Articles from September 2016

Staff Spotlight: Ian Nguyen

Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Ian Nguyen is a project manager in the Non-Sterile Products Department at UI Pharmaceuticals. He supervises the production of pharmaceutical preparations under cGMPs, oversees production staff, and provides additional training as needed for specific projects.

In the News: UI Breaks Ground on Pharmacy Building

Monday, September 26, 2016
Donald Letendre, Dean of the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy, says educating the next generation of leaders in pharmacy practice and pharmaceutical science takes more than a rigorous curriculum delivered by top-notch faculty and staff. It also requires a state-of-the-art facility.

Keefe Honored with Osterhaus Medal for Lifetime Achievement

Sunday, September 25, 2016
The Osterhaus Medal for Lifetime Achievement is presented annually to one or more individuals who have made extraordinary achievements in the pharmacy profession.

Wakeman Discusses Drug Development Challenges

Friday, September 23, 2016
Joanne Reiland Wakeman, ’02 BS, ’09 PhD, visited the UI College of Pharmacy on Sept. 23. Wakeman is a Chemistry and Manufacturing Controls (CMC) Senior Project Manager for Ardea Biosciences in San Diego, a member of the AstraZeneca Group.

Akers, Decker are 2016 Distinguished Alumni

Friday, September 16, 2016
Michael J. Akers, ’72 PhD, and Christopher J. Decker, ’88 BSPh will be recognized with the 2016 University of Iowa College of Pharmacy Distinguished Alumni Awards on Sept. 29, 2016.

Guillory Still Giving Back

Wednesday, September 14, 2016
After spending 30 years as a UI College of Pharmacy professor, Keith Guillory is still giving back.

College of Pharmacy Set to Recognize Honorary Alumni Awardees

Thursday, September 8, 2016
The University of Iowa plans to honor two friends of the college with the 2016 Honorary Alumni Awards on Sept. 29: Melissa Murer Corrigan and Bernard Sorofman.

Leal Urges Students to Say ‘Yes’ to Opportunities, Advocate for the Profession

Friday, September 2, 2016
Pharmacy innovator Sandra Leal, PharmD, MPH, addressed PharmD students at the UI College of Pharmacy today, urging them to seek out their own pioneering paths in the field.