Event Overview
Research Day provides a forum for the UI College of Pharmacy community to highlight ongoing research, scholarship, and scientific inquiry across its programs. Graduate and Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) students will present posters and oral work that foster interdisciplinary learning and collaboration. Jeffrey R. Bishop, ’03 PharmD, will deliver the keynote address. He will offer insight and expertise to enrich the day’s scholarly engagement.
Research Day - Friday, April 10, 2026
Registration
- Registration opens: March 9, 2026
- Registration deadline: March 27, 2026
- Registration Form
Keynote Speaker - Jeffrey R. Bishop, '03 PharmD
- Speaker: Jeffrey Bishop, '03 PharmD, MS, BCPP, FCCP
- Title: Professor, Department of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology (ECP), University of Minnesota
- Talk Topic: TBD
- Bio: Jeffrey Bishop conducts psychopharmacology and pharmacogenomics research with a focus on examining genetic relationships with symptom improvement, side effects, and cognitive effects of medications. He also provides clinical and didactic education to pharmacy and medical trainees. He earned a degree in biology at Luther College and went on to complete his Doctor of Pharmacy degree at the University of Iowa (UI). Subsequently, Bishop completed a fellowship in clinical psychopharmacology and pharmacogenetics at the UI College of Pharmacy and earned a master’s degree in clinical investigation through the UI Carver College of Medicine. His research has been supported through local, foundation, and NIH funding mechanisms.
Schedule
| Time | Topic | Location |
| 8:00 - 9:00 AM | Registration, Poster Setup, and Continental Breakfast | Lobby CPB |
| 9:00- 9:10 AM | Welcome: David Roman, PhD - Professor, Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Education | 210 CPB |
| 9:10 - 9:15 AM | Opening Remarks: Jill M. Kolesar, PharmD, MS, FCCP - Dean, Jean M. Schmidt Chair, and Professor | 210 CPB |
| 9:15 - 11:00 AM | PharmD and PhD Oral Presentations (12-minute talks + 3 minutes Q&A) | 210 CPB |
| 9:15 - 9:30 AM | Willie Zheng - The Effect of Medicare Drug Price Negotiations on Medication Out-of-Pocket Costs for Medicare Part D Beneficiaries | 210 CPB |
| 9:30 - 9:45 AM | Benson Storr - Candidate Centrosomal Protein Targets for Cardiac Therapy | 210 CPB |
| 9:45 - 10:00 AM | Miranda Ekern and Madison Sharp - Comparative Effectiveness of Teriparatide and Abaloparatide for Osteoporosis in Clinical Practice | 210 CPB |
| 10:00 - 10:15 AM | Josephine Vonderhaar - Sleep disturbances and the utilization of medication sleep aids in older adults | 210 CPB |
| 10:15 - 10:30 AM | Emma Simpson-Wade - Investigating Perinatal Suicidal Ideation Through DNA Methylation | 210 CPB |
| 10:30 - 10: 45 AM | Bryan Kendall - TBD | 210 CPB |
| 10:45 - 11 AM | Margaret Fan - Effects of Polymer Properties on Mucoadhesion at Ciliated Surfaces | 210 CPB |
| 11:00 - 11:10 AM | Group Photo | Lobby CPB |
| 11:10 AM - 12:10 PM | Poster Session - Odd numbered posters present | 110 A/B CPB |
| 12:10 PM - 12:45 PM | Lunch | Lobby and Courtyard CPB |
| 12:45 - 1:45 PM | Poster Session - Even numbered posters present | 110 A/B CPB |
| 1:45 - 2:45 PM | PhD Oral Presentations (17-minute talks + 3 minutes Q&A) | 210 CPB |
| 1:45 - 2:05 PM | Esra’a Khader - Understanding Hypertension in Young Adults: Diagnosis Timing, Time Within Target Range, and Cardiovascular Outcomes | 210 CPB |
| 2:05 - 2:25 PM | Cynthia Okafor - In Vivo Evaluation of Bacterial Cellulose Reveals Absence of Intrinsic Adjuvant Activity | 210 CPB |
| 2:25 - 2:45 PM | Atonu Chakrabortty | 210 CPB |
| 2:45 PM | Keynote Speaker Introduction - Michael Ernst, PharmD, BCGP, FCCP, AHSCP-CHC - Clinical Professor | 210 CPB |
| 2:45 - 3:40 PM | Keynote Speaker (45-minute talk + 10-minute Q&A) Speaker: Jeffrey R. Bishop, '03 PharmD, MS, BCPP, FCCP -From Discovery to Clinical Implementation: Using Pharmacogenomics to Advance Precision Medicine in Mental Health | 210 CPB |
| 3:40 - 4:00 PM | Awards Announcement and Closing Remarks: David Roman, PhD - Professor, Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Education | 210 CPB |
Accessibility and Contact
Accessibility
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you require an accommodation to participate in Research Day, please contact Sarah Raper as soon as possible. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.
Contact
For questions about Research Day, please contact Sarah Raper, academic program management associate
Email: sarah-raper@uiowa.edu
Phone: 319-335-2518