CSHP Spotlights Neeloufar Fakourfar, a Chapman University Clinical Faculty Member
Chapman University School of Pharmacy faculty member Neeloufar Fakourfar, Pharm.D., was recently featured by the California Society of Health-System Pharmacists (CSHP), where she spoke about her career journey, carried by purpose, resilience, and a commitment to patient care and pharmacy education. From early experiences serving patients in a community pharmacy to advancing ambulatory care practice
Kaur Receives $535,000 NIH Grant for Breakthrough Breast Cancer Treatment
Kamaljit Kaur, Ph.D., Associate Professor in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences at Chapman University School of Pharmacy, has received a $535,000 National Cancer Institute (NCI) R15 award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Working alongside colleagues Shiuan Chen, Ph.D., of City of Hope, and Chapman University faculty member Surya Nauli, Ph.D., Kaur will lead research
What Happens in Pharmacy Clinical Rotations?
What Happens in Pharmacy School Clinical Rotations? The classes you take as a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) student will expose you to every aspect of the profession. Clinical rotations are where you’ll put those lessons to work. From once-a-week rotations in your first year to full-time rotation in your later studies, these hands-on opportunities build
What Do You Study in a Master's in Regulatory Affairs?
What Do You Study in a Master’s in Regulatory Affairs? Every day, individuals rely on a constellation of treatments, therapies and medical devices that have improved lives immeasurably. But those innovations aren’t just effective. They’re also safe, thanks to strict regulations imposed by government regulators both in the U.S. and in other countries. A master’s
Chapman Pharmacy’s Rho Chi Chapter Wins 3 National Awards
CUSP’s chapter of the National Rho Chi Society was selected for three awards at the 2026 Rho Chi Virtual Annual Meeting, held Saturday, March 21. Led by President Nathan Nguyen and the Executive Board, CUSP’s chapter received the Spring 2026 Project Proposal Award for their proposal “Combating Vaccine Hesitancy One Needle at a Time.” Proposals
Chapman University School of Pharmacy Climbs National Rankings as Student Success Soars
Chapman University School of Pharmacy has climbed to 74th in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, marking a six-spot improvement from the previous cycle and a remarkable rise from 99th in 2023. Our Pharm.D. graduates achieved a 93.7% first-time pass rate on the 2025 North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX), outperforming both the
Emmanuelle Schwartzman Receives Prestigious Rho Chi National Honor
Emmanuelle Swartzman, Pharm.D., received the Wayne Pittman Outstanding Service Award from the National Rho Chi Society at its Annual Meeting on March 21, 2026. This prestigious distinction is one of the Society’s highest honors, with Schwartzman recognized as only the second recipient in its history. The A. Wayne Pittman Outstanding Service Award recognizes individuals who
On the CUSP: March 2026
Awards and Recognitions Dr. Emmanuelle Schwartzman received the A. Wayne Pittman Outstanding Service Award from the National Rho Chi Society at the Annual Meeting on March 21, 2026. This is one of the highest awards given by the Society with Dr. Schwartzman being the 2nd recipient of the award. The award recognizes individuals who have
Jerika Lam Receives Gilead INCLUSION Award for HIV Prevention
Jerika Lam, Pharm.D., in collaboration with fellow CUSP faculty Enrique Seoane-Vazquez, Ph.D., has received a grant from Gilead Sciences in the amount of $195,430 for her research proposal “Evaluating the effectiveness of implementing lenacapavir as PrEP in underserved populations at a Federally Qualified Health Center.” Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) drugs are highly effective to prevent individuals
Students Engage in National Pharmacy Policy at RXImpact
Hosted by the National Association for Chain Drug Stores (NACDS), RxImpact 2026 invited CEOs, VPs of pharmacy, practicing pharmacists, and students to participate in congressional hearings to shape the future of the field. CUSP Pharm.D. student Ranae Whitaker attended this year’s RXImpact, where her academic experience and voice made an impact on the future of