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Klarissa Jackson, Ph.D., receives ASPET’s Division for Translational and Clinical Pharmacology Early Career Award
January 28, 2022UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy’s Klarissa Jackson, Ph.D. has been awarded an ASPET 2022 Division for Translational and Clinical Pharmacology Early Career Award. These awards recognize excellence in translational and clinical pharmacology research that comes from early career scientists. Jackson received this award in recognition of her translational research in drug metabolism/toxicology, focused specifically on individual variations in cytochrome P450 enzymes, that aims to elucidate the mechanisms of and risk factors for adverse drug reactions. “I thank God for this opportunity, and I feel incredibly blessed to have worked with outstanding mentors, colleagues, and students who have helped me get to this … Read more
UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy to host virtual 8th Annual Asheville Summit on Feb. 26
January 26, 2022The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy will host the 8th Annual Asheville Summit virtually on Feb. 26. This year’s focus – “The Golden Years: Bridging the Gaps in Elderly Care.” The Asheville Summit is an annual event hosted by UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy Asheville Campus. The event is planned by pharmacy students for pharmacy students, pharmacists, and other members of the healthcare field. In previous years, more than 120 people representing 10 schools from across the southeast have come together for the event to engage in conversations about innovations in healthcare. This year, the Summit will dive into geriatric topics such … Read more
UNC researchers awarded $4.3M from PCORI to study strategies to improve health outcomes for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their parents
January 21, 2022The PCORI Addressing Health Equity award described below was developed with funding from the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy and NC TraCS $2K Stakeholder Voucher award program. The TraCS Informatics and Data Science (IDSci) program provided access to data from the Carolina Data Warehouse to support preliminary research. Kathleen C Thomas, PhD, MPH of the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy will lead a comparative effectiveness research study to improve health outcomes for youth with intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) and their parents through two parent peer group interventions, one parent-directed and one adding advocacy skills training. A $4.3 million award from … Read more
Collaborating For A Cure
January 19, 2022Collaborating For A Cure Drug treatments for a rare form of cancer have eluded researchers for years. David Drewry’s work at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy has scientists and survivors optimistic that big breakthroughs are within reach. Story by Drew Guiteras Photos and Video by Jeyhoun Allebaugh At the age of 12, just months before he succumbed to a rare form of cancer called chordoma, Justin Straus gave a speech to the International Chordoma Research Workshop. Sitting at a table and wearing a white T-shirt, his hair short from recent chemotherapy, Justin made a plea to chordoma researchers: Work … Read more
UNC alumni Gary and Fran Whaley honor family, give back to support future pharmacists
January 14, 2022Fifteen years ago, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy alumni Lloyd Milton Whaley established a scholarship to support future pharmacists. The Army World War II veteran and Eastern North Carolina native was able to pursue his higher education goals at UNC because of the support he received from the G.I. Bill. Following his pharmacy education, Milton went on to open his own community pharmacy where his wife Neta B. Whaley served as the pharmacy bookkeeper. He also served as president of the North Carolina Pharmaceutical Association in 1975. In addition to serving the people of North Carolina, Milton wanted to support … Read more
Pharm.D./MPH dual-degree program shaped, prepared four alumni
January 12, 2022Story by Kaitlyn Stubblefield A shortage of public health professionals in the United States presents unique opportunities for pharmacists. The Pharm.D./MPH dual-degree program offered by the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy in collaboration with the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health allows pharmacy students take advantage of those opportunities. The dual-degree Pharm.D./MPH program prepares students to become health promoters and educators in their roles as pharmacists. As one of the most accessible health-care providers, pharmacists are well-positioned to help address public health concerns such as immunization and chronic conditions such as diabetes and asthma. Students in the dual-degree program gain … Read more
2021-2022 Creativity Hubs Finalists Announced
January 7, 2022Research is in an era of unprecedented discovery and innovation in natural, social, and biomedical sciences. As problems become more complex, researchers with divergent expertise need to collaborate to form new knowledge, generate new ideas, pursue groundbreaking research, and solve difficult problems. To that end, the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research is pleased to announce the six pre-proposal winning teams for this year’s Creativity Hubs seed funding competition. These interdisciplinary teams — which include representatives from the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy — highlight the effectiveness of uniting problem-solvers to tackle societal challenges. Creativity Hub winning projects are … Read more
Eshelman School of Pharmacy, UNC Department of Chemistry partner to launch UNC Chemistry-Biology Interface Training Program
January 5, 2022The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy is joining forces with the UNC Department of Chemistry to establish an NIH-funded UNC Chemistry-Biology Interface Training Program that will support graduate students preparing for careers in modern biomedical science. The T32 CBI Training Program will provide financial support and training opportunities to help outstanding graduate students become independent, skilled, and creative scientists with broad expertise that spans chemistry and biology. In addition to coursework and regular journal clubs, the program will provide tailored mentoring to each trainee’s individual research interests and career goals. The chemistry-focused T32 program – a first of its kind … Read more
School partners with App State to offer students pathway for assured admission
December 22, 2021Enrolled and incoming Appalachian State University students who express interest in pursuing a doctoral degree in pharmacy may now be eligible for assured admission to the Pharm.D. program at the University of North Carolina’s Eshelman School of Pharmacy. An Early Assurance Program (EAP) partnership between the two institutions was signed in July and aligns with both universities’ commitments to train the future public health workforce. The EAP program offers qualifying App State students an interview with the School of Pharmacy’s admissions committee. App State’s Health Professions Advising (HPA) Office and Office of Admissions will identify qualifying candidates and provide processes and resources to support … Read more
Meet alumni Imad Treish, Pharm.D., Chief Strategy Officer at King Hussein Cancer Center in Jordan
December 17, 2021In this alum spotlight, we chat with alumni Imad Treish, Pharm.D., Chief Strategy Officer at King Hussein Cancer Center in Amman, Jordan. Treish completed his Doctor of Pharmacy degree with the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy in 1999, and a residency in Hematology/Oncology at UNC Hospitals in 2000. Today, he works to better pharmacy practice and has helped establish the first international pharmacy residency program accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). Get to know Treish: Q: What does a typical workday look like for you? A: I recently (in August) accepted the Chief Strategy Officer position at … Read more