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Meet Charlie, a therapy cat who brought smiles to campus last week! Hosted by the Pride in Pharmacy Association (PIPA) and the Student Society of Veterinary Pharmacists (SSVP), student pharmacists had the opportunity to practice administering an asthma treatment to Charlie.
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Undergrad students are invited to join the UIC Retzky College of Pharmacy Summer Pharmacy Institute—a dynamic, hands-on 4-day experience designed to ignite your passion for pharmacy! Spots are limited—apply now at spi.pharmacy.uic.edu/!
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Dr. Alessandra Eustaquio and Dr. Paula Rosas will be lighting up the stage at Spark Talks on November 12! Don’t miss this chance to hear their inspiring insights and innovative ideas. Register by midnight on November 9 to secure your spot: chancellor.uic.edu/events-2/…
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Curious about a future in pharmaceutical sciences? Join us for the PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences (PSCI) Preview Day! Meet our faculty, connect with current students, and get your questions answered.
🔗 Learn more: pharmacy.uic.edu/events/phd-…
✅ RSVP now: uic.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/fo…
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Dr. Tina Aneziris was recently featured in Pharmacy Times, where she discussed the vital role of medication management in supporting healthy aging. Discover her expert insights and why this topic matters for patients.
Read the full article: ow.ly/JGCq5101spB
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Alejandra Cavazos Saldana from Dr. Joanna Burdette’s lab received the Exceptional Student Service Award! Alejandra’s dedication to Community Health—a student-run free clinic serving underserved adults in Chicago—truly sets her apart.
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We’re proud to share highlights from our recent State Flu Clinics at Student Center East and Student Center West!
Thanks to the dedication of our pharmacists and student volunteers, we administered 477 vaccines in just two days.
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UIC Retzky College of Pharmacy was proud to host the 340B Health Regional Roundtable at our Chicago campus! With 63 attendees from Illinois, Ohio, and Michigan, plus key 340B Health leaders, we discussed the latest 340B updates and connected hospitals with industry experts.
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We’re thrilled to celebrate Dr. Liz Van Dril, who was named a Fellow of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy at this year’s ACCP Annual Meeting.
This recognizes Dr. Van Dril’s dedication to advancing clinical pharmacy, and lasting contributions to the profession.
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Dr. Guido Pauli has been awarded a $3M grant from the National Institutes of Health/National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research! His project, “Modularly Defined Stilbenoids as Functional Dental Biopolymers,” will advance innovative solutions in dental health.
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We’re proud to celebrate Drs. Rob DiDomenico, Erika Hellenbart, and Heather Ipema for receiving the 2026 Pharmacotherapy Editor’s Choice Award from the ACCP at their Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City!
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Wishing everyone a spook-tacular Halloween from UIC Retzky College of Pharmacy! 🎃👻 Stay safe, have fun, and don’t forget to share your best costume with us! #UICPharm #HappyHalloween
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Dr. Tom Gao was awarded a $3.8M grant from the NIH/NIDDK! His research, “Deciphering the Function of the CCL22-CCR4 Axis in Adipose Beiging and Obesity,” will advance our understanding of obesity and metabolic health. Congratulations, Dr. Gao!
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Our 2026 Alumni Reunion brought together 92 amazing alumni from 16 different class years for a celebration filled with laughter, memories, and connection
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Dr. Nancy Shapiro was honored with the 2026 ACCP Education Award at this year’s ACCP Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City! This award recognizes her outstanding leadership, dedication, and impact in advancing pharmacy education and training within the clinical pharmacy community.
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We’re spotlighting award winners from our recent Alumni Reunion! Today, we honor Denise Scarpelli, PharmD ’96, who was named Alumnus of the Year. Dr. Scarpelli is Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer at UChicago Medicine.
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Dr. Kiira Ratia has been awarded a $1.6M grant from the NIH/National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute as co-investigator! Her project, “Gα12-dependent mechanisms of basal and regulated endothelial cell vWF secretion,” will advance our understanding of cardiovascular health.
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Get ready for the 17th Annual Research Day on Thursday, October 29! Join us for a day of innovation and discovery. We’re thrilled to welcome our keynote speaker, Dr. John MacMillan, Vice Chancellor for Research at the University of California, Santa Cruz.
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Dr. Dana Pierce received the Transplant Practice and Research Network Innovation Funds at the ACCP annual meeting. This award recognizes her commitment to advancing clinical research, innovative practice, and trainee development in immunology and solid organ transplantation.
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