Congratulations to Dawn Havrda, PharmD, and Sarka Beranova, PhD, who were named recipients of the 2024 Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) Teaching Awards. The winners were selected by UT Health Science Center students and fellow faculty. Dr. Beranova, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, was awarded the Inclusive Teaching Award, which recognizes the outstanding efforts of faculty… Read More
The TEACH Award is an annual accolade designed to spotlight a faculty member who demonstrates exceptional teaching in the didactic/pre-APPE phase of the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum. The award recognizes teaching excellence, evidence-based teaching methods, and innovation in teaching and learning. Dr. Rowe is known for his dedication to active learning and inspiring educational innovations… Read More
The TPA award ceremony had a strong presence of UT Health Science Center College of Pharmacy alumni and professors. Congrats to the following alumni who were honored: [Photo Rachel Barenie] – Alumna and UT Health Science Center College of Pharmacy Assistant Professor Rachel Barenie: Distinguished Young Pharmacist Award – Alumnus and Tennessee Lt. Governor Randy… Read More
The UT Health Science Center College of Pharmacy has received numerous awards, appointments, and honors from esteemed national pharmacists’ organizations in the 2023-24 Academic year. Jungling Wang, PhD Elected to the Executive Committee of the American Pharmacists Association–Academy of Pharmaceutical Research and Science– Chair-elect of the Economic, Social, and Administrative Sciences Section. Chasity Shelton and… Read More
Martina Walling had an exhilarating experience as American Pharmacist Association Academy of Student Pharmacists Student Ambassador for the Substance Use Disorders Institute. “I have been able to seize extraordinary opportunities that I never thought possible through the unwavering support of the UT Health Science Center College of Pharmacy and the generous financial backing from the… Read More
Join us in celebrating the outstanding achievement of Dr. Dan Collier, who was honored as Mentor of the Year by the College of Graduate Health Sciences at the UT Health Science Center’s Graduate Research Day on May 31! This award recognizes his exceptional commitment to mentoring, advising, and supporting graduate students. Dr. Collier’s dedication to… Read More
Professor Junling Wang, PhD, was elected to the Executive Committee of the American Pharmacists Association–Academy of Pharmaceutical Research and Science (APhA–APRS) as the Chair-elect of the Economic, Social, and Administrative Sciences Section. The College takes great pride in being the academic home of Dr. Wang and is thrilled to have her contribute to this esteemed… Read More
We were grateful to have heard the important research of Dr. Christopher McCurdy, winner of the Duane D. Miller Lectureship, on Monday, June 3rd. McCurdy delivered a lecture titled “Sigma Receptor Ligands from Conception to the Clinic: Illumination of an Enigma.” Dr. McCurdy is a professor and holds The Frank A. Duckworth Eminent Scholar Chair… Read More
Congratulations to Kelli Adeleye, a graduate student in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, who received the Duane D. Miller Award in Drug Discovery on Monday for her significant research contributions to advancing health as a graduate student at the College. Adeleye’s research focuses on characterizing the biological activity of novel colchicine-binding site inhibitors. Colchicine-binding site… Read More
Congratulations to our 2024 student award winners who were honored for their excellence and accomplishments at UT Health Science Center College of Pharmacy! The students received their awards at a dinner on Sunday, May 12. We were privileged to have three wonderful valedictorians this year! ValedictorianRachael Baggett ValedictorianMatthew Middleton Valedictorian, ImPAcT ClassKaitlin Echols Clinical Pharmacy… Read More
