EDUCATING LEADERS IN PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES SINCE 1886
Recognizing Greatness
These faculty members were recognized for awards and distinctions in 2020.
Nicole Albanese, PharmD, associate professor, pharmacy practice, was appointed assistant director of experiential education.
Joseph Balthasar, BS ’91, PhD ’96, professor, pharmaceutical sciences, received a 2020 University at Buffalo Exceptional Scholar Sustained Achievement Award.
Javier Blanco, PhD, professor, pharmaceutical sciences, was invited to serve in the Cardiac Contractility, Hypertrophy, and Failure Study Section, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health.
Nicholas Fusco, PharmD ’10, clinical associate professor, pharmacy practice, received a 2020 American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, Emerging Teaching Scholar Award. Fusco was also appointed vice-chair, pharmacy practice, for education, practice and service.
Donald Mager, BS ’91, PharmD ’00, PhD ’02, professor, pharmaceutical sciences, was elected president of the American College of Clinical Pharmacology for 2020-2022.
Calvin Meaney, PharmD ’11, clinical associate professor, pharmacy practice, was appointed president-elect, New York State Chapter, American College of Clinical Pharmacy. Meaney was also appointed vice-chair, pharmacy practice, for research.
William Prescott, PharmD ’02, professor and chair, pharmacy practice, was appointed treasurer, New York State Council of Health-system Pharmacists.
Brian Tsuji, PharmD, professor, pharmacy practice, received a 2020 State University of New York Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities.