Study published in JAMA Surgery compares effectiveness of two ways to treat intermittent claudication by evaluating outcomes that are important to patients UW researchers found that patients with intermittent claudication, a form of peripheral arterial…
Pharmacy study links lack of coverage to more unintended pregnancies, greater health expenses for employers At companies whose health insurance plans exclude contraception coverage, female employees experienced 33 more unintended pregnancies per 1,000 women, and…
Pharmaceutics researchers detect bacteria that counteracts protective drug Increasingly, people at risk for HIV infection are turning to preventive drug measures to help stave off the virus. Researchers from the University of Washington School of…
Three demonstration projects aim to fulfill goals of $800,000 CDC grant to NACDS The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) announced that the University of Washington School of Pharmacy (UWSOP), Bartell Drugs, and QFC…
Modeling a new curriculum using our draft decision rules and criteria will help us identify problems in the process or framework before diving in and building a full scale version.
Dr. Easterling is a Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Acting Director of the Division of Perinatal Medicine. He is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Maternal Fetal Medicine. Dr. Easterling…
PharmD or PhD? The UW School of Pharmacy offers training programs to prepare students for a career as a pharmacist and as a researcher in pharmaceutics, medicinal chemistry, health outcomes, health policy and health economics….
Publications Cholic acid increases plasma cholesterol in Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome: A pilot study. Elias ER, Orth LE, Li A, Xu L, Jones SM, Rizzo WB. Mol Genet Metab Rep. 2023 Nov 28;38:101030. doi: 10.1016/j.ymgmr.2023.101030. eCollection…
Publications Plasma epoxyeicosatrienoic acids and diabetes-related cardiovascular disease: The cardiovascular health study. Lemaitre RN, Jensen PN, Zeigler M, Fretts AM, Umans JG, Howard BV, Sitlani CM, McKnight B, Gharib SA, King IB, Siscovick DS, Psaty…
Targeted Long Acting HIV Therapy intended to clear virus in tissues and cells Click here to visit the TLC-ART website. The TLC-ART 1 program, founded by Drs. Ho and Collier, leverages on technical, regulatory, and clinical…
Education MS in Biomedical Regulatory Affairs, University of Washington David Hammond is the principal consultant of Hammond Clinical Trial Consulting and a lecturer in the Department of Pharmacy. A former clinical director, clinical study monitor…
John Watkins, PharmD, MPH, BCPS managed the formulary process at Premera Blue Cross from 2000-2019. His responsibilities included health technology assessment, formulary process development, formulary reviews, and medical policy review and providing drug information support to…
Dr. Roth specializes in comparative effectiveness research (CER) methods, including: observational study design, decision-analytic modeling, systematic review, meta-analysis, and generalized linear modeling. His research interests involve the application of CER methods to evaluate the benefit-risk…
Education: PhD, University of Washington (1999), Seattle, WA Department of Epidemiology MPH, University of Washington (1994), Seattle, WA Department of Health Services BA, Emory University (1991), Atlanta, GA Bio: Dr. Johnson serves as the senior…
D.S. “Pete” Fullerton has had a distinguished career in managed care, teaching and research. From 1993-2003, he served as Vice President and Assistant Vice President for Regence Blue Shield, Seattle. In 2000, he received the…
My primary research focuses on improving the quality and delivery of care for patients with chronic lung diseases. In particular, I am interested in primary pulmonary manifestations of tobacco smoke; COPD and more recently lung…
Biography Davene Wright, PhD is a member of the faculty at the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute and Harvard Medical School. Dr. Wright received her doctorate in Health Policy and Decision Sciences from Harvard University. Her…
Education ScD Johns Hopkins University (Health Services Admin) BS Boston University (Mathematics) Biography Larry Kessler is a former Chair of the Department of Health Services. He served as Director of the Office of Surveillance and…
Education University of Washington, Master University of Miami School of Medicine, Medical education Cooper Hospital / University Medical Center, Fellowship St. Vincent’s Hospital – Surgery, Internship St. Vincent’s Hospital – Surgery, Residency UW – Robert…
Description The Teaching and Learning Certificate Program (TLCP) at the University of Washington School of Pharmacy (SOP) provides participants with a distinctive, application-based avenue to enhance their role and impact as educators. This program is…
Education PhDPharmD (University of Michigan) PhD, Medicinal Chemistry (University of Washington) MPH, Epidemiology (University of Washington) Research Interests Optimizing medication use in patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Microfluidic models of kidney function in health and…
Education Postdoctoral training, Vanderbilt University Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, University of Illinois at Chicago B.Sc. in Chemistry, Nankai University Courses Taught MEDCH/PCEUT 327 MEDCH 562 MEDCH 529 MEDCH 541 MEDCH 582 MEDCH 500 Research Interests…
Education: BSci, Pharmacy, MS, Pharmacology PhD, Pharmacology Courses Taught: Pharm 301 Research Interests: Early discovery of Anti-seizure drugs Animal seizure and epilepsy models for drug discovery Pharmaco-resistant epilepsy Impact of adherence on seizure control comorbidities…
Education PharmD, University of New Mexico Research Interests Mechanisms of resistance to antibiotics Antimicrobial pharmacodynamics Antimicrobial resistance, cross-resistance, and synergy Staphylococcal infections Courses Taught PHRMCY 533: Pharmacotherapeutics III; disorders of the cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, and…
Accepting Students to Lab: Yes Education BS in Biochemistry, Peking University MS in Biochemistry, University of Illinois at Chicago PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Courses Taught PCEUT201 PCEUT503 PCEUT531 MEDCH501…
Education PharmD, University of California, San Francisco PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of California, San Francisco Research Interests Precision medicine Cost-effectiveness analysis Managed care decision making Courses Taught Pharm 520: Introduction to Pharmacoeconomics Pharm 542:…
Accepting Students to Lab: No Education PhD, University of Manchester Research Interests Mechanisms of drug transport and metabolism Maternal-fetal pharmacology Courses Taught PCEUT 501 PCEUT 506 PCEUT 532 Biography Jashvant (Jash) Unadkat, Ph.D. is the…
Education B.S. (Honors), 1995, Birzeit University, Palestine Masters (Honors), 2000, University of Kansas Ph.D. (Honors), 2002, University of Kansas Research Interests Prescription drug negative side effects in the heart, skeletal muscle and bone; associated chemical…
Accepting Students to Lab: Yes Education B.S., Chemistry Ph.D., Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Interests Drug metabolism kinetics Intestinal first-pass metabolism Mechanisms of inter-individual variability in metabolic drug clearance and drug response Pharmacogenetics Fat soluble vitamins and…
Positions Professor of Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Professor of Health Services, School of Public Health, University of Washington; Full Member, Public Health Sciences Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Education BSc.Pharm 1983 Oregon State University,…
Education BS, Health Sciences – Department of Health Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, NL MSc, Health Science Research – Faculty of Health Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, NL PhD, Economic Evaluation of Disease Management Programs Faculty of Health Sciences,…
Education PhD in Social & Administrative Pharmacy, University of Minnesota MS in Pharmacy Administration, University of Minnesota BPharm Pharmacy, Washington State University Courses Taught Pharm 581/GH 543: Global Health Pharmacy Pharm 582/GH 590: Global Pharmacovigilance…
Accepting Student to Lab: No Education PhD in Pharmaceutics, State University of New York at Buffalo BA in Chemistry and Biology, Luther College Research Interests Opioid pharmacokinetics & pharmacodynamics Pharmacokinetic modeling & simulations Pharmacokinetics of…
Dr. Ramsey obtained his medical degree from the University of Iowa and a PhD in economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the University…
Accepting Students to Lab: No Education MD, University of Paris VI Master in Biomedical Regulatory Affairs, University of Washington Research interests Mechanisms of PK-based drug interactions Regulatory framework of drug interactions assessment Clinical relevance and…
Education PhD, Medicinal Chemistry, 1984, University of Washington BA, Chemistry, 1979, Eastern Washington University Research Interests Analytical methods for studying drug metabolism and drug targets in drug development for industry. Major focus on anti-cancer drugs….
