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.

SOP Welcome Day Previews Life as a Student Pharmacist for Incoming Students

June 20, 2013

Event offers opportunity for new students to network with faculty, staff, and current students, while learning about campus life.

SOP Honors Long-Time Associate Dean; Announces New Changes in Leadership

June 17, 2013

Jill Morgan, PharmD, steps down as associate dean for student affairs after eight years; former assistant dean of experiential learning named as successor.

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 Partners With Congressman John Sarbanes to Host Community MTM Events

June 10, 2013

Faculty and students visit local senior and community centers to provide patients with free blood pressure screenings and medication reviews.

MPC Study Compares Outcomes of Non-Medical Buprenorphine Use vs. Methadone

June 6, 2013

Non-medical use of methadone associated with higher hospitalization rates, greater ICU admissions, and worse medical outcomes.

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.