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Meet the 2025-26 Class Teachers of the Year

Monday, July 20, 2026
Congratulations to the three outstanding educators named by PharmD students as the 2025-26 Class Teachers of the Year.
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Progress in Pharmacist Reimbursement Reform

Friday, July 17, 2026
A new national review examining pharmacist reimbursement policy.
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Students Win National Clinical Research Contest

Wednesday, July 15, 2026
PharmD students win the national ACCP Clinical Research Challenge, the first for our program, with a final proposal on pharmacist-led statin genetic testing.
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Michael Ernst Named Collegiate Teacher of the Year

Monday, July 13, 2026
Clinical Professor Michael Ernst has been named the 2025-26 UI College of Pharmacy Collegiate Teacher of the Year.
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Interdisciplinary Innovation Advances New Treatments for Brain Disorders

Monday, July 13, 2026
UI researchers, including the College of Pharmacy's Aliasger Salem, are joining forces across disciplines to address some of the most challenging disorders affecting the brain via a new $600,000 award.
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Faculty Promotions Reflect Excellence in Teaching, Research, and Service

Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Five long-standing faculty members promoted in rank.
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Alumnus in Action: Balancing Pharmacy and Purpose

Monday, June 22, 2026
Ishaya David, '21 PharmD, uses his nonprofit Dreams Alive to bring necessary medical care to rural communities throughout Nigeria while working as a full-time clinical pharmacist in Illinois.
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UI researcher seeks biological clues to suicide through blood molecules

Thursday, June 18, 2026
Assistant Professor Marie Gaine to study blood molecules linked to suicide risk.
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Harnessing the Immune System to Prevent Brain Cancer

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
A new study examined whether tissue-resident memory CD8+ T cells (TRM) in the brain can prevent the development of brain tumors.
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Cognitive Decline May Begin Years Before Cardiovascular Disease Events, Study Finds

Tuesday, June 9, 2026
New research suggests that cognitive decline may begin years before a major cardiovascular disease (CVD) event occurs, offering important insights into the connection between heart health and brain function.