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 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 errors
In light of evolving healthcare trends in California, the Orange County Business Journal spoke with Emmanuelle Schwartzman, Pharm.D., regarding pressing issues in healthcare, such as persistent barriers for patients, inadequate insurance coverage, and gaps in health literacy. Schwartzman spoke on health care practitioners’ exact roles in navigating these challenges and advocated for leaders to be
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 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 errors
The second annual CUSP Patient Safety Award was presented to Keykavous Parang, Pharm.D., Ph.D, and Coco Yang, Ph.D., for their collaborative proposal “Peptide-Drug Conjugates to Enhance Doxorubicin Safety: A Novel Strategy to Reduce Cardiotoxicity and Improve Patient Outcomes.” Following recommendations of CUSP’s Science and Patient Safety Committees, this award recognizes innovative research proposals by an
In June 2025, we were pleased to welcome Dustin Le, Pharm.D., as an Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice. Le is the first faculty member in our young history to also be a CUSP alumnus after earning his Doctor of Pharmacy in 2020*. Before attending Chapman University, Le completed his Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience at
For Kierra Koehn, the decision to pursue a career in pharmacy was fueled by a quiet certainty that it was the perfect combination for her love of science, math, and a passion for helping people. Kierra felt that Chapman University offered a perfect academic fit for her, including an accelerated pathway to her dream career
When Vincent Thai walked onto Chapman University’s campus as a business major, healthcare wasn’t even on his radar as a career path. Now, white coat on his shoulders and a PGY-1 residency lined up at VA Loma Linda, Vincent is ready to start his next chapter. A first-year student from Gilroy, CA, Vincent initially aspired
Originally from West Linn, Oregon, Ashley’s journey as a student at Chapman University was a blend of scientific curiosity and a desire to help people from all walks of life. Ashley enjoyed science classes throughout her childhood, but her specific interest in pharmacy was sparked during an organic chemistry class in high school. Her teacher
Jeff Goad, Pharm.D., received the inaugural Excellence and Achievement in Travel Health Pharmacy Award from the International Society of Travel Medicine (ISTM). This honor was given in recognition of Goad’s extensive contributions to travel health pharmacy. Established by the ISTM Pharmacist Professional Group (PPG) to acknowledge long-term dedication in travel medicine, this award is granted
Rachita Sumbria, PhD, is the 2025 recipient of the Valerie Scudder Award, an award that recognizes outstanding achievement in teaching, research, scholarly or creative activities, and exemplary service to Chapman University. Selected from the group of Unit Faculty Excellence Award winners, Sumbria was recognized by her peers for her research impact and accomplishments. Sumbria’s extensive
Gerald Obinna Ozota, a CUSP Ph.D. candidate, has won first place in the 2025 Eric M. Scandrett Graduate Research Prize. This award recognizes outstanding research and academic excellence among graduate students at Chapman University. The Eric M. Scandrett Graduate Research Prize is awarded to Chapman University graduate students who have created exceptional research by utilizing
In light of evolving healthcare trends in California, the Orange County Business Journal spoke with Emmanuelle Schwartzman, Pharm.D., regarding pressing issues in healthcare, such as persistent barriers for patients, inadequate insurance coverage, and gaps in health literacy. Schwartzman spoke on health care practitioners’ exact roles in navigating these challenges and advocated for leaders to be