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To fight antibiotic resistance, we need to fight bad prescribing habits
Antibiotic resistance is a growing threat in the United States. As John Gums, Pharm.D., associate dean for clinical affairs, writes in the The Conversation, solving the problem begins with the patient-provider relationship. When patients and providers make a collective effort to avoid inappropriate prescribing, they achieve a more responsible level of infectious disease care.
Dr. Mike McKenzie receives College of Pharmacy Outstanding Alumnus Award
Michael W. McKenzie, Ph.D., ʼ72, professor of pharmacotherapy and translational research at the University of Florida College of Pharmacy, was honored with the 2016 University of Florida College of Pharmacy’s Outstanding Alumnus Award during the spring commencement ceremony. The award is presented each year to an alumnus who has…
Study abroad trip introduces UF pharmacy students to pharmacy practice in Germany
Nine students from the University of Florida College of Pharmacy share a new perspective of the world of pharmacy today following a two-week study abroad trip to Germany. Led by Hartmut Derendorf, Ph.D., a distinguished professor of pharmaceutics and chair of the department of pharmaceutics, and Karen…
Commencement ceremonies celebrate 2016 College of Pharmacy graduates
The University of Florida College of Pharmacy celebrated more than 400 graduates from the class of 2016 during commencement ceremonies April 28 through May 2.
Dr. Almut Winterstein named Crisafi endowed chair
Dr. Almut Winterstein Almut Winterstein, RPH, Ph.D., FISPE, a professor and chair of the department of pharmaceutical outcomes and policy, has been named The Dr. Robert and Barbara Crisafi Chair in Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy. She is the second scholar appointed…
UF researchers find ADHD drug does not heighten suicide risk despite FDA warning
University of Florida College of Pharmacy researchers found no evidence that children taking atomoxetine were at an increased risk of suicide or suicide attempts despite an FDA warning.
UF pharmacy students develop app to connect CPR providers, cardiac patients during emergency
University of Florida College of Pharmacy students developed CPRush, a smartphone/tablet application: Crystal Nguyen, Lyndle Morley, Samip Doshi and Amber Bradley A new app…
How the HiPerGator supercomputer supports precision medicine research at the College of Pharmacy
College of Pharmacy Dean Julie Johnson, Pharm.D., explains how the HiPerGator supercomputer supports precision medicine research at the College of Pharmacy.
2016 White Coat Ceremony Live Stream
The live streaming event has concluded. A recording of the 2016 White Coat Ceremony is available here.