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Eight faculty members in the College of Pharmacy have been awarded promotion and/or tenure by the University of Georgia, effective today (July 1, 2021). These faculty members and their respective titles and departments include:
Dr. Chris Bland – Clinical Professor, Department of Clinical and Administrative Pharmacy, Savannah extended campus
Dr. Daniel B. Chastain – Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Clinical and Administrative Pharmacy, Albany extended campus
Dr. Amber Clemmons – Clinical Professor, Department of Clinical and Administrative Pharmacy, Augusta extended campus
Dr. Bruce Jones – Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Clinical and Administrative Pharmacy, Savannah extended campus
Dr. Andrea Sikora Newsome – Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Clinical and Administrative Pharmacy, Augusta extended campus
Dr. Gurvinder Singh Rