PharmD Degree Program

Frontline Pharmacy: Rising to the Moment

Tue Mar 11, 2025

Susan Merrell

Tomas Diaz, a clinical fellow in the UCSF Department of Emergency Medicine, gets a COVID-19 shot from Matthew Aludino, a fourth-year student in the School of Pharmacy.

As COVID-19 cases began rising in San Francisco, UCSF Health mobilized to vaccinate thousands of frontline workers; secured and rapidly deployed new therapeutics; and worked with public health and pharmacy leaders nationwide to share protocols and best practices as new therapies emerged, while...

Aweeka: “Be More of a Global Pharmacist”

Thu Feb 20, 2025

Fran Aweeka, PharmD

Energized from a yearlong term as global chair at England’s University of Bath, Fran Aweeka, PharmD, is embracing the challenge of finding new ways to foster international collaboration in pharmaceutical sciences.

How a PharmD Alum Leads Public Health Innovation Through Poison Control

Tue Feb 18, 2025

Serena Huntington, PharmD ’11, DABAT

As managing director of the California Poison Control System (CPCS) Fresno/Madera division, Serena Huntington, PharmD ’11, DABAT, has dedicated her career to advancing public health by protecting against toxic exposures in her local community.

UCSF Pharmacy Alum Daniel Robinson Named 2025 California Pharmacist of the Year

Thu Feb 13, 2025

Daniel Robinson, PharmD ’76, FASHP

Robinson, who was named Distinguished Alum of the Year in 2022, played an instrumental role in advancing California Senate Bill 493, which granted pharmacists provider status and expanded prescribing authority.

Remembering Kethen So, PharmD ’95, MBA

Wed Feb 12, 2025

Sonya Yruel Photography

Kethen So, PharmD ’95, MBA

A self-described connector and cheerleader So was a fixture of the UCSF campus who played a critical role in improving patient care and educating future pharmacists.

The best time to take your supplements depends on these 2 factors, experts say

Wed Feb 5, 2025

School of Pharmacy Alum Leads CSHP into a New Era

Fri Jan 10, 2025

Elaine Law, PharmD ’08, shows her news CSHP president badge.

Elaine Law, PharmD ’08, associate clinical professor of pharmacy practice and regional coordinator for San Jose at the University of the Pacific, hopes to redefine what leadership and membership in professional organizations mean to a new generation.

Year in Review: Top 5 Milestones of 2024

Mon Dec 30, 2024

Here are some of the standout moments from 2024 that drove our commitment to leadership in research, education, patient care, and innovation, all aimed at expanding knowledge and enhancing health worldwide.

Dean’s Apple Teaching Awards for Summer/Fall 2024

Thu Dec 5, 2024

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The Dean's Apple Teaching Awards for summer/fall 2024 were given to faculty and student instructors who received outstanding scores on student evaluations.

Alumni Spotlight: Constant Change from Bench to Veterinary Pharmacy

Fri Nov 22, 2024

Michael J. Bannasch

Marcos Contreras, PharmD ’05, MBA

Marcos Contreras, PharmD ’05, MBA, transitioned from medicinal chemistry to pharmacy after an interview at UCSF School of Pharmacy. Leveraging his sterile compounding skills, he moved into nuclear pharmacy and earned an MBA, leading to his role as director of pharmacy at UC Davis Veterinary Medical...

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