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Dr. Melanie Nicol, associate professor and director of graduate studies in the Department of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology (ECP) received a new award of $3 million across the next five years from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Following the transition out of her role as dean, Dr. Lynda Welage reflects on the collaborative work that brings her pride.
Award recognizes exceptional contributions to the field of pharmacogenomics
What started as a “Bad Blood” pun in a pulmonary class last year— word play on bloodstream infections and Taylor Swift’s song of the same title on her album 1989— has turned into a full-blown College of Pharmacy course themed around the famous singer.
Dr. Lucas Kosobuski, adjunct assistant professor and Dr. Keri Hager, professor and associate dean for clinical affairs at the College of Pharmacy are implementing a medication support team at the Center for Alcohol & Drug Treatment (CADT) thanks to a two-year grant from the Victory Fund.
Dr. Olihe Okoro, co-director of community engagement and associate professor, built the foundation for a concordant mentorship program in the College of Pharmacy even before receiving a grant from the McKesson Foundation to fund the initiative. Working with an Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE) student, together they created a network of Black pharmacists across the state of Minnesota and initiated connections with Black student pharmacists.
As the College of Pharmacy celebrates the 25th anniversary of its Postgraduate (PGY1) Pharmacy Residency Program, the college community also celebrates a quarter-century of innovation, community and pioneering ambulatory care in Minnesota.
Dr. Joel Farley, professor, Peters Endowed Chair in Pharmacy Practice Innovation, and director of graduate studies in social and administrative pharmacy, has been named the interim head of the Department of Pharmaceutical Care & Health Systems (PCHS), effective Sept. 4, 2024.
Dr. Lynda Welage, professor in the Department of Experimental & Clinical Pharmacology, is the recipient of the 2024 Harold R. Popp Award from the Minnesota Pharmacists Association.
Assistant professor Ameya Kirtane, PhD, has joined the College of Pharmacy’s Department of Pharmaceutics.