adding to a growing roster of alumni-supported professorships By Katie Ginder-Vogel The oldest son of dairy farmers, Milton Henrichs (BS ‘44) grew up north of Green Bay, …
School of Pharmacy Welcomes Three Assistant Professors
New faculty members strengthen the School of Pharmacy’s research and education in pediatric pharmacy, drug delivery, and precision medicine.
Degraders: A New Drug Discovery Approach
Professor Weiping Tang harnesses cells’ natural protein disposal system to destroy disease-causing proteins.
2020 Citations of Merit Honor Four Distinguished Careers
The School’s annual Citation of Merit Awards celebrate alumni who have advanced education, research, and practice.
New NSF Grant Will Improve Synthesis of Bacterial Carbohydrates
The support from the National Science Foundation will help Professor Weiping Tang develop novel chemical methods to synthesize bacterial carbohydrates for studies of biology and disease.