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UW–Madison School of Pharmacy
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Official account of the UW–Madison School of Pharmacy — Pioneering minds at the heart of healthcare.

#Pharmacy #PharmaceuticalScience #DrugDevelopment #DrugDiscovery #PharmacyEducation #PharmSky #MedSky #RxSky
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Gram-positive #bacteria can cause serious bloodstream and bone infections that can require daily oral medication or IV infusions — for weeks, if not months. With a new grant, Assistant Professor Cecilia Volk is aims change that, easing patient burden. https://bit.ly/3LzzCOp #IDSky #IDPharm #PharmSky
Identifying Better Treatment Options for Invasive Gram-Positive Infections - School of Pharmacy
With new grant funding, School of Pharmacy Assistant Professor Cecilia Volk and colleagues explore oritavancin dosing.
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February 19, 2026 at 8:48 PM
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In a time where #PBMs are fraught with calls for reform, alum Sharon Faust says she’s able to contribute a different mindset to Navitus — work that has earned her the inaugural PBMI Innovators Award from @mhexecutive.bsky.social Magazine! https://bit.ly/3OCnOMl #RxSky #PharmSky
Alum Sharon Faust Nationally Honored as Innovator - School of Pharmacy
Alumna Sharon Faust is recognized by Managed Healthcare Executive magazine for reshaping pharmacy benefit management and patient-centered care.
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February 19, 2026 at 6:52 PM
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Check out this new research with Jason Chladek at St John's University College of Pharmacy and colleagues @uwmadpharmacy.bsky.social exploring the role of community pharmacist administered injectable naltrexone in drug courts. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Exploring the role of community pharmacist-administered injectable naltrexone for drug treatment court participants: Results from a pilot study
Drug treatment courts (DTCs) are designed to reduce relapse and recidivism among individuals with substance use issues, including opioid use disorder …
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February 13, 2026 at 2:02 AM
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The School of Pharmacy's student pharmacists in the Wisconsin Society of Pharmacy Students have earned a regional award from APhA-ASP for their impactful Operation Substance Use Disorder and MedDrop outreach initiatives in the 2024-25 academic year! https://bit.ly/3N9ljAh #PharmSky
Two people smiling at a collection booth with boxes of packaged items. PharmD students Samantha Dawiedczyk and Lauren Koch, co-chairs of Operation Substance Use Disorder, and PharmD students Jessa Mielke and Heather Marz, co-chairs of MedDrop. A group of people stand behind a display table with a large board labeled "Operation Substance Use Disorder." The table holds informational pamphlets, small pumpkins, a black cat hat, and various items. The setting is outdoors, with a brick wall in the background.
February 19, 2026 at 3:19 PM
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Congratulations to PharmD students Andrew Hagmeier and Alexis Wery on earning the 2026 Student Good Government Award from @pharmacysocietywi.bsky.social for their advocacy! These Badgers are working to build a better future for the profession and for patients. #PharmSky #RxSky
Four people are standing together on a stage, smiling at the camera. One person is holding an award. They are dressed in formal attire, and behind them is a background featuring a geometric design with green and gray colors. Three individuals stand smiling in front of a banner for the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin (PSW). They are wearing business attire, each with a name badge. Two people are standing, smiling, and one is holding an award. They are in front of a backdrop with the logo and name of the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin (PSW).
February 17, 2026 at 4:29 PM
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Alum Joel Jones (PharmD ’07) has joined the School of Pharmacy’s Board of Visitors! A senior leader at Epic, he works with customers in 16 countries to advance safe, effective diagnostics and therapeutics through digital health innovation. https://bit.ly/3YYbubn
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February 16, 2026 at 5:31 PM
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Associate Professor Jason Peters is using an #autonomous experimentation platform, Proteus, to test thousands of bacterial variants and boost microbial fuel & chemical production — increasing their screening throughput "by more than an order of magnitude." https://bit.ly/40eC2W9 #AI #GreenEnergy
Autonomous lab accelerates discoveries to harness power of microbes
An autonomous experimentation platform at the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center is poised to accelerate discoveries that will harness the power of microbes to advance U.S. leadership in the develo...
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February 13, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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Professor Jiaoyang Jiang has been named the School's inaugural Anna Apinis Professor in #PharmaceuticalSciences! Her lab studies OGT and OGA—enzymes that regulate reversible protein glycosylation, a process linked to #cancer, heart disease & more—to unlock new drug targets. https://bit.ly/3YCCSLT
A person in a laboratory stands holding a test tube. They are wearing a lab coat and gloves. The background includes shelves filled with scientific equipment and supplies.
February 11, 2026 at 5:53 PM
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Struggling with #sleep is common among patients with #cancer. New UW–Madison research finds that #CBD may meaningfully improve sleep quality, while #THC might disrupt it long-term.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3MwSqOG #MedSky #RxSky #PharmSky
Unlocking How Cannabis Affects Sleep in Cancer Care - School of Pharmacy
Alum Apoorva Reddy leads new research revealing how CBD and THC differently influence sleep quality for people with cancer.
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February 10, 2026 at 10:53 PM
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“This residency has always been more than a steppingstone — it’s a launchpad for leaders,” says Professor Mara Kieser. As the Community-Based Pharmacy #Residency Program marks 20 years, see how it’s grown and meet the #pharmacists transformed by it. https://bit.ly/3ZmSZxt #PharmSky #RxSky
Mara Kieser and Jeanette Roberts Lucas Boe, then a community-based pharmacy resident, with Brian Jensen (BS ’80) at the Medicine Shoppe in Two Rivers, in 2010. Rachel Whitesitt, clinical services manager at Streu’s Pharmacy in Green Bay, with Kelly Goyle (right), community pharmacy resident.
February 9, 2026 at 5:52 PM
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At UW–Madison School of Pharmacy, a new skills lab trains student #pharmacists in evidence-based #suicideprevention: recognizing risk, asking the right questions, and connecting patients to care. https://bit.ly/4r3ui5o

