Research News

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.

Graduate Students Join College of Pharmacy

Monday, August 15, 2016
On Aug. 15, the UI College of Pharmacy welcomed 13 new graduate students to its programs. These students are pursuing advanced degrees in Clinical Pharmaceutical Sciences (CPS), Medicinal and Natural Products Chemistry (MNPC), Pharmaceutical Socioeconomics (PSE), and Pharmaceutics.

Lockman Joins College of Pharmacy Faculty

Tuesday, July 26, 2016
Kashelle Lockman recently joined the College of Pharmacy as a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science, working with Associate Professor James Ray, the James A. Otterbeck OnePoint Patient Care Professor in Hospice and Palliative Care.

Ernst's Stewardship Combats Superbugs

Friday, July 22, 2016
Erika J. Ernst and her team focus on slowing down drug-resistant bacteria, sometimes called "superbugs," through the optimal use of antibiotics.
Emad Wafa and Ali Salem

Wafa Defends Thesis

Tuesday, July 19, 2016
On  July 19, Emad Wafa successfully defended his master's thesis to the Division of Pharmaceutics and Translational Therapeutics.
Aliasger Salem

Salem Team Receives Patent

Monday, July 18, 2016
Mohammed Albarki Thesis defense

Albarki Defends Master's Thesis

Monday, July 18, 2016
On July 6, Mohammed Albarki successfully defended his master's thesis to the Division of Pharmaceutics and Translational Therapeutics.

In the News: Brogden Researches Better Ways to Deliver Medicine

Tuesday, July 12, 2016
Nicole Brogden is an assistant professor in the UI College of Pharmacy’s Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics (PSET). She primarily researches better ways to deliver medicine through older adults’ skin using microneedles (i.e., very small needles).
PGSRM Conference attendees

PTT Students Attend PGSRM Conference

Thursday, June 30, 2016
PTT Graduate Students attended the 48th Annual PGSRM Conference held June 16-18, 2016 at the University of Missouri–Kansas City, School of Pharmacy.  Pictured, left to right, are the attendees:...
Eric Rodriguez and Dr. Duffel

Eric Rodriguez Defends Thesis

Wednesday, May 11, 2016
On  April 21, PhD candidate Eric Rodriguez successfully defended his thesis to the Division of Medicinal and Natural Products Chemistry.
Dr. Murry and Youwei Bi

Youwei Bi Defends Thesis

Tuesday, May 10, 2016
On April 29, PhD candidate Youwei Bi successfully defended his thesis to the Division of Pharmaceutics and Translational Therapeutics.
Deanna McDanel Receives Top Honors at 4th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Symposium

McDanel Receives Top Honors at Fourth Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Symposium

Monday, April 18, 2016
Deanna McDanel, clinical associate professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science, received top honors for the poster titled, "...