Education PharmD, University of Washington Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, UW Research Interests Practice advancement and diabetes Courses Taught Phrmcy 501: Foundations of Being a Pharmacist I Phrmcy 502: Foundations of Being a Pharmacy II…
Education BS Pharmacy, University Washington (1984) PharmD, University of Minnesota (1990) Research Interests Teaching and learning in the practice setting Assessment of national experiential education practices Courses Taught PHARM 509 Medical Literature Evaluation PHARMP 541…
Education B.S., 1962, Idaho State University Ph.D., 1965, University of Kansas Research Interests Chemical aspects of drug metabolism and drug action. Stereochemical aspects of drug disposition. Putative metabolic intermediates and chemical mechanisms for their formation….
Education PharmD, University of Illinois at Chicago Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (BCGP) Research Interests Geriatrics Pharmacy Education Critical Care Courses Taught PHARM 549 PHARM 550 PHARM 557 PHARM 560 PHARM…
Accepting Students to Lab: Yes Education BA in Biophysics, University of California at Berkeley PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Washington Research Interests: Pharmacokinetics/pharmacogenomics Natural products research Regulation of drug metabolizing enzymes in children and…
Education AB (Honors), Harvard University PhD, Johns Hopkins University Research Interests HIV, Influenza A virus Biophysical, structural, and biochemical techniques including X-ray scattering, cryo-electron microscopy, hydrogen/deuterium-exchange mass spectrometry, and fluorescence microscopy to understand the function…
Budget Fiscal Analyst: Budget analysis and reporting, budget questions, grant subcontracts, cost centers.
Accepting Students to Lab: Yes Education BS, Biochemistry, UC-Riverside MS, Biochemistry, UC-Riverside PhD, Biochemistry, University of Washington Research Interests Drug and Xenobiotic-induced Toxicity 3D Microphysiological Systems aka Tissue Chips Courses Taught PCEUT 586 (Biotechnology and…
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Accepting Students to Lab: Yes Education PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hebrew University of Jerusalem Master of Science in Analytical Chemistry Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, University of Helsinki Research Interests Metabolism, disposition and biological effects…
Accepting Students to Lab: No Education PhD in molecular biology, University of Wisconsin BA with great distinction in biochemistry, University of California, Berkeley Research Interests HIV/AIDS Viral pathogenesis Vaccine research and design Non-human primate models…
Research Interests Drug interactions Courses Taught Pharmacy 561: Therapeutics II Pharmacy 510: Clinical Applications of Drug Interactions Biography John Horn received his bachelor of pharmacy degree from Washington State University. He completed a clinical pharmacy…
Education PharmD, University of California, San Francisco Residency Fellowship Research Interests Her research focuses on a mechanistic understanding of changes in the clinical pharmacology of medications during pregnancy and lactation. She is a translational researcher…
Education DrPH in Health Policy & Administration, University of California, Berkeley PharmD, University of California, San Francisco Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Redlands Research Interests Regulation of medical products Courses Taught Pharm 516-518…
Education PhD in Pharmaceutical Outcomes Research and Policy, UW PharmD, UW Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry and Philosophy, Carroll College Research Interests Cost-effectiveness modeling Comparative effectiveness research Medication safety Courses Taught PHRMCY 512: Fundamentals of…
Education PharmD, University of Michigan MS in Epidemiology, University of Washington Courses Taught PHARM 562: Pharmacotherapeutics V PHARM 550: Seminar in Geriatrics Research Interests Medication safety in older adults Deprescribing Medication use and risk for…
Education PhD in Economics, Stanford University Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Indiana University Research Interests National and international health policy issues Economic evaluation of pharmaceuticals, devices, diagnostics, and other technologies Personalized/precision/regenerative medicines Courses taught PHARM…
Education PharmD, Pacific University Master of Public Health, University of Montana Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of Washington
Education PharmD, University of Washington Research Interests Institutional Pharmacy Practice Interprofessional Education and Practice Courses Taught PHRMCY 541-542-543: Pharmacist Provider Readiness I, II, III PHRMPR 511-512-513: Pharmacist Provider Experience I, II, III Biography Jennie Do…
Education Post-doctoral Fellowship, The CHOICE Institute, UW and Roche Global Pharma Business PhD, Health Services Research, UW MBA, University of San Francisco PharmD, University of the Pacific Clinical Pharmacy Residency, Palo Alto VA Medical Center…
Education PhD in Communication, University of Washington Master of Science in Pharmacy (Minor in Business Administration), University of Washington Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, University of Washington Research Interests Education and professional development Human behavior and…
Education BS in Pharmacy (Northeastern University) BS in Toxicology (Northeastern University) PharmD (University of Washington) Board-Certified Nutrition Support Pharmacist Courses Taught PHARM 510 PHARM 557 PHARM 569 PHARM 571 PHARM 562 PHRMCY 535 PHRMCY 537…
In November 2007, Brian W. Bresnahan joined the Faculty of the University of Washington, Department of Radiology, in Seattle, WA, as a Research Assistant Professor in the Health Services Research section. Dr. Bresnahan, a health…
Education PhD, Public Policy (Health Economics), University of Chicago, 2004 MS, Biostatistics, UNC-Chapel Hill, 1999 MS, Industrial Pharmacy, University of Toledo, 1997 BS, Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University India Courses Taught Welfare Economics foundations for cost-effectiveness…
UWSOP Dean Sean D. Sullivan announced Dr. Lou Garrison’s retirement from the UW School of Pharmacy’s Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Research Policy Program (PORPP) effective July 1, 2016. “Lou has been a pivotal member of the…
Education: PharmD, University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy MPH, University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health Research Interests: Community-based pharmacy practice Implementation science Prevention and public health Courses Taught: PHRMCY 501: Foundations of Being a…
Five UWSOP faculty and alumni have led ISPOR over the past 20 years UW School of Pharmacy faculty and alumni are again recognized as leaders in health care. The International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes…
Education Doctor of Pharmacy – University of Washington Courses Taught PHARM 584, 585, 586: Pharmacy Practice I, II, III PHARM 521: Pharmacy Teaching Practicum PHARMP 511, 512, & 513: Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience in Community…
Publications Fibertools: fast and accurate DNA-m6A calling using single-molecule long-read sequencing. Jha A, Bohaczuk SC, Mao Y, Ranchalis J, Mallory BJ, Min AT, Hamm MO, Swanson E, Finkbeiner C, Li T, Whittington D, Noble WS,…
Accepting New Students: No Education BS Pharmacy University of Paris, France PhD Pharmaceutical Chemistry UC San Francisco Research Interests Pharmacokinetics Drug-Drug Interactions Development of new Antiepileptic Drugs Biography RENÉ H. LEVY, PhD is Professor Emeritus…
Advisor: Isabelle Ragueneau-Majelssi Year Started: 2013 Thesis Summary: Using available clinical and in vitro data, we’re seeking to identify a comprehensive list of clinical substrates and inhibitors of hepatic OATPs. Among the substrates and inhibitors…
Education EdD in Higher Education Administration, Northeastern University MS in Educational Leadership (Higher Education), University of North Dakota BA in Honors Program, University of North Dakota Biography Curtis Jefferson, EdD, is Director of Assessment &…
Publications Dissection of Epitope-Specific Mechanisms of Neutralization of Influenza Virus by Intact IgG and Fab Fragments. Williams JA, Gui L, Hom N, Mileant A, Lee KK. J Virol. 2018 Feb 26;92(6). pii: e02006-17. doi: 10.1128/JVI.02006-17….
Advisor: Dr. Qingcheng Mao Year Admitted: 2014 Thesis/Research Topic: Investigating the role of uptake and efflux transporters in the disposition of drugs during pregnancy.
