Articles from September 2026
FDA Greenlights Clinical Trials for College of Pharmacy Ovarian Cancer Research
Monday, September 28, 2026
The FDA has cleared Dean Jill Kolesar's novel ovarian cancer therapy for human clinical trials, using extracellular vesicles to turn tumor-supporting immune cells into tumor-killing ones.
S5G Therapeutics receives NIH funding to bring Iowa research to patients
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Faculty members Mark Greiner and Aliasger Salem are core members of a team of University of Iowa researchers working to advance an antioxidant-based technology that may help protect vulnerable cells in the eye.
Meet the 2026 Osterhaus Medal & Alumni Award Recipients
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Congratulations to our 2026 Osterhaus Medal for Lifetime Achievement and Alumni Awards recipients. These extraordinary individuals will be celebrated during an Oct. 29 ceremony as part of Homecoming week.
Preceptor Excellence Award Honorees Announced
Friday, September 18, 2026
Congratulations to Preceptor Excellence Award recipients Brett Heintz, Melinda James, and Deanna McDanel.
Board of Regents Approves Cancer Center at College of Pharmacy
Friday, September 18, 2026
The Iowa Board of Regents approved the new Institute for Cancer Drug Discovery and Development to be housed at the UI College of Pharmacy.
Training in Action
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Doctor of Pharmacy student Kelsey Rook used her IA-NEXT naloxone training to save a life.
Building on a Pharmacy Practice Legacy
Friday, September 11, 2026
Veteran faculty member Mary Schroeder assumes DEO role with plans to listen, collaborate, and guide PPS to new heights.
Student Leadership Beyond the Classroom
Thursday, September 10, 2026
PharmD student Lucas Hardy attended the inaugural National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation Emerging Leaders Academy.
The Power of Getting Involved
Friday, September 4, 2026
A community-based residency at Osterhaus Pharmacy taught Sarah Sorum the importance of professional engagement. Now she’s serving as National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations president.
NSF awards $2 million to improve drug development through advanced computing
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Researchers at the University of Iowa are leading an effort to develop a new computational method to predict how pharmaceutical compounds crystallize into tablet form, a critical step in bringing new medicines to patients.