Pharmacy Practice News

Smith honored with UB Exceptional Scholar: Young Investigator Award
6/17/25
Nicholas Smith, PharmD, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice, has been named a recipient of the Exceptional Scholar: Young Investigator Award from the University at Buffalo (UB).
UB Pharmacy travels to Albany for Pharmacy Advocacy Day
4/16/25
On April 8, PharmD students from the University at Buffalo (UB) School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SPPS) traveled to Albany for Pharmacy Advocacy Day to champion key issues affecting the pharmacy profession.
UB PharmD students gain global health insights during trip to Jamaica
4/14/25
Pharmacy students from the University at Buffalo (UB) School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SPPS) recently traveled to Jamaica to deliver essential health care services to underserved communities.
Nicole Albanese on Weight-Loss Drugs
4/8/25
Growing up in a holistic household, Nicole Albanese didn’t know what a pharmacist was as a child. Now she’s a pharmacy researcher, specializing in diabetes, obesity and nutrition. In this eye-opening episode, Albanese discusses the pros and cons of modern weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy.
UB Pharmacy celebrates achievements and leadership at APhA Annual Meeting
4/4/25
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) held its Annual Meeting and Exposition in Nashville, TN, from March 21-24. The University at Buffalo (UB) School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SPPS) was well-represented, with students, faculty, residents and fellows celebrating numerous achievements and leadership roles.
Babina wins NYSCHP Corporate Scholarship Essay Award
3/18/25
Karina Babina, PharmD '26, is the winner of the 2025 New York State Council of Health-system Pharmacists (NYSCHP) Corporate Scholarship Essay Award.