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The 2024 Spring Commencement ceremony saw 115 Pharm.D., Ph.D. and M.S. students receive their degrees. Of the 61 Pharm.D. graduates, 22 students applied for PGY1 residencies and achieved a remarkable 100% match rate. An additional 26 students secured pharmacist positions before graduation, meaning that an impressive 75% of our Pharm.D. students were employed in their chosen profession prior to graduation. Among our Ph.D. graduates, Dr. Samar Alanazi received her degree posthumously. Her husband and four children flew in from Saudi Arabia for the ceremony. Our graduating M.S. and Ph.D. students conducted original research and presented their findings at national conferences and in peer-reviewed journals. We eagerly anticipate the world-changing accomplishments that lie ahead for all of our graduates.
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Pharm.D. students in the Class of 2024 achieved an impressive 100% match rate for their desired first-year residency (PGY-1) appointments. The PGY-2 match rate for the Class of 2023 was 86.7%, also above the national average. The appointments included choice local positions and prestigious positions nationwide. We are proud of the Classes of 2023 and 2024 for their remarkable achievements. | |
Rho Chi Society Induction | |
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The Rho Chi Society, pharmacy's academic honor society, fosters excellence and camaraderie while advocating for critical inquiry in the field. Its members constitute the top 20% of student in each degree program, as determined by cumulative grade point average. This spring, 18 students were inducted into UC’s Rho Chi chapter:
Amy Bamba
Ryan Brown
Riley Cebula
Zachary Feldmeyer
Kami Fleming
Iris Jennings
Parker Kim
Anna Kurk
Rachel Nienaber
Carol Nyamajenjere
Rachel Teasdale
Evan Torbica
Maddie Sayatovic
Connor Waselenko
James White
Ipsita Kundu
Patcharawan Nimmansophon
Lanesa Mahon
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Each year the members of Rho Chi recognize a faculty member with the Faculty Excellence Award. In 2024, Dr. Bethanne Brown was honored with this distinction. As a Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice in the College, Dr. Brown brings her extensive experience as a board-certified ambulatory care pharmacist and tobacco treatment specialist. At Equitas Health, she focuses on chronic disease management and HIV care. Dr. Brown serves as the Residency Preceptor Director for the University of Cincinnati PGY1 Community-Based Residency programs, demonstrating her commitment to shaping the next generation of pharmacy practitioners.
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Dr. Bradley Hein appointed as Rho Chi regional councilor and ACPE site evaluator-in-training | |
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Dr. Bradley Hein was appointed as the Rho Chi Region IV-E Councilor, responsible for representing the Rho Chi student chapters in Ohio, Kentucky, and Michigan. He officially assumed this role during the Rho Chi National Convention on March 16th and will collaborate with fellow Executive Council members to advance Rho Chi's mission and objectives.
Dr. Hein was also chosen as one of 26 faculty members nationwide to undergo ACPE Site Evaluator training in 2024. This is an arduous role that involves becoming thoroughly familiar with the latest Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education standards, reviewing the large self-study reports for colleges of pharmacy that seek to maintain ACPE accreditation or become accredited, and visiting accreditation applicant colleges to see their infrastructure and meet the college’s administrators, staff, faculty and students.
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Dr. Michael Hogue Campus Visit | |
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On February 26, Dr. Michael Hogue, CEO of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), visited UC to meet the James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy leadership team, faculty, campus partners, and students. He had the opportunity to tour the UC-Kroger Center for Advanced Community Care to observe its interdisciplinary telehealth operation. Additionally, Dr. Hogue engaged in discussions with key pharmacy leaders from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and UC Health, and held an interactive session about the future of pharmacy with area pharmacy residents, students, alumni, and adjunct faculty of the College's M.S. Pharmacy Leadership degree program. Dr. Hogue still found time to deliver an inspiring presentation to the entire student body (pictured).
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The James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy claimed two faculty/alumni award recipients at the 2024 annual APhA meeting. Three faculty members presented podium talks, and there were eight resident posters showcased at this year's event.
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Dr. Stacey Frede, JLWCoP alumna and member of the Dean's Board of Advisors, received the APhA–APPM Fellow and Community Pharmacy Residency Excellence Award. You can read more about Stacey's career and the award here. | | |
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Dr. Jenelle Sobotka, Director of Online Graduate Programs in Pharmacy Leadership, received the Gloria Niemeyer Francke Leadership Mentor Award. You can read more about Jenelle's career and the award here. | | |
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Pat Achoe, JLWCoP Director of Equity and Inclusion (right), presented: “Hiring and Onboarding with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.”
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Dr. Xiaomo (Shawn) Xiong of JLWCoP presented: “Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Pharmaceutical Practice and Science Research.”
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Dr. Ana L. Hincapie of JLWCoP presented: “From Author to Peer Reviewer: Practical Considerations”
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Pankaj Desai: UC Outstanding Unit Head Leadership Award | |
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Dr. Pankaj B. Desai received the Outstanding Unit Head Award at the 2024 All-University Faculty Awards Ceremony. This award honors those who exhibit exemplary leadership across various domains within academic institutions, including academic unit heads, division heads, or school directors; only one such award is given annually by the University. Dr. Desai is noted in the College for his academic vision and fairness. He fosters a culture of achievement, prioritizes professional development, and spearheads academic initiatives. Learn more about the Outstanding Unit Head Award here.
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Nihal El Rouby: Tri-State Innovation in Oncology Award | |
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Nihal El Rouby, Pharm.D., Ph.D. (center in photo), and her pharmacogenetics implementation team at St. Elizabeth Healthcare (Josiah Allen, Pharm.D., Grace Miller, MS, and Jaime Grund, MS, Director of the Precision Medicine program) were recently honored with the Tristate Innovators in Oncology award for their dedication to improving patient outcomes. This award recognizes their efforts in implementing pharmacogenetic testing of DPYD and UGT1A1 genes prior to starting 5-fluorouracil and/or irinotecan chemotherapy. By identifying patients with genetic variations that increase the risk of toxicity, treatment can be individualized, potentially reducing serious side effects from chemotherapy. Dr. El Rouby's research on the feasibility of this testing approach was recently published in the journal Clinical and Translation Science.
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Searle Scholar: Dr. Anna Kruyer | | |
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The Searle Scholars Program aims to recognize and support early-career investigators who have recently embarked on their independent faculty appointments and exhibit exceptional potential to contribute significantly to their respective fields. Dr. Anna Kruyer was selected to compete in the 2024 cycle. Her application proposes an investigation into the sensitivity of astrocytes, a less-explored non-neuronal cell type in the brain, to pre- and postsynaptic neuronal activity. She seeks to determine if astrocytes can differentiate between neuronal inputs originating from various brain regions. These studies are crucial for comprehending how this pivotal glial cell type modulates synaptic activity during drug relapse. Learn more about the Searle Scholars program here.
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WVXU: Patients continue to feel the pain of prescription drug shortages
The University of Cincinnati's Emma Palmer joined WVXU's Cincinnati Edition to discuss recent national shortages of a variety of prescription drugs and the effect it has had on patients.
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Global News Canada: Harm reduction vending machine now in Winnipeg’s north end
The University of Cincinnati's Daniel Arendt spoke with Global News Canada about the benefits of free harm reduction vending machines being implemented in Hamilton County, Ohio, as a similar machine has been launched in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
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The Cut: Can my acne products cause cancer?
The University of Cincinnati's Kelly Dobos spoke with The Cut about the risk of benzene exposure in common acne products. Recently, an independent laboratory filed a petition with the Food and Drug Administration requesting the recall of products that contain an over-the-counter acne-treating drug called benzoyl peroxide due to elevated levels of the carcinogen benzene.
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Collaborative University of Cincinnati Cancer Center team opens Phase 2 brain tumor trial
The team, led by UC’s Pankaj Desai, PhD, and Trisha Wise-Draper, MD, PhD, has been awarded a Catalyst Research Award from the Dr. Ralph and Marian Falk Medical Research Trust to move the trial forward.
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Pharmacy Times: How AI, machine learning can benefit pharmaceutical development, research
Pharmacy Times highlighted a presentation from the University of Cincinnati's Shawn Xiong discussing the potential for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to bolster pharmaceutical development and research.
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