The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy

11/04/2025

🧬 Pharmacogenomics paves the way to stronger treatment for acute myeloid leukemia thanks to research conducted by PhD candidate Dr. Nadeen Anabtawi and Dr. Sharyn Baker, Gertrude Parker Heer Chair in Cancer Research and professor.

The duo completed a comprehensive study of the rare FLT3-JMD point mutation in collaboration with The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, unearthing answers to the mutation's mysteries.

"Studies like this bring us closer to truly personalized medicine, improving both the quality and precision of care that patients receive.”

Read about their discoveries at https://bit.ly/4qGml6c.

11/03/2025

If you’re looking for a master’s program that...

🔬 bridges the gap between laboratory research and clinical application

💻 is conducted 100% online, specifically designed for working students

🧪 prepares graduates for roles in drug discovery, clinical development, FDA compliance and more

Then, the Master of Science in Translational Pharmacology program (MSTP) is for you!

Take it from Sydney Leon, MS '25: “There are so many foundational concepts in this degree that can prepare you for research careers or serve as a checkpoint for veterinary students.”

Read more about why alumni like Sydney rave about the MSTP program at

Discover how Sydney Leon, DVM candidate at Ohio State, leveraged the Online Master of Science in Translational Pharmacology to strengthen her research skills, explore toxicologic pathology, and advance her veterinary career.

11/01/2025

It's never too early to learn about medication safety! 💊

Last month, Wellington Lower School in Upper Arlington hosted a Generation Rx event for students in grades K-4.

A team of faculty, staff and students from the College of Pharmacy led 30-minute interactive sessions for over 270 students, emphasizing the importance of recognizing trusted adults and using medication safely.

10/30/2025

The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy and OSUCCC-James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute have been awarded a five-year, $7 million competitive Program Project Grant (PPG) renewal from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

The grant renewal is led by Contact Principal Investigator A. Douglas Kinghorn, PhD, BS Pharm, DSc, FRPharmS, professor and Jack L. Beal Chair of the Division of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy at the College of Pharmacy.

This renewal, for years 16-20, will continue to support the college’s longest-funded research project and its only active P01 grant. It remains the only NCI-funded PPG in the nation led by a pharmacy investigator.

It will allow teams at The Ohio State University, University of Illinois Chicago and UNC Greensboro to continue investigating potential anticancer drug leads based on compounds from tropical plants, U.S. coastal lichens, cultured terrestrial cyanobacteria and filamentous fungi.

Read more at

Dr. A. Douglas Kinghorn leads $7 million NCI grant renewal for cancer drug discovery research October 24, 2025 The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy and Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James) have been award...

10/29/2025

Today's youth, tomorrow's leaders! 🤩

Earlier this month, we welcomed students from Cristo Rey High School in downtown Columbus for an engaging introduction to the pharmacy profession.

Students took part in interactive, pharmacy-focused activities such as medication matching, compounding races and prescription-filling simulations.

Through these experiences, students gained insight into the precision, problem-solving and patient-centered care that define the field of pharmacy.

The future of pharmacy is in good hands! 🙌

10/27/2025

American Pharmacists Month is wrapping up with this week's theme: "Immunization and Caring for Communities." We're celebrating with a look at the award-winning Extension Collaborative on Immunization Teaching and Engagement (EXCITE) vaccine toolkit. 💉

Co-developed by Dr. Myriam Shaw Ojeda, assistant professor at the College of Pharmacy and Ohio State University Extension, and Dr. Daniel Remley, the toolkit became a one-stop shop where OSU Extension can connect communities throughout Ohio to reliable resources on the most common concerns surrounding vaccines.

“Thanks to Ohio State’s established presence as a trusted institution across the state, we were positioned to create a resource that community members could confidently utilize,” Dr. Shaw Ojeda noted.

Learn how the EXCITE toolkit empowers individuals to make informed decisions about their health care at https://pharmacy.osu.edu/news/award-winning-toolkit-empowers-rural-ohioans-make-informed-health-care-decisions?utm_campaign=phr_marketing-activity_fy26&utm_content=1761593162&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.

