Dale Eric Wurster, PhD, professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics, is the recipient of the Ralph Shangraw Memorial Prize. The award, presented by the International Pharmaceutical Excipients Council (IPEC) Foundation, is bestowed upon a person who has provided outstanding research contributions in the study of excipients or excipient-related technology over a number of years.

Mary Schroeder’s students quickly learn that economists care about more than money. After earning a PhD in Economics at Emory University in Atlanta, Schroeder joined the college six years ago. She is an assistant professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science (PPS).

The Iowa Pharmacy Association's annual meeting was held June 16-17, 2017. Numerous UI College of Pharmacy faculty and alumni were recognized for their contributions to advancing pharmacy in Iowa.

Michael W. Kelly, ’73 BSPh, ’88 PharmD, ‘89 MS, associate dean for professional education, has received the 2017 College of Pharmacy Award for Teaching Excellence.

Family members of Christopher Efobi, '54 BSPh, recently visited from their home in Georgia. When Efobi—their father and grandfather—came from Nigeria to study at the UI College of Pharmacy, they traveled by steamboat.

Michael Duffel, BS, PhD, conducts basic research to provide vital insights for other scientists to use when designing better drugs and fighting toxic chemicals.

Vern Duba, MA, a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science’s Division of Applied Clinical Sciences, and also has an appointment as instructional services specialist in the Office of Academic Affairs (OAA).

The College of Pharmacy welcomed Ryan Smith, PhD, as an assistant professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics, last month. After receiving his bachelor’s in psychology from The Ohio State University, he went on to earn his PhD in neuroscience from OSU.