GATORx 2017–18

Feature Stories

A young Dr. Crisafi poses in the industrial pharmacy research lab

Challenged to make a difference

In Feature Stories
Dr. Robert Crisafi helps recruit the best students by raising scholarship funds through the Crisafi Challenge.
By Matt Splett
Kenneth Klinker, Pharm.D., and Veena Venugopalan, Pharm.D., specialize in infectious diseases and form a partnership in a new shared-academic model that supports the UF College of Pharmacy and UF Health Shands Hospital.

Partners in health

In Feature Stories
A shared-responsibility model between the College of Pharmacy & UF Health is elevating the pharmacy profession.
By April Frawley Lacey
Pharmacy students at Lake Nona work as a group

$1 million gift from Certara

In Feature Stories
The gift will advance UF's role as a global leader in clinical and virtual research translation.
By Matt Splett

Research News

Thomas Schmittgen, Ph.D., pictured right, and Dhruvitkumar Sutaria, Ph.D., are studying a natural therapy for treating liver cancer.

A natural treatment for liver cancer

In Research News
A UF Health researcher studies a natural therapy to treat liver cancer.
By Matt Splett
Larisa Cavallari, Pharm.D., an associate professor and director of the Center for Pharmacogenomics at the UF College of Pharmacy, led a multisite study that found genetic testing can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular events by helping to identify more effective medication for some heart patients.

Genetic test shows promise for stent patients

In Research News
A quick, precise genetic test can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular events for some patients.
By Doug Bennett
Patrick Antonelli, M.D., pictured left, and researchers from the UF College of Pharmacy linked commonly prescribed ear drops to perforated eardrums

Common ear drops linked to perforated eardrums

In Research News
Use of commonly prescribed ear drops may increase the risk of a perforated eardrum after ear tube surgery.
By Matt Splett
Rob Huigens, Ph.D., an assistant professor of medicinal chemistry, right, and graduate student Nick Paciaroni, left, are among a team of UF Health researchers that have developed a novel ring distortion strategy to fight diseases.

Novel ring distortion strategy fights diseases

In Research News
A UF Health-developed strategy has yielded several promising compounds to fight inflammation and diseases.
By Matt Splett

Alumni

Alumni answer the call

Three UF College of Pharmacy alumni programs are forever shaping the future of pharmacy students.
By Matt Splett

Alumni Updates

Jeffry, ’14, and Tanya Consaul

30th Annual Alumni Reunion BBQ

In Alumni
UF College of Pharmacy alumni returned to the annual Alumni Reunion BBQ for the 30th time.
By Matt Splett
Richard Rumrill, Kenneth Norfleet, Leonardo Arteaga, Larry Turner, Terry Reid, John Balkcom, Robert Wilson

Grand Guard Celebration honors class of 1966

In Alumni
Seven members of the UF College of Pharmacy class of 1966 celebrate 50 years since graduation.
By Matt Splett
ethnicities

Alumni Demographics

In Alumni
The UF College of Pharmacy’s 12,047 alumni hail from all 50 states and more than 40 countries.

College Updates

Dean Johnson headshot

Message from the Dean

In College Updates
Dean Johnson of the UF College of Pharmacy challenges alumni to find a way to give back to their alma…
By Julie A. Johnson, Pharm.D.
Scientific experiment

Annual Report & College Facts

In College Updates
Summary of UF College of Pharmacy's rankings and accomplishments during the 2016-2017 academic year.
Abstract background of little blue particles

Dean’s Circle

In College Updates
The Dean's Circle recognizes our alumni and friends who support the college with an annual gift of $500 or more.
Crisafi Challenge logo

The Crisafi Challenge continues

In College Updates
2016 contributions allowed for eight scholarships. 2017's challenge is underway.
By Elizabeth Zipper
UF is No. 1 in residency matches

College leads nation in residency matches

In College Updates
The UF College of Pharmacy placed 133 graduates into ASHP residency programs in 2017.
Spring graduation time. A black cap/motarboard with gold and white tassel hangs in front of a green chalkboard in classroom. Copyspace. No people. Education themes.

Scholarships & Awards

In College Updates
Students in the UF College of Pharmacy received various awards and scholarships throughout 2016–2017.
Chenglong Li, Ph.D.; Almut Winterstein, Ph.D.; and Chengguo "Chris" Xing, Ph.D. recently became installed as endowed professors in the College of Pharmacy.

Honors & Distinctions

In College Updates
UF College of Pharmacy faculty received various awards and recognitions throughout 2016–2017.
A pharmacy student graduates

College celebrates nearly 400 Spring graduates

In College Updates
2017 graduates included 289 Pharm.D.s, 24 WPPDs, nine Ph.D.s and 77 from the Master of Science program.
Students present at a poster session

Annual Research Showcase celebrates its 30th year

In College Updates
The showcase celebrated a milestone year with record participation among pharmacy student researchers.
By Matt Splett
A first year Pharm.D. student receives her white coat

White Coat Ceremony marks entry into pharmacy profession

In College Updates
277 first-year Pharm.D. students received their white coats at the end of the academic year.
By Matt Splett
The UF College of Pharmacy students accept the Chapter of the Year award from the APhA-ASP

College named 2017 APhA-ASP Chapter of the Year

In College Updates
The honor is given annually to chapters excelling in patient care projects, legislative advocacy and more.
By Matt Splett
A ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 10 marked the grand opening of the DuBow Family Foundation Interactive Classroom in Jacksonville. Pictured are, l to r, Juan Castellanos, a first-year pharmacy student, Michael and Lawrence DuBow, from the DuBow Family Foundation, Julie Johnson, dean of the College of Pharmacy, Russell Armistead Jr., chief executive officer of UF Health Jacksonville, and Ashlan Kunz, a second-year pharmacy student.

Generous gift establishes new interactive classroom

In College Updates
A DuBow Family Foundation gift helps establish a new interactive classroom in Jacksonville.
By Matt Splett

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