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A collage of logos and photos from ACS 2026

Medicinal Chemistry had a strong presence at this year’s Fall ACS meeting in Chicago.

A crowd of people walk past the University of Minnesota Research Building at the Minnesota State Fair.

At this year’s Minnesota State Fair, make sure to stop by the University of Minnesota's Research Building to take part in Dr. Corey McGee’s occupational therapy research looking at adult thumb function, adult shoulder blade motion and childhood grip strength.

Pamala Jacobson

Pam Jacobson, PharmD, FCCP, distinguished professor and director of the Institute of Personalized Medicine, has been named the interim head of the Department of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology, effective July 6, 2026.

Robert Straka

Robert Straka, PharmD, FCCP, head of the Department of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology (ECP) and professor, shared his decision to step down from his administrative role as head of the department, effective July 6, 2026.

Students and faculty at the 2026 MedC Grad Program Retreat

The biennial retreat focuses on developing students’ professional skills and network.

A collage of our people at the meeting, the venue, and sessions.

The yearly Medicinal Chemistry Frontiers meetings are sponsored by ACSMEDI and the EFMC.

Dr. Kylee Funk in front of the entryway of Mill City Clinic. A red sign that says "M Physicians" is behind her.

One of several clinical practice collaborations the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy has with the University of Minnesota Physicians is Mill City Clinic, which provides care for patients from hundreds of zip codes.

Dr. L'Aurelle Johnson.

The University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy is proud to celebrate L’Aurelle Johnson, PhD, associate dean for C.A.R.E. and associate professor in the Department of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology, on being named a 2026 Bush Fellow.

Dr. Georg at UTHSC with her award and representatives from UTHSC

The lecture, established in 2023, honors Dr. Duane Miller, Professor Emeritus at the University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy.

Dr. Ann Philbrick

Dr. Ann Philbrick of the Department of Pharmaceutical Care & Health Systems was elected to the American College of Clinical Pharmacy Board of Regents.