Anschutz The PharmDifference advertisement featuring three pharmacists examining a medical sample in a lab, with text stating a deadline of January 5 for application incentives including travel reimbursement and scholarship fund access.
Today is the day! It's our winter application deadline! Check out our PharmD page to learn more and find application requirements >>> https://bit.ly/4pYHPL6
Promotional image featuring Ralph Altieri, PhD, a university dean, with the headline 'Pharmacy Dean to Step Down, Leaves Behind Legacy of Growth and Innovation' from a 'Top Stories 2025' news article.
Our #1 story of 2025: A Legacy of Leadership
After nearly 20 years of transformative growth, CU Anschutz Pharmacy Dean Ralph Altiere returns to the faculty, leaving a legacy of innovation, expanded programs, and elevated research.
https://bit.ly/40ZbuIt
Image of Christina Aquilante, PharmD, standing confidently as the new Debra S. Devereaux Endowed Chair in Translational Pharmaceutical Sciences at The Skaggs School of Pharmacy. Banner at the top reads 'TOP STORIES 2025'.
#2: First-Ever Endowed Faculty Chair. CU Anschutz Pharmacy launched its first endowed faculty chair in Translational Pharmaceutical Sciences, appointing pharmacogenomics leader Dr. Christina Aquilante to accelerate patient-centered research https://bit.ly/4hnmAxu
An individual in a yellow cardigan sits at a desk in a discussion with another person, whose back is to the camera, concerning alternative medicine at CU Anschutz. A box and educational materials are visible on the desk.
#3 on our list: Navigating the Alternative Medicine Boom. From cannabis to herbal remedies, CU Anschutz Pharmacy experts are cutting through the hype to help patients and pharmacists make evidence-based decisions in a rapidly changing landscape.
https://bit.ly/3ZWSrz2
Group of five professionals smiling in front of a brick building, under the headline 'Top Stories 2025'. Text below describes Colorado's Medicaid Program partnering with CU Anschutz Pharmacy's Evidence-Based Review Team to save money for Health First Colorado.
Coming in at #4: Medicaid Savings with Evidence-Based Review Team.
Thanks to CU Anschutz Pharmacy’s evidence-based Drug Utilization Review, Colorado’s Medicaid program is reducing costs while improving care, setting a nationwide model https://bit.ly/3FECnLi
Two CU Anschutz Pharmacy researchers examining a computer screen in a laboratory setting, discussing data related to cancer drug discovery.
It’s the end of 2025, so we are counting down our Top 5 stories of the year! #5: Donation Supercharges Cancer Research, bringing hope for more effective treatments closer to reality https://bit.ly/453He2Q
Manisha Patel, PhD, speaking at a podium with the American Epilepsy Society annual meeting logo visible on the front.
In early December, Manisha Patel, PhD, delivered the prestigious Judith Hoyer Lecture at the annual American Epilepsy Society Meeting, sparking vital dialogue and momentum toward an epilepsy cure https://bit.ly/4p6A0S4
Anschutz The PharmDifference advertisement featuring three pharmacists examining a medical sample in a lab, with text stating a deadline of January 5 for application incentives including travel reimbursement and scholarship fund access.
What are you doing over break? How about finalizing your application to CU Anschutz Pharmacy?! Our application deadline is Jan. 5. Check out our PharmD page to learn more and find application requirements >>> https://bit.ly/4pYHPL6
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Two individuals smiling next to a Time Magazine "Person of the Year" cover featuring a portrait of an honored individual.
Three individuals engaging in a cheerful conversation at a social event, one holding a small plate of appetizers.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped organize and participate in the surprise reception honoring outgoing Dean Ralph Altiere! Check out the photo album here: https://bit.ly/44ELbtW
As we reflect on 2025, we’re grateful for our students, faculty, staff, alumni, preceptors, and partners who advance pharmacy education, research, and patient care every day. Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a healthy, bright New Year!
For years Pharmacy students have been participating the COAST-IT program, designed to show students how to interact with geriatric patients over the phone. Last week, Colton Hansen surprised his COAST-IT partner, 93 year old Joanne, with an in-person visit https://cbsn.ws/4rI2O5Y
Promotional image featuring Dr. David Kroll, smiling, with text that reads "Serves as subject investigative report on Kratom".
David Kroll, PhD is helping lead the national conversation on kratom safety. Kroll was recently featured as a subject-matter expert in a KTVB investigative report examining how unregulated kratom products are being widely sold https://bit.ly/44C6L25
Yesterday's #AMA with @pharmermeg.bsky.social was fascinating! She spoke about her work with infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and experience in the classroom. Catch her this Thursday at the #MileHighMeetup for more https://bit.ly/4pfDnqf
This #VeteransDay, we honor those who’ve served and reaffirm our commitment to caring for them. One example? Through the Marcus Institute for Brain Health, Dr. Kelsey Schwander helps veterans & first responders recover from TBI with expert medication management and compassion.
Dr. Dan LaBarbera discusses a breakthrough in cancer treatment with his Oncology Therapeutics team in a laboratory, standing by scientific equipment.
Professor Dan LaBarbera, received a $2.5 M NIH Fast-Track grant to advance a new precision oncology therapy targeting CHD1L, a gene driving cancer growth >>> https://bit.ly/3LwQBR5
#CancerResearch #NIHGrant #PrecisionMedicine #PharmacyInnovation #PharmaceuticalSciences
Two scientists in a laboratory analyzing equipment, with a caption about CU Anschutz's breakthrough research in making drug dosing safer for babies.
