Chetan Rathi, PhD student in Pharmaceutical Sciences, won the prestigious Merck Biopharma Innovation Cup organized near Frankfurt, Germany from July 3–8, 2016. In its sixth year, the Innovation Cup brings together a promising new generation of academic talents from the life sciences, engineering and business administration in a meeting of the minds with Merck KGaA… Read More
The Tennessee Pharmacists Association (TPA) held its 129th Summer Meeting from July 18-20 in Point Clear, Alabama. Nine UT members of the Tennessee Society of Student Pharmacists (TSSP) were in attendance. Student Pharmacist Kembral Nelson participated in the student-led presentations, providing the topic Impact of Chain Pharmacy-Based Discharge Medication Bedside Delivery Service on the Transition… Read More
The College of Pharmacy hosted their Annual Big Orange Breakfast on Tuesday, July 19th, during the Tennessee Pharmacist Association Summer Meeting in Point Clear, Alabama. COP Alumni, faculty and students attended this event and were treated to a special guest speaker: the Voice of the UT Vols, Bob Kesling.
Dr. Santosh Kumar, an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, was recently inducted into the UTHSC Postdoctoral Fellow Outstanding Mentor Academy for his dedication and capability in mentoring postdoctoral fellows. The PDF mentor academy recognizes UTHSC faculty who demonstrate the highest level of skill and dedication in the mentoring of postdoctoral fellows. Dr.… Read More
The UTCOP Nashville campus hosted the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) in late July during their “train-the-trainer” point-of-care testing tour. Through the coordinated efforts of Drs. James Wheeler and Ken Hohmeier, UT was able to bring this national program to Tennessee. The national “train-the-trainer” program’s aim is to expand the knowledge of point-of-care testing… Read More
At this year’s AACP Meeting in Anaheim, CA, the College of Pharmacy had two Walmart Scholars in attendance: Molly Hunt, P4 Mentor: Leslie Hamilton Adam Wiss, P4 Mentor: Nancy Hart
Dr. Shannon Finks was promoted to Professor. Dr. Frank Park was awarded tenure. Dr. A. Shaun Rowe was promoted to Associate Professor.
Kenneth Sykes (c/o 2019) has been awarded three scholarships totaling $14,000 that will be applied to his tuition and fees for the 2016-2017 academic year. The three are: The 2016 CVS Pharmacy Scholarship, The 2016 CVS Pharmacy Business Scholarship, and The Physicians’ Medical Education and Research Foundation Scholarship. “It is an honor to be the recipient… Read More
Qinghui Wang was selected as the winner of the Bob Margarian Best Podium presentation award. This is the most competitive award given out at the MALTO which took place in Houston, TX this Spring. Wang competed with other graduate students from six other Colleges of Pharmacy. The biological portion of the work was done by Kinsie Arnst. Other highlights from… Read More
Monroe Crawley (c/o 2017) and Derek Groff (c/o 2017) participated in State Farm’s Wellness Fair in Murfreesboro this Spring while on rotation with Reeves Sain and stole the show. Michele Russell, Sr. Occupational Health Nurse with State Farm Employee Health Services said, “the wonderful team of pharmacy students did a fantastic job engaging and educating… Read More