Education BS in Chemistry, 2003, University of California, Irvine PhD in Chemistry/Biochemistry, 2009, University of California, San Diego Postdoctoral Studies in viral surface glycoproteins and immune complexes, University of Washington Research Interests Understanding the structural…
Publications Kinetic mechanism of fuculose-1-phosphate aldolase from the hyperthermophilic archaeon Methanococcus jannaschii. Park HC, Park JS, Choi JD, Dabrowski M, Atkins WM, Yoon MY. Enzyme Microb Technol. 2012 Apr 5;50(4-5):209-14. Epub 2012 Jan 17. Stereoselective…
Education Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia. Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Minnesota. PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, UW Medicine Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) Research Interests Patient safety and quality improvement…
UW School of Pharmacy congratulates Professor Lingtak-Neander Chan on his election as a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition (ACN) in recognition of his outstanding contributions in the field of nutrition science. Being selected…
Year admitted: 2015
Education: BA – University of Oregon Ph.D. – University of Utah Research Interests: Epilepsy Alzheimer’s disease drug development preclinical research translational research neuroscience pharmacology Courses Taught: PHARM 499 PHRMCY 580 – Current Trends in Pharmaceutical…
Accepting Students to Lab: Yes Websites TLC-ART Program WE-REACH Center Education PhD, University of Tennessee Bachelor of Science, University of California Post-Doctoral Fellow, Stanford University Internal Medicine Research Interests Dr. Ho is known for bio-nanotechnology…
Education PhD in Public Health Genetics, University of Washington Master of Public Health in Public Health Genetics, University of Washington Research Interests Economic Evaluation of Healthcare Interventions Comparative Effectiveness Research Precision Medicine Preference Elicitation Courses…
Education PhD in Pharmaceutical Outcomes Research and Policy, University of Washington Master of Science in Pharmacy Administration, University of Rhode Island Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, University of Rhode Island Research Interests Drug safety research…
Education Doctor of Pharmacy (UW, 1983) Research Interests Antibiotic resistance Infectious disease pharmacotherapy Drug interactions Courses Taught PHARM 519 PHARM 559 PHARM 579 PHRMCY 532 Biography Douglas Black is a Professor at the University of…
Education BS in Chemistry, The College of William and Mary MA in Pharmacology, Harvard University PhD in Biochemistry, The University of Illinois Research Interests Drug Metabolizing Enzymes Therapeutic Antibodies Protein structure and Function Taking Students:…
Kayaks frequently skim through our region’s waters, including the Lake Washington Ship Canal that runs through the UWSOP’s backyard. Kayaks were first built about 4,000 years ago for subarctic sea hunting and transport by the indigenous Inuit, Yup’ik and Aleut cultures, using wooden or whalebone frameworks covered with stretched animal skins (Wikipedia, 2016).
UWSOP researcher will investigate the impact medication adherence has on patient health outcomes UW School of Pharmacy (UWSOP) Assistant Professor Zachary Marcum was named to the University of Washington Patient Centered Outcomes (PCOR) K12 Career Development…
Faculty member Dr. Nanci Murphy will retire from her full time position at UW School of Pharmacy on July 1, 2016. Dean Sean D. Sullivan shared the announcement earlier this spring saying, “Nanci’s personal and supportive style…
Education Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy (UW 1992) Doctor of Pharmacy (UW 1994) Research Interests Primary Care Courses Taught Pharm 563: Applied Pharmacotherapeutics I Pharm 564: Applied Pharmacotherapeutics II Pharm 565: Applied Pharmacotherapeutics III Biography Alvin…
Education PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England BSc, Heriot-Watt University, Scotland Postdoctoral Fellow, UW Research Areas Biochemistry of the human CYP2 and CYP4 families of P450s Pharmacogenomics of cardiovascular drugs P450-dependent bioactivation and…
Education B.A. (Chemistry and Biology), University of Virginia Ph.D. (Medicinal Chemistry/Biomolecular Structure & Design), University of Washington Postdoc (Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry), Yale University Research Interests Protein aggregation in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias Protein…
Education Ph.D. Biostatistics, University of Washington, Seattle, WA M.S. Biostatistics, University of Washington, Seattle, WA B.Math. Honors Computer Science: Bioinformatics Option, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario Courses Taught BIOST 512: Medical Biometry II HEOR 552…
Pharmacy Ph.D. candidate shares tips for self-funding success You would think three degrees from the University of Washington would take an enormous financial toll, but School of Pharmacy grad student Blythe Adamson, one of the…
Clinical content from UW School of Pharmacy’s Drug Interaction Database to be integrated into Teva’s DDI+ platform to help improve health care delivery The University of Washington (UW) announced today an exclusive partnership that will…
Our region is known for its unparalleled and innovative brewing of coffee, craft beer, and cider. (Even more reasons to come to the UWSOP!) Over the past several months, the UWSOP has been preparing to brew our own unique flavor of unparalleled and innovative pharmacy education.
Unique collaboration between UW and UW Bothell brings together the top of executive education value with the top pharmacist training program in the region Student pharmacists at the University of Washington now have a tremendous…
2016 Highlight Stories: These stories highlight showcase the great work, service and achievements of our preeminent faculty and students in 2016. In November 2015, student leaders in Phi Lambda Sigma met with Director of Student…
UW School of Pharmacy and UW Department of Economics congratulate Anirban Basu on his election as a 2016 Fellow of the American Statistical Association in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the statistical profession. For…
What pharmacy care services are provided to patients now? What trends in practice or service provision are anticipated in the future? What are the critical needs for pharmacist education and training?
The UWSOP Curricular Innovation Guidance Team had the pleasure of participating in an interactive session on teaching and learning led by our own team member Dr. Katie Headrick Taylor, Assistant Professor at UW College of Education’s Learning Sciences and Human Development Program.
Since the beginning of the curricular innovation process, our approach has been open, collaborative, and inclusive. We have taken deliberate steps to learn from colleagues in other schools of pharmacy, collaborated with practitioners from our…
Our Curricular Innovation Guidance Team and Design Workgroups are following the timeline below as we aim for implementation in fall of 2019.
Setting the Curricular Innovation Sail Pharmacists are now recognized as health care providers in Washington State and beyond, so when we reflect on what it means to provide unparalleled pharmacy education, we envision a curriculum…
Curricular Innovation Read the story of the UW PharmD curricular innovation.
For the first time, researchers have images showing how a virus pries its way past host membranes Three to five million people worldwide suffer from the flu each year—and it’s deadly. The World Health Organization…
Members of the UWSOP CI Guidance Team shared their thoughts about the Pharmacy Curricular Innovation Panel event on May 17th, where we had the pleasure of hosting and hearing insights from honored guests from four outstanding pharmacy research and teaching institutions. Dr. Tina Brock from the UCSF School of Pharmacy, Dr. Scott Singleton from the UNC Eschelman School of Pharmacy, Dr. Susan Stein from Pacific University School of Pharmacy, and Dr. Gundy Sweet from the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy summarized their institutions’ curricular models
Research shows that medication-related problems are one of the top reasons for hospitalizations and for older adults losing the ability to live independently, either due to competing side effects, falls, over prescribing, or improper adherence….
Members of the UWSOP CI Guidance Team shared their thoughts from last meeting’s visit from Dr. Michael J. Ryan, Associate Dean for Curriculum, and Dr. Karen McDonough, Second-Year Program Lead from the School of Medicine, and Dr. Joel Berg, Dean of the School of Dentistry.
UW School of Pharmacy researchers’ found large increases in oral anticancer drugs even in the face of increasing market competition A new study published in the May issue of Health Affairs and authored by UW…
The UWSOP Curricular Innovation Guidance Team had the pleasure of hearing about the curricular changes undertaken and implemented last year by the UW School of Medicine (UWSOM) and School of Dentistry (UWSOD).
“Thanks to the strong academic programs in the Department of Pharmaceutics and Medicinal Chemistry at the University of Washington, I have been well prepared for an exciting career in the pharmaceutical sciences,” said alumnus Ian…
As the roles of pharmacists continue to rapidly shift and expand, UWSOP faculty and alumni are leading the conversation in our community and beyond.
Our Curricular Innovation work has started with attention to how and how well we meet the new 2016 ACPE Accreditation Standards for Pharmacy Education.
