School of Pharmacy Celebrates the Class of 2015 at Convocation
May 18, 2015
More than 180 PharmD and graduate students receive degrees and embark on the next phase of their lives.
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SOP Faculty and Students Have a Presence at the Maryland General Assembly
May 6, 2015
Faculty and student pharmacists from the School of Pharmacy met with state delegates and senators throughout the session to advocate for pharmacy-related legislative issues.
UMSOP Students Have “Stellar” Success on Pharmacy Residency Match Day
April 14, 2015
With highest match success rate in the country, School of Pharmacy fourth year students learn where they will spend the next year of their training.
Study Aims to Develop Faster Techniques for Identifying Bacterial Infection
April 2, 2015
NIH-funded study focuses on novel means of bacterial identification that could provide hospitals with a more rapid and accurate assessment of infections.
School of Pharmacy Alumnus Receives Prestigious Remington Medal
March 30, 2015
Pharmacist and business owner Cal Knowlton recognized by APhA for his contributions to the pharmacy profession.
MPC Staff Celebrate 20 Years as Certified Specialists in Poison Information
March 23, 2015
Designation, acquired following a stringent testing process, recognizes depth and breadth of knowledge concerning poisoning situations.
Maryland Poison Center Celebrates National Poison Prevention Week
March 13, 2015
Maryland Poison Center will join poison centers across the country in celebrating National Poison Prevention Week March 15-21.
A Bridge to Excellence
March 9, 2015
Margaret Hayes, MS, leads the A Bridge to Academic Excellence mentoring program, a community service program between the School of Pharmacy and UMB’s six other schools.
Paper Calls for Patient-Centered Approaches to MTM for Medicaid Patients
March 4, 2015
Findings published in AJMC show higher rates of hospitalization in heart failure patients on Medicaid; authors advocate for pharmacists’ involvement in managing medications
JAMA Study Examines Medicaid Oversight of Antipsychotic Use in Children
March 3, 2015
Study led by PHSR faculty member shows that 31 states have implemented prior authorization policies for atypical antipsychotic prescribing.
Publication Examines Patient-focused Drug Development Efforts
February 27, 2015
Paper from Eleanor Perfetto, PhD, reviews current PFDD activities and offers suggestions for incorporating patient input into drug development.
SOP Faculty Receive $1.5 Million from the FDA to Study Iron Medications
February 24, 2015
Interdisciplinary group will research the effectiveness of brand versus generic iron medications used to treat anemia in kidney disease patients