OXFORD, Miss. – Since 1995, the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy‘s inaugural research center has been setting the bar in the areas of natural products chemistry, botanical supplements development and marijuana research – and more. “We’re delighted to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the National Center for Natural Products Research this year,” said LarryRead the story …
National Center for Natural Products Research Marks 20th Anniversary
Facility rises from modest beginning to international renown
December 15, 2015 by
Students Conduct Research in Ancient Polish Forest
Rare species of fungi studied as part of three-year grant
December 7, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A 7,000-year-old forest in Poland could hold the key to solving some of the world’s major health problems, and several University of Mississippi researchers and students are working to unlock the potential of the forest’s ancient ecosystem. UM researchers often travel to exotic locations, such as tropical rainforests or deep beneath theRead the story …
Pharmacy Alumnus Recognized for 30 Consecutive Years of Giving
Francis Cerniglia has provided scholarships for dedicated students
December 4, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Supporting the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy is second nature to Francis Cerniglia of Cordova, Tennessee. It is so second nature, in fact, that he didn’t realize he had been giving to the school every year for three decades. “It doesn’t seem like it’s been that long,” said Cerniglia, who earnedRead the story …
Vanderbilt Researcher to Deliver Borne Lecture
Nov. 2 talk by Lawrence Marnett to focus on mechanism of NSAID action
October 30, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Lawrence J. Marnett, a cancer researcher and administrator at Vanderbilt University, is set to deliver the 11th annual Ronald F. Borne Distinguished Lecture, coming up Nov. 2 at the University of Mississippi. Marnett is director of the A.B. Hancock Jr. Memorial Laboratory for Cancer Research, senior associate dean for biomedical sciences, associateRead the story …
More than Just Counting Pills
Pharmacists provide vital link in health care system
October 27, 2015 by
“Pharmacy school? Why would you want to count pills for the rest of your life?” my mother asked incredulously. This was her initial reaction to me saying I wanted to pursue a career in pharmacy. You see, I was not the traditional type of student that changed majors multiple times before deciding on a careerRead the story …
October Proclaimed American Pharmacists Month in Oxford
Pharmacy school students, faculty support proclamation
October 25, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Mayor George “Pat” Patterson has declared October as American Pharmacists Month in Oxford. Patterson recently signed a proclamation in support of the American Pharmacists Association’s national campaign “Know Your Pharmacist – Know Your Medicine.” “We are very pleased to recognize the important work that pharmacists provide to our community,” Patterson said. “AsRead the story …
UM Professor Eager to Use Program’s Lessons to Tackle Obesity
National mentorship series aims to increase diversity in health-related research
October 11, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi pharmacy professor is working to address one of the state’s primary health issues, obesity, by participating in a program funded by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. Lori Ward, an assistant professor of pharmacy administration, was selected as a research training and mentorship fellow for the HistoricallyRead the story …
Incoming UM Pharmacy Students Receive White Coats at Annual Ceremony
School has 118 first-year students enrolled this fall
September 15, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy’s Class of 2019 participated in the school’s White Coat Ceremony recently at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. The ceremony, an annual tradition, marks the completion of the students’ pre-pharmacy curriculum and their transition to the school’s four-year professional program. The schoolRead the story …
UM Pharmacy Students Provide Care in Honduras
Students provide valuable services by counseling patients, connecting with locals
September 15, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Boarding the plane to Honduras, Mary Claire Jarrell’s mind raced with emotions and questions: “What will I actually be doing? Will I know enough? Will my Spanish be good enough?” the fourth-professional-year pharmacy student wondered. Upon landing in the city of San Pedro Sula, the Tupelo resident boarded a school bus withRead the story …
Medical Center Selects Pharmacy Professor for Nelson Order
Selection based on dedication to teaching
September 11, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi clinical assistant professor of pharmacy practice has been inducted into the Norman C. Nelson Order of Teaching Excellence at the UM Medical Center in Jackson. Given to faculty members from the six schools at the Medical Center, Meagan Brown was among 19 inductees chosen for the honor. TheRead the story …