Research

CERSI Symposium Highlights Use of Biomarkers in Drug Development

August 28, 2015

More than 500 researchers from academia, government, and industry gather to gain perspective on biomarker development and the application of biomarkers in preclinical and clinical research.

UMB Conducts First-of-a-Kind Study on Bioequivalency of Anti-Epileptic Drug

August 14, 2015

Collaborative study helps validate effectiveness of FDA’s bioequivalence standard, showing no significant differences between major brand name and generic medication used to treat patients with epilepsy.

PHSR Names New Graduate Program Director

August 7, 2015

Graduate program co-founder Dr. Frank Palumbo assumes leadership of program, allowing previous director, Dr. Ebere Onukwugha, to focus on her work as executive director of the department’s Pharmaceutical Research Computing center.

SOP’s Polli Testifies for GDUFA Renewal at National Public Meeting

August 6, 2015

Testimony examined the impact of FDA-supported research in generic drugs and advocated for continued funding through renewal of the Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2012 (GDUFA).

SOP & NORD Receive PCORI Award to Create Patient-Centered Training Program

July 16, 2015

Pharmaceutical health services researchers, in collaboration with the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD), will design, implement, and evaluate an educational program for NORD members

Dean Eddington Appoints Two New Department Chairs

May 22, 2015

Longtime School faculty members assume leadership of pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacy practice and science.

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.

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