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Stethoscope surrounding a heart shape

Ataciguat, a drug investigated for use in peripheral arterial disease and neuropathic pain, has been repurposed with the help of a partnership between the Mayo Clinic and the Institute for Therapeutics Discovery and Development (ITDD).

Kate Smith, Jungeun Lee, and Whitney Maxwell receiving the 2024 AACP Innovations in Continuing Professional Development Award for a paper reviewed by the Wulling Center's journal club.

In 2013, College of Pharmacy faculty founded the Wulling Center for Innovation & Scholarship in Pharmacy Education to support scholarship aimed at advancing education. Since then, Dr. Kristin Janke, director of the center, has created several initiatives to further foster a supportive environment for this scholarship

OT students volunteering at the CarFit event

University of Minnesota occupational therapy (OT) students are empowering drivers through a partnership with CarFit, an educational program developed by AARP and the American Occupational Therapy Association that helps car owners make adjustments to suit their individual needs.

A group shot of graduate students at the Rho Chi day

The Rho Chi College Research Day and Graduate Student Showcase is a yearly event showcasing the College of Pharmacy's impactful research and recognizing excellence among its students.

Students at the Closing the Gap conference

At the annual Closing the Gap Conference, occupational therapy students joined 1,200 other individuals from across the country to learn more about educational technology. Students were accompanied by Dr. Leann Shore, assistant professor, who has attended for ten years.

Dr. Harki with the RSC logo

 The RSC notes his contributions to medicinal chemistry, drug design, and chemical biology.

Prof. Dan Harki and PhD student Emily Wells

Both received their award from the PD1 class of the PharmD program.

A large group of people taking photos with their cell phones at a conference

Since November 2021, the College of Pharmacy has served as the convening point for structured dialogue between Minnesota health care plans and pharmacy providers.

Prof. Ambrose in the Lab

Elizabeth was named Professor of the Fall Semester by the PD3 class.

Melanie Nicol

Nicol, associate professor and director of graduate studies in the Department of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology (ECP), has been selected as an inductee into the Academy for Excellence in Team Science.