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JOINING THE FIGHT

Drug Discovery to Consultations: Pharmacists and Pharmaceutical Sciences on the Frontlines of COVID-19

 


 

The COVID-19 pandemic is putting the global healthcare system to the test.

During this time, the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy is working to make a difference with leading-edge science pushing the boundaries of innovation and discovery, and training highly skilled practitioners to enter the fight.

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GROUNDBREAKING RESEARCH

College of Pharmacy Researcher Identifies Compounds That May Lead to Potential Treatments for COVID-19

 


 

A researcher at the College of Pharmacy has identified four compounds that block the viral replication cycle of SARS-CoV-2, the pathogen that causes COVID-19, providing a promising starting point for further development of potential treatments for this devastating disease.

Jun Wang, PhD, assistant professor of pharmacology and toxicology, has been studying respiratory viruses, including Influenza A and B. His expertise in antivirals allowed him to quickly transition some of his laboratory resources to focus on new projects, seeking to speed up the drug-discovery efforts to combat COVID-19.

“Given our promising preliminary data, we are applying structure-based drug design to further optimize the existing compounds to push the efficacy to the limit,” Dr. Wang said.

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PHARMACY RESIDENCY

College of Pharmacy residents share experiences and triumphs as their programs adapt to a “new normal”

 
 
The University of Arizona College of Pharmacy has several affiliated residency programs including partnerships at Banner - University Medical Center Tucson and Banner - University Medical Center South. Resident pharmacists in these programs find themselves in a unique position amid this pandemic. They are pharmacists and trainees, balancing their growing knowledge with an illness about which much still remains unclear. They are developing their skills, but doing so in the current health care environment means adjusting daily routines to embrace new norms while surrounded by uncertainty.


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HONORING GRADUATES

College Celebrates Class of 2020 with Virtual Convocation, Award Announcements

 
  
This year, graduation traditions underwent a significant shift as circumstances around COVID-19 required in-person celebrations to be postponed or conducted in alternative ways. A virtual convocation ceremony was held by the college on Friday, May 15 at 9:00 AM to honor our graduates’ accomplishments, respect the tradition of the occasion, and celebrate the uniqueness of this year’s alternative festivities.

"Our graduating students worked for years to reach this great milestone," shared LuzMaría Hernández, convocation event coordinator and Recruitment/Events Specialist for the Office of Student Services. "It was an absolute honor and privilege to celebrate them on May 15 with Virtual Convocation 2020."

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FACULTY ACHIEVEMENT

Six College of Pharmacy Faculty Received Promotions in May 

 


 

Help us to congratulate the College of Pharmacy faculty and staff members who received promotions this past month!

  • Amy Kennedy, PharmD, Associate Professor, Pharmacy Practice and Science  
  • Sandipan Bhattacharjee, PhD, MS, Associate Professor with tenure, Pharmacy Practice and Science
  • Jennifer Martin, MA, Full Librarian, Pharmacy Practice and Science  
  • Georg Wondrak, PhD, Professor, Pharmacology and Toxicology
  • Aikseng Ooi, PhD, Associate Professor, Pharmacology and Toxicology
  • Jun Wang, PhD, Associate Professor, Pharmacology and Toxicology
Thank you for all you do to help us develop the next generation of pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists. 

PharmCATs: there are so many ways to stay engaged with us!


Student Emergency Fund

If you are wondering how you can help our students who might be struggling financially during these uncertain times, please consider making a donation to the University of Arizona Student Emergency Fundcrowdfund.arizona.edu/fueltheresponse

Together, we can support our most at-risk students through this extraordinarily challenging time.

Join the Bear Down Network!
 

No matter where you are or where you live, you always have a special connection to the UArizona. That’s the Bear Down Network was born – to make it easier than ever for our alumni to stay connected and engaged. Create your account today at beardownnetwork.com and join our group (College of Pharmacy).

Pharmacy Practice and Science Highlights: May 2020

 


Pharmacology and Toxicology Department Highlights: May 2020

FINAL THOUGHT
 

                     

P3 PharmCATs wished Dr. Marion Slack farewell and happy retirement *virtually* this semester by temporarily changing their zoom profile pictures to thank you or farewell messages during their final class session.

A well-deserved celebration of Dr. Slack's impact on the college!

PharmCats Rx is a monthly newsletter published on behalf of the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy for alumni, friends, faculty and staff. If you have comments or feedback, please email the Communications Director, Ali Bridges (abridges@pharmacy.arizona.edu).
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