UIC College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice

UIC College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice This is the official page of the University of Illinois Chicago Retzky College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice.

The UIC Department of Pharmacy Practice is one of the largest and most productive departments in the country. Faculty are known across the US and around the world for their expertise.

Dr. Kay Yamamoto has been appointed Chair of the ASHP Section of Pharmacy Practice Leaders Advisory Group on Leadership ...
08/28/2026

Dr. Kay Yamamoto has been appointed Chair of the ASHP Section of Pharmacy Practice Leaders Advisory Group on Leadership Development & Succession Planning. In this role, she will help guide efforts focused on developing pharmacy leaders and supporting leadership succession across the profession.

Dr. Daphne Smith Marsh has been appointed as a member of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) Diversity, Equ...
08/27/2026

Dr. Daphne Smith Marsh has been appointed as a member of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Committee. In addition to her continued commitment to the DEIA committee, Dr. Smith Marsh serves as the ACCP Health Equity Practice and Research Network (PRN) Programming Chair-Elect, furthering her involvement in efforts to advance health equity within the clinical pharmacy profession.

Dr. Benito Valdepenas and colleagues recently published research examining the mechanisms and factors that contribute to...
08/21/2026

Dr. Benito Valdepenas and colleagues recently published research examining the mechanisms and factors that contribute to cytomegalovirus (CMV) reactivation following kidney transplantation. Their work provides insights into the complex biological processes involved in CMV reactivation and may help inform approaches to managing this important complication in kidney transplant recipients.

🔗https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms27156727

Dr. Vinh Thai has been reappointed to serve a second consecutive term on the ASHP Section of Pharmacy Practice Leaders A...
08/19/2026

Dr. Vinh Thai has been reappointed to serve a second consecutive term on the ASHP Section of Pharmacy Practice Leaders Advisory Group on Workforce Resiliency and Sustainability for 2026–2027. In this role, he will continue contributing his expertise to efforts focused on strengthening and sustaining the pharmacy workforce.

Dr. Toni Martinford has been appointed to the AACP Council of Faculties Junior Faculty Community Leadership Committee. I...
08/14/2026

Dr. Toni Martinford has been appointed to the AACP Council of Faculties Junior Faculty Community Leadership Committee. In this role, she will contribute to efforts that support junior faculty engagement, professional development, and leadership within academic pharmacy.

Congratulations to Dr. Dana Pierce on being inducted as a Fellow of the American Society of Transplantation. This distin...
08/12/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Dana Pierce on being inducted as a Fellow of the American Society of Transplantation. This distinction recognizes her exceptional commitment to the field of transplantation and outstanding service to the American Society of Transplantation.

Drs. Kathryn Sawyer, Allison Schriever, Kay Yamamoto, Kristen Goliak, Mat Thambi, and Jeff Mucksavage, wtih Ben Shultz r...
08/07/2026

Drs. Kathryn Sawyer, Allison Schriever, Kay Yamamoto, Kristen Goliak, Mat Thambi, and Jeff Mucksavage, wtih Ben Shultz recently co-authored a publication exploring foundational drug knowledge in pharmacy education. Using a structured consensus framework, their research helps identify core medication knowledge essential for pharmacy learners and supports the continued advancement of pharmacy education.
🔗http://doi.org/10.1002/jac5.70260

Dr. Renee Petzel Gimbar has been elected as a Trustee of the American Academy of Clinical Toxicology (AACT) Board of Tru...
08/05/2026

Dr. Renee Petzel Gimbar has been elected as a Trustee of the American Academy of Clinical Toxicology (AACT) Board of Trustees. In this role, she will serve alongside a multidisciplinary board to advance AACT's mission and support the field of clinical toxicology.

Congratulations to Dr. Karen Sweiss on receiving the Departmental Investigator of the Year Award. This honor recognizes ...
07/31/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Karen Sweiss on receiving the Departmental Investigator of the Year Award. This honor recognizes a faculty member whose sustained contributions have advanced the Department's research mission through impactful scholarship, competitive research funding, and scientific leadership. Dr. Sweiss's dedication to research continues to drive innovation and expand knowledge that advances pharmacy practice and patient care.

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