#PublicHealth #MentalHealth #PharmacyEducation #PharmEd #PharmSky
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February 5, 2026 at 6:52 PM
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The results are in, and the UW–Madison School of Pharmacy's graduates continue a strong tradition of national excellence!

With a 94.1% first-time #NAPLEX pass rate — well above the national average of 86.8% — our #PharmD graduates once again rank among the best in the nation. #PharmSky #RxSky
Group of people in white coats sit attentively in a classroom. Text on the image reads "2025 NAPLEX First-Time Pass Rate 94.1%, National Average 86.8%." The logo for the School of Pharmacy, University of Wisconsin-Madison, is visible in the corner.
February 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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The American College of Clinical Pharmacy is honoring Professor Lisa Holle as a fellow! The honor recognizes Holle's wide-ranging career, advancing #oncology and #pharmacy across the country. #OncologyPharmacy #RxSky #PharmSky #OncologySky #ClinicalPharmacy https://bit.ly/4c4ARQf
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February 2, 2026 at 7:10 PM
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Two of the School of Pharmacy’s student-led outreach initiatives have been recognized with Region 4 Patient Care Awards from APhA ASP! Congratulations to our PharmD students organizing Operation Substance Use Disorder & Operation OTC Medication Safety. https://bit.ly/3N9ljAh #PharmSky #PharmD
A group of five individuals stands in front of a display table at an event. The table features the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and student organization materials. Behind them is a board about "Over-the-Counter Medication Safety" with educational content and images. Various items and brochures are placed on the table. A group of five people standing behind a table with an informational display titled "Operation Substance Use Disorder." The table holds pamphlets, small pumpkins, a black hat with a cat face, and a Starbucks cup. They are positioned in front of a brick wall.
January 30, 2026 at 8:28 PM
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From his #pharmacy in Green Bay to 9,000 CVS locations, alum Daryl Fahrner is transforming the workflow for 100,000 #pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, leveraging #automation to boost patient safety, reduce billing errors, and streamline processes. https://bit.ly/3NOOEk0 #PharmSky #RxSky
Daryl Fahrner poses near the shelves of a pharmacy Daryl Fahrner works at his computer behind the pharmacy counter
January 29, 2026 at 7:52 PM
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Congratulations to our PI @lingjun2025.bsky.social on her election as Treasurer on the ASMS Board of Directors 🥳
We look forward to her service as her term begins July 1, 2026. #ASMS2026@asms.org #ASMS2026