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Earn Your PharmD-MBA at UW Current UW PharmD-MBA Students Application Deadline June 2, 2024 Application Process Create an application profile on the UW Graduate School web site, submit the items below, and pay the $85…
Prerequisite Course Database The Prerequisite Course Database is designed to help you ensure that you complete all of the coursework required for admission to the UW School of Pharmacy. The database is organized first by…
A look back at legendary pharmacist, civic and women’s advocate, Shirley G. Bridge As we near our 125th Anniversary in 2019, we continue to remember our history and the alumni legends in science and pharmacy…
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UW continues its consistent record by ranking in the top ten nationally of Schools of Pharmacy. One of the smallest Schools at the UW, Pharmacy has been well-known for providing transformative training to pharmacy practitioners…
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The American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education’s Pre-Doctoral Award in Pharmaceutical Science has been awarded again to Med Chem graduate student Robert Pelletier (Kent Kunze lab). Pelletier has received a renewal of this Fellowship through August…
Dr. Thomas Baillie, Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Dean Emeritus for the UW School of Pharmacy, has announced that he will be officially retiring from the University of Washington in March of 2016. Tom has…
The University of Washington School of Pharmacy (UWSOP) and the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) have formed a partnership to leverage UWSOP’s expertise in economic modeling of pharmaceutical interventions to support ICER’s growing…
UW School of Pharmacy and UW Medicine bring population and basic science together for novel approach to drug research Heart disease remains a leading cause of death in the United States. While there have been…
It’s award season–not just for film, also for the UW School of Pharmacy! Many of our School’s faculty, students, post docs and alumni have been recognized in the past few months for their accomplishments. Don Downing, Martin…
FREE health services Sunday, January 24, 9:30AM – 1:30PM at Magnuson Community Center: The Brig Student health professionals & mentors from UW Schools of Pharmacy, Medicine, & Dentistry, Physical Therapy Program, and Speech & Hearing…
The Global Medicines Program improves the access, use, safety, quality, cost-effectiveness, and affordability of medicines in lower income countries by generating and disseminating new methods and knowledge on medicine safety and value, teaching and mentoring…
In addition to being a newly-minted Ph.D., Jenna L. Voellinger is also an exhibiting artist. Her image, “Human Kidney Tubule Cells,” created as a graduate student in the laboratory of Edward J. Kelly, Ph.D., Associate…
The UW School of Pharmacy is pleased to announce the appointment of H. Steve White, RPh, Ph.D. as the new chair of the School’s Department of Pharmacy, effective January 18, 2016. White earned his baccalaureate…
Kelly M. Hines, Ph.D., senior fellow in the Department of Medicinal Chemistry (Libin Xu lab), is one of three recipients of the 2015-2016 Global Fellowship by the United States Pharmacopeial Convention (USP). This award, in…
UWSOP’s Department of Pharmaceutics welcomed six new students this fall, here to join a great tradition of life-changing research. These researchers share a passion for discovery and come to our school from all over…
Carol Collins, Clinical Associate Professor in Pharmaceutics, will bring her expertise in drug safety information and the design of drug safety databases to this important project that seeks to create a mobile app that will help…
Train the trainer program empowering clinic teams sees significant improvements in outcomes The UW School of Pharmacy is proud to celebrate Associate Dean Peggy Odegard, PharmD, CDE’s, recognition with the Golden Eddy Award as part…
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Herbal remedies are a multi-billion dollar industry. Sales of natural product supplements have nearly tripled in the past twenty years since passage of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act in 1994. Fueled in part…
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As a community, we were deeply saddened to learn that Geraldine “Geri” (Walcott) Brady, the widow of Professor and former Associate Dean, Lynn Brady, ’60, passed away in March. The legacy she and Lynn left…
The Performance Based Risk Sharing (PBRS) web-enabled database is designed to be an up-to-date resource on performance-based risk sharing arrangements (also known as patient access schemes, market access agreements, and managed entry agreements, among others)….
Celebrate American Pharmacists Month and share your #HUSKYPHARMACIST pride this October! Whether you are an alum, student, faculty member, preceptor, graduate, friend, parent, patient or supporter, we want to see your #HUSKYPHARMACIST pride! Pharmacy Practice Changes…
“It’s a micro-farm,” said Allan Rettie recently, talking of the home where he and his wife, Shannon, nurture a menagerie of creatures great and small. “If I was not doing science, I might have been…
Second year PharmD student Beau Chiba comes from a long line of UW School of Pharmacy pharmacists. When he graduates in 2018, it will be 101 years since his great-grandfather, Yasukuchi Chiba graduated. Beau…
At a combined 2015 orientation event with the department of Pharmaceutics, Medicinal Chemistry chair Kent Kunze welcomed four new students into our graduate program: Modestas Filipavicius, Lorela Paco, Dylan Ross, and Eleanor Vane. Pharmaceutics has…
It was a summer of hard work and discovery for four undergrads who participated in the Pharmacological Science Summer Diversity Program (PSSDP). Hector Caldera (Fort Lewis College), Brianna Morgan (Southern Oregon University), Monica Pengshung (Southern…
Medicinal Chemistry graduate student Mark Benhaim (Lee lab) has been accepted into the NIH-supported Molecular Biophysics Training Program. His proposed research thesis, “Deciphering the Antiviral Activity of Human Defensins: Inhibiting Influenza Virus Fusion,” won him…
Please read Chapter 246-858 WAC for complete information on Washington State internship requirements, on the Washington State Legislature WACs page. For information about Intern Registration, visit the Washington State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission (PQAC) webpage…
Unified Professional Pharmacy Organizations of Washington (UPPOW) UPPOW Facebook Page – Email UPPOW UPPOW includes the student chapters of APhA (American Pharmacists Association), ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists), FIP (International Pharmaceutical Federation), NCPA (National Community Pharmacists…
Students in the School of Pharmacy have the opportunity to participate in a variety of student organizations and activities, including our local chapters of National pharmacy organizations, community engagement activities, and more. Students may also…
School of Pharmacy Dean’s List The School of Pharmacy Dean’s list is a quarterly recognition of students who have met specific criteria demonstrating high academic achievement. During the first three years of the program, these…
Emergency loans from the School of Pharmacy are offered on a short-term or long-term basis with a maximum of $1,000 – $3,000 per year. To apply for an emergency loan: Contact Andrew Brusletten, Assistant Dean…
UW PharmD students are encouraged to seek financial support from a variety of funding sources, including federal financial aid and School of Pharmacy scholarships. The following sections describe the processes, eligibility, and restrictions for aid…
UW Alert Receive notifications of emergencies or crisis situations that may disrupt the normal operation of the UW. Students, faculty and staff can subscribe to UW Alert and receive messages immediately via email, text message,…
The UW NetID Students attending the University of Washington need a UW NetID to access computing resources at the University. These resources include a UW supported email account and access to your personal records. Students…
UW Academic Calendar The PharmD program follows the UW Academic Calendar, which is organized according to the quarter system and includes dates of instruction, the UW Final Exam Schedule, University holidays and observances, registration deadlines…
Student Affairs is a unit within the Office of Professional Pharmacy Education that provides a wide range of administrative and student services for the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program. Student Affairs staff and faculty collaborate…
Adopted by the membership of the American Pharmaceutical Association, October 27, 1994 Pharmacists are health professionals who assist individuals in making the best use of medications. This Code, prepared and supported by pharmacists, is intended…
We provide a dynamic, integrated, outcomes-driven curriculum built on a foundation of science, therapeutics, skills, and with early immersion in direct patient care. The UWSOP curriculum will inspire lifelong learning, impactful health promotion and care,…
DEMONSTRATES EXPERTISE in medications, population health, and practice – that is both fundamentally sound and state-of-the-art THINKS CRITICALLY, prioritizes effectively, identifies solutions Has STRONG DECISION-MAKING SKILLS and the ability to justify those decisions WORKS COLLABORATIVELY…
“Great scientists and great surfers share a common trait. They don’t position themselves where the big wave is now; they position themselves where the next big wave is going to be. PORPP teaches students to…
The inaugural Ji-Ping Wang Fellow is Faye Zhang in the Department of Pharmaceutics. Faye Zhang (pictured left) received her B.S. in Pharmaceutics from China Pharmaceutical University and M.S. in Biostatistics from University of Massachusetts, Amherst….
