Category: Awards and Honors


Dr. Amarinder Singh Wins ASCPT Award for Tuberculosis Research

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We are thrilled to announce that Amarinder Singh, PhD, a Postdoctoral Researcher in the lab of Bernd Meibohm, PhD, has been awarded the prestigious American Society for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics (ASCPT) Presidential Trainee Award at the 2025 Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. This award recognizes his outstanding research, which focuses on model-based simulations for… Read More

2025 Duane D. Miller Lectureship Highlights

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On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, we were honored to host Michael S. Wolfe, PhD, Mathias P. Mertes Professor of Medicinal Chemistry at the University of Kansas, the winner of the 2025 Duane D. Miller Lectureship. About Michael S. Wolfe Michael S. Wolfe received his B.S. in chemistry in 1984 from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy… Read More

Dr. Kelsey Frederick Wins UT Alumni Association Outstanding Teacher Award

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Assistant Professor Kelsey Frederick, PharmD, for being honored as the University of Tennessee Alumni Association Outstanding Teacher Award! This annual award celebrates exceptional teaching in both classroom and clinical settings by full-time faculty at the UT Health Science Center. “I am deeply honored, humbled, and overjoyed to receive the University of Tennessee Alumni Association Outstanding… Read More

Highlights from APhA Annual Meeting 2025: Networking and Awards

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We had a spectacular time in Nashville, Tennessee, at the APhA Annual Meeting from March 21-24, where student pharmacists and pharmacists gathered from across the country. It was an exciting weekend filled with opportunities to meet new people, reconnect with old friends, and learn about exciting advancements in the pharmacy profession. Our chapter excelled and… Read More

Leo Awarded SGA 2025 Excellence in Teaching Award for the College of Graduate Health Sciences

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Assistant Professor Dennis Leo, PhD, who was awarded the 2025 Excellence in Teaching Award for the College of Graduate Health Sciences by the UT Health Science Center Student Government Association Executive Council. The award is a testament to the profound impact Dr. Leo has made on students through dedication, innovation, and commitment to teaching excellence.… Read More

Johnson, Baker Honored with Pharm-tastic Awards

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Congratulations to Tiffany Johnson and Vanessa Baker, the recipients of the 2025 first quarter Pharm-tastic award! Tiffany is known as the “glue” that holds everything together—a true “go-to” problem solver and a calming presence amidst daily challenges. Whether it’s managing vendor relations, responding to faculty requests, or onboarding new staff, she consistently goes above and… Read More

Cory and Dickerson Awarded SGA’s 2025 Excellence in Teaching Award for the College of Pharmacy

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Congrats to Ted Cory, PharmD, PhD, and Roland Dickerson, PharmD, who were awarded the UT Health Science Center Student Government Association Executive Committee’s 2025 Excellence in Teaching Award for the College of Pharmacy. A second congratulations also goes to Dr. Dickerson, who received the Distinguished Service Professor Award from the University of Tennessee Alumni Association,… Read More

PharmD Student Darcy Doran Wins Best Practices of Professionalism Award

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Congrats to Darcy Doran, who was awarded the College of Pharmacy’s Best Practices of Professionalism Award! Darcy exhibited professional presence, altruism, and respect while participating in a Mission of Mercy event, where she demonstrated her commitment by sacrificing her time to serve underserved patients in the Memphis area. She even stayed nearly two hours past… Read More

Meet the 2025 Pharmacy Graduating Student Award Winners

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Congrats to our 2025 College of Pharmacy Graduating Student Award winners! At a ceremony on May 12, our student award winners were honored for outstanding performance in scholarship, leadership, research, and service. Over the last 3-4 years, each of them put forth a tremendous amount of effort and we were excited to celebrate their academic… Read More

Bradley Boucher, PharmD, professor emeritus, Receives Rho Chi Service Award

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Bradley Boucher, PharmD, professor emeritus at the UT Health Science Center College of Pharmacy, has been awarded the Rho Chi A. Wayne Pittman Outstanding Service Award. This award honors individuals who have made significant and sustained contributions to the Society and those who have greatly advanced its vision and mission. Bocher is the second individual… Read More