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January 26, 2026 at 6:38 PM
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Kicking off 2026 with great news 🎉🥳
Our work is featured as the Front Cover of ACS Central Science!
Big congrats to the team and special thanks to Sally Griffith-Oh for the stunning cover ✨
Check it out here:
pubs.acs.org/toc/acscii/1... pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
January 28, 2026 at 9:04 PM
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New patented genetic tools from Associate Professor Jason Peters boost biofuel-producing #bacteria — and may have broader applications, from #bioenergy to combating #antibioticresistance: https://bit.ly/4bpUOky #SciSky #Sustainability #ResearchSky #PharmSky
Jason Peters working with a pipette under a hood while wearing gloves and a white coat
January 28, 2026 at 5:57 PM
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Welcome to our newest Board of Visitors members:
▶️ Amy Kennedy — clinical professor & patient care champion
▶️ Joel Jones — digital health leader & Epic executive
Their leadership will help drive innovation in #pharmacy education and practice! #PharmEd #PharmSky https://bit.ly/3YYbubn
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January 27, 2026 at 4:28 PM
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Because newborns and older adults are often excluded from clinical trials, Assistant Professor Sin Yin Lim is using physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) modeling & simulation to inform safer, more precise dosing in these vulnerable populations. https://bit.ly/44Yvzli #RxSky #PharmSky
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January 26, 2026 at 10:12 PM
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At a recently opened clinic, alumni Bianca Bellissimo and Emma Hickman are working to implement a new innovative care model that allows #pharmacists to fill the role of primary care providers and expand access to healthcare. See what services they provide: https://bit.ly/4qClvaa #RxSky #PharmSky
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January 23, 2026 at 5:58 PM
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Congratulations to Professor Warren Rose for taking on a new role as the School of Pharmacy's associate dean for research! The Rose Lab focuses on finding new, better ways to use #antibiotics to treat complex infections and combat #antimicrobialresistance. https://bit.ly/3Ns2E37 #IDSky #AMR #RxSky
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January 21, 2026 at 5:54 PM
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Anyone for lunch? Head over to the Rennebohm Drug Store! Happy to share the recent #pharmacy #history article.

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Lunch at Rennebohm Drug Store | On Wisconsin
For decades, the pharmacy and eatery was a go-to gathering spot for UW students.
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January 20, 2026 at 8:06 PM
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Serious gram-positive infections often require weeks or months of daily pills or IVs. What if treatment worked weekly instead? Assistant Professor Cecilia Volk is studying a new approach, saving patients time & money, through a new grant: https://bit.ly/3LzzCOp #IDSky #PharmSky #RxSky #MedSky
Cecilia Volk portrait in a bright hallway of windows
January 20, 2026 at 5:13 PM
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New work from School of Pharmacy researchers shows that microbial bile acids could be a powerful new tool to fight #colorectalcancer.

“I think this is a really promising therapeutic candidate for colorectal #cancer,” says Assistant Professor Ting Fu. https://bit.ly/3NMromy #MedSky
Fighting Tumors with Microbial Bile Acid - School of Pharmacy
School of Pharmacy Assistant Professor Ting Fu and colleagues have identified a promising potential therapeutic lead for colorectal cancer.
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January 16, 2026 at 8:50 PM