December 2023 | Issue 048

Study uses power of AI to find new uses for approved medications

Every year, hundreds of studies are published on drug treatments for various diseases, their outcomes and side effects. No one person or team could digest all the information, much less find subtle connections between different therapies studied.

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COP Students recap SCPhA House of Delegates meeting

Student pharmacists Chloe McGee and Megan Choe, pictured with alumnus William Wynn, '99, serve as House of Delegates representatives from the USC College of Pharmacy to the South Carolina Pharmacy Association.

Podcast Ep. 4 | Studying HIV & Dopamine in the Brain

In the latest episode of our podcast, host Margaret Gregory speaks with Ph.D. candidate Sarah Davis about her neuropharmacology research and its potential to improve the quality of life for those living with HIV.

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Around our Community

Student pharmacists Margaret Barabas, Johny Nguyen, Alexa Risser and Dalan Solomon received 2023 ACCP Annual Meeting Travel Awards.
Student pharmacist Thomas Taylor named to inaugural cohort of AACP Community Pharmacy Student Scholar Leaders.
Clinical Assistant Professor Carolyn Banister received the Distinguished Doctorate Alumni Award from the USC School of Medicine.
Clinical Assistant Professor Alexander Gasparian named 2023 Michael J. Mungo Undergraduate Teaching Award winner.
Health Watch: Managing diabetes during the holidays featuring Clinical Professor Jennifer Clements.
Alumna Lillian Hill, '93, received the 2023 Commitment to Care Award from Drug Store News.
USC pharmacy faculty, students and alumni surveyed ASHP-accredited programs and directors to assess board certification prep across pharmacy residencies.

Events and Opportunities

Gamecock Pharmacy Career Expo
February 2, 2024

Save the date for our annual Gamecock Pharmacy Career Expo. We are seeking volunteers from a wide variety of career paths to speak with students during this virtual event. Pharmacists in any career field may sign up here.

USC COP Continuing Education Conference
February 10 and March 16, 2024

Save the date for the annual USC College of Pharmacy Continuing Education Conference. Please note that the January session has been moved to March 16. Details and registration will be available soon.

We're Hiring:
Clinical Assistant Professor in Ambulatory Care

The USC College of Pharmacy is currently seeking an ambitious individual for a full-time faculty position in the area of ambulatory care. Responsibilities include didactic and clinical teaching, research and scholarly activity, and maintenance of a clinical practice site. Learn more

In Remembrance

We remember with great fondness our alumni of the College of Pharmacy who passed in 2023:

To notify the College of Pharmacy of alumni who have passed, please email alumni@cop.sc.edu.

Happy Holidays from the College of Pharmacy

From our family to yours, we extend the blessings of this holiday season and wishes for a wonderful New Year!

Stephen J. Cutler, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Pharmacy

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