While the COVID-19 pandemic posed an immediate challenge to operations at Hayat Pharmacy, Dr. Hashim Zaibak was laser-focused on ensuring his patients’ and staff’s safety. This emphasis on protection and education allowed the…
Dr. Chris Baek, PharmD ’00, and her daughter, Allison Baek, have made history by becoming the first mother-daughter duo to compete and win the titles of Mrs. Illinois America and Miss Illinois for…
Women’s History Month is not only a time to recognize historic and iconic women, but it’s also a great opportunity to call attention to issues that impact women. One major health concern for…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention state that loneliness and social isolation in older adults is “a serious public health risk affecting a significant number of people in the United States and…
In honor of Women’s History Month, we asked Dr. Edith Nutescu, PharmD ’94, about her role as the Michael Reese Endowed Professor in Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy and how this professorship has advanced research efforts…
As soon as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, pharmacy staff at the UIC College of Pharmacy and UI Health were ready to hit the ground running. The…
Once the FDA approved and allowed for the distribution of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, pharmacy leaders at UIC College of Pharmacy hit the ground running — working diligently to coordinate the rollout. Based…
The UIC College of Pharmacy is immensely proud of its expansive base of 10,000+ alumni. Not only are these alumni leaders in their respective fields, but they are also often guides and mentors…
The UIC College of Pharmacy has been formally re-designated as a Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) / World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Center for Herbal Medicine (USA-407) from 2020-2024. Drs. Chun-Tao Che and…