Dennis Goulet (Atkins lab), graduate student in Medicinal Chemistry, is completing a summer internship with Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson company headquartered in New Jersey. Janssen wanted someone with a background in biophysical…
Medicinal Chemistry graduate student Mavis Li (Atkins lab) has received an award from the Hope Barnes Fellowship Fund. Hope Barnes was a Med Chem graduate student who died in a climbing accident in 1991. Hope’s…
PORPP Faculty Member Ryan Hansen and Research Team Present Findings at the 12th World Congress on Inflammation in Boston, Massachusetts UW School of Pharmacy Research Assistant Professor Ryan Hansen, along with Patricia Schepman, John Niewoehner,…
Cytochrome P450 enzymes are found in all living organisms and are essential in metabolizing a wide range of substances including steroids, fatty acids and the majority of pharmaceuticals. They control the elimination of most drugs…
Melissa Barker-Haliski – Lab Website Lauren Cirrincione Mary Hebert – Lab Website Brian Werth Steve White Cathy Yeung
Faculty in the Department of Pharmaceutics at the University of Washington represent both pioneers and current leaders in the Pharmaceutical Sciences. At the national level, our Pharmaceutics faculty has served in an advisory capacity to…
Kim Alonge William Atkins – Lab Website Gaurav Bhardwaj – Lab Website Mike Guttman Kelly Lee – Lab Website Abhi Nath – Lab Website Allan Rettie Rheem Totah – Lab Website Libin Xu – Lab…
New regimen would make it easier for patients and potentially clear residual virus An interdisciplinary team led by Professors Rodney JY Ho of the UW School of Pharmacy and Ann Collier of the UW…
UW School of Pharmacy Pharmaceutics Clinical Professor Isabelle Ragueneau-Majlessi has been named a UW CoMotion Presidential Innovation Fellow for 2015. The prestigious fellowship program debuted in 2011 to foster entrepreneurial thinking across UW. Ragueneau-Majlessi is…
Ben Maldonato is busier than usual this summer. The Medicinal Chemistry grad student is one of the 2015 cohort of predoctoral students chosen to receive a summer TL1 grant from the Institute of Translational Health…
The School of Pharmacy proudly offers one of the most robust, patient care-centered Experiential Education programs in the country through its Pharmacist Provider Series. The Experiential Education team coordinates professional learning experiences for students, advises…
Our graduate degree programs consistently rank among the top programs in the nation and around the world. Our faculty ranks #3 nationally for federal grant funding among U.S. schools of pharmacy; the faculty also ranks…
New Pharmacy Assistants Graduate, Improving Patient Care at Critically Understaffed Rural Health Centers When most of us think of our local pharmacy, we take certain things for granted. We expect that the medications prescribed to…
Friday was a day of recognition and celebration! Over 100 graduate and PharmD students received their degrees and began a new phase in their professional careers. Associate Dean Peggy Odegard welcomed the graduates telling them, “We are…
Three prescription sleeping aids are associated with an increase in motor vehicle crashes, according to a study by the University of Washington School of Pharmacy and the Group Health Research Institute. The research was published…
An Historic Day in Washington Washington will be the first state in the country to require that pharmacists are included in health insurance provider networks under new legislation (SB 5557) signed by Governor Inslee on…
Three faculty members from the Pharmaceutical Outcomes Research and Policy Program (PORPP) and two faculty from the Division of Cardiology received a $3 million grant to develop a comprehensive toolkit of pragmatic value of information…
We are so proud of University of Washington School of Pharmacy PORPP alumnus Joseph Babigumira, featured today in the The Whole U Faculty Friday profile! Learn more about how he brings together his medical training,…
Earlier this year, PharmD students, Arianne Duong and Stephanie Heeney, collaborated with other health sciences students and created a campaign to raise awareness about the importance of medication adherences. Their campaign, which included radio spots (listen),…
Congratulations to James Lin, PharmD, ’16, on being selected as the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) Outstanding Student Member of the Year for 2015! I2P2 Endowed Clinical Professor Don Downing presented the award to James…
In May 2015, Anirban Basu, PhD, was named the next Stergachis Family Endowed Director of Pharmaceutical Outcomes Research & Policy Program (PORPP) in the Department of Pharmacy at the UW School of Pharmacy. Dr. Basu was…
We congratulate Pharmaceutical Outcomes Research & Policy Program (PORPP) Professor Lou Garrison who was voted President-elect for the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR). He will serve a three year term. “The growth in numbers…
On Tuesday, May 19, 2015, PORPP PhD and Current K12 Scholar, Joshua A Roth, will receive the ISPOR Applied Paper of the Year. The award for his paper titled “Economic return from the Women’s Health…
Washington will be the first state in the country to require that pharmacists are included in health insurance provider networks under new legislation (SB 5557) signed by Governor Inslee on Monday, May 11, 2015. Pharmacists…
In a basement lab deep within the Magnuson Health Sciences Building, a group of scientists works to decode the mysteries of two deadly viruses: influenza and HIV. Led by Kelly Lee, assistant professor of medicinal…
Robert Pelletier left a career in industry to pursue his PhD in Medicinal Chemistry and follow his passion for teaching and research. The American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education (AFPE) has recognized Pelletier’s potential for leadership,…
Department of Pharmaceutics Associate Professor Ed Kelly and graduate student Cate Lockhart (UW PharmD, ’13) are undaunted by the challenge of researching the rare blinding eye disease, Bietti’s Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD). “Only one in 70,000…
We are so proud of Pharmaceutics third year Ph.D. student, Alenka Jaklic, this year’s School of Pharmacy Magnuson Scholar! Alenka has had the unique opportunity to join the start-up of an NIH-funded project aiming to…
Congratulations go to Brian Chapron, Cate Lockhart and Savannah Kerr and who were selected as Institute of Translational Health Sciences (ITHS) TL1 scholars starting Summer 2016. They will be participating in curriculum and interdisciplinary clinical…
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will provide $6 million in seed funding for a Predictive Toxicology Center at the University of Washington, enabling researchers, including Department of Pharmaceutics Associate Professor Edward Kelly, to develop more accurate in…
UWSOP 2022-2025 Strategic Plan From Our Interim Dean It is with great pleasure that I share with you the UWSOP 2022-2025 Strategic Plan (PDF). The Plan grounds us in what we do – short-term and…
A research team, led by Scott Ramsey, director of the Hutchinson Institute for Cancer Outcomes Research (HICOR), that includes UW Department of Pharmacy’s Pharmaceutical Outcomes Research and Policy Program (PORPP) faculty members Sean Sullivan,…
Pharmaceutics Assistant Professor, Nichole Klatt is one of five scientists selected to receive the prestigious 2015 Avant-Garde Award for HIV/AIDS Research from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of…
HELPING YOU EXCEL At the UWSOP, we’ll be here to guide, mentor and support you along every step of your journey. Our Graduates The University of Washington School of Pharmacy offers a world-class educational opportunity…
UW Pharm.D. student, Kelsey Rasmussen, serves as a member of an interprofessional team of students who received a grant to research why some people return multiple times for hospital services. UW’s Health Science NewsBeat originally reported…
Dr. Shelly Gray et. al. found a persistent link between dementia and some medications in a University of Washington/Group Health study published in JAMA Internal Medicine on January 26, 2015. The large study links a…
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JOY AND ELMER PLEIN CREATED A LEGACY by establishing two funds for geriatric pharmacy research: the Elmer Plein Research Fund in Pharmacy and the Plein Endowment for Geriatric Pharmacy Research, in addition to a fund…
LIBIN XU, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicinal Chemistry. He graduated with a B.Sc. from Nakai University, Tianjin, China, completed his Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry at University of Illinois at Chicago, and…
GARY H. LYMAN, M.D., M.P.H., is Adjunct Professor in the School of Pharmacy and the School of Public Health at the University of Washington as well as Professor of Medicine in the Department of Medicine…
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The day after final exams ended in June, 43 UW pharmacy students met before dawn at SeaTac. Seventeen hours later they landed, bleary-eyed but eager, at Managua’s airport. They queued through customs, bearing certifications from Nicaragua’s Ministry…
