Patient Safety Archive - School of Pharmacy

American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education Publishes CUSP Study on National Variability in Inconsistencies in APPE Preparation

March 12, 2026 by Luke O'Connell | Pharmacy

A new study by Chapman University School of Pharmacy reveals how pharmacy schools across the United States approach the transition from classroom to practice settings (Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs)) differently, and findings reveal significant gaps in student preparedness. Published in the American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education (Navigating the Transition to APPEs: A Survey of

Pacific Coast Patient Safety Conference Convenes in Monterey, Pushing a New Era of Safety Leadership

March 2, 2026 by Luke O'Connell | Faculty

The 6th Annual Pacific Coast Patient Safety Conference (PCPSC) gathered healthcare professionals, patient safety officers, pharmacists, and academic leaders on February 26–27, 2026, at the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa in Monterey, California. Co-hosted by Chapman University School of Pharmacy and the California Society of Health-System Pharmacists (CSHP), in collaboration with the California Association of

On the CUSP: January 2026

February 3, 2026 by Luke O'Connell | Faculty

Awards and Recognitions Dr. Amy Kang has been selected to serve as an author panelist for the Infectious Diseases Society of America’s guidance paper on resource framework and staffing for hospital antimicrobial stewardship programs. Dr. Rachita Sumbria was awarded 2025 BPS Paper of the Year for her publication “Hepatic LRP-1 plays an important role in

Patient Safety: The Foundation of Care

January 29, 2026 by Luke O'Connell | Pharmacy

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 to 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

Ashley Daffron Rejoins Chapman University

January 14, 2026 by Luke O'Connell | Faculty

We are pleased to announce that Ashley Daffron, Pharm.D., has rejoined Chapman University as an Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice. Daffron, who served as an Assistant Professor and founding faculty member at CUSP from 2017 to 2018, brings additional years of experience from her time at the University of Colorado. After departing Chapman in 2018,

On the CUSP: December 2025

January 7, 2026 by Luke O'Connell | Faculty

Awards and Recognitions Dr. Sherry Yun Wang served as an invited grant reviewer for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Systems Research (HSR) Scientific Merit Review Board (SMRB). Grants Dr. Jeff Goad was awarded a grant ($106,094) from the Merck Foundation as primary investigator on the study “A Prospective Survey Study Using Discrete

Mary Gutierrez Retires, Leaving a Lasting Impact in Education and Health

December 19, 2025 by Luke O'Connell | Pharmacy

After nearly 35 years of service in academia, Mary Gutierrez will retire in December 2025, concluding a career marked by expertise and a commitment to advancing pharmacy. A nationally recognized authority in psychiatric pharmacy, Gutierrez has long been board-certified by the Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties and has contributed to the evolving practices of mental health

Center for Targeted Drug Delivery Launches at Chapman

November 24, 2025 by Luke O'Connell | Faculty

The Center for Targeted Drug Delivery (CTDD) is our latest research center, created to advance precision drug delivery technologies and translate novel technologies into impactful therapies. The CTDD provides a formal structure that will deepen interdisciplinary collaborations among faculty researchers, industry partners, and other leading research institutions, while also attracting new partnerships. By uniting researchers

$1.7 Million Awarded To Cintia Citterio To Unravel Hypothyroidism Research

November 10, 2025 by Luke O'Connell | Faculty

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

November 10, 2025 by Luke O'Connell | Pharmacy

In August 2025, Kathleen “Kathy” Besinque, Pharm.D., 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 Society of Health-System Pharmacists (CSHP). Besinque’s career is defined by her service and advocacy to the pharmacy profession, and she is