Research

Simoni-Wastila Named 2016 Founders Week Researcher of the Year

October 12, 2016

Linda Simoni-Wastila, BSPharm, MSPH, PhD, professor and Parke-Davis Chair in Geriatric Pharmacotherapy, recognized for her research on drug abuse and mental health in vulnerable populations.

Study Shows Significant Increase in Prescribed Stimulant Use Among Adults

September 20, 2016

Prescription stimulant use among privately insured adults, particularly women, outpaced use among children and adolescents from 2010 to 2014.

Study Finds Medicare MTM Program Enrollment Varies with Eligibility Criteria

September 9, 2016

A drug plan with the most restrictive eligibility criteria enrolled just 0.2 percent of beneficiaries compared to another plan with more generous eligibility criteria, which enrolled 57 percent of its beneficiaries.

Lamy Center Announces Transitions in Leadership

September 2, 2016

Drs. Nicole Brandt, Linda Simoni-Wastila, and Chanel Whittaker will continue the Center’s legacy of improving drug therapy for older adults.

Eddington Names New Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

July 15, 2016

Dr. Richard Dalby steps down as associate dean for academic affairs; former chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences named as successor.

New Study Finds Depression Linked to Reduced COPD Medication Adherence

July 12, 2016

Dr. Linda Simoni-Wastila publishes first study documenting the underlying role of depression on reduced medication adherence in older adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Symposium Showcases Latest Advances in Computer-Aided Drug Design

June 9, 2016

Presentations delivered by leaders across academia and industry highlight new methods and approaches to drug design that attendees can apply in their laboratories.

PATIENTS Day Celebrates University’s Efforts to Engage Patients in Research

June 3, 2016

Day-long learning session and health fair educated members of the local community about ongoing projects in the field of patient-centered outcomes research (PCOR).

Grollman Lecture Spotlights New Developments in Nanomedicine

May 27, 2016

Speakers Justin Hanes, PhD, and Francis C. Szoka, PhD, discuss how recent advancements in the field of nanomedicine are impacting drug development and delivery, as well as ongoing research in their labs.

School of Pharmacy Celebrates the Class of 2016 at Convocation

May 20, 2016

More than 200 PharmD and graduate students receive degrees and embark on the next phase of their lives.

Student Pharmacists Awarded Prestigious MedImmune Fellowships

May 16, 2016

Fellowships will provide students with the hands-on experience and leadership skills needed to pursue careers in clinical drug development.

Annual Event Spotlights SOP’s Up-and-Coming Researchers

April 22, 2016

Research Day offers an opportunity for students and trainees to showcase their current research and network with potential collaborators.