For CUSP student Mariana Velarde-Alvarez, the path to pharmacy has always been about people. Born and raised locally in San Diego, Mariana began her pharmacy journey through Chapman University’s APEx program, then matriculated into the Pharm.D. program. “From a young age, I felt drawn to pharmacy because of its focus on medication management and the
Pharmacy offers a remarkably wide range of career opportunities — and clinical hospital pharmacy is one of the most impactful. Sara Kurd-Misto, a Clinical Pharmacist at Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego, who joined Chapman as an APEx student and earned her Pharm.D. with CUSP (Chapman University School of Pharmacy). Her journey from Orange County
On May 13, 2026, Chapman University School of Pharmacy (CUSP) held its annual Research Day, a celebration of scientific inquiry and professional growth that brought together master’s and PhD students in the Pharmaceutical Sciences programs, PharmD students, research fellows, faculty, and distinguished guests from across the health sciences. The morning opened with remarks from Dr.
Participating in academic pharmacy conferences provides Pharm.D. students with impactful opportunities to explore research, network with professionals, and build their careers while completing coursework and rotations. Chapman University School of Pharmacy (CUSP) prepares our students for these opportunities through practice presentations, faculty mentorship, and conference funding. Building Community Through Pharmacy Conferences For CUSP student Harvey
The Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences (BPS) has awarded Rachita Sumbria, Ph.D., BPS Paper of the Year Award based on the publication, “Hepatic LRP-1 plays an important role in amyloidosis in Alzheimer’s disease mice: Potential role in chronic heavy alcohol feeding.” The paper was published in Neurobiology of Disease journal, which has an impact
At Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, one of California’s largest safety-net hospitals, patients navigate medical complexities while also facing difficult realities like unstable housing, limited income, low health literacy, and living with chronic conditions that often go untreated for years. These challenges ask healthcare providers to think creatively and compassionately about how to provide specialized care, including
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
On May 7, 2025, Chapman University School of Pharmacy hosted its annual Research Day, which showcased groundbreaking research from multiple California graduate-level health science colleges and schools. Martina Nieswandt, Vice President of Research, and Jennifer Totonchy, Associate Dean of Research, welcomed students, faculty, and guest researchers bright and early. “Looking at the schedule and abstracts,
For sisters Miranda and Brenda Kilzi, pharmacy is a shared passion and a lifelong commitment to patient care. Growing up together, both highly valued their education and heard stories from their mother about her positive role in patients’ lives as a pharmacist. These stories ignited their desire to make the same impact on patients, and