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
Awards and Recognitions Dr. Sherry Wang has been selected as a finalist for the 2025 Women in AI Awards North America, competing in the “AI in Research Award – AI Researcher of the Year” category. Publications Dr. Rachita Sumbria, Dr. Devaraj Chandrashekar, Dr. Nataraj Jagadeesan, Tamara Abdullah, Rudy Chang, and others published “Effect of chronic
Members of the Chapman University School of Pharmacy (CUSP) chapters of the California Society of Health-System Pharmacists (CSHP) and the Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) hosted a collaborative event, “HIV Prevention Awareness & Community Outreach.” One of Chapman University’s student organization grants funded this event, designed to prepare emerging healthcare leaders for greater community impact
Chapman University hosted the fourth annual Southern California Pharmacy Mixer, a student-driven initiative of regional collaboration for dozens of professional organizations, companies, and pharmacy schools together to connect. This year’s event was a collaborative effort led by PharmD candidates across pharmacy schools and saw nearly double attendance compared to the 2024 mixer. The theme, “Beyond the
As the next wave of healthcare innovation unfolds, CUSP faculty are harnessing growing technology to accelerate drug discovery and development. Our faculty are pioneering the movement to integrate AI-powered tools to enhance clinical decision-making, research, and influence the nation’s patient safety policies. Assistant Professor Moom Roosan, Pharm.D., Ph.D., leverages emerging research technologies to bridge her
Neeloufar Fakourfar, PharmD, has been appointed President of the Orange County Society of Health-System Pharmacists (OCSHP) for the 2025 term. Fakourfar, an assistant professor at CUSP, also serves as an ambulatory care pharmacist at Providence St. Joseph Health Hospital. In her role, she will guide OCSHP to advance the role of pharmacists in healthcare, foster
Awards and Recognitions Dr. Jeff Goad was inducted into the California Pharmacists Association Hall of Fame in February 2025. This honor is bestowed on those with a history of distinguished service to the profession along with character, innovation, and altruism. CPhA will be presenting its awards at the Western Pharmacy Exchange in San Diego in
At CUSP, PharmD students gain hands-on experiences by participating in Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPE) and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE) rotations off campus. These rotations are designed to balance future pharmacist’s learning opportunities with didactic and experiential learning. Laying Foundations IPPEs provide students with practical experience in community, independent, and hospital pharmacy settings during
The 4th Annual Pacific Coast Patient Safety Conference (PCPSC) brought together healthcare professionals, patient safety officers, and academic leaders for in-depth discussions on advancing patient safety and optimizing medication safety protocols. Co-hosted by Chapman University and the California Society of Health-System Pharmacists (CSHP), this year’s conference provided an advanced platform for interdisciplinary dialogue on clinical
Dr. Sun “Coco” Yang has been honored with the prestigious Orange County Pharmacists Association (OCPhA) Pharmacist of the Year Award. This high honor recognizes Yang’s exceptional contributions to pharmacy and her dedication to advancing patient care. Yang is a tenured Associate Professor at Chapman University and serves as a pharmacist specializing in pediatric oncology at