Study Finds Link Between Antidepressant Use and Type 2 Diabetes in Youth

October 20, 2017

Current use of serotonin reuptake inhibitors among children and adolescents was associated with a nearly two-fold increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

SOP’s Shaya Named UMB Teacher of the Year

October 16, 2017

Professor and vice chair for academic affairs in PHSR honored for her dedication to teaching and mentoring the next generation of pharmaceutical health services researchers.

Grad Gathering Welcomes PSC and Regulatory Science Alumni Back to School

September 28, 2017

Graduates and current students in the PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences and MS in Regulatory Science programs enjoy day-long networking and professional development event.

White Coat Ceremony Welcomes Class of 2021 to Pharmacy Profession

September 25, 2017

Time-honored tradition emphasizes the importance of professionalism and celebrates the start of the Class’s journey as student pharmacists.

Dean Eddington Delivers 2017 State of the School Address

September 21, 2017

Address spotlights the School of Pharmacy’s recent achievements in the areas of pharmacy education, scientific discovery, patient care, and community engagement.

AAPS/DDDI Meeting Brings Drug Design and Discovery Experts to the School

September 18, 2017

Event spotlights cutting-edge pharmaceutical sciences research being conducted across the region and offers networking opportunities for attendees.

SOP Faculty, Students Assess Antimicrobial Stewardship Practices in Zambia

September 14, 2017

Project led by Dr. Emily Heil addresses critical global health need and establishes new research and education opportunities for student pharmacists.

New Study Raises Ethical Concerns for Informed Consent in Antibiotic Trials

September 13, 2017

Research team led by Dr. Peter Doshi finds many clinical trials for antibiotics fail to communicate the trial’s purpose to study participants.

SOP, UCSF Partner for New Initiative on Pediatric Drug and Device Development

September 11, 2017

Partnership will facilitate the development of therapeutics for pediatric patients and provide research and education opportunities for faculty, students, and trainees.

School of Pharmacy Hosts Orientation to Welcome Incoming Students

September 7, 2017

New Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and graduate students participate in fun, informative activities to gain familiarity with the School and campus community.

A Metabolic Pathway that Feeds Liver Cancer

August 23, 2017

Research published by Hongbing Wang, PhD, professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences (PSC), may explain how some liver cancer cells obtain the nutrition they need to proliferate.

Gamez Shows High Fiber In Carpeting Crisis

August 8, 2017

LAN administrator at the Maryland Poison Center was recognized for configuring temporary work stations and adapting the call center’s computer hardware so the MPC could stay open while new carpeting was being installed.