Ohio Northern University Rudolph H. Raabe College of Pharmacy

Congratulation to Shubha Gururaja Rao Ph.D., Savanna Spitnale, BS ‘22, Sarah Seeley, Ibukunoluwa Oyetunji and Maxwell Sutherland on the publication of their research, “Lack of Chloride Intracellular Channels (CLICs) confers resistance to hypoxia in Drosophila melanogaster via differential regulation of ERK and AKT pathways,” in ScienceDirect.

This publication reflects the hard work and dedication of everyone involved. Their research provides valuable insight and helps advance healthcare.

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Congratulations to Dr. Steven Leonard on the publication of his article, "Organized Medicine Favors Artificial Intelligence Over Pharmacists: A Double Standard in Scope of Practice," in the Journal of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy.

We congratulate Dr. Leonard on this achievement and thank him for continuing to share the challenges the profession of pharmacy faces in our efforts to take care of our patients.

Organized Medicine Favors Artificial Intelligence Over Pharmacists: A Double Standard in Scope of Practice Click on the article title to read more.

Congratulations to Julie Oestreich, PharmD '04, PhD, FAPhA. She was recently recognized by APhA for her leadership.

Throughout her career, Julie has earned Teacher of the Year recognition at two institutions, received multiple manuscript awards, and was named a fellow of APhA in recognition of her contributions to the profession.

We are proud of the contributions she continues to make for the field of pharmacy.

Congratulations to alumni Molly Wascher, Joshua Blackwell and Kellie Musch!

Go Polar Bears!

Today, we recognized 31 ASHP members for their practice leadership with the designation “Fellow of ASHP” (FASHP). Congratulations! Learn more about them: https://hubs.ly/Q04lBTLP0

We are proud to celebrate the success of Jackie Fisher, PharmD '25 who graduated from Ohio Northern University with a Doctor of Pharmacy and a minor in Dance!

Jackie was recently featured in City Pulse Columbus, where she shares how her experiences at ONU helped shape her journey as both a pharmacist and a dancer. Now practicing pharmacy in Columbus, she continues to pursue her passion for dance and choreography, demonstrating the value of combining diverse interests and talents.

Jackie’s journey highlights one of the many things that makes Ohio Northern University special. Our students are encouraged to pursue both their academic goals and their personal passions, creating a well-rounded educational experience that prepares them for success in all aspects of life. Whether through research, leadership opportunities, the arts, athletics, or community involvement, we provide our student with the support and flexibility to explore their interests while excelling in academic programs. Her success demonstrates how pursuing multiple passions can enrich both personal and professional growth.

Read more about Jackie's journey here:

Jackie Fisher on Dance, Choreography and Balancing it with Pharmacy - CityPulse Columbus Jackie Fisher is a company dancer for the Columbus Modern Dance Company, performing in their Mother's Day Tea in the Garden performances.

Recently, pharmacy students Sean Donovan, Braden Harman and Brandon Adams, along with their faculty advisor Dr. Tarek Mahfouz, attended the 2026 American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET) conference. Sean and Braden presented their research poster, Statistical Modeling of Drug Half-Lives.

ASPET focuses on advancing drug discovery, developing therapeutics, and tackling global diseases.

Pharmacy students are changing lives one conversation at a time. 🏆 We are proud to share that we were the National Award Winner in the National Consumers League’s 2026 Script Your Future Team Challenge!

The next generation of pharmacists are already changing lives. NCL proudly announces the 2026 Script Your Future Team Challenge winners — pharmacy and other health professional students who reached 70,000 people and brought critical healthcare to underserved communities nationwide. Congratulations to this year's winners! More on the teams: https://ow.ly/kwVp50Z5cGF

ONU HealthWise Pharmacy is excited to welcome Kami McDonald, PharmD '26 and Abrianna McManis, PharmD, as our newest ONU HealthWise Pharmacy residents!

Originally from the small town of Dillonvale, Ohio, Kami has always valued close community connections and building relationships with others. After coming to ONU for school six years ago and working throughout the surrounding communities, she realized this was exactly where she wanted to be. "My HealthWise APPE experience solidified my passion for staying in rural healthcare and becoming the kind of pharmacist who is always there to help patients through both care and meaningful one-on-one relationships,", Kami shares.

Abrianna shares, “I am extremely grateful for this opportunity. ONU was one of my top choices for pharmacy school, so I am excited to finally be involved with the university over the next year! From the beginning, the atmosphere has been incredibly inviting. I am most excited about strengthening my ambulatory care skills and experiencing the mobile clinic!”

Please join us in welcoming Kami and Abrianna to the ONU HealthWise team!

Congratulations to Dr. Natalie DiPietro Mager, Professor of Pharmacy, and Dr. John Mager III, Professor of Biological Sciences, on the publication of their article, "Addressing the Impact of Climate Change on Health Using the Pharmacists' Patient Care Process," in the Journal of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (JACCP).

Their work highlights the important role pharmacists can play in addressing the health impacts of climate change and reflects the commitment of Ohio Northern University faculty to advancing research that improves patient care and public health.

Addressing the Impact of Climate Change on Health Using the Pharmacists' Patient Care Process Click on the article title to read more.