Alum Honorees
4 Alumni Leaders Honored with 2022 Citations
The Citation of Merit is the School of Pharmacy’s highest annual honor. This year, the honorees include a breadth of alums who have impacted pharmacy practice, education, history, and research. Learn about their laudable careers and contributions.
Alum of the Year
As a "stabilizing force" in Wisconsin pharmacy throughout the pandemic, Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin CEO Sarah Sorum (PharmD '05) is honored by the Pharmacy Alumni Association.
Clinical Instructor Award
For her "gentle" style, Kymberly Ludwig (PharmD '19) is selected as the top IPPE preceptor of the year. Learn about her unique practice environment and approach.
Young Alum of the Year
Maria Wopat (PharmD '10), an ambulatory care practice champion, is honored by the Pharmacy Alumni Association for her contributions to patient care and pharmacy education.
From Advancement
DAVE’S CORNER
As the leaves change and the new semester starts, Associate Dean for Advancement Dave Mott (BS ’88, MS ’92, PhD ’95) takes a moment to reflect on the impact School of Pharmacy alumni have on the School and its students.
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ALUMNI TAILGATE & VIEWING PARTY
The School of Pharmacy and Pharmacy Alumni Association’s most popular annual alumni event once again brought generations of Pharmacy Badgers together. See who made it and what transpired for the Badgers v. Aggies game.
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Community Health
A 50-Year Tradition of Community Care
The UW–Madison campus in the ’70s was ripe for social change, fueled by the civil rights movement and a desire for a more democratic society. Out of this environment, one of the first pharmacy co-ops was born: Community Pharmacy. Now in its 50th year, fueled by School of Pharmacy alumni, this pharmacy is sticking with its mission to provide compassionate care to all. Meet some of the alumni behind its founding and early years, and learn about its rich history on campus.
Wisconsin Idea at Work
Three Wisconsin Idea grants to School of Pharmacy researchers will address fall risk in communities of color, safer at-home medications for kids, and e-cigarette use among teens. Learn how Wisconsinites will be impacted.
Peer Support to Reduce Disparities
Through a new program, Associate Professor Olayinka Shiyanbola aims to advance equity in diabetes care by leveraging the power of peers to influence medication adherence as well as dietary and lifestyle changes. Learn how.
Advancing Practice
Pediatric Patient Safety
As senior vice president of quality and safety at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, James Hoffman (MS '04) has a big job. Over his 18 years there, he's implemented several initiatives, including pharmacogenetics, to keep young patients safer.
Post-Roe Pharmacy in Wisconsin
Through a new study, Assistant Professor Marina Maes aims to assess how the overturn of Roe v. Wade has affected Wisconsin pharmacists’ perceptions of their role in providing reproductive health care.
Specialty Pharmacy for Veterans
Alumni and colleagues launch a first-of-its-kind specialty pharmacy service at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, improving patient health while keeping costs down.
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Pharmacy Alumni Association Luncheon
During the annual meeting of the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin, the Pharmacy Alumni Association hosted a luncheon to reconnect with and celebrate alumni, including the Alumni of the Year.
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Alum Insights
New PharmD Roles
From new clinical services to opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry, roles for PharmDs are growing. Five alumni share their perspective on what PharmDs can do.
Pharmacy Experts
A new series of webinars, featuring faculty and alumni of the School, explores the cutting-edge of pharmacy practice and research. See what they cover.
Career Exploration
“These courses just wouldn’t be possible without the insight and involvement of our fantastic alumni." Learn how alumni help the School attract the next generation of pharmacists.
Student Spotlights
The 'Family' Experience
Launched during the height of the pandemic, the School's Pharmacy Families program evolves to build community among students and faculty.
Hilldale Fellows
Four PharmTox students earn prestigious campus awards to support their original and impactful research, from meth detection to flu prediction.
Our Future
Our Strategic Plan
The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Pharmacy aims to be internationally preeminent in research, education, outreach, and practice, and to train the next generation of pharmacists, scientists, and educators in an inclusive, collaborative, and welcoming environment. Read our strategic plan detailing our goals and priorities to ensure we remain one of the best schools in the nation.
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Improving Treatments
Tumor-Tackling Hydrogel
One-year survival rates for patients with glioblastoma are just 25%. Assistant Professor Quanyin Hu has helped to develop a new injectable gel that could significantly improve survival by stopping relapse before it happens.
Industry Innovator
Starting with a new treatment regimen for patients with hepatitis C, Elham Nejati (PhD '12) has been advancing therapeutics at Gilead for a decade.
Novel Superfamily
After first discovering a curious protein named Hobbit, School of Pharmacy researchers Sarah Neuman and Professor Arash Bashirullah have identified a novel superfamily of related bridge-like proteins that could shed light on disease development.
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2022 PAA/WSPS Golf Outing
Groups of School of Pharmacy alums and students alike hit the green to reconnect and enjoy the sun on the University Ridge Golf Course for the 23rd annual Pharmacy Alumni Association/Wisconsin Society of Pharmacy Students Golf Outing.
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Upcoming Events
PharmSci 360: Alumni & Friends Reception
October 17, 2022 | Renaissance Boston Hotel | 5:30-7:30 pm
Join alumni and friends of the School of Pharmacy at the upcoming American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists PharmSci 360 conference.
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ASHP Midyear: Wisconsin Reception
December 4, 2022 | Mandalay Bay Convention Center | 6-8 pm
Pharmacy colleagues from across Wisconsin gather during the annual Midyear Meeting of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. No registration necessary.
From the PAA
PAA CORNER
In the last year, thanks to our alumni, the Pharmacy Alumni Association (PAA) was able to add $10,000 in scholarship support for our students. PAA Treasurer Tyler Prickette (PharmD ’17) shares how, and what the PAA is planning next for alums.
Read his update >
Making Headlines
Class Notes
FALL 2022 CLASS NOTES
Our Pharmacy Badgers are always busy, earning professional and personal achievements and awards, landing new jobs, and more. Keep in touch with your School of Pharmacy alumni peers through class notes.
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Professional Development
UW–MADISON PSYCHEDELIC SYMPOSIUM
Oct. 27 – 28, 2022 | Wisconsin Institutes of Discovery, Madison
Hosted by the UW Transdisciplinary Center for Research in Psychoactive Substances and the Division of Pharmacy Professional Development, this second-annual symposium is intended for researchers and clinicians in the areas of clinical psychology, psychiatry, pharmacy, nursing, and social work. (Continuing education hours available.)
The symposium will include keynote speakers, an overview of research happening on campus, and updates on the exploratory use of MDMA in the treatment of PTSD, and psilocybin for depression and substance use disorders, as well as barriers to clinical research among underserved populations and how to overcome them.
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CMC Project Team Leadership Course
October 3 – 6, 2022 | Pyle Center, Madison
This course provides project management and leadership training for aspiring or current project team leaders, covering effective leadership skills, team dynamics, project management, and decision-making skills. The course also covers regulatory compliance and quality assurance to plan candidate advancement to Phase I and beyond.
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Pharmacy Innovations Conference on Antithrombotic Therapy Conference
Dec. 3, 2022 | Virtual
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