College of Pharmacy
October 5, 2022
Small-Town Arkansas Roots Run Deep for College of Pharmacy Alumnus
Lenora Newsome, P.D., COP ’80, has had a distinguished career as a pharmacist, and she’s not done yet. She’s seen the profession evolve significantly over the years and now helps shape where pharmacy is headed next through her positions on state and national boards. However, a pharmacy career wasn’t initially on her radar. At first,…
October 4, 2022
College of Pharmacy Students Refine Their Skills in Graduate Program
The UAMS College of Pharmacy continues to evolve along with the pharmacy profession itself, and its students are reaping the benefits of a more diverse pharmacy education. One area where this diverse education is evident is the college’s Pharmaceutical Evaluation & Policy or “PEP” track, which offers a master’s degree and a Ph.D. focused on…
October 3, 2022
New Pharmaceutical Sciences Chair Imig Sees Opportunity at UAMS
One thing that John Imig, Ph.D., really values is connections. His varied research interests help him find links between disease states. He enjoys passing knowledge on to the next generation. He’s also passionate about bridging the gap between basic science and human health. Imig arrived at UAMS on Sept. 29 as the new chair of…
September 22, 2022
White Coats Symbolize New Beginnings for College of Pharmacy Class of 2026
Members of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) College of Pharmacy (COP) Class of 2026 received their white coats in a ceremony Friday, Sept. 9, marking the beginning of their journey in pharmacy school. The event, held at Connor Performing Arts Center at Pulaski Academy in Little Rock, had a lively atmosphere, with…
September 12, 2022
UAMS’ Laura Gressler, Ph.D., Named to Arkansas Business’ ‘20 In Their 20s’ List
Laura Gressler, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice, Division of Pharmaceutical Evaluation and Policy in the UAMS College of Pharmacy, has been included in this year’s class of Arkansas Business’ The New Influentials: 20 In Their 20s, a list of talented young leaders in Arkansas’ business and nonprofit communities. Honorees must…
August 24, 2022
UAMS Receives $3.4 Million to Study Radiation Injuries Caused by Nuclear Accidents and Bioterrorism
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received $3.4 million in funding from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health, to study acute and delayed injuries caused by full-body radiation exposure from a nuclear accident or bioterrorism.
August 19, 2022
Brett Bailey, Pharm.D., Named to Pharmacy HIT Collaborative Committee
Brett Bailey, Pharm.D., senior clinical informaticist with the Department of Clinical Informatics at UAMS Medical Center, was recently named to the Value Set Committee for the Pharmacy Health Information Technology (HIT) Collaborative. Bailey, also an adjunct assistant professor in the College of Pharmacy, was appointed by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) and…
August 15, 2022
UAMS’ Ashley Nemec-Bakk, Ph.D., Awarded Postdoctoral Fellowship for Space Health Research
Ashley Nemec-Bakk, Ph.D., a postdoctoral fellow in the UAMS College of Pharmacy’s Division of Radiation Health and Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, is one of three researchers nationwide to receive a postdoctoral fellowship from the Translational Research Institute for Space Health (TRISH) at Baylor College of Medicine. TRISH is backed by NASA’s Human Research Program, with…
August 9, 2022
Students Receive Hands-On Learning at First In-Person Pharmacy Camp Since 2019
Twenty-eight 17- and 18-year olds from Arkansas and Texas received a condensed pharmacy education over three days in June at Pharmacy Camp at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Pharmacy. Pharmacy Camp was held at the UAMS Little Rock campus annually for more than a decade before the COVID-19 pandemic required…
June 27, 2022
Pharmacists Helping Pharmacists: Seasoned Pharmacy Owners Invest in Young Professionals
As modern health care continues to evolve, pharmacies are needed more than ever. Community pharmacies, particularly in small communities, are increasingly relied upon for a host of services beyond managing prescriptions. More pharmacies are needed in more places, and fresh UAMS College of Pharmacy (COP) graduates are rushing to fill that gap. The college maintains…
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