EDUCATING LEADERS IN PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES SINCE 1886
Summer 2020 School News
Brian Tsuji, PharmD, professor of pharmacy practice and associate dean for clinical and translational sciences, is the recipient of a 2020 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities. Tsuji is an international expert on antimicrobial pharmacology. His superbug research, which has been continuously funded by the NIH since 2008, investigates optimizing drug combinations to maximize antibacterial activity and minimize resistance and toxicity.
Kalpesh Desai appointed Director of Diversity Initiatives
Kalpesh Desai, senior research scientist, pharmacy practice, has been appointed the school’s new Director for Diversity Initiatives. He will lead the school’s efforts to increase diversity and foster inclusiveness among our students, staff and faculty.
“I would like to foster an environment at the school where everyone feels that they are welcome to share their ideas and feelings," Desai says. "All of us can learn from each other’s varied experiences and become more equitable and inclusive. When we all act better, humanity benefits.”
Upcoming initiatives include:
- Open forum on race for faculty, staff and students
- Mentorships for minority students by minority alumni
- Wellness clinics in underserved areas in Western New York to address health care disparities and inequalities
Read more about how we are working to create a diverse and inclusive community at our school.
School Notes
- Dean James O'Donnell, PhD, served as chair of UB's Campaign for the Community, which transformed its annual Day of Caring into a Summer of Caring.
- Maya Chilbert, PharmD ’17, clinical assistant professor, pharmacy practice, is the recipient of an American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) Cardiology Practice and Research Network seed grant.
- Faculty and students participated in this year’s virtual American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) Annual Meeting, held July 13-31, 2020.
- Jennifer Rosenberg, PhD, associate dean for admissions and advisement, is serving on the 2020-2021 American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) PharmCAS Advisory Committee. The committee counsels AACP and Liaison International on the development and promotion of PharmCAS.
Summer 2020 Student News
More than 100 students from around the world received a virtual in-depth educational program showcasing the ins and outs of pharmacy practice and pharmaceutical sciences at our fifth annual UB Pharmacy Summer Institute.
“We were fortunate to have the opportunity to virtually host our program this year,” says Jennifer Rosenberg, UB SPPS associate dean for admissions and advisement.
Summer 2020 Alumni News
2020 and 2021 Alumni Reunion Weekend
Save the date!
We are planning to celebrate our postponed 2020 Alumni Reunion next year from June 3-6, 2021, in conjunction with our 2021 Alumni Reunion. The Office of Alumni Relations will be contacting members of the classes of 1960, 1961, 1965, 1966, 1970, 1971, 1975, 1976, 1980, 1981, 1985, 1986, 1990, 1991, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2010, 2011, 2015 and 2016 this fall. Email any questions to phm-alumni@buffalo.edu.
Alumni Notes
- Joseph Saseen, BS' 92 and PharmD '94, was elected president of the National Lipid Association.
- Thomas Madejski, BS '82, was elected to the American Medical Association Board of Trustees.
In Memoriam
- Barbara (Kubik) Potenski, BS '71
Upcoming Events
Thank you for reading our Summer 2020 edition of Buffalo Pharmacy eNotes. Please stay in touch! Send us updates on your own personal and professional accomplishments by filling out our alumni update form.
Look for our next edition of eNotes later this fall.
Best regards,
James M. O’Donnell, PhD
Dean and Professor