Groundbreaking Technology Goes Commercial

Pharmaceutics Ph.D. Candidate John Hoekman and Professor Rodney Ho have signed a license to commercialize a technology they co-invented in the School of Pharmacy. Hoekman, Ho and a business partner recently created a start-up company to develop this technology -- an intranasal drug-delivery device that bypasses the blood-brain barrier to treat central nervous system diseases. Read press release (pdf), Read 2008 article about Impel

Ramsey Elected as ISPOR President

Scott Ramsey, adjunct professor in the Pharmaceutical Outcomes Research and Policy Program and a director at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, has been elected president of the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research. ISPOR is a professional association focused on health economics and outcomes research. Read Fred Hutchinson Center News article.

2009 Dean’s Recognition Reception

More than 130 alumni, friends, faculty and staff of the School attended the Dean’s Recognition Reception on May 6. The event honored the 2008 Distinguished Alumnus in Pharmacy Practice and paid tribute to some of the School’s most loyal supporters and volunteers. See slideshow

Students Win National AMCP Award

Third-year pharmacy students Jessica Chao, Erin Cutter, Shannon Duke and Ellen Smith recently put their drug-analysis skills to the test. In so doing, they won the national Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy P&T Student Competition. Read U Week article. Read UW AMCP press release (PDF)

School Mourns Loss of Bev Katterman

Beverley Katterman, former co-owner of Katterman’s Sand Point Pharmacy, wife of the late Don B. Katterman, and long-time supporter of the School, passed away this week. Read more about Katterman's life.

Pill Bottles May Improve Health Literacy

New research being conducted by the Schools of Nursing and Pharmacy is examining how talking pill bottles might improve the health, safety and health literacy of certain patients taking medications. Read U Week article, Read NIH Grant announcement

Tsuchiya Named Distinguished Alumnus

Herbert Tsuchiya, '55, has received the School of Pharmacy's 2008 Distinguished Alumnus Award for Excellence in Pharmacy Practice. Tsuchiya made a name for himself as Seattle area pharmacist for more than 50 years, and he continues to make a name for himself for his extensive community outreach and philanthropic efforts. Read NW Asian Weekly article, Read Tsuchiya's biography, Read Tsuchiya's acceptance speech

Pharmacy Student Creates Drug-Safety Program in Uganda

Fourth-year Pharm.D. candidate Meg Melchiors spent last summer helping to improve a Ugandan clinic's pharmacy and dispensing system. With any luck, her efforts could set the stage for similar projects to be implemented throughout the African country. Read U Week article

PORPP Student Receives Premier UW Scholarship

Rafael Alfonso, Ph.D. candidate in the School's Pharmaceutical Outcomes Research and Policy Program, was named one of UW's Magnuson Scholars. These scholarships are given to students on the basis of academic performance and potential contributions to research in the health sciences. Read U Week article

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