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VIRTUAL EVENT

Arizona Center for Drug Discovery to Host Virtual Symposium June 30

 


 

The Arizona Center for Drug Discovery will host their 2020 Symposium, virtually, on Tuesday, June 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The event will bring together a group of interdisciplinary professionals to highlight key areas of drug discovery research including antibody, small molecule, and peptide drug discovery. Registration is required to attend.
 

COVID RESEARCH

Five College of Pharmacy Researchers Win TRIF Funding for Projects to Fight COVID-19

 
   
 

Several initiatives of University of Arizona College of Pharmacy faculty members have been funded as part of more than $500,000 awarded to UArizona research teams to “jump-start” projects to fight COVID-19.

The UArizona BIO5 Institute has responded to the pandemic by releasing a round of seed funding through the Technology and Research Initiative Fund (TRIF), which is administered by the Arizona Board of Regents. The fund enables researchers to positively impact Arizonans’ health and combat the global pandemic.

The five College of Pharmacy researchers among the 13 interdisciplinary groups funded through the program are: Jianqin Lu, BPharm, PhD, assistant professor; Xinxin Ding, PhD, head of the Department of Pharmacology and ToxicologyYin Chen, PhD, associate professor; Wei Wang, PhD, professor and co-director of the Arizona Center for Drug Discovery; and Brian Erstad, PharmD, head of the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science. These scientists are addressing the pandemic from multiple angles.


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FACULTY ACHIEVEMENT

Amy Kennedy, PharmD, BCACP Elected to Position with APhA-APPM

 


 


The College of Pharmacy is pleased to announce that Amy Kennedy, PharmD, BCACP has been elected as a Member-at-Large in the APhA Academy of Pharmacy Practice and Management (APhA-APPM).

Members-at-Large exemplify leadership qualities and possess a deep understanding of issues that affect the larger pharmacy profession. Dr. Kennedy said of her election, “I am honored to have been chosen for this position. APhA-APPM’s work is of great importance to the pharmacy profession, and I am excited to be a part of it.”

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RECOGNIZING EXCELLENCE

College of Pharmacy 2020 Service Awards Recipients 

 


 

Each year, the University of Arizona recognizes employees who reach employment anniversary milestones through the annual Service Awards. The College of Pharmacy Service Award recipients, are vital ambassadors of the University's core values. They represent stability and experience, and play an important leadership role in the continuity of operations for our campus. Their role is especially important during these difficult times and we want to thank them, especially this year, for their commitment to upholding the college's core values. 

While we were unable to celebrate in-person this year, Dean Schnellmann and college leadership look forward to recognizing our recipients together at a later date.

Help us in congratulating the following College of Pharmacy service award recipients:
 

Rosie Huerta 35 years (Pharm Admin)
Bernard Futscher 30 years (Pharm Tox)
Susanna Herndon 30 years (Center for Tox)
Bruce Johnson 30 years (Pharm Admin)
Mark Murphy 30 years (Poison Center)
Paula Buchanan 25 years (Poison Center)
David Bishop 20 Years (Pharm Admin)
Jaroslav Janda 15 years (Pharm Tox)
Jana Jandova 15 years (Pharm Tox)
Kathryn Matthias 15 years (Pharm Practice)
Estella Salgado 15 years (Pharm Practice)
Terri Warholak 15 years (Pharm Practice)
Donna Zhang 15 years (Pharm Tox)
Amy Kennedy 10 years (Pharm Practice)

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: June 2020

 


Pharmacology and Toxicology Department Highlights: June 2020

FINAL THOUGHT
 

Do you know someone who is interested in our PharmD or Graduate programs?

The College is participating in the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) Pharmacy School Virtual Fairs throughout summer and fall. Interested students can meet with admissions experts, faculty, and current students from schools nationwide include the University of Arizona. Stop by our chat room and say hello!
 

 Register for AACP Pharmacy School Virtual Fair

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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