Sumbria’s Alzheimer’s Research Earns BPS Paper of the Year Recognition
The Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences (BPS) has awarded Rachita Sumbria, Ph.D., BPS Paper of the Year Award based on the publication, “Hepatic LRP-1 plays an important role in amyloidosis in Alzheimer’s disease mice: Potential role in chronic heavy alcohol feeding.” The paper was published in Neurobiology of Disease journal, which has an impact
On the CUSP: February 2026
Awards and Recognitions Dr. Jeff Goad was awarded the 2026-2027 Faculty Sabbatical and Development Award. Dr. Neeloufar Fakourfar was awarded the OCSHP Pharmacist of the Year Award at the OCSHP Banquet. The OCSHP Pharmacist of the Year Award is the organization’s highest individual honor, recognizing one exceptional pharmacist who has demonstrated outstanding dedication to the
Pacific Coast Patient Safety Conference Convenes in Monterey, Pushing a New Era of Safety Leadership
The 6th Annual Pacific Coast Patient Safety Conference (PCPSC) gathered healthcare professionals, patient safety officers, pharmacists, and academic leaders on February 26–27, 2026, at the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa in Monterey, California. Co-hosted by Chapman University School of Pharmacy and the California Society of Health-System Pharmacists (CSHP), in collaboration with the California Association of
Walgreens Awards Two Scholarships to Chapman Students
Walgreens has awarded two annual scholarships to Chapman University Doctor of Pharmacy students, each worth $2,500, showing their ongoing commitment to support the next generation of pharmacy professionals. The Walgreens Multilingual Scholarship is awarded to a student who is fluent in one or more languages in addition to English and is actively involved in promoting
CUSP Earns Top Honors in Pharmacy Excellence at OCSHP
Chapman University is proud to recognize Assistant Professor Neelou Fakourfar, Pharm.D., as the recipient of the Orange County Society of Health-System Pharmacists (OCSHP) Pharmacist of the Year Award. In addition, rising pharmacist and student leader Rachel Nguyen has been awarded the distinguished Bob Stein Scholarship. The OCSHP Pharmacist of the Year Award is the organization’s
Pharmacy Educator Training Program for Residents and Preceptors offered at Chapman University
Comprehensive pharmacy training involves educating students about the wide spectrum of career paths they can pursue upon graduation. For those drawn to academia, pharmacists teach, conduct research, and shape the minds of future healthcare practitioners. Chapman University School of Pharmacy (CUSP) offers a specialized Teaching Skills Certificate Program that transforms interest into expertise for Doctor
On the CUSP: January 2026
Awards and Recognitions Dr. Amy Kang has been selected to serve as an author panelist for the Infectious Diseases Society of America’s guidance paper on resource framework and staffing for hospital antimicrobial stewardship programs. Dr. Rachita Sumbria was awarded 2025 BPS Paper of the Year for her publication “Hepatic LRP-1 plays an important role in
Chapman Achieves Outstanding NAPLEX Pass Rates
Chapman University School of Pharmacy is proud to report excellent results on the 2025 North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX), demonstrating CUSP’s commitment to excellence in education and practice. Our 2025 Pharm.D. graduates achieved a 93.7% first-time pass rate on the NAPLEX, outperforming both California (86.7%) and national (86.8%) averages, placing Chapman pass rates at
Patient Safety: The Foundation of Care
From pediatrics to geriatric care, all patients are affected by the choices their healthcare practitioners make. Clinical decisions, medications dispensed, and every treatment delivered carry the potential to help or harm. At Chapman University School of Pharmacy, faculty have spent more than a decade advancing patient safety through research that addresses real-world risks, from medication
Ashley Daffron Rejoins Chapman University
We are pleased to announce that Ashley Daffron, Pharm.D., has rejoined Chapman University as an Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice. Daffron, who served as an Assistant Professor and founding faculty member at CUSP from 2017 to 2018, brings additional years of experience from her time at the University of Colorado. After departing Chapman in 2018,