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Over-the-Counter Medicine Not the Best Option for Asthma
For the approximately 25 million Americans who have asthma, quick relief medication is a lifeline when breathing becomes difficult. But what many asthma sufferers may not realize is there is a drastic difference between prescription medication and what is available for purchase over the counter. A University of Florida pilot…
First year of personalized medicine at UF Health shows success in patient care
At the conclusion of the first year of UF Health’s Personalized Medicine Program, the results are in: The program has successfully implemented a process for genetic testing that helps cardiologists identify which patients may benefit from a switch to an alternate anticlotting medication. The researchers published a review of the…
Life Long Learning in Pharmacy in Orlando, June 2-5, 2014
The 10th International Conference for Life Long Learning in Pharmacy, hosted this year by the University of Florida College of Pharmacy, will launch at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center on June 2. This year’s program, The Magic of Discovery: What Lies Ahead, begins with a welcome from…
2014 Outstanding Pharmacy Service Award
Michael Jackson This award is presented each year to a non-alumnus who has made significant contributions to the UF College of Pharmacy and to the pharmacy profession. Michael Jackson serves as executive vice president and CEO of the Florida Pharmacy Association. His dedication to the pharmacy profession through his…
2014 Outstanding Pharmacy Alumnus Service Award
Roger Accardi This award is presented each year to an alumnus who has made significant contributions to the pharmacy profession. Roger Accardi, Pharm.D., a third-generation pharmacist, graduated from the UF College of Pharmacy in 1968 with a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy. In 1999, he earned the Pharm.D. degree through the college’s Working Professional Pharm.D.
2014 Outstanding Pharmacy Alumnus Award
Indra Reddy This award recognizes an alumnus whose lifetime contributions have been truly extraordinary with lasting benefits to the profession. Indra Reddy, Ph.D., is a professor and founding dean for the Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy at the Texas A&M Health Science Center. Before his 2004 appointment, he was a professor…
UF College of Pharmacy Holds 27th Annual Research Showcase
The UF College of Pharmacy held its 27th research competition on Feb. 20, with nine graduate student presenters in the oral competition, and a record 67 posters were entered in three categories; graduate students, professional students, and postdoctoral fellows. Organized each year by William J. Millard, Ph.D., associate dean for…
Medicine Cabinet Makeover
News4Jax VIDEO (Jan 16): When you open your medicine cabinet, do you find what you need easily or do you just close the door right away? The start of the New Year is a good time for you to conduct your annual medicine cabinet makeover.