Education

School of Pharmacy shows out in Grad Slam storytelling competition

Tue Apr 16, 2024

Ruben Hogan speaks in front of graphics on screen.

PhD student Hogan tied for third place.

Three students with ties to the School were finalists in the event, which challenges graduate students to explain their research to an audience of non-experts in just three minutes.

First-year students go to state capital for Advocacy Day 2024

Fri Apr 12, 2024

about 4 dozen people on stage, screen behind them says PBM REFORM NOW.

The California Pharmacists Association (CPhA) and the United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals (UNAC/UHCP) hosted a grassroots event to offer insight to legislation affecting the profession of pharmacy.

PharmD students place 1st in 2023-2024 Value of Industry Pharmacists (VIP) Case Competition

Wed Apr 10, 2024

For the second year in a row, the UCSF School of Pharmacy team achieved the top spot in the professional development competition, which gives pharmacy students deeper knowledge––from the perspective of an industry pharmacist––of the skills required to bring a novel molecule to market.

UCSF School of Pharmacy ranked 1st in California, 2nd in nation

Tue Apr 9, 2024

large group of students wearing white coats.

Elisabeth Fall

PharmD students gather on the day of the White Coat Ceremony.

Leadership in research and innovation paired with an ever-evolving course of study keeps pace with diverse and dynamic careers in pharmacy and beyond.

One woman’s perspective: From Navy helicopter pilot to clinical pharmacy care for veterans

Thu Mar 28, 2024

Cowell stands on a dock adjacent to a large ship

Diana Cowell, PharmD ’14, MBA, and the USNS Comfort hospital ship.

Diana Cowell, PharmD, MBA, leveraged her military and pharmacy experience from around the world to provide comprehensive medication management and become a specialist in pain management for veterans.

Hearns blazes PharmD trail from military service to patient-centered practice

Thu Feb 29, 2024

Zach Hearns, PharmD

Channeling his passion for chemistry and computers into the ever-evolving landscape of pharmacy, Hearns has carved out his own lane.

School introduces new Master of Science program in Artificial Intelligence and Computational Drug Discovery and Development

Thu Feb 1, 2024

Trevor Vannoy

The first program of its kind in the United States, the MS in AICD3 will enable its graduates to gain a competitive edge for some of the most desirable jobs in the biopharmaceutical industry and in academia.

School of Pharmacy faculty recognized among Highly Cited Researchers

Thu Dec 21, 2023

Clockwise from top left: Giacomini, Krogan, Manglik, and Shoichet

The recognition of Krogan, Shoichet, Manglik, and Giacomini underscores the School’s commitment to fostering groundbreaking research that addresses critical issues in health care and pharmaceutical sciences.

Remembering David Adler

Wed Dec 13, 2023

Elisabeth Fall

David Adler, PharmD ’70, Distinguished Pharmacy Alumnus 2016.

A tribute is planned for January 13, 2024, in honor of the clinical pharmacy pioneer who became a role model for social justice, education, and service in the field of pharmacy.

Executive Vice Dean Youmans honored with ASHP-ABHP Joint Leadership Award

Mon Dec 11, 2023

above a stage Sharon Youmans’ photo and name are projected on a screen with “Imagine the Possibilities” caption

American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)-Association of Black Health-System Pharmacists (ABHP) Joint Leadership Award winner Dr. Sharon Youmans is presented with the award during the ABHP Luncheon on December 5, 2023, at the 2023 ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting in Anaheim, California.

The award from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists and the Association of Black Health-System Pharmacists recognizes efforts to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in health care.

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