Congratulations to Dr. Leslie Hamilton, PharmD, FCCP, FCCM, FNCS, BCPS, BCCC, Professor in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy & Translational Science at the UT Health Sciences College of Pharmacy, recipient of the 2026 Heart of Teaching Award from the UTHSC Teaching and Learning Center. The Heart of Teaching Award celebrates a member of the UT… Read More
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Joanna Hudson, co-director of Advancing Kidney Health through Optimal Medication Management (AKHOMM) and UT Health Sciences College of Pharmacy professor, and the entire AKHOMM team on receiving the 2026 American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Foundation Pinnacle Award for Collaboration, Innovation & Impact. Established by the APhA Foundation, the Pinnacle Award… Read More
Congratulations to Alina Cernasev, PhD, PharmD, MS, on her election as Secretary of the Social and Administrative Pharmacy Section (SAPS) of the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP). Dr. Cernasev will serve a four-year leadership term, representing the University of Tennessee Health Sciences College of Pharmacy, UTHSC, and the United States within this global professional organization. In… Read More
COP Staff Celebrates Beginning of New Year at Annual Staff Social On July 14, the Memphis Campus gathered at Ghost River Brewing Company for our Annual Staff Social, celebrating the close of summer and the start of a new year together. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with colleagues, enjoy great food, share laughs,… Read More
Congratulations to faculty members Amie Throneberry, PharmD, and Julie Farrar, PharmD, who received the Student Government Association Executive Council Excellence in Teaching Award at the UTH Health Sciences SGAEC Banquet on April 9! The SGAEC UTHSC Excellence in Teaching Award honors outstanding educators from the six colleges at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.… Read More
Dr. Hohmeier brings genuine energy and enthusiasm to every student interaction, creating opportunities for connection and fostering a strong sense of community across our college, helping ensure students feel welcomed and supported. Student nominators for the award noted Dr. Hohmeier’s empathy and how he creates an environment where students can engage openly, without pressure or… Read More
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2026 College of Pharmacy Seed Research Grants! The College designed the Seed Research Grants to help faculty members generate preliminary data for new research initiated by the investigators. By strengthening their research foundations, our faculty members are better positioned to pursue competitive external funding, particularly from federal sources. Dennis… Read More
After a hiatus since October 2025, student pharmacists and Assistant Professor Elizabeth Yett, PharmD, who helped reopen the Hope Clinic at Church Health in Memphis on Tuesday, June 23. The clinic’s return marks an important step forward in expanding access to care for uninsured individuals across the greater Memphis region. Formerly known as Clinica Esperanza,… Read More
Please join us in congratulating our faculty who have received promotions or tenure, effective July 1! Clinical Pharmacy and Translational Science Promoted to Associate Professor Julie Farrar, PharmD, BCCCP Brandon Hawkins, PharmD, BCIDP, AAHIVP Tyler Melton, PharmD, MPH, BCPS Kelsey Frederick, PharmD Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences Promoted to Associate Professor Bhupesh Singla, PhD Awarded Tenure… Read More
Congratulations to professors Kirk Hevener, PharmD, PhD, and Leslie Hamilton, PharmD, on their induction into the Academy of Master Educators for UT Health Science Center on October 23. The Academy recognizes educators who consistently exemplify the highest standards of educational and clinical excellence, humanism and professionalism, innovation, leadership in their fields, and mentorship. Master Educators… Read More
