The UT Health Science Center College of Pharmacy CPR committee recently participated with Automated External Defibrillators (AED) donations from the Peyton Walker Foundation “Huddle for Hearts” at UTK on Sept 30th. One of the donated AEDs went to the East Knox Free Medical Clinic and was presented to Janet L. Purkey, MD by ASP CPR… Read More
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2024 Feurt Symposium titled “Transforming Tennessee’s Public Health: The Role of the Pharmacist Scope Expansion Bill” on October 16. We had the pleasure of hearing insights from our special guest speakers, Anthony Pudlo, PharmD (CEO, Tennessee Pharmacist Association), and Andrew S. Crowe, PharmD (State… Read More
The College had the pleasure of hosting David Z. D’Argenio, PhD, winner of the 2024 Avis Distinguished Visiting Professorship on October 11. D’Argenio’s lecture, titled “The Atypical Journey of an Engineer in Biomedical Technology,” focused on his career and nontraditional journey to becoming a leader in Biomedical Engineering and Pharmaceutical Science. D’Argenio was also presented… Read More
There was a lot of joy during the Scholarship Lunches in September and October. These yearly lunches are a great opportunity for PharmD students who receive scholarships to interact with the donors who support them. The luncheon in Knoxville was hosted at Chesapeake’s Seafood House on September 18, the Nashville event took place at Maggiano’s… Read More
The 11th Annual Race for the Summitt 5K on September 21 was a great success, supporting the Pat Summitt Foundation and raising awareness for Alzheimer’s research! The College’s student organization – the American Pharmacist Association – Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP), hosted this race to support The Pat Summitt Foundation every year since 2013. The… Read More
Congratulations to Christelle Mathieu, a P4 PharmD student, on receiving the UT Health Science Center College of Pharmacy PharmD/PhD Scholarship! This scholarship reflects Christelle’s commitment to academic excellence and research and will aid her as she finishes her PharmD this year and gets ready for the College of Pharmacy’s Pharmaceutical Sciences PhD program next fall.… Read More
Don’t miss our talented students showcasing their research at the ASHP Midyear Meeting in New Orleans this weekend! 22 UT College of Pharmacy students will be presenting their research on Tues. December 10 from noon to 1 pm. Support our amazing UT College of Pharmacy students as they present their innovative work! An Investigation of… Read More
What I enjoy most about being part of the Rural Health Certificate program is the unique opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the specific healthcare needs of rural communities. Through the program, I’ve been able to learn about the diverse challenges faced by these populations, from healthcare access and transportation barriers to cultural and socioeconomic factors that influence health outcomes.
Jylexus BurksP2 PharmD Student, UT Health Science Center College of Pharmacy My commitment to addressing healthcare disparities in underserved communities inspired me to pursue the Rural Health Certificate from the UT Health Science Center College of Pharmacy. Growing up in Southeast Alabama significantly influenced this decision, as I witnessed the unique barriers faced by rural… Read More
Vanessa Hodges has been serving in the support role here at the university for 11 years. She has been promoted to Sr. Administrative Service Assistant in the College of Pharmacy Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Translational Science after serving as Administrative Specialist III in the Department of Facilities Administration for one year. She spent 8… Read More
