Congrats to Tifffany Johnson, Administrative Coordinator I, the winner of the 2024-25 Annual Pharm-tastic award! The annual winner is chosen from the ranks of our quarterly winners from the academic year, which included Johnson, Mercedes Tolbert, Vanessa Baker, and Kiesha Giboney. Highlights from Tiffany’s nomination note that she is known as the “glue” that holds… Read More
We could not be prouder of our Knoxville campus associate dean, James Wheeler, PharmD, who was named in the Tennessee Pharmacists Association’s Inaugural Class of Fellows! The Fellow of TPA designation was established to recognize TPA members who have demonstrated sustained and significant contributions to the advancement of pharmacy practice, education, advocacy, and professional service… Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