TAKING A MEDICATION AS PRESCRIBED IS CRITICAL to a drug’s effectiveness. But for some people, taking medications literally turns their stomach – and if a medication leaves a persistently bitter taste, many people, especially children…
IT’S NOT OFTEN A PROMINENT RESEARCHER FROM SERBIA comes to UW Pharmacy as a Fulbright Visiting Scholar. Dr. Jelena Parojcic is an associate professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Technology at the University of Belgrade…
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Congratulations to former UW School of Pharmacy Department of Medicinal Chemistry post-doctoral fellow, Klarissa Hardy, who received a $660,000 National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant to fight breast cancer! Hardy worked with Dean Sidney Nelson…
Jeannine McCune, PharmD, was announced as the newest Associate Editor of the Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics the official scholarly publication of the American Society of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics (ASCPT). Additionally, Dr. McCune was elected…
Not one, but two of our faculty were selected to receive the only awards given by The International Society for the Study of Xenobiotics (ISSX). Dean Emeritus Tom Baillie was selected for the North American…
The Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum provides our students with the scientific background and clinical skills to offer patient-centered, team-based care in an evolving health care system. Washington State is at the forefront of pharmacy practice…
LOU GARRISON, PH.D., HAS BEEN APPOINTED AS INTERIM DIRECTOR for the Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Research Policy Program (PORPP). With a background in economics, Garrison has said he plans to continue to build on the success…
School of Pharmacy Research Labs Department of Medicinal Chemistry William Atkins – Lab Website Kelly Lee – Lab Website Abhinav Nath – Lab Website Allan Rettie Rheem Totah – Lab Website Libin Xu – Lab…
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Doug Black, UW associate professor of pharmacy practice, confers with students in the Bracken Pharmacy Learning Center. From left are Zsolt Hepp, Mitul Patel and Tulip Younes. With the Ebola virus grabbing headlines, we sat…
Are you in a bind about binders? Working on a story about drug pricing? Wondering about vaccines or drug safety? We’ve got experts who can help! Can’t find what you’re looking for? Contact Andy Stergachis…
The Pharmacy faculty is responsible for teaching the practice-related portion of the professional pharmacy or PharmD curriculum. We have an established graduate program in pharmaceutical outcomes research and policy (PORPP). The department supports general and…
The general qualifications for faculty appointments with the Clinical or Affiliate title, as well as at specific ranks, are summarized in UW Faculty Code https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FacCodeTOC.html, Sections 24-34 A1-3 (ranks), and B8 (affiliate) and 11 (clinical)….
Pharmacists practicing in our regional health systems and pharmacies are critical to the success of a modern school of pharmacy educational program. Scientists practicing in industry and across the health care sector play a key…
Upcoming Application Dates Fall 2024 application cycle is now open: PharmCAS Application Opens: July 14, 2023 Deadline: May 1, 2024
Have you heard about the critical shortage of IV products? We sat down with UW Pharmacy Professor Lingtak-Neander Chan to learn more about this dangerous shortage and the rising wave of so-called “hangover cure” businesses…
Distinguished Alumni Award In 1973, the UW School of Pharmacy and the Pharmacy Alumni Association (PAA) began giving the Distinguished Alumnus/a in Pharmacy Practice Award annually to individuals who demonstrate outstanding service to the School,…
In addition to inviting our supporters to join the School of Pharmacy Dean’s Club and President’s Club, the School also invites our most generous donors to consider joining one of the exclusive University of Washington…
Dean’s Circle Members: Our School’s Most Dedicated Advocates Founded in 1991 by a small circle of dedicated alumni who wanted to ensure that their alma mater maintained a high level of excellence, the Dean’s Circle…
Nearly five decades ago, a small group of people with a common goal joined together in a commitment to support the University of Washington. Today, our circle has expanded to more than 13,000 strong and…
The following generous individuals and organizations have made the UW Institute of Innovative Pharmacy Practice possible: Barry Lafferty’s Pharmacy Bartell Drug Company Cabrillo Pharmacy Barbara, ’68, & James Cammack, ’67 Donald & Donna Dockter, ’72…
Preceptor: Mary F. Hebert, PharmD Institution: University of Washington Specialty: Immunology Therapeutics/Solid Organ Transplantation Length: Two years Stipend: $40,000 Degree Required: PharmD Additional Training Required: Residency Start Date: August 1 This post-doctoral fellowship is designed…
Graduate Degrees Health Economics & Outcomes Research Graduate Program MS in Biomedical Regulatory Affairs Certificates Certificate Program in Biomedical Regulatory Affairs Certificate Program in Clinical Trials Plein Certificate in Geriatric Pharmacy Certificate in Data Science…
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The Department of Pharmaceutics is situated on the second floor of the H wing of the Magnuson Health Sciences Center in the University of Washington Medical Center. Address: Department of Pharmaceutics University of Washington H-272…
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Who Does What at Pharmaceutics? Alumni Relations For all matters relating to alumni, see Elsa Hagos (Health Sciences, H-259; aipelsi@uw.edu ). Budget Questions (department, grants) For questions about the department’s budget or grant budgets, see…
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Who Does What at MedChem? Alumni Relations For all matters relating to alumni, see Sarah Lenti (HSB Rm H-172C – 206.543.6621). Audio-Video, Camera, Projector, Laptop For help reserving the department’s audio equipment, camera, and laptop…
PharmCAS Application The University of Washington School of Pharmacy, along with many other schools throughout the country, participates in a centralized application service called PharmCAS (Pharmacy College Application Service) which allows applicants to use a…
Provost Ani Mari Cauce announced the appointment of Dr. Sean D. Sullivan as our next Dean of the School of Pharmacy, effective September 15, 2014. Sean came to the University of Washington in 1992 and…
Dean Emeritus Thomas Baillie was recognized as one of the topmost cited researchers in the area of Pharmacology & Toxicology. The Thompson Reuters Highly Cited Researchers list identifies over three thousand researchers worldwide whose research…
Strategic Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Endorsed by Faculty Vote on January 8, 2023 Introduction: The University of Washington School of Pharmacy strives to be a global leader in pharmacy education, research, and service,…
We greatly appreciate the passion and commitment of our alumni and friends who distinguish themselves by joining the School of Pharmacy’s special giving circles. Your gifts make a profound difference in the lives of countless…
Explore the Services Offered at the School of Pharmacy Mass Spectrometry Center The Mass Spectrometry Center serves as a resource offering analytical and instructional expertise in contemporary mass spectrometric techniques and instrumentation with the primary…
Life-Changing Research Life-changing research takes many forms at the UW School of Pharmacy—basic and translational science, outcomes, policy and practice. In all realms, UWSOP leads the way. We advance research initiatives that enable innovative solutions…
Under the leadership of Dean Jay Panyam, the School of Pharmacy has 67 full-time equivalent faculty members. Department of Medicinal Chemistry Conducting research in drug metabolism, bio-analytical chemistry and the biophysical characterization of viral protein…
We asked our students about their favorite preceptors at Snoqualmie Valley Hospital – Ron Bennett (pictured), Elizabeth Fuchs, and Candy Naderi – and this is what we heard. “They are wonderful preceptors. They involved me…
As a School of Pharmacy consistently in the Top 10 nationally, we’ve come to expect our students, faculty, and alumni to excel. We are just through the busy season of springtime conferences and we find,…
Through philanthropic support, alumni engagement and impactful storytelling, the Advancement Team at the School of Pharmacy advances the School’s vision to be the global leader in pharmacy education, research and service. We are committed to…
The Chair of Pharmaceutics, Ken Thummel will take office July 1, 2014. The 4,800- member society was founded in 1908 to further the growth of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics in the United States. Link…
The Pharmacy Alumni Association (PAA) is made possible by you, our UW School of Pharmacy alumni. Below are the PAA executive board members – your peers who help support the organization with their time and…
Your membership in the UW Pharmacy Alumni Association makes possible student scholarships, mentoring opportunities, distinguished alumni awards, the annual Katterman lecture, and your favorite publication — Dawg Scripts — as well as special events and…
