$1.7 Million Awarded To Cintia Citterio To Unravel Hypothyroidism Research
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) has awarded Cintia Citterio, Ph.D., a $1.7 million, five-year R01 grant as the sole Principal Investigator. Citterio joined CUSP in August of 2023 as an Assistant Professor funded by a K01 award from the NIDDK. This major award builds on the success of that
Kathleen Hill-Besinque Retires, Leaving Legacy of Legislative Advocacy and Excellence in Education
In August 2025, Kathleen “Kathy” Hill Besinque retired from teaching following a distinguished 42-year career in pharmacy education. Besinque’s retirement was appropriately marked by being awarded the 2025 Pharmacist of the Year by California Health-System Pharmacists (CSHP). Besinque’s career is defined by her service and advocacy to the pharmacy profession, and she is a nationally
CUSP Remains Victorious at CSHP
Competing among 14 schools and colleges of pharmacy in California, Chapman University emerged triumphant in competitions and awards based on knowledge, creativity, and a commitment to the profession at the California Society of Health-System Pharmacists (CSHP) annual seminar. These awards and recognitions reflect our commitment to excellence as pharmacists serving our patient populations in clinical
New Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs Launches at Chapman University
A new Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs (MSRA) has launched at Chapman University School of Pharmacy, and will welcome its first cohort in fall 2026. This career-focused graduate degree is designed to train the rising generation of professionals driving biopharmaceutical and medical innovations efficiently and safely to international markets. “The MSRA program uniquely blends
Misty Vu Receives CSHP Student Leadership Award
The California Society of Health-System Pharmacists (CSHP) has selected Misty Vu as a recipient of their Student Leadership Award. Misty Vu, a Doctor of Pharmacy candidate, was selected for demonstrating outstanding leadership, engagement, and commitment to the advancement of the pharmacy profession through her involvement in CSHP and other professional activities. Each year, CSHP recognizes
Practitioner Recognition Award Honors Schwartzman
Emanuelle Schwartzman, Pharm.D., has been awarded a 2025 California Society of Health-System Pharmacists Practitioner Recognition Program Award. This award formally recognizes pharmacists who demonstrate an ongoing level of involvement and commitment to educating practitioners, residents, students, administrators, and/or the public in the pharmacy practice. Schwartzman is CUSP’s Department of Pharmacy Practice Chair, and also serves
Teacher of the Year Awards
We are pleased to announce that our 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year Awards have been presented to Sherry Wang, Ph.D., and Rachita Sumbria, Ph.D., in recognition of their exceptional service to our students from Fall 2024 through Spring 2025. Pharm.D. Teacher of the Year: Wang has been selected as Teacher of the Year by both
Pharmacist of the Year Award Honors Hill Besinque, Highest Honor by California Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Kathleen Hill Besinque, Chapman University School of Pharmacy Professor, has been awarded the 2025 Pharmacist of the Year Award by the California Society of Health-System Pharmacists. This award honors one professional per year in California and is the highest honor given by CSHP. Before joining Chapman University, Hill Besinque had already mentored thousands of pharmacists
Student Pharmacists Take Advocacy to D.C.
This summer, three student pharmacists shaped the future of healthcare in the nation’s capital as part of the Summer Leadership Institute (SLI). Hosted by the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), CUSP students Elena Wu (Vice President of Patient Care), Harvey Duong (OCPhA/CPhA Liaison), and Tien Dinh (APhA-ASP Regional Delegate) attended this year’s SLI, where their ideas,
Goad Expands Immunization Training in Ethiopia and Nigeria
Jeff Goad, Pharm.D., and Col (Ret) John D. Gräbenstein, RPh, PhD, who received a 2019 Honorary Doctorate from Chapman University, partnered with the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and Population Services International (PSI) to advance pharmacy-based immunization efforts in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and Ibadan, Nigeria. More than 100 pharmacists received hands-on, specialized training to deliver vaccinations