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Dr. Schumock

UIC COP – In the Midst of Crisis, You Excel

Dear Alumni, Friends, Faculty, Staff, and Students, While COVID-19 is disrupting life around the globe, the UIC College of Pharmacy family has banded together to address the challenges we face in ways that…

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Driving Diversity

Through various programs, including an innovative pipeline program for high school students, the College of Pharmacy’s Urban Health Program helps to diversify the College and the profession.

Opioids

Closing a Door to Opioid Addiction

Five years before the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared the opioid crisis a public health emergency in 2017, Dr. Maya Campara, PharmD ’06, noticed kidney donors struggling with the ill effects of opioids.

Ms. Paula Fleming

Women's History Month Profile: Ms. Paula Fleming

For today's highlight, we are honoring Ms. Paula Ann Fleming, who worked in the College of Pharmacy’s Office of Student Affairs (OSA) for over 30 years.

Astellas

A Life-changing Area Partnership

The College’s partnership with Astellas gives students a huge advantage come time for APPE and as they consider their post-graduation pathways.

Jennifer Oderinde

Black History Month Profile: Jennifer Oderinde

Sickle cell disease is the most common inherited blood disorder in the U.S., affecting about 100,000 Americans (according to the CDC), but many are still unaware of the disease and its impact on…

Dr. Tristesse Burton

Black History Month Profile: Dr. Tristesse Burton

Today we feature Tristesse Burton, PhD ’17, who is currently a Postdoctoral Scholar at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and COO of ArtemisCare, LLC. Since her youth, Dr. Burton has always had…