Pharmapreneurship

$1.6 Million Grant Examines Impact of Antipsychotic Drug Reductions in Long-Term Care Facilities

August 22, 2019

Research team led by Dr. Linda Wastila aims to understand how a nationwide effort to reduce the use of antipsychotic medications in long-term care facilities has impacted those facilities’ use of other medications and patient health outcomes.

Pumas-AI Launches Pumas Software to Advance Drug Development, Patient Care

July 19, 2019

New company established by School of Pharmacy faculty members releases its first software platform designed to assist strategic decision making across the fields of drug development and individualized patient care.

White Paper Spotlights Safe, Appropriate Methadone Use in Hospice and Palliative Care

July 2, 2019

Publication offers guidance for hospice and palliative care practitioners that aims to maximize benefits and minimize risks of methadone therapy in patients with serious illness.

SOP Launches Nation’s First Master’s in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics

June 24, 2019

Two-year program is the first of its kind in the U.S. to provide students with the knowledge needed to support patients and the medical cannabis industry, add to existing research, and develop well-informed medical cannabis policy.

SOP’s Brandt Receives National Award for Leadership in Geriatrics Education

May 22, 2019

The Dennis W. Jahnigen Memorial Award, presented by the American Geriatrics Society, recognizes individuals who have helped advance geriatrics education across the health professions.

SOP Alumnus to Receive Honorary Doctorate at University Commencement

May 15, 2019

Dr. Victoria G. Hale is the founder of two pharmaceutical nonprofits that benefit women, children, and the underserved.

SOP’s McPherson Honored with USM Board of Regents Award

May 9, 2019

Internationally renowned pharmacy educator receives highest honor presented by University System of Maryland Board of Regents in recognition of her distinguished performance in the field of teaching.

Associate Dean Honored with National Creativity in Practice and Education Award

April 5, 2019

Dr. Magaly Rodriguez de Bittner recognized for her dedication to fostering interdisciplinary team programs, projects, and models that focus on the improvement of health care.

Gobburu Receives ASCPT’s Sheiner-Beal Pharmacometrics Award

March 15, 2019

International award recognizes outstanding achievements at the forefront of research or leadership in the field of pharmacometrics.

Assistant Professor Honored with National Pharmacy Leadership Award

March 1, 2019

The Albert B. Prescott Pharmacy Leadership Award recognizes young pharmacists no more than 10 years into their careers who have demonstrated exemplary leadership qualities.

SOP Joins Community Initiative to Advance Health Care in West Baltimore

February 26, 2019

Pharmacists in the School’s e-Health Center will leverage state-of-the-art telehealth technologies to provide in-home, comprehensive medication reviews to patients.

School of Pharmacy’s Record-Breaking Giving Day Raises More Than $70,000

February 15, 2019

Donations from more than 330 faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends will help support critical programs at the School.