
On the CUSP: July 2023
Awards and Recognitions: Dr. Kamaljit Kaur organized and chaired an ACS-AFMC symposium titled “Next-generation Peptide Therapeutics” at the 14th AFMC International Medicinal Chemistry Symposium in Seoul, Korea from June 25-28, 2023. Presentations Oral (e.g., Platform Presentations, Symposiums, Plenaries, Keynotes) Dr. Jennifer Ko collaborated with others on “Care Team Strategies for Hypertension Treatment Involving Pharmacy and

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Unlocking Potential: Leadership Emphasis for Doctor of Pharmacy Candidates
Established in 2021, the Doctor of Pharmacy Leadership Emphasis (LE) program was created with the intent to shape well-rounded student leaders, both in and out of the classroom, by empowering them with the skills and knowledge to become exemplary leaders in healthcare. At the heart of the emphasis program lies the commitment to equip candidates

Pharmacy Students in the Field: What are IPPE Rotations?
Woven into the PharmD curriculum, IPPEs have secured Megan Shieh’s confidence in her future in healthcare. Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences, otherwise known as IPPEs, expose future pharmacists to a variety of healthcare settings and provide valuable learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom. These trimesterly courses send PharmD candidates like Megan into a rich

On the CUSP: June 2023
Awards and Recognitions: Dr. Lawrence Brown was awarded the University of Pacific Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy Alumni of the Year Award. He will be recognized on September 9th at the UOP White Coat Ceremony. Grants: Dr. Rennolds Ostrom and his collaborators were awarded a new R01 grant from the National Heart, Lung, and

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CUSP Updates our Mission and Vision to Reflect Commitment to DEI
CUSP is proud to unveil a new update to our mission and vision statement, which now encompasses our steadfast dedication to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Through the collaboration of our dedicated DEI Task Force, CUSP has enriched the language used to define our core values to better reflect our proactive endeavors to empower every

$2.2M R01 Grant is Awarded to Dr. Ren Ostrom
Professor and Interim Dean Dr. Ren Ostrom and his collaborators have been awarded over $2.2 million for an NIH R01 grant by the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute for critical basic science research into developing new drugs for people with asthma. The project, “Compartmentalized signaling and crosstalk in airway myocytes,” will investigate the mechanisms

On the CUSP: May 2023
Awards and Recognitions: Dr. Lawrence Brown was a contributor that gave a CE on Motivational Interviewing at the Kappa Psi Pac West Province Meeting in Anaheim, CA on April 22, 2023. Dr. Moom Roosan and Dr. Ajay Sharma received the 2023 AACP Innovations in Pharmacogenomics Teaching Award. Dr. Rennolds Ostrom is the organizer and chair

CSHP Leads Campus-Wide Advocacy for Mental Health Awareness Month
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the CSHP/ASHP chapter of CUSP organized a week-long advocacy project packed with engaging activities and valuable learning opportunities for students, staff, and faculty from Chapman University’s School of Pharmacy and the Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences. To raise awareness about mental health and cultivate an inclusive