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Fijian man hands holds a root of the pepper plant (piper methysticum used to produce a drink with sedative, anesthetic, euphoriant, and entheogenic properties. Kava is consumed throughout the Pacific Ocean cultures of Polynesia.

Get to the root of it

In Feature Stories
Understanding kava's role as a stress reliever, anxiety treatment and cancer suppressant.
By Donovan Baltich
Joe Washington’s job at Harvey’s Supermarket in Keystone Heights unexpectedly set him on a path to a career in pharmacy.

Smiling your way to the top

In Feature Stories
Joseph Washington approaches each social interaction with care, and it’s served him well.
By Donovan Baltich
Juergen Bulitta, Associate Professor, UF College of Pharmacy along with his research team are working on COVID-19 research with several College of Medicine partners at Lake Nona.

Rising to the challenge of COVID-19

In Feature Stories
The University of Florida College of Pharmacy adapted to new conditions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Multiple Authors
Team-based learning

Training the Future Pharmacist

In Feature Stories
An innovative Pharm.D. curriculum introduced in 2015 is preparing pharmacists to be health care leaders.
By Matt Splett
white hexagons

Research Rising

In Feature Stories
Record-breaking research growth has propelled the college into the Top 5 of the national rankings.
By Multiple Authors
Lina Cui, Assistant professor, Pharmacy, medicinal chemistry

UF: A Destination for New Faculty

In Feature Stories
Sixty-eight new clinical and tenure-track faculty members have joined the college since August 1, 2013.
By Donovan Baltich
Dean Johnson Q&A

A Conversation with the Dean

In Feature Stories
In 2018, Julie Johnson was reappointed for another five-year term as dean of the UF College of Pharmacy.
By Matt Splett
Drs. McCurdy and Avery observe a kratom sample

Drug Discovery

In Feature Stories
UF Pharmacy leads the way in researching novel opioid addiction, alternate pain treatments.
By Donovan Baltich
Meghan Arwood

Precision Medicine

In Feature Stories
Pioneering new approaches in precision medicine.
By Matt Splett
Amber Connelly, Pharm.D., serves as a practicing pharmacist and clinical lecturer at the Center for Quality Medication Management.

Innovative Patient Care

In Feature Stories
Making Sense of Medications.
By Matt Splett