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- Hear from alumni leaders on their perspectives and experiences that will inspire you.
- Meet the talented students at the School of Pharmacy who continually impress.
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- Learn about the School’s innovative initiatives that ensure excellence.
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DiscoveRx magazine is a quarterly digital publication by the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Pharmacy.
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Inspiring Alumni
2017 Citation of Merit
The School of Pharmacy awards four distinguished alumni with the Citation of Merit.
Special Achievement
Former dean joins roster of science luminaries
Jeanette Roberts becomes the eighth AAAS Fellow in School of Pharmacy history
Dean's Corner
Dean Steve Swanson shares why 2017 has been an amazing year of excellence for the School of Pharmacy community.
To Die or Not to Die?
Latest research by Arash Bashirullah reveals new insights into the cell death machinery.
Q&A with George Zorich
George Zorich releases a new book on pharmacy entrepreneurship and explains why pharmacists are the critical thinkers, problem solvers, and entrepreneurs that the health care system needs.
Faculty Award
Richard Hsung is named a Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor.
PharmD Recognition
Generation Rx program by PharmD students exemplifies the Wisconsin Idea.
Graduate Honors
Ph.D. student wins the AAiPS Graduate Award, making it the second consecutive win for the School of Pharmacy.
Campus Collaborations
Innovative Program
Developing Leadership Skills with Alumni Mentors
New School of Pharmacy Leadership Certificate and Mentor Program prepares student pharmacists for career success.
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Alumni Leader: Tom McCourt
One Badger’s adventure shows the power of a pharmacy degree.
Best Talent in Teaching and Research
School of Pharmacy graduate programs recognize top students with awards and fellowships.
Improving Cancer Detection
University of Wisconsin–Madison and Capio Biosciences collaborate on pharmaceutical sciences research that will support the work of Professor Seungpyo Hong.
Taking the initiative
Making a Difference with Community Outreach
PharmD students help save lives with suicide prevention training.
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Quick Takes
NIH Grant Award
Assistant Professor Jiaoyang Jiang advances enzyme research with additional R01 award.
PharmD student educates on adult immunizations on WIBA 1310 AM
Zackery Stueber appeared on the "Weekend Wellness with SSM Health" podcast. As an intern at SSM Health in Madison, he screened patients for vaccination coverage and successfully increased the number of patients receiving immunizations.
Class of 1967 Reunion
The School of Pharmacy Class of '67 celebrated their 50-year reunion, reconnecting with dear friends and regaling in stories of their wonderful student days.
ICYMI
Cover Stars
School of Pharmacy PharmD students are featured on the cover of the September/October issue of Student Pharmacist magazine, a publication of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA).
Photo Gallery
Badger Bash Pharmacy Style
Hundreds of School of Pharmacy alumni came together to watch the Badgers defeat Iowa at the School of Pharmacy Alumni Tailgate and Viewing Party in November at Union South on campus.
Generous Pharmacy Badgers also donated to a raffle and silent auction organized by the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin (PSW) that raised more than $2,000 for School of Pharmacy scholarships.
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Featured Events
Mark Your Calendar
February 9, 2018 — 2018 PSW Legislative Day (Monona Terrace Convention Center)
February 27, 2018 — School of Pharmacy 68th Annual Kremers Lecture
March 17, 2018 — Wisconsin Alumni & Friends Reception at APhA in Nashville, TN
Conferences for Pharmacists
Events by the Division of Pharmacy Professional Development (DPPD):
January 26, 2018 — Winter Milwaukee: Updates and Advances in Managing and Treating Cancer
February 7-14, 2018 — Hawaii Continuing Education Travel/Study
Land O’ Lakes Conferences for the Pharmaceutical Industry by DPPD
Formulation, Development and Drug Delivery
June 4-7, 2018
Bioanalytical
July 9-12, 2018
Pharmaceutical Analysis
August 6-9, 2018
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