UMSOP Hosts Francis S. Balassone Memorial Lecture on Pharmacist Full Practice Authority
December 9, 2025
Expanding pharmacists’ roles through independent authority and innovative regulatory frameworks can improve patient care and access.
Balassone Lecture
Use of AI in Pharmacy Focus of Annual Balassone Memorial Lecture
December 19, 2024
The annual Balassone Memorial Lecture, held on Nov. 20, featured a panel of experts in discussion on the emerging role of generative AI in pharmacy and population health.
Balassone Memorial Lecture Focuses on COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy
November 23, 2021
Documentary showing and panel discussion with community activists are highlight of annual endowed lecture
Balassone Lecture Looks at Clinical Pharmacists’ Pandemic Experiences
February 4, 2021
Faculty members in the School of Pharmacy’s Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science share their professional experiences and lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Balassone Lecture Examines Pharmacist’s Role in Population Health Management
October 18, 2018
Dr. Meghan D. Swarthout breaks down the buzzwords surrounding population health and encourages pharmacists to think “outside the box” to address the field’s most fundamental challenges.
Balassone Lecture Spotlights Pharmacists Role in Improving Care for Underserved
November 15, 2016
Dr. Steven W. Chen discusses his efforts to improve health outcomes and advance pharmacy practice through innovative pharmacy services for underserved populations.
SOP Gets to the Heart of Pharmacogenomics During Annual Balassone Lecture
October 30, 2014
Dr. Larisa Cavallari explains how using cardiology patients’ genetic information to guide dosing for certain medications can help improve patient care.
Balassone Lecture Stresses Pharmacist’s Role in Personalized Medicine
November 8, 2013
Dr. John Valgus examines the growing impact of pharmacogenomics and use of individualized therapy during the School of Pharmacy’s annual Francis S. Balassone Memorial Lecture.
MPC Celebrates 40 years of Lifesaving Service with Balassone Lecture
November 9, 2012
School of Pharmacy’s Bruce Anderson recalls MPC’s critical role from everyday household toxic exposures to nationwide crises.