University of Florida College of Pharmacy

05/28/2026

Alumni Weekend is only a month away! We would love to see our Gator pharmacists in Gainesville, June 25-27.

In addition to activities planned by the University of Florida Alumni Association, you will have an opportunity to tour the History of Pharmacy Museum, meet with Dean Peter W. Swaan and learn about the latest activities in the college.

Register now: https://web.cvent.com/event/cf81d310-71a2-4833-99b2-13a4e86b3434/summary

05/27/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Lindsey Childs-Kean, a clinical associate professor of pharmacy education and practice in the UF College of Pharmacy and the 2026 recipient of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy - AACP Pharmacy Practice Section Distinguished Pharmacy Educator Award! Learn more:

She will receive the award on June 2 from the AACP Pharmacy Practice Section.

05/21/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Maddie Norris, a clinical assistant professor of pharmacotherapy and translational research in the University of Florida College of Pharmacy, who received the 2026 Innovation in Pharmacogenomics Teaching Award for Junior Faculty from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy - AACP Pharmacogenomics Special Interest Group!

Learn more about Norris' work co-directing of the college’s Clinical Pharmacogenomics and Precision Medicine Online Graduate Program:

Norris co-directs the Clinical Pharmacogenomics and Precision Medicine Online Graduate Program.

05/20/2026

The UF College of Pharmacy’s new AI Partnership and Innovation Hub is poised to centralize the college’s diverse AI efforts and position the University of Florida as a national leader in pharmacy AI through research, clinical collaboration and services. The hub will support projects like PharmAIcist, a commercially viable AI platform and clinical decision support tool.

Learn more: https://pharmacy.ufl.edu/2026/05/20/new-ai-partnership-and-innovation-hub-poised-to-transform-the-uf-college-of-pharmacy/

05/19/2026

Dr. Kate DeSear, a clinical associate professor in the UF College of Pharmacy and an infectious diseases clinical specialist at UF Health Shands Hospital, has been named a fellow of the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists. The fellowship distinction recognizes outstanding SIDP members who have made significant and sustained contributions to infectious diseases and to the organization’s mission.

A member of SIDP since 2012, DeSear has served in several leadership roles within the organization.

The fellowship distinction recognizes outstanding SIDP members who have made significant and sustained contributions to infectious diseases and to the organization’s mission.

05/18/2026

Dr. Md Mahmudul Hasan has received one of the University of Florida's highest honors for a junior faculty member. He was one of 10 faculty members awarded the University of Florida Excellence Award for Assistant Professors this spring.

"For me, it’s not just a personal achievement, but a wonderful recognition of the hard work of my entire team, including my students, analysts and our collaborators across UF and beyond," Hasan said. "Our research sits at the intersection of AI, pharmacy and public health, and we are focused on tackling complex problems such as the opioid crisis and mental illness."

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Dr. Hasan is among 10 recipients selected for the UF Excellence Award for Assistant Professors.

05/18/2026

Through the Interprofessional Healthcare Coalition in Orlando, UF College of Pharmacy and UCF College of Medicine students came together last week to emphasize the importance of team-based care. Pharmacy students led interactive stations for second-year medical students preparing for clerkships, creating a fun and educational opportunity to highlight interprofessional learning in Lake Nona.

05/13/2026

Dr. Lihui Yuan has been recognized with another well-deserved teaching honor! She was selected to receive the 2025-26 Biological Sciences Section Innovation in Teaching Award from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy - AACP. The award acknowledges an innovative approach she adopted to raise student test scores in the Pharm.D. pathophysiology course.

Dr. Lihui Yuan is the recipient of the 2025-26 Biological Sciences Section Innovation in Teaching Award from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy.

05/12/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 graduates! Read more about the commencement ceremony that took place on May 9

The UF College of Pharmacy recognized its Pharm.D. and M.S. graduates during a ceremony May 9.

05/11/2026

Dr. Rodrigo Cristofoletti, an associate professor of pharmaceutics, has been named a 2026 University of Florida Research Foundation Professor, one of UF's highest faculty research honors. He is one of 33 faculty members across UF to receive the award this year.

Cristofoletti's research integrates pharmacometrics, systems pharmacology and human-relevant experimental models to improve the predictability of drug development. Since joining UF in 2019, he has established himself as one of the most innovative and impactful translational scientists in the field and has secured more than $8 million in external funding.

Dr. Rodrigo Cristofoletti is among 33 faculty members across UF to receive the award.

05/09/2026

Once a Gator, always a Gator 🐊🎓

On Saturday, the Class of 2026 crossed the stage at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center and officially joined a proud network of University of Florida College of Pharmacy alumni.

Congratulations to our Pharmacy Gators! We are proud of all you’ve accomplished and excited to see the impact you will make in health care.

View more photos here: https://ufcollegeofpharmacy.smugmug.com/Commencement-Ceremony-2026