Award-winning toolkit empowers rural Ohioans to make informed health care decisions October 21, 2025 When the first COVID-19 vaccine rolled out in late 2020, discourse around vaccines exploded like never before.   As the safety and efficacy of the vaccine were called into question, health care pro...

10/25/2025

As National Pharmacy Week comes to a close, we would like to give a special shout-out to all of the incredible practitioners, scientists, learners, educators, mentors and leaders who advance patient care in Ohio and across the country. ❤️

Your dedication, hard work and compassion do not go unnoticed! 🌰

10/23/2025

It's Advocacy Week for American Pharmacists Month!

Learn how professionals such as Ohio Pharmacists Association President Dana Wilkerson, PharmD, MS '18, BCACP, incorporate advocacy and well-being into their work.

“Now, I teach my residents and pharmacy teams to lead and advocate for themselves.”

Read the full story at https://bit.ly/45uUgFh.

Advocacy for all: Alumna Dana Wilkerson '18 promotes pharmacy team wellness at OPA August 5, 2025 Photo: Dr. Dana Wilkerson, right, receiving the NCPA Pharmacy Leadership Award.   If you’re a member of The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy family, you may be familiar with the name Dana Wi...

10/22/2025

Interested in learning more about our health-system pharmacy administration and leadership residency? 🗣️

Register for our virtual Ohio State Cohort MS HSPAL Residency Information Session!

🗓️ Thursday, November 13
⏰ 7-8 p.m.
📍 Virtual

This opportunity allows candidates to connect with RPDs and residents from each cohort site, including:

📍 The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
📍 OhioHealth
📍 Nationwide Children's Hospital
📍 Comprehensive Pharmacy Solutions

Register now at

Ohio State Cohort MS HSPAL Residency Information Session Event Date Thu, Nov 13 2025, 7 - 8pm EST Location Virtual Add to Calendar: Google iCal Office365 Outlook.com Join this session to learn more about The Ohio State Cohort MS HSPAL/SPAL Programs. Residency Program Directors and residents from all...

10/21/2025

Happy National Pharmacy Week and Pharmacy Technician Day!

We asked a few of our Pharmacy Buckeyes what they consider the most impactful part of working as a pharmacy technician. Here's what they said... 👀

"As technicians, we truly only get a glimpse of what the patients are going through, so I do my absolute best to provide a positive experience for them! It is such a rewarding feeling when patients express gratitude for our efforts to prioritize their health and needs. I'm grateful for all I have learned and excited to continue to grow in this field!" - Rachel Mizeur, third-year BSPS student

"The most impactful part of being a pharmacy technician has been understanding how seemingly simple actions can positively affect someone’s well-being. Whether it’s helping a patient understand their medication or resolving an insurance issue, you see firsthand how attention to detail, compassion for others and clear communication can make a real difference in health care." - Kendall Walton, third-year BSPS student

Thank you to all pharmacy technicians, who show unwavering dedication to the health and well-being of patients in Ohio and across the country! 💊

10/20/2025

College of Pharmacy Dean Deanna Kroetz, PhD, BS Pharm '85, has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) 2025 class of inductees! 🏆

This recognition by NAM is considered one of the highest honors in the world of health and medicine. Dean Kroetz will join 10 current The Ohio State University faculty who have received this unique opportunity in years past.

Dean Kroetz's induction celebrates her significant contributions in the field of pharmacogenetics, as both investigator and mentor.

"I do want to take it as an opportunity to be involved where I can, and to promote the profession, making sure pharmacy and all of the health sciences have a voice at the table."

🎊 Congratulations, Dean Kroetz!

Learn about her induction and career-advancing pharmacogenetics at

Deanna Kroetz, dean of the College of Pharmacy at The Ohio State University, has been elected to the 2025 class of inductees to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM), considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine.Kroetz, also a professor of pharmaceutics and pharmacolog...