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Mehran Yazdanian portrait

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.

Students gathered together in graduation regalia

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. 

An environmental portrait of Steve Swanson in the sun-brightened atrium of the School of Pharmacy.

Dean’s Column: Spring 2026

Dean Steve Swanson reflects on the forces behind a historic national decline in pharmacy school applicants and the UW–Madison School of Pharmacy persevered and thrived, achieving a #6 national ranking.