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Future pharmacists dedicate themselves to serving patients

Tue Sep 18, 2018
PharmD students recite the Oath of a Pharmacist
Credit: 
Elisabeth Fall

The Class of 2021T recites the Oath of a Pharmacist after receiving their white coats during the White Coat Ceremony. 

The School of Pharmacy's newest cohort of PharmD students donned white coats and took the Oath of a Pharmacist at the 2018 White Coat Ceremony, committing themselves to a lifetime of learning and patient care.

Brendan Ahearn

Ahearn
Education Coordinator

Arkin receives Ono Pharma Foundation Breakthrough Science Initiative Award

Fri Aug 31, 2018
Arkin
Credit: 
Elisabeth Fall

Michelle Arkin, PhD

Michelle Arkin, PhD, has received the 2018 Breakthrough Science Initiative Award from the Ono Pharma Foundation to study a class of proteins, called 14-3-3 proteins, known to be involved in various cancers, with the ultimate goal of enabling discoveries that lead to new ways to treat cancer.

Remembering Robert D. Gibson

Tue Aug 21, 2018
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Robert D. Gibson, PharmD ’58, wearing his Remington medal at an event in 2010

A beloved educator and alumnus of the UCSF School of Pharmacy, Robert D. Gibson, PharmD ’58, died on July 19 at the age of 93. Gibson had an illustrious career over five decades at UCSF and was a strong national leader for diversity in the pharmacy profession.

The dean advocates for medication lists and pharmacist engagement in patient care

Tue Aug 21, 2018
Guglielmo
Credit: 
Elisabeth Fall

School of Pharmacy Dean B. Joseph Guglielmo, PharmD

Medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the U.S., trailing cancer and heart disease. Many of those errors can be traced back to issues with medications.

A celebration of Robert D. Gibson’s life

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Robert D. Gibson, PharmD ’58, at an award dinner in 1991

Fri Oct 12, 2018 - 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Robert D. Gibson, PharmD ’58, had an illustrious career over five decades at the UCSF School of Pharmacy and was a strong, national leader for diversity in the pharmacy profession. Join the School in a celebration of his life.

See campus map for parking for the Millberry Union Conference Center.

Note: RSVP is now closed due to room capacity

School welcomes incoming PharmD class with bold new curriculum

Wed Aug 8, 2018
PharmD students arrive at UCSF for the first day of classes.
Credit: 
Elisabeth Fall

New PharmD students, including Asher Jeong (right), arrive at the UCSF Parnassus campus for the first day of their pharmacy education

A new class of UCSF doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) students came together on July 25 at the Parnassus campus to inaugurate a new curriculum built on critical thinking, problem solving, and an inquiry habit of mind.

Update from the Dean – July 2018

Mon Jul 16, 2018
Guglielmo
Credit: 
Elisabeth Fall
Health at the molecular level: Decoding cellular signals, A trigger for tissue repair, Seeding tomorrow’s science; The future of custom care: Tracking cancer drug resistance, Treating malaria and tuberculosis, Quantitative Biosciences Institute’s culture of inclusivity, The genetics of asthma; Ensuring the best possible care: Using the right drugs, Keeping up with the testing boom; Update on the new PharmD curriculum: Welcoming our new students at the end of July; Education accolades: Competition wins, The Grad Slam, Emerging Teaching Scholar Award; Honors and awards: Faculty members recognized for their contributions; Celebrating our alumni: Remembering Alumni Weekend, Alumni award winners; In memoriam: Chin-Tzu Peng: A legacy of discovery and leadership

Gruenberg receives sustainability award for second straight year

Fri Jun 29, 2018
Katherine Gruenberg, PharmD, BCPS
Credit: 
Susan Merrell, UCSF

Katherine Gruenberg, PharmD, BCPS

Katherine Gruenberg, PharmD ’15, BCPS, a faculty member in the UCSF School of Pharmacy’s Department of Clinical Pharmacy, was awarded the 2018 Sustainability Award in the faculty category by the UCSF Academic Senate Sustainability Committee on June 27, 2018.

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