CUSP Celebrates Two Major Accomplishments
We are excited to share two remarkable achievements from the 2023 American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Annual Meeting and Exposition. Firstly, we are delighted to announce that Dr. Marc Fleming, CUSP’s Chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy, has been named a Fellow of the APhA. This is a distinguished honor that celebrates Dr.
Women in Leadership: Dr. Madeline Dintzner
Meet Dr. Madeline Dintzner, a trailblazing Associate Dean with over 20 years of experience in higher education. While currently serving as CUSP’s Associate Dean of Assessment and Accreditation, Dr. Dintzner has also served as chair of the Department of Chemistry at DePaul University in Chicago and as the Assistant Dean of Assessment and Accreditation at
Women in Leadership: Dr. Emmanuelle Schwartzman
If there’s anyone who can give Wonder Woman a run for her money, it’s Dr. Emmanuelle Schwartzman. While serving as the Chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice at Chapman University School of Pharmacy (CUSP), Dr. Shwartzman also serves as Immediate-Past President for the Rho Chi National Honor Society and is an active member in
Women in Leadership: Dr. Jennifer Totonchy
Since 2016, Dr. Jennifer Totonchy has dedicated herself to being an influential member of Chapman Pharmacy. Dr. Totonchy, now the Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies, is a trailblazer in accomplishments at CUSP, including being the first junior faculty member to be awarded an R01 grant during their time at Chapman. Described as “dedicated”
CVS Pharmacy Panel Expands Student Career Opportunities
On March 9, CUSP welcomed CVS and CUSP joined forces to welcome a panel of five CVS pharmacists for current students pursuing their Doctor of Pharmacy degree. The Lunch & Learn, hosted by Chapman Pharmacy’s Office of Professional and Student Success, offered valuable insight into the variety of career opportunities at CVS. The guest panelists
Student Opinion: Stellar Women Faculty
As we celebrate Women’s History Month, it’s important to recognize the incredible women faculty members who have made a difference in the next generation of pharmacists. Last month, we invited students to nominate faculty who are women who have made a positive impact in their academic pursuits and career trajectory. Dr. Coco Yang What makes
On the CUSP: February 2023
Grants Dr. Sherry Wang has been declared the Principal Investigator for her study titled: “A real-world study assessing utilization of buprenorphine treatments”. The New Investigator Award is provided by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. Dr. Ajay Sharma has received a $1.7 million dollar grant from the National Eye Institute for his study on
Walgreens Donates Thousands in Support of CUSP Diversity Initiatives
Chapman University School of Pharmacy is thrilled to share that we have been awarded the Walgreens Diversity Donation for the upcoming academic year. The award is a testament to both CUSP’s and Walgreens’ commitment to advancing diversity and inclusivity. The donation, totaling $8,000, will allow CUSP to enhance the diversity initiatives for our student pharmacists
Dr. Enrique Seoane-Vazquez Contributes to JAMA Internal Medicine Journal, Finds US Pays High Cost for Drugs Not Recommended in Other Countries
Dr. Enrique Seoane-Vazquez has published a new study in JAMA Internal Medicine that examined why some new drugs approved in the US have not been approved or recommended for reimbursement in other countries, and how costly these drugs are, alongside Dr. Catherine Pham, former Chapman University School of Pharmacy/Kaiser Permanente Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy Fellow,
National Eye Institute Awards Dr. Ajay Sharma for Ocular Research
Dr. Ajay Sharma has been awarded a $1.71 million grant from the National Eye Institute (NEI) for a five-year research project to investigate the pathology of ocular Graft versus Host Disease (oGVHD). Dr. Sharma’s research will investigate the role of a specific type of immune cells called “macrophages” in oGVHD. About half of the oGVHD patients