SIUE School of Pharmacy - Rx Connection

Message from the Dean

Students Excel in Residency Program Matches

Students' Community Service Recognized Nationally

Paving the Way for Pharmacy's Best and Brightest

Message from the Dean

With 5.3 million Americans currently living with Alzheimer's disease and estimates of up to 16 million Americans living with the disease by 2050, treatment and cure is clearly a priority. I'm pleased to announce the National Institutes of Health awarded a $2.65 million grant to our School for drug discovery of Alzheimer's disease therapeutics. I congratulate Dr. Ken Witt, associate professor of pharmaceutical sciences and principal investigator, and his team of medicinal chemists, pharmacologists and pharmaceutics experts who have made finding a truly viable treatment for Alzheimer's job one. I invite you to read more about this research and award.

This, along with the other articles highlighted in the Rx Connection, demonstrates our School’s dedication to being at the forefront of education, research and service. Thank you for your continued support.

Best regards,

Dr. Gireesh V. Gupchup
Dean, SIUE School of Pharmacy

Dr. Bergman Partners on IDPH Campaign

Dr. Scott Bergman, associate professor of pharmacy practice, is collaborating with the Illinois Department of Public Health on a new statewide initiative. The Precious Drugs Scary Bugs Campaign aims to increase health care provider and patient knowledge related to antibiotic resistance and appropriate antibiotic use.

Learn more about this statewide initiative. -->>

Students Excel in Residency Program Matches

Of the spring 2015 graduating class applying for residency, 72 percent obtained a match compared to the national average of 65 percent. The high rate of success can be attributed to both the drive and excellence of the students, as well as the dedication of the faculty.

Learn more about the students' successes. -->>

Students' Community Service Recognized Nationally

School of Pharmacy students received the "Best Implementation of Generation Rx activities for Region 4" at the APhA conference in March. The Generation Rx Initiative is an educational program to increase public awareness and prevention of prescription medication abuse.

Learn more about the APhA award. -- >>

School Receives ACPE Reaccreditation

The School of Pharmacy's PharmD professional program has received continued accreditation by the ACPE. The eight-year reaccreditation is testimony to the excellence, commitment and dedication of faculty and staff.

Learn more about ACPE accreditation. -->>

Paving the Way for Pharmacy's Best and Brightest

To support the School of Pharmacy's leading role at the forefront of education, research and service now and in generations to come, the Alumni Council is literally and figuratively paving the way for pharmacy's best and brightest.

Learn more about this campaign. -->>