Research

SOP Faculty Develop New, Promising Compound for Treatment of Chronic Pain

August 27, 2013

Initial studies indicate that compound is as powerful as morphine and also exhibits reduced tolerance with no toxic effects.

School of Pharmacy Hosts Orientation for Incoming Students

August 19, 2013

Activities prepare members of the Class of 2017 for their new lives as pharmacy students.

School of Pharmacy Hosts Maryland Nanomedicine Day

July 19, 2013

Day-long symposium aims to promote collaboration among nanomedicine researchers

Prominent Outcomes Researcher and Patient Advocate Joins PHSR Faculty

July 11, 2013

Eleanor Perfetto, PhD, MS, former senior director of federal government relations at Pfizer, announced as department’s newest professor.

Study Calls for New Approach to Improve Adherence Among Part D Participants

July 9, 2013

Findings show poor medication adherence costs an extra $49 to $840 per Medicare beneficiary, per month.

SOP Faculty Testify During FDA Generic Drug Regulation Public Meeting

July 3, 2013

Drs. Hoag and Polli examine current regulatory science initiatives aimed at generic drugs and discuss ways in which existing initiatives can be improved.

PHSR Announces Transition in Graduate Program Leadership

July 2, 2013

Past director Francoise Pradel to remain closely involved with graduate program as responsibilities are transitioned to new director, Ebere Onukwugha.

SOP Hosts Pharmaceutical Scientists and Graduate Students from the Ukraine

June 13, 2013

Visitors met with faculty and students from the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and received a tour of Pharmacy Hall.

SOP Hosts World-Renowned Researchers During CERSI-Sponsored Conferences

June 4, 2013

New developments in pharmaceutical manufacturing and topical drug bioequivalence and bioavailability addressed in two day-long workshops.

Transdermal Drug Delivery Expert Speaks At PSC Graduate Student Seminar

June 3, 2013

Presentation highlights approaches in assessing the bioavailability of topical drugs and examines what research is needed to enhance transdermal drug transport.

PHSR Teacher and Mentor Retires from the School of Pharmacy

May 21, 2013

Sheila Weiss, PhD, concludes successful career in academia and embarks on new opportunity in health services industry.

First PSC Intern Completes Department’s Graduate Program

May 20, 2013

Student credits department’s summer internship program with opening her eyes to the field of pharmaceutical sciences.