Alumni Spotlight: Meet Andrew Willeford, ‘19
Andrew Willeford, who graduated from our dual Pharm.D./Ph.D. program in 2019, to learn more about his work today in academic medicine and how his degree has contributed to his career success
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Student Spotlight: Meet Samantha Russo
In our latest student spotlight, we caught up with Samantha Russo, a third year Pharm.D. student and current president of the student chapter of the American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists (AAPP) at UC San Diego, to learn about her work with our school’s wellness program.
Liquid Droplets Shape How Cells Respond to Change
New research by scientists at University of California San Diego has shown that cells regulate cAMP/PKA signaling by forming liquid droplets that segregate excess PKA catalytic subunits where they can do no harm. Some cancers may block the formation of liquid droplets, leading to hyperactive signaling and tumor formation.
UC San Diego Receives $7.35 Million for Scripps Center for Oceans and Human Health
The University of California San Diego was awarded $7.35 million in funding from the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health for a multidisciplinary program to advance understanding of marine contaminants and nutrients.
“Molecular Rosetta Stone” Reveals How our Microbiome Talks to Us
Researchers from Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science at the University of California San Diego have uncovered thousands of previously unknown bile acids, a type of molecule used by our gut microbiome to communicate with the rest of the body.
New Technology Unscrambles the Chatter of Microbes
Researchers from University of California San Diego have developed a new search tool to that can match microbes to the metabolites they produce with no prior knowledge, an innovation that could transform our understanding of both human health and the environment.
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These community health clinics are led by pharmacists and filling in gaps in health care
San Diego Union-Tribune, June 7
New study finds suicide risks among pharmacy workers
CBS8 San Diego, February 10
UC San Diego researchers explore old molecules for future anti-COVID help
San Diego Union-Tribune / La Jolla Light, February 7
UC San Diego researchers develop tool to detect drug exposure in patients
NBC 7 San Diego, December 12
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