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.

Governor Appoints SOP’s Rochester Board of Pharmacy Commissioner At-Large

August 20, 2013

Charmaine Rochester, PharmD, CDE, BCPS, BCACP, to represent Maryland pharmacists on the state’s Board of Pharmacy.

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 Hosts Annual Teaching Excellence Day

August 12, 2013

Residents, faculty, and preceptors learn skills needed for effective presentations, teaching, and information sharing

Son Saves Father with Living Donor Liver Transplant

August 6, 2013

University of Maryland School of Pharmacy student saves father’s life with a living donor liver transplant.

School of Pharmacy Hosts Maryland Nanomedicine Day

July 19, 2013

Day-long symposium aims to promote collaboration among nanomedicine researchers

School of Pharmacy Welcomes New and Returning Residents and Fellows

July 12, 2013

Day-long orientation introduces new residents and fellows to the University of Maryland; offers returning residents and fellows opportunity to network with new peers.

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 Introduces High School Students to Pharmacy Profession and Careers

June 28, 2013

Visit to the School of Pharmacy concludes fun-filled, educational tour of the University of Maryland, Baltimore campus for 27 students from Western Maryland AHEC ECHO Program.