Dawg Scripts is the School of Pharmacy and Pharmacy Alumni Association magazine that keeps you up-to-date on the many exciting developments of our alumni, School, students and faculty. If you are an alumnus/a and you…
The response received to the first call was tremendous but only a select number of applications were forwarded to the second stage. All of the full proposals received were of a very high standard and…
University of Washington faculty members from the School of Pharmacy and School of Medicine will study the effects of drugs on pregnant women with a $4.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health.UW pharmaceutics…
Ho-Leung Fung, Ph.D., is editor-in-chief of The AAPS Journal. At The AAPS Journal Editorial Advisory Board meeting at the 2013 AAPS Annual Meeting and Exposition in San Antonio, I shared a list of the top…
New Students (from left to right) Faith Stevison, Gabriela Patilea, Jake Kraft, David Wagner and Savannah Kerr Link to Pharmaceutics archived news
Residency in Pharmacy Practice Specialized Residency in Critical Care Pharmacy Specialized Residency in Oncology Pharmacy Residency in Health-System Pharmacy Administration/Masters in Health Administration
OUR PRECEPTORS CONTRIBUTE TIME AND EXPERTISE, opening their practice to teach and mentor our students. The Wayne A. Kradjan Excellence in Clinical Teaching Award is named for our former Associate Dean, an exemplary clinical teacher…
May I take a prerequisite course as pass/fail? No. Prerequisites cannot be taken as pass/fail if there is there is an option to receive a numeric or letter grade. In response to changes made by…
UW Grants and Funding Information Service (GFIS) UW Graduate School’s Financial Support Resources for Graduate Students Biobehavioral Cancer Prevention and Control Training Program PhRMA Foundation American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education
Do you have a history of preeclampsia? University of Washington researchers in the Departments of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pharmacy are seeking women with a history of preeclampsia to participate in a research study. Women…
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Do you have Type II Diabetes Mellitus? University of Washington researchers in the Department of Pharmacy are seeking volunteers to participate in an outpatient research study at the University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC). This…
Research Environment and Resources Information about research resources General Clinical Research Center of the University of Washington. Clinical pharmacology/clinical trials will be performed in the University of Washington General Clinical Research Center. This center has…
The University of Washington The University of Washington is affiliated with the University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC), Harborview Medical Center, and Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center. The UWMC provides tertiary care services along…
Our team of investigators, led by Dr. Mary F. Hebert, includes some of the best and brightest minds at the University of Washington. Because research on how medications affect pregnant and nursing women and their…
We are currently recruiting for two studies: one on gestational diabetes and diabetes mellitus, and one on preeclampsia. If you’re interested in participating and think you may be eligible, please contact us. Check back for…
Obstetric-Fetal Pharmacology Research The network of OPRU researchers studies everything from gestational diabetes, to cancer, to organ transplants—pregnant women need a wide range of medications, and together, the OPRU Network is committed to improving the…
Applications for the Plein Certificate are now being accepted. There is a $50 fee required for your application to be processed. Thank you for your interest. Applications accepted until October 31, 2023 at 11:59 pm….
Mailing Address: Plein Center in Geriatrics University of Washington School of Pharmacy Box 357630 Seattle, WA 98195-7630 Delivery Address: Plein Center in Geriatrics University of Washington School of Pharmacy Health Sciences Building, Room H-375 1959…
Bracken Center 2012 Remodel The School of Pharmacy Bracken Pharmacy Learning Center was remodeled in summer of 2012 and opened during fall quarter of that same year. The remodel provided several updates to the center’s…
Please contact our lab manager, Laura Shireman, by phone 206-543-2403 or email at shireman@uw.edu, for additional information regarding cost estimates and project planning. For research projects and grant proposals requiring extensive pharmacokinetic analyses, please contact…
Diestelhorst C, Boos J, McCune JS, Russell J, Kangarloo SB, Hempel G. Physiologically-Based Pharmacokinetic Modelling of Busulfan: A New Approach to Describe and Predict the Pharmacokinetics in Adults. Cancer Chemother Pharmacol 2013 Nov;72(5):991-1000. Epub 2013…
The Pharmacokinetics Laboratory is equipped with the following instruments: HPLC-MS/MS An Agilent 6410 triple-quadrupole mass spectrometer coupled to an Agilent 1290 series HPLC is available. This instrument offers the highest sensitivity and specificity of the…
The following list represents previously developed and validated drug assays established in the UW Pharmacokinetics Laboratory. Most have been validated according to FDA guidelines for bioanalytical methods. For research projects requiring analysis of these drugs,…
The Department of Pharmacy is located on the third floor of the H wing of the Magnuson Health Sciences Center in the University of Washington Medical Center. Main Office Phone: (206) 543-6788 Need to reach…
Instructions for sample–template and primer–preparation: If your sample is Single-Stranded DNA please submit 125-250 ng template and 3.2 pmoles of primer in 10 uL If your sample is Double-Stranded/Plasmid DNA please submit 250-500 ng template…
William Atkins, Ph.D., Professor Lockart MM, Rodriguez CA, Atkins WM, Bowman MK. CW EPR parameters reveal cytochrome P450 ligand binding modes. J Inorg Biochem. 2018 Jun;183:157-164. Epub 2018 Feb 24. Li MJ, Guttman M, Atkins…
Bruker AutoFlex II Matrix-Assisted LASER Desorption Ionization – Time of Flight Mass Spectrometer (MALDI-TOF)MS *FWHM = full width at half height
Thermo Linear Trap Quadrupole Orbitrap Xclaibur 2.0 DS
Shimadzu QP2010 Gas Chromatograph Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer (GC-QMS)
Waters Micromass Synapt Ion Mobility TOF/LC-MS/IMS/MS (QT oa TOF)
Agilent Technologies 6460 QQQ / MassHunter LC-MS (Q) – Quadrupole MS
Agilent 1290 Series Autosampler, sample chiller, Flow Throught Needle (FTN) Agilent 1260 Fraction collector Agilent DAD UV/Vis
Agilent 6520 Accurate-Mass Quadrupole Time-of-Flight (Q-TOF) LC/MS
The School of Pharmacy Mass Spectrometry Center is home to 11 mass spectrometers and LCs that are available for use by students, staff, faculty and outside users. High Resolution / High Mass Accuracy Instruments: Triple…
Please see the following link for directions to the Health Sciences Building. Okay, I’m at the Health Sciences Building, Now What? From the north side of Health Sciences (the NE Pacific Street side) you should…
Department of Medicinal Chemistry Health Sciences Building, Room I-093 1959 NE Pacific Street – Box 357610 Seattle, WA 98195-7610 (Lab) 206/543-7794 (Fax) 206/685-3252 Click here for directions For information regarding assay, protocol development, and all other…
Instructions for Sample Preparation and Submission A Brief Discussion about Sample Preparation — DO YOUR HOMEWORK The power of a mass spectrometer as an analytical tool is its high specificity and high sensitivity. However, the…
Recognizing the diversity of research interests on- and off-campus, the Center offers the following three “for fee” services to the scientific community: Submitted Sample Analysis; Investigator Instrument Use; and Protocol Development. A breakdown of charges…
The Mass Spectrometry Center is operated as a Cost Center through which institutional users (academic, non-profit and corporate), including those of the host Department, contribute to the upkeep of the resource by means of a…
On-campus Chemistry – Spectroscopic and Analytical Services Facility Genome Sciences – Environmental Proteomics Core Facility Oceanography – Stable Isotope Laboratory Environmental Health – Laboratory & Trace Organics Analysis Center Genome Sciences – MacCoss Lab of…
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The University of Washington, Department of Pharmaceutics currently has an outstanding opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join our NIAID-funded Targeted Long-acting Combination Anti-Retroviral Therapy (TLC-ART) research program. The Associate will be a key…
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Jash Unadkat, Ph.D. Dept. of Pharmaceutics School of Pharmacy University of Washington Box 357610 Seattle, WA 98195 Phone (206) 685-2869 FAX (206) 543-3204 email: jash@uw.edu For packages use: Jash Unadkat, Ph.D. Professor, Dept. of Pharmaceutics…
Anoshchenko O, Storelli F, Unadkat JD. Successful Prediction of Human Fetal Exposure to P-Glycoprotein Substrate Drugs Using the Proteomics-Informed Relative Expression Factor Approach and PBPK Modeling and Simulation. Drug Metab Dispos. 2021 Oct;49(10):919-928. doi: 10.1124/dmd.121.000538….
