School News

The University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences’ (UB SPPS) Drug Discovery, Development and Evaluation (DDDE) Hub, a leading research engine in the fields of pharmaceutical research and translational sciences, is proud to announce the following strategic news hires who will launch and lead critical components of the DDDE Hub. These renowned faculty hires signify the university’s and the school’s commitment to drug discovery, development and the evaluative sciences as well as its dedication to fostering a culture of innovation and research excellence.

Christopher Daly, PharmD/MBA, and David Jacobs, PharmD, PhD, along with their team, have received a 2024 IPRO Quality Award for their social determinants of health (SDoH) pharmacy program within New York Community Pharmacy Enhanced Services Network (CPESN) member pharmacies.

The UB School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SPPS) welcomed Kruti Shah, PharmD '11, clinical operations pharmacist, RUSH University Medical Center, on April 16 for a presentation and roundtable discussion on the importance of inclusive practices for individuals with disabilities. 

On April 15, students, faculty and alumni from the University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (UB SPPS) traveled to Albany on Pharmacy Lobby Day to advocate for the profession of pharmacy.

The University of Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (UB SPPS) welcomed Anna Schwendeman, PhD, H.W. Vahlteich Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences College of Pharmacy, University of Michigan as our 2024 David Chu Lecturer on April 11.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (UB SPPS) was again ranked a Top 20 pharmacy school in the recently released 2024 U.S. News and World Report Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) school rankings. The report ranked UB SPPS No. 19 nationally and No. 1 in New York State, further solidifying its reputation as an academic and research leader, both regionally and across the country.