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.

SOP Orientation Sets Expectations for New Students

August 25, 2015

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

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

SOP Faculty Participates in White House Summit on Antibiotic Resistance

July 1, 2015

Professor Nicole Brandt, PharmD, MBA, president-elect of ASCP, provides pharmacist’s perspective on the potential of antibiotic stewardship programs to combat antibiotic resistance.

Brothers, Community Pharmacists Inducted into Dean’s Hall of Fame

June 16, 2015

John and Wayne VanWie of Professional Pharmacy honored for their commitment to independent community pharmacy, patient care, and mentoring.

New USPHS Chief Pharmacy Officer Visits the School of Pharmacy

June 10, 2015

Rear Admiral Schweitzer leads 6,700 uniformed public health professionals throughout the federal government.

School of Pharmacy Students Win National Medication Adherence Competition

June 3, 2015

Win is a repeat for SOP team participating in the fourth annual Script Your Future Medication Adherence Team Challenge.

Evening Banquet Celebrates Class of 2015 and Honored and Honorary Alumni

June 1, 2015

Graduation Banquet recognizes the achievements of the Class of 2015 and bestows honored and honorary alumnus awards on two exemplary members of the pharmacy “family.”

“Can Do” Attitude Earns SOP Staff Member Employee of Month Award

May 28, 2015

ELP’s academic coordinator receives university-wide honor