![Dr. Swati More and Dr. Robert Vince Standing next to their award](/sites/pharmacy.umn.edu/files/2022-08/more_vince.jpg)
All Articles: Announcements
![Dr. Swati More and Dr. Robert Vince Standing next to their award](/sites/pharmacy.umn.edu/files/2022-08/more_vince.jpg)
The Center for Drug Design’s Dr. Swati More and Dr. Robert Vince are recipients of an Innovation Impact Case Award.
![Dr. Marilyn Speedie and Dr. Caroline Gaither Headshot](/sites/pharmacy.umn.edu/files/2022-08/speedie_gaither.jpeg)
Dr. Marilyn Speedie and Dr. Caroline Gaither have been recognized by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy.
![Amy Pittenger Headshot](/sites/pharmacy.umn.edu/files/2022-08/amy-pittenger-news.jpg)
Dr. Amy L. Pittenger, head of the Department of Pharmaceutical Care & Health Systems and professor, is the recipient of a 2022 Award for Outstanding Contributions to Graduate and Professional Education as part of the 2021-2022 Distinguished Teaching Awards.
![Joseph Shultz Headshot](/sites/pharmacy.umn.edu/files/2022-08/joseph-shultz.png)
Joseph Shultz has accepted the position of acting chief of operations for the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy, Twin Cities.
![Dr. Olihe Okoro Headshot](/sites/pharmacy.umn.edu/files/2022-08/olihr-okoro-news.png)
Earlier this year, Dr. Olihe Okoro, associate professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Pharmaceutical Sciences was named a 2021-2024 McKnight Presidential Fellow.
![Project ECHO Logo](/sites/pharmacy.umn.edu/files/2022-08/news_stories_main_cop.jpg)
The University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy is proud to host the nation's first Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) program focused on pharmacogenomics-informed clinical care. Pharmacogenomics (PGx) ECHO launched in October 2021 and focuses on improving a health professional’s confidence in utilizing PGx in patient care by providing case-based education and consultation through telementoring.
![Empty Theater](/sites/pharmacy.umn.edu/files/2022-08/theater.png)
The University of Minnesota Center for Orphan Drug Research and the Department of Theater Arts and Dance are collaborating to develop a new production focused on bringing attention to those diagnosed with a rare disease.
![Raj Suryanarayanan Headshot](/sites/pharmacy.umn.edu/files/2022-08/raj-suryanarayan-news.jpg)
Dr. Raj Suryanarayanan (Sury), professor and William and Mildred Peters Endowed Chair at the College of Pharmacy and Distinguished University Teaching Professor at the University of Minnesota, has been awarded the 2021 Michael J. Pikal NIPTE Distinguished Scholar Award in Pharmaceutical Processing.
![Brian Isetts Medium Shot](/sites/pharmacy.umn.edu/files/2022-08/isetts_brian.jpg)
Dr. Brian Isetts joins partners in MidAtlantic, Midwest and Hawaii regions.
![Brittany Stampohar Headshot](/sites/pharmacy.umn.edu/files/2022-08/brittany-hartmann-2021.jpg)
Brittany Stampohar (Hartmann) has accepted the position of chief of operations for the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy, Duluth campus, effective July 12, 2021. This is a new position for the College of Pharmacy and one that will add to the strong leadership team within the college.