Pharmaceutical Sciences (PSC)

Two UMSOP Faculty Members Receive APhA Awards

April 8, 2024

Cherokee Layson-Wolf is a professor of practice, sciences, and health outcomes research, and James Polli is a professor of pharmaceutical sciences.

Dean Michel Named Innovation Fellow by Universities at Shady Grove

February 26, 2024

Sarah L.J. Michel will lead innovation in the health and life sciences sector.

New Associate Deans Appointed

February 21, 2024

Drs. Agnes Ann Feemster and Andrew Coop will lead academic affairs and graduate programs, respectively.

UMSOP Faculty Appointed by Governor to Statewide Advisory Councils

February 14, 2024

Maryland Governor Wes Moore has appointed Leah Sera, Chad Johnson, and Zafar Zafari to multiyear terms.

Understanding the Mutations of SARS-CoV-2

January 11, 2024

Research from the lab of Jana Shen looks at a mutation causing diminished effectiveness of Paxlovid.

University of Maryland Recognizes Polli as MPower Professor

December 20, 2023

James Polli, PhD, leads multiple intercampus research centers in regulatory science and drug quality.

Focus on ‘Inclusive Excellence’

December 14, 2023

SOP task force transforms input into vigorous initiative to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Grad Gathering Welcomes Alums of PSC, PHSR, and Regulatory Science Programs

November 1, 2023

The daylong event featured career panels and networking opportunities.

School Names Three New Academic Program Directors

October 23, 2023

The PhD and MS in PSC and PhD in PHSR programs have changed leadership.

Pharmaceutical Researcher Sarah Michel to Lead School of Pharmacy

October 18, 2023

Michel is an internationally recognized researcher and has been involved in all of the School’s educational aspects.

Sarah Michel Named Dean of the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy

October 6, 2023

Since June, Michel has served as interim dean and was previously chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and associate dean for graduate programs.

Shapiro Named UMB David J. Ramsay Entrepreneur of the Year

October 5, 2023

Shapiro and UMSOM’s Jeffrey Hasday, MD, honored for discovery of a novel class of drugs that selectively inhibits an enzyme’s role in promoting disease-causing inflammation and has been licensed to GEn1E Lifesciences.