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One College, Two Campuses, Unlimited Opportunities.

Chicago, IL
Joined May 2010
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Dr. Guido Pauli has been awarded a $3M grant from the National Institutes of Health/National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research! His project, “Modularly Defined Stilbenoids as Functional Dental Biopolymers,” will advance innovative solutions in dental health.
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We’re proud to celebrate Drs. Rob DiDomenico, Erika Hellenbart, and Heather Ipema for receiving the 2026 Pharmacotherapy Editor’s Choice Award from the ACCP at their Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City!
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Wishing everyone a spook-tacular Halloween from UIC Retzky College of Pharmacy! 🎃👻 Stay safe, have fun, and don’t forget to share your best costume with us! #UICPharm #HappyHalloween
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Dr. Tom Gao was awarded a $3.8M grant from the NIH/NIDDK! His research, “Deciphering the Function of the CCL22-CCR4 Axis in Adipose Beiging and Obesity,” will advance our understanding of obesity and metabolic health. Congratulations, Dr. Gao!
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Our 2026 Alumni Reunion brought together 92 amazing alumni from 16 different class years for a celebration filled with laughter, memories, and connection
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Dr. Nancy Shapiro was honored with the 2026 ACCP Education Award at this year’s ACCP Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City! This award recognizes her outstanding leadership, dedication, and impact in advancing pharmacy education and training within the clinical pharmacy community.
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We’re spotlighting award winners from our recent Alumni Reunion! Today, we honor Denise Scarpelli, PharmD ’96, who was named Alumnus of the Year. Dr. Scarpelli is Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer at UChicago Medicine.
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Dr. Kiira Ratia has been awarded a $1.6M grant from the NIH/National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute as co-investigator! Her project, “Gα12-dependent mechanisms of basal and regulated endothelial cell vWF secretion,” will advance our understanding of cardiovascular health.
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Get ready for the 17th Annual Research Day on Thursday, October 29! Join us for a day of innovation and discovery. We’re thrilled to welcome our keynote speaker, Dr. John MacMillan, Vice Chancellor for Research at the University of California, Santa Cruz.
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Dr. Dana Pierce received the Transplant Practice and Research Network Innovation Funds at the ACCP annual meeting. This award recognizes her commitment to advancing clinical research, innovative practice, and trainee development in immunology and solid organ transplantation.
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We’re spotlighting award winners from our recent Alumni Reunion! Today, we honor John Plachetka, BS ’76, and his wife, Clare, recipients of the Legacy Achievement Award—the College’s highest honor.
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Curious about a future in pharmaceutical sciences? Join us for the PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences (PSCI) Preview Day! Meet our inspiring faculty, connect with students, and get your questions answered. 🔗 Learn more: pharmacy.uic.edu/events/phd-… ✅ RSVP now: uic.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/fo…
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Student pharmacists Bridget Serrurier and Maryam Amin have been awarded the 2026 CVS Health Foundation / AACP Community Pharmacy Award! By reducing financial barriers, the award empowers future pharmacists to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and the profession.
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Our co-campus mixer at Moe’s Cantina brought together student pharmacists from both campuses for an unforgettable night of connection, laughter, and new friendships! We’re so proud of our vibrant UIC community. Here’s to building bonds that last beyond the classroom!
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The UIC student chapter of the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) has been honored with the prestigious AAPS Student Chapter Award! This recognition celebrates our chapter’s outstanding service, innovative outreach, and commitment to supporting students.
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We’re spotlighting award winners from our recent Alumni Reunion! Today, we honor Michelle Weisman, PharmD ’19, who received the Rising Star Award for her outstanding work helping patients navigate the world of specialty medications.
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We’re spotlighting award winners for our recent Alumni Reunion. Today, we honor Susan Maddux, BS ‘81, PharmD ‘87, for winning the Alumnus of the Year Award. Dr. Maddux began her career as a clinical pharmacist at UIC and has been Chief Pharmacy Officer at UnitedHealth since 2009.
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Our Rockford campus held the Fall Career and Networking Fair! Students connected with employers offering internships, residencies, fellowships, and jobs. Thank you to CVS Health, Jewel-Osco/Albertsons, Kroger Pharmacy, UW Health, Vivent Health, Walgreens, and all our partners.
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We’re proud to celebrate National Pharmacy Month with a special mayoral proclamation! Rockford Mayor Janessa Neal recognized the vital role pharmacists play in our community. Our student pharmacists, led by Tony Rosell, spoke to the Mayor and city council.
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John P. Bentley, PhD, will join UIC Retzky College of Pharmacy as the new head of the Department of Pharmacy Systems, Outcomes and Policy in January 2027! “I’m grateful and excited for the opportunity to join such a talented and engaged community at UIC,” Dr. Bentley shares.
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