CU Anschutz Pharmacy researchers developed a stem cell–based model that mimics infant liver cells, improving drug dosing safety for newborns, a major step toward evidence-based infant care https://bit.ly/4ntmd7m
Promotional image featuring a smiling individual seated at a desk, representing the American Pharmacists Month and celebrating the appointment of Wettergreen as President of Colorado Pharmacists Society.
As #PharmacistsMonth comes to a close, we have one more leader to share! Over the summer, Dr. Sara Wettergreen took the helm as president of the Colorado Pharmacists Society. She’s focused on advancing education, advocacy, and growth for Colorado’s pharmacy professionals https://bit.ly/47MUlX8
Three individuals are presenting in a lecture hall at the University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. They stand in front of a large screen displaying educational content about the school's programs and rankings. Two of the presenters are holding microphones.
Two individuals presenting a lecture in a classroom with a projector screen displaying information about the "Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)" program at the CU Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Three individuals presenting in a classroom with a projected slide saying "Pharmacists only job is to check medications and ensure the right drug is being dispensed to the right patient."
Person presenting a PowerPoint slide about statewide pharmacy protocols in a classroom, featuring an image of a government building dome.
We had an amazing evening inspiring CU Boulder freshmen on all the opportunities available to them with a PharmD degree. Our P3 students Tapasya Patel, Sara Fleming, and Elise Reinke, did a fantastic job representing the CU Pharmacy community and sharing their journeys 💬💊
Promotional image for American Pharmacists Month featuring two smiling pharmacists with text 'Colorado Pharmacists Collaborate on Advocacy & Legislation to Expand Vaccine Access.'
When the FDA updated COVID-19 authorizations, leaders from @CUPharmacy and @COPharmacists acted fast—creating two legal pathways for pharmacists to provide vaccines. https://bit.ly/4oCXIWp Coloradans now have easier, safer access to vaccines statewide.
Promotional poster for American Pharmacists Month featuring a person with a scarf, looking over their shoulder in front of a landscape, with text celebrating a Page receiving an award from the Heart Failure Society of America.
It's American Pharmacists Month! We’re proud to celebrate pharmacists making an impact, including our own Dr. Robert Page, honored with the Distinguished Member Award from the Heart Failure Society of America for his leadership in research and patient care #APhM #PharmacyLeaders
Happy #NationalPharmacyTechnicianDay! 💙Pharmacy technicians make patient care possible, working side by side with pharmacists to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care. (And CU Pharmacy proudly trains the next generation of #PharmTechs!) 👉 https://t.co/hd54qvpSGc
Promotional poster for National Pharmacy Week, October 19-26, featuring the logo of the University of Colorado Anschutz Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, set against a black and gold color scheme.
Happy #NationalPharmacyWeek! From classrooms to clinics, from labs to legislation, CU Pharmacy pharmacists are shaping the future of healthcare. We’re proud to celebrate YOU! #PharmacyStrong #CUProud #PharmacistsLead
Two people smiling and waving in an office setting, with text introducing Madison Crepeau as the new Program Manager of Alumni Relations at CU Pharmacy.
We have BIG news! We are excited to welcome Madison Crepeau as the new Program Manager of Alumni Relations at CU Pharmacy! Madison is a homegrown Coloradan who brings passion for fostering connections and a vision for strengthening our alumni community https://bit.ly/3W72sau
Promotional image for American Pharmacists Month featuring a smiling individual standing in front of a blurred background. Text overlay announces 'Trujillo Named President-Elect of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy.'
#APhM a Proud moment for CU Pharmacy! Dr. Toby Trujillo has been named President-Elect of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy. His leadership and commitment to advancing clinical pharmacy continue to make an impact nationwide.
#CUPharmacy #ACCP #PharmacyLeadership https://bit.ly/3L1rIfR
Graphic illustrating a concept from an article by The Conversation about scientists like Tom Anchordoquy, PhD, discovering that viruses can paradoxically offer ways to improve the immune system's response to nanotherapeutic drugs, potentially enhancing cancer treatment effectiveness.
Your immune system may treat nanoparticle drugs like viruses, and that “problem” could become part of the solution for smarter cancer therapy. Read more from Dr. Tom Anchordoquy on how nano-delivery + immune modulation could reshape treatment https://bit.ly/48GjHH3
#CancerResearch #Nanomedicine
Promotional image for World Pharmacists Day featuring attendees listening intently at a conference, with the event logo and text 'Think Health Think Pharmacist' displayed.
Think you know what a pharmacist does? Think again! Pharmacists are part of sustainable health systems, including creating ones built to sustain the planet. Read more about our Climate Change Summit with the University of Nottingham https://bit.ly/4ivK7g5 #WPD2025 #WorldPharmacistsDay
We’re proud to be part of UCHealth’s biobank effort, a powerful bridge between genes & medicines. Under CU Pharmacy Professor Dr. Christina Aquilante’s leadership, the biobank has helped 270,000+ patients, delivering over 1M clinical results for 94,000+ people https://bit.ly/3KzU8xg
Image of a person in profile with a digitally altered image of a brain overlaid on their head, symbolizing a connection between biology and behavior. Below is a quote about the nature of addiction and alcohol use disorder from Laura Saba, PhD, associate professor of bioinformatics at CU Pharmacy.
Dr. Laura Saba is bringing clarity to the complex relationship between genetics and Alcohol Use Disorder. Her work combines bioinformatics, animal models, & big-data approaches to map how genetic variation, not just lifestyle, influences tolerance, susceptibility, & resilience https://bit.ly/4nEEI9n
@davidkroll.bsky.social unpacks Colorado’s new #kratom law in @us.theconversation.com His piece explores how the legislation balances potential therapeutic use with risks, like the potency of 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH).
A must-read on evidence-based drug policy #PublicHealth https://bit.ly/42jU76D
