UMSOP Pharmaceutical Scientist Appointed Chair of Maryland Task Force on Natural Psychedelics

December 3, 2024

Andrew Coop, PhD, a medicinal chemist with expertise in the pharmacology of psychedelics, will lead an effort to explore pathways for the safe, accessible, and equitable use of natural psychedelics.

University of Maryland School of Pharmacy is First Pharmacy School in the Nation to Join Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers

November 20, 2024

Consortium – administered by Rice University – is comprised of 350 schools and colleges that collaborate on advancing, strengthening, and celebrating the role of universities in teaching future entrepreneurs.

Groundbreaking Series Explores Psychedelic Therapy Landscape

October 14, 2024

School of Pharmacy partners with School of Social Work on online interprofessional series focused on pharmacology of psychedelics, clinical trial findings, legal and regulatory considerations, and best practices for preparing and supporting patients

UMSOP Pharmaceutical Scientist Appointed Chair of Maryland Task Force on Natural Psychedelics

December 3, 2024

Andrew Coop, PhD, a medicinal chemist with expertise in the pharmacology of psychedelics, will lead an effort to explore pathways for the safe, accessible, and equitable use of natural psychedelics.

PharmD Student Selected for 10th Anniversary Cohort of UMB President’s Entrepreneurial Fellowship Program

November 25, 2024

Third-year Doctor of Pharmacy student one of 11 fellows who will be paired with real-world startup companies and UMB investigators, gaining hands-on experience advancing commercially promising technologies and early-stage ventures.

University of Maryland School of Pharmacy is First Pharmacy School in the Nation to Join Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers

November 20, 2024

Consortium – administered by Rice University – is comprised of 350 schools and colleges that collaborate on advancing, strengthening, and celebrating the role of universities in teaching future entrepreneurs.

New Grant will Test Novel Ways to Improve Diagnosis and Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections in Older Adults

November 4, 2024

Kimberly Claeys, PharmD, PhD, an infectious disease pharmacist, will lead a multidisciplinary team focused on incorporating the 4Ms of age-friendly care to improve clinician workflow and patient outcomes in older adults with suspected UTI.

School of Pharmacy Hosts Inaugural Pharmapreneurship® Summit

October 22, 2024

Event highlights past, present, and future of School of Pharmacy’s trademarked initiative and brings together leaders in academia, pharmacy practice, research, industry, and community service

Groundbreaking Series Explores Psychedelic Therapy Landscape

October 14, 2024

School of Pharmacy partners with School of Social Work on online interprofessional series focused on pharmacology of psychedelics, clinical trial findings, legal and regulatory considerations, and best practices for preparing and supporting patients

UMSOP Receives National Recognition for Community Pharmacy Efforts

October 11, 2024

The School has been named an ACT Community Pharmacy Center of Excellence.

Health Services Researcher Receives New Investigator Grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

October 7, 2024

Two-year grant aims to evaluate how COVID-19 pandemic policies affected medication treatment, outcomes, and costs for youth with ADHD.

PATIENTS Program Receives $9.4 Million Grant to Start a Health Equity Research Hub at UMB

October 2, 2024

Hub will utilize UMB and community partnerships to support NIH-funded Community-Led Health Equity Structural Interventions (CHESIs) nationwide.

David J. Ramsay Entrepreneur of the Year: Joga Gobburu, PhD, MBA, MSc

September 30, 2024

Joga Gobburu, PhD, MBA, MSc, is a trailblazer in the field of translational medicine, which integrates knowledge across experiments and clinical trials to lay the groundwork for strategic decisions on drug regulation and/or drug development and precision medicine.

White Coat Ceremony Welcomes Class of 2028 to Pharmacy Profession

September 27, 2024

School of Pharmacy hosted the annual ceremony on Sept. 6.

Inaugural Associate Dean for Recruitment and Admissions Appointed

September 25, 2024

New role to develop and implement metrics-driven, holistic recruitment and admissions strategy for School’s 10 academic programs.