Last month, the School of Pharmacy was proud to see Nicole Ashpole presented with the university's Faculty Achievement Award.
Ashpole joined the faculty at the School of Pharmacy in 2016 as an assistant professor. She is now a tenured associate professor of pharmacology in the Department of BioMolecular Sciences, research professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and director of academic affairs.
"I am thrilled that Nicole received this award for her excellence in research and teaching," said Donna Strum, dean of the pharmacy school. "It is a testament to her expertise, leadership and passion for students. We are proud of her and excited to celebrate her success."
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Pharmaceutical scientist and educator Chris McCurdy recently visited the School of Pharmacy to discuss his work to develop new pain management therapies for the inaugural Ronald F. Borne Endowed Lecture.
A broadly trained pharmaceutical scientist and former UM pharmacy researcher, McCurdy focuses his research on the design, synthesis and development of drugs to treat pain, anxiety and substance abuse.
"Being invited to serve as the inaugural Ronald F. Borne Endowed Lecturer is a full circle moment for my career and one of the most humbling honors," he said. "Dr. Borne was a significant part of my decision to join the faculty at Ole Miss and over the years, provided me with mentorship in all areas of my academic life."
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A scholarship established by a University of Mississippi alumna and her family is helping ease the burden for pharmacy students from rural areas while also strengthening health care options for rural Mississippians.
The Eugene B. Polk Scholarship, created by Gary and Susan Cantrell, already has helped its first recipient, Simpson County native Stephen Rayborn, through the professional program at the School of Pharmacy. Faith Houston, a second-year student from Laurel, is the newest recipient.
"Scholarship funds can be the difference between someone being able to go to college or not," Cantrell said.
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Scientists at the University of Mississippi are developing vaginal, 3D-printed film that could improve drug delivery options for cervical cancer patients.
UM researchers explored the complexities and benefits of administering the drug disulfiram vaginally. Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat alcoholism, disulfiram has shown promise for treating cancer.
"Vaginal drug delivery offers targeted, localized delivery," said Eman Ashour, assistant professor of pharmaceutics and drug delivery. "The vaginal film's sticking properties help extend the film's retention and the drug release, which is an added advantage."
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University of Mississippi researchers are developing a novel treatment for the neurological complications of HIV, also known as neuro-HIV.
The National Institutes of Health awarded a five-year grant to Eden Tanner, assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry, and Jason Paris, research associate professor of pharmacology. The duo received $436,000 for the first year of the project.
"This support from NIH provides a critical step in garnering the data that will be necessary for the long-term plan of taking this technology to first in-human trials," Paris said.
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Two pharmacy students have completed prestigious internships with the Mayo Clinic, the nation's top-ranked hospital.
Rising third-year pharmacy students Cameron Hammers, of Perkinston, and Katie Kreusel, of Dacula, Georgia, were among only 10 pharmacy interns accepted into the Mayo Clinic's highly competitive Summer Pharmacy Internship Program in Rochester, Minnesota.
"I am so proud of Katie and Cameron for pursuing summer internships and then turning their internships into opportunities for growth, learning and making a difference," said Donna Strum, dean of the School of Pharmacy.
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Congratulations to Meagan Brown for being named the new interim director for the Center for Clinical and Translational Science.
Congratulations to our ISPOR student chapter for being awarded the Outstanding Student Chapter for 2022-2023 among more than 140 chapters worldwide.
Congratulations to the following BioMolecular Sciences graduate student award winners: Shayla Victoria, BSA Excellence Award; Cody Porter, Edith Pritchard Research Award; Kayleigh Phillips, Charles D. Hufford Award; Tonia Aminone, William H. Benson, Research Award; Marwa Farrag, Outstanding Pharmacognosy Award; Baharul Islam, Lewis Nobles-Joseph Sam Research Award; and Emily Rasmussen, Marvin Davis Research Award.
Congratulations to Lal Parana Widanaral Jayaratna and Robert Hiram Cooper for winning September's Staff Power Teamwork Award for supporting the needs of the medicinal plant garden.
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Caitlin Cameron, project manager in the Division of Pharmacy Professional Development
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Oct. 7 School of Pharmacy Tailgate (UM vs. ARK) |
Oct. 20/Noon Coy W. Waller Distinguished Lecture |
Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts
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Oct. 28 School of Pharmacy Tailgate (UM vs. VANDY) |
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We celebrated Postdoc Appreciation Week by highlighting individuals such as Fadime Aydogan.
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| Pharmacy students took a break from the books for the Crumbl Cookie Social.
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| We enjoyed hosting visitors from Trinity College Dublin in Ireland, showcasing our National Center for Natural Products Research.
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| P1 pharmacy student Richard O'Bryant pulls double duty as a student and football player.
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The School of Pharmacy welcomed alumnus and tech entrepreneur Sly Spencer Lee (third from left) as the keynote speaker for Phi Lambda Sigma Leadership Day. Lee presented on the importance of leadership qualities and shared his professional journey since leaving the School of Pharmacy.
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