School of Pharmacy

Benet honored in symposium with endowed professorship

Tue May 21, 2024
Giacomini and Benet
Elisabeth Fall

Dean Kathy Giacomini, PhD, BSPharm, and Leslie Z. Benet, PhD

The pioneering career of one of the School’s most influential faculty members was honored on his 87th birthday.

Pomp, circumstance, and pride at Class of 2024 commencement

Mon May 20, 2024
grad and chancellor shake hands.
Elisabeth Fall

A graduate poses with UCSF Chancellor Sam Hawgood, MBBS, upon receiving her PharmD.

Overcoming a neighborhood power outage to receive their PharmD degrees, 120 graduates representing a global village celebrated their official entry into the profession of pharmacy.

Meet the School of Pharmacy 2024 Alum of the Year: Ruth Arnold Smarinsky, PharmD ’83

Mon May 13, 2024
Smarinsky
John Jay Cabuay

Ruth Arnold Smarinsky, PharmD ’83

Whether she’s adding pharmacy services to safety-net clinics or giving the field a bigger foothold in disaster relief, Smarinsky has consistently found new ways to put pharmacy skills into practice. “I always like going into programs that haven’t existed before. UCSF gave me the confidence to do...

So named ASHP fellow: “Pharmacy is a lifetime-learning career”

Tue May 7, 2024
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Kethen So, PharmD, MBA

Department of Clinical Pharmacy volunteer faculty member Kethen So, PharmD, MBA, challenges students to continuously expand their practice and will be honored on June 11, 2024, as a fellow by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP).

Dean Giacomini elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences

Fri May 3, 2024
Giacomini
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Dean Kathy Giacomini, PhD, BSPharm

As one of the few pharmacist-scientists to be elected to the historic society, Giacomini represents excellence in the field as well as dedication to the Academy’s mission of engaging across disciplines and divides.

A new vision for the Small Molecule Discovery Center

Wed May 1, 2024
Hart and Arkin.

Charles Hart, PhD, and Michelle Arkin, PhD

Charles Hart, PhD, director of the Catalyst Program, joins Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry Chair Michelle Arkin in the center’s ongoing collaboration with academics, government labs, and pharmaceutical companies to develop drug leads that address unmet medical needs.

New pathway programs funded by the California Health Care Foundation

Tue Apr 30, 2024
Youmans and Mitrovic

Sharon Youmans, PharmD, MPH, and Igor Mitrovic, MD

The programs are aimed at reducing the health care disparities of pharmacy deserts by cultivating interest in pharmacy careers among underserved communities.

New study confirms community pharmacies can help people quit smoking

Mon Apr 29, 2024

Tuan delivers annual Last Lecture

Wed Apr 24, 2024
Tuan holding papers in front of screen

Rupa Tuan, PhD

The Department of Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology faculty member was selected by students to answer: If you had but one lecture to give, what would you say?

Town Hall: PharmD Updates

Tue Apr 23, 2024
School leaders discussed updates on UCSF’s pharmacy programs, including new pipeline programs and reorganization of the educational unit, emphasizing the importance of showcasing diverse career paths and bridging the gap between basic science research and pharmacy education.

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