2021 James L. Doti Student Award Recipient: Azam Saghaeidehkordi
Azam Saghaeidehkordi, Ph.D. candidate in Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, is the recipient of Chapman University’s 2021 James L. Doti Outstanding Graduate Student Award in the doctoral category. Saghaeidehkordi will defend her dissertation entitled “Synthesis, in vitro and in vivo evaluation of two Peptide-Doxorubicin conjugates for Targeting Triple Negative Breast Cancer” and her Ph.D. degree
CUSP Alumni Collaborative Research
Left to right: Dr. Nicole Benipayo (’20), Dr. Michael Phan, (’18), and Courntey Wong (PharmD, ’21) In a retrospective cohort study, Dr. Sun Yang (PhD/BPharm), Dr. Michael Phan (PharmD ’18) and Dr. Nicole Benipayo (PharmD ’20) collaborated with a team of oncologists (Rishikesh Chavan, MD amd David Buchbinder, MD) at CHOC Children’s Hospital to evaluate
Congratulations, CUSP Class of 2021!
From left to right: Jenna Griffin, Michelle Grace Guerrero, Danny Pham and Courtney Wong Chapman University School of Pharmacy would like to congratulate our PharmD Class of 2021 who have demonstrated their unceasing commitment to pursuing pharmacy education through unprecedented time and are starting the new chapter of their career! We have fifteen students who
CUSP Student Organizations support the AAPI Community
Since the beginning of the pandemic until today, there have been over 3,795 reported cases of hate incidents tracked by “Stop AAPI Hate.” Similar to the support of the Black Lives Matter movement, where CUSP student organizations (CSHP, ACCP, AMCP, APhA, CHAPSA, KY, PDC, VAPSA) raised and donated $28,237 to Black Lives Matter Global Network
Alumni Interview Featuring Samantha Isidro, Pharm.D. (’20)
Introduction My name is Samantha Isidro. I went to Chapman University School of Pharmacy through the Freshman Early Assurance Program, and I graduated in 2020. I am currently a staff pharmacist at CVS pharmacy. Before the pandemic I used to indoor rock climb, sing at my church, and run outside. I was about to get
2020 Chapman University Distinguished Alumni Award: Mary Ngo, Pharm.D. ('19)
Congratulations Dr. Mary Ngo (Pharm.D. ’19) for receiving the 2020 Chapman University Distinguished Alumni Award! Each year, Chapman honors alumni who have proven themselves to be exceptional in their accomplishments. As leaders in business, organizations and communities, the honorees represent the finest values and achievements of Chapman University alumni, and serve as role models for
CUSP joins the Patient Safety Movement Foundation's Virtual Walk
The Patient Safety Movement Foundation (PSMF) and Chapman University School of Pharmacy (CUSP) faculty and staff joined Dave’s Virtual Walk Across America in October 2020. This virtual walk campaign was started by PSMF CEO Dr. Dave Mayer to raise awareness for patient and health worker safety as the country grappled with the COVID-19 pandemic. The
CUSP-Ralphs Pharmacy Flu Shot Drive-Thru Clinic
Chapman University School of Pharmacy (CUSP) partnered with Ralphs Pharmacy to provide a drive-thru flu shot clinic for the Orange County community in October 2020. Ralphs Pharmacy has been an advocate of community health and wellness for many years and also supported CUSP and its Pharm.D. students through patient safety education, student scholarship, graduation award
Alumni Interview Featuring Dustin Le, PharmD (’20)
Introduction My name is Dustin Le, and I am from Los Angeles, CA. I completed my Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from the University of California, Riverside, and Doctor of Pharmacy degree at Chapman University School of Pharmacy. I am currently a resident pharmacist at St. Joseph Medical Center in Stockton and completing my teaching
2020-22 CUSP-Amgen Fellow Dr. Nazgol Emami
Dr. Nazgol Emami is the 2020-2022 CUSP-Amgen Fellow with a focus on Oncology Medical Affairs. With a strong passion for a pursuing a career in the pharmaceutical industry that developed before pharmacy school, she is committed to being at the forefront of therapeutic developments that will improve patient outcomes. The CUSP-Amgen fellowship program provides the