On the CUSP: December 2025
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…
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On the CUSP: November 2025
Grants Dr. Keykavous Parang (Conference Chair) and Dr. Enrique Seoane-Vazquez (Conference Chair): The Fight Against Infectious Diseases: Addressing the Challenges of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria, 2026-2027…
Mary Gutierrez Retires, Leaving a Lasting Impact in Education and Health
After nearly 35 years of service in academia, Mary Gutierrez will retire in December 2025, concluding a career marked by expertise and a commitment…
R15 Grant Awarded to Parang and Yang
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has awarded a $415,500 Academic Research Enhancement Award (R15) to Keykavous Parang, Pharm.D., Ph.D., and Sun “Coco” Yang, Ph.D.,…
NIH Awards $3 Million to Yang to Advance Care for Melanoma
Sun “Coco” Yang, Ph.D., has been awarded a $3 million 5-year R01 from the National Institutes of Health as Principal Investigator to advance care…
Center for Targeted Drug Delivery Launches at Chapman
The Center for Targeted Drug Delivery (CTDD) is our latest research center, created to advance precision drug delivery technologies and translate novel technologies into…
Grant Funds Most Comprehensive Review of ATMPs, Awarded to Seoane
Enrique Seoane-Vazquez, Ph.D., has been awarded a two-year, multi–Principal Investigator grant for his project, “Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products: Clinical and Patient-Centered Outcomes.” The project…
On the CUSP: October 2025
Awards and Recognitions Dr. Albert Bach has been appointed to the CalRx Insulin Patient Advisory Council, which serves as a crucial link between the…
$1.7 Million Awarded To Cintia Citterio To Unravel Hypothyroidism Research
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…
Kathleen Hill
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…
CUSP Remains Victorious at CSHP
Competing among 14 schools and colleges of pharmacy in California, Chapman University emerged triumphant in competitions and awards based on knowledge, creativity, and a…
New Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs Launches at Chapman University
A new Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs (MSRA) program has launched at Chapman University School of Pharmacy, and will welcome its first cohort…