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UCSF Pharmacy Experts Strategize on Shaping Health Care Through 2030
The Pharmacy Forecast, published annually in the American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy (AJHP), identifies trends and provides strategic recommendations aimed at equipping health-system leaders and pharmacy professionals to proactively address future events.
Oni-Orisan and Tamraz Awarded STRIPE Double Helix Award for Contributions to Pharmacogenomics
Oni-Orisan has been instrumental in developing clinical applications that bring pharmacogenomics (PGx) directly to patient care, with a focus on equity. Tamraz leads the UCSF PGx program, advocates for accessible precision medicine in California and conducts research focused on translating PGx science into patient care.
Annual teaching awards for 2023-2024
PharmD students honor their outstanding teachers and preceptors.
UCSF Health Opens New Outpatient Pharmacies in San Francisco
The retail pharmacies at Mission Bay and Parnassus will complement comprehensive and accessible health services and create opportunities for UCSF pharmacy students to complete part of their training with interprofessional teams that equipped to provide patient-centered care.
Phillips explores policy, ethics, and precision medicine
Department of Clinical Pharmacy faculty member Kathryn A. Phillips, PhD, is tackling the intersection of policy, ethics, and precision medicine in a series of collaborations with global impact.
So named ASHP fellow: “Pharmacy is a lifetime-learning career”
Department of Clinical Pharmacy volunteer faculty member Kethen So, PharmD, MBA, challenges students to continuously expand their practice and will be honored on June 11, 2024, as a fellow by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP).
One woman’s perspective: From Navy helicopter pilot to clinical pharmacy care for veterans
A former Navy helicopter pilot, now a VA pain management clinical pharmacist, draws on military and personal experiences to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care.
One woman’s perspective: From Navy helicopter pilot to clinical pharmacy care for veterans
Diana Cowell, PharmD, MBA, leveraged her military and pharmacy experience from around the world to provide comprehensive medication management and become a specialist in pain management for veterans.
School of Pharmacy leads in NIH funding for the 44th straight year
School researchers netted $36.7M from 65 grants, fueling efforts spanning drug discovery, bioengineering, pharmacokinetics, clinical pharmacy, and more.
Hearns blazes PharmD trail from military service to patient-centered practice
Channeling his passion for chemistry and computers into the ever-evolving landscape of pharmacy, Hearns has carved out his own lane.
Documents research exposes gaps in drug policy
UCSF’s Industry Documents Library leads students to publish the first studies of problematic opioid industry practices.
Cheng and Panahi top 132 other teams to win national clinical skills competition
Linda Cheng and Siavash Panahi earn first-place honors in the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) 28th Clinical Skills Competition.
Remembering David Adler
A tribute is planned for January 13, 2024, in honor of the clinical pharmacy pioneer who became a role model for social justice, education, and service in the field of pharmacy.
Executive Vice Dean Youmans honored with ASHP-ABHP Joint Leadership Award
The award from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists and the Association of Black Health-System Pharmacists recognizes efforts to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in health care.
Four honored with UCSF Chancellor Awards for Diversity
Youmans, Davidson, Stephens, and Williams recognized for dedication to sustained, meaningful service toward equity and belonging.