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What is the focus of this program? This graduate program offers advanced study in the disciplines essential to evaluating the relationship between pharmaceuticals, medical care, and health and economic outcomes. The field of pharmaceutical outcomes…
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Suggested course of study for PhD EPIDEMIOLOGY Epidemiologic Methods I & II (EPI 512-513) Principles and methods of epidemiology. Covers measures of disease frequency, measures of effect, causal inferences, descriptive epidemiology, study types, misclassification, and…
Apply Application Deadline: December 15, 2023 All prospective students should review the below information carefully when preparing your application. If you have questions, or need assistance, please contact Marina Gano, Graduate Program Manager (uwsopchoice@uw.edu) or…
Apply Update: For the 2024 admissions cycle, GRE scores are required for all applicants. Application Deadline: December 15, 2023 PhD Information Session In this session, you can learn more about the application process, program structure,…
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Other School of Pharmacy Programs The UW School of Pharmacy’s other programs aim to develop practical skills, check out our dynamic offerings to enhance your learning in the areas of science, pharmacy and teaching. More…
School of Pharmacy Certificate Programs The UW School of Pharmacy’s certificate programs prepare busy adult learners like you for an increasingly dynamic and complex world. By design, each program challenges you to explore subjects in…
Events that honor and celebrate our community of preeminent alumni, faculty, students, and staff Welcome to the Profession Ceremony (also known as the “White Coat Ceremony”) At this annual event, the incoming PharmD students receive their…
Office of Professional Pharmacy Education University of Washington, Box 357239 F463 Health Science Building Seattle WA 98195-7239 Phone: (206) 543-6100 Email: oppe@uw.edu Click here for maps and directions to the University of Washington School of Pharmacy….
Preceptor: Larry A. Bauer, PharmD, FCCP Institution: University of Washington Specialty: Pharmacokinetics Length: Two years Stipend: $24,000 Degree Required: PharmD Start Date: August 1 PharmD or equivalent (residency preferred) to enter 1-2 year research fellowship…
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For over 25 years, the Pharmacokinetics and Modeling Laboratory (PK Lab) has provided drug analysis to research communities of the University of Washington and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. The PK Lab has also collaborated with…
The Bracken Pharmacy Learning Center is named for L.D. Bracken and Jim L. Bracken, longtime leaders of the pharmacy profession in Washington state. The center, which was renovated in 2012, provides an optimal environment for…
Course Equivalencies Advanced Placement (AP) and or International Baccalaureate (IB) credit will not be accepted for the following prerequisite coursework: General Biology, Microbiology, English Composition, and Organic Chemistry. AP or IB credit may be accepted…
Concurrent Degrees Certificate Programs The School of Pharmacy is pleased to offer the following certificate programs to currently enrolled PharmD students (individuals not currently enrolled in the School of Pharmacy degree program should view this…
Students are admissible to the School of Pharmacy PharmD Program only after the completion of the college-level prerequisites noted below, generally taking three years to complete. Preference may be given to applicants who have earned…
The School of Pharmacy admits students for Autumn Quarter entrance only. Admission is competitive and is based on a number of factors including cumulative and prerequisite grade point averages (GPAs), written communication skills as demonstrated…
We look forward to meeting with you to discuss our PharmD program! Please sign up below to attend one of our on-campus Preview Days or Virtual Information Sessions. Upcoming Sessions March 7th 10:00AM PST on…
Disability Resources for Students (DRS) The University, through the Office of Disability Resources for Students (DRS), is committed to ensuring equal access to the University facilities and academic programs for enrolled students who have a…
Does the UW School of Pharmacy require a supplemental application? No, the UW School of Pharmacy no longer requires a separate supplemental application. Applicants only need to apply through PharmCAS. Is there a minimum requirement…
International Students International Students eligible to apply to the PharmD program provided that they meet the following requirements: TOEFL is required with a minimum score as follows: Internet-based test: 100, Computer-based test: 250 or Paper-based…
Students who have previously attended another pharmacy school in the United States and are seeking to transfer to the University of Washington School of Pharmacy must meet the same admission requirements as first time applicants….
Class of 2028 Interviews All PharmD interviews conducted during the 2023-2024 academic year will take place in a virtual format. Applicants invited to interview will be emailed their interview link after their interview date is…
Tuition rates for 2023-2024 Important notes: *PharmD students pay the full-time tuition rate at 14 or more credits of enrollment. Enrollment in fewer than 14 credits is charged on a per-credit basis. PharmD students register…
Professor Ho to receive award at National Biotechnology Conference later this month. Professor Rodney Ho will receive the Research Achievement in Biotechnology Award from the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists. He is receiving this honor…
A Collaborative Beginning In 2006, thanks to the efforts of several devoted faculty members and alumni, the UW School of Pharmacy created the Institute for Innovative Pharmacy Practice (“I2P2”). Under the leadership of then-professor Jackie…
Elmer M. Plein Endowed Research Fund The Elmer M. Plein Endowed Research Fund has been established to encourage, promote and support research and innovative practice in pharmacy. Post Doctoral Fellowship in Pharmacokinetics Experiences include analytical…
Adkison, Kimberly (1994) Thesis: Central Nervous System Transport of Valproic Acid Thesis Advisor: Danny Shen, Ph.D. Alade, Nathan (2023) Thesis: Precision Approaches for Assessing Complex Pharmacogenomic Traits in Vitamin K Metabolism Thesis Advisor: Kenneth Thummel,…
Apply for MS MS Application deadline: Applications are accepted for Autumn admission only. Applications must be submitted by March 17, 2023 for admission to begin the program in Autumn Quarter 2023. The department of Pharmaceutics…
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Apply for PhD PhD Application deadline: applications must be submitted by December 15th, 2023 for admission to begin the program in Autumn Quarter 2024. Apply for MS MS Application deadline: Applications are accepted for Autumn…
Upon admission into the Pharmaceutics doctoral program, most students are offered a Research Assistantship that can be renewed annually. The RA reappointment and commitment of financial support is made annually at the end of Spring…
Financial support for students enrolled in the PhD program is available in the form of a research assistantship, Public Health Service predoctoral training fellowships, and outside fellowships such as those from the American Foundation for…
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Congrats to pharmaceutics grad students Jessica Tay and Jenna Voellinger for winning second and third place respectively for their poster presentations in the Predoctoral Awards Competition at the International Society for the Study of Xenobiotics…
Selection of a Research Supervisor Students in the Ph.D. program will be assigned a research supervisor (major advisor) no later than the end of Spring Quarter of their first academic year For students who are…
Course work for the doctoral program is divided into four components: Prerequisites which define the level of entry into the program Required core program which is analogous to the major Elective courses, which are not…
Graduate students in Pharmaceutics are also students of the Graduate School and as such must satisfy the general requirements of the Graduate School and the requirements of the Department in which they undertake their graduate…
PhD Application deadline: applications must be submitted by December 15th, 2023 for admission to begin the program in Autumn Quarter 2024. Apply for PhD MS Application deadline: Applications are accepted for Autumn admission only. Applications…
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See UW course catalog for course descriptions. Autumn Quarter Winter Quarter Spring Quarter Summer Quarter
University of Washington School of Pharmacy alumnus Mitch Higashi addressed the topic of innovation in healthcare at the Uppsala Health Summit this week. A graduate of the Pharmaceutical Outcomes Research and Policy Program (PORPP), Mitch…
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