February 17, 2025

38th Annual Research Showcase

Join the UF College of Pharmacy as we share innovative ideas, foster collaboration, and celebrate the exceptional research contributions of our students and trainees.
Swaan

Welcome from the dean

Peter W. Swaan, Ph.D., M.Pharm.

Dean and Professor, UF College of Pharmacy

Welcome to the University of Florida College of Pharmacy’s 38th Annual Research Showcase! This signature event remains one of our most anticipated and impactful, providing a platform for our students and trainees to present their research, engage with colleagues, and receive invaluable feedback.

As the event has grown in both size and significance, we have implemented thoughtful changes this year to improve the experience. We are thrilled to host the event at the Reitz Union, offering a more spacious venue for all attendees. Additionally, we have transitioned back to a one-day format, where all the poster and oral sessions will be featured on the same day. These updates ensure the event continues to grow while maintaining its tradition of excellence.

Our commitment to advancing research is reflected not only in this showcase but also in the national recognition the UF College of Pharmacy has earned. We are honored to be ranked among the top three research-funded pharmacy colleges nationally by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy and The Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research. This achievement reflects the dedication and efforts of our students and trainees. We congratulate all those presenting today and express our heartfelt thanks to our sponsors and faculty for their continued support.

David Strauss

KEYNOTE Address

David Strauss, M.D., Ph.D.

Founder & CEO of Translational Cures

David Strauss, M.D., Ph.D., is the Founder and CEO of Translational Cures, a unique regulatory science drug development company. Dr. Strauss received both a B.A. in chemistry and medical degree (M.D.) from Duke University, and a Ph.D. in clinical physiology from Lund University, Sweden. He also completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Johns Hopkins University.

Prior to founding Translational Cures, Dr. Strauss served for 14 years at the U.S. FDA, including most recently as FDA Acting Chief Scientist while the agency implemented the largest reorganization in its history, bringing ~1,000 staff into the Office of the Chief Scientist. In this executive leadership role, he led cross-cutting, collaborative initiatives that catalyzed FDA science, innovation, and research to help the agency address its most pressing regulatory and public health challenges. Dr. Strauss also worked for 9 years in FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation & Research (as Director of the Division of Applied Regulatory Science and Senior Advisor for Translational & Experimental Medicine), and for 5 years in FDA’s Center for Devices & Radiological Health as a Medical Officer. As Director of the Division of Applied Regulatory Science, he grew the organization and positioned it as an internal consulting and applied research group for FDA leadership and staff to leverage and solve its most pressing regulatory questions.

Schedule of Events

TimeEventLocation
8:30 AM - 9:00 AMPresenter Arrival & Check-InReitz Union Grand Ballroom
9:00 AM - 12:00 PMPoster PresentationsReitz Union Grand Ballroom
12:00 PM - 1:00 PMLunchReitz Union Grand Ballroom
1:00 PM - 2:00 PMKeynote SpeakerReitz Union Auditorium
2:00 PM - 5:30 PMOral PresentationsReitz Union Auditorium
5:30 PM - 7:30 PMAwards Ceremony & ReceptionReitz Union Grand Ballroom

Presenter Lists

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Oral & Poster Presentations

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Students and faculty engaging in poster presentations for 31st Annual University of Florida College of Pharmacy Research Showcase.

Sponsors

Dr. Julie Johnson

Senior Graduate Student Research
Oral Competition Awards

Dr. Maureen Keller-Wood

Junior Graduate Student Research
Oral Competition Awards

Dr. Yan Li

Poster Competition Award

Dr. Michael & Jill Taylor

Event Sponsorship

Dr. Navin Goyal, Johnson & Johnson

Event Sponsorship

Dr. Yalun Tan

Event Sponsorship

Thank You

Thank you to all of our sponsors and contributors to this year’s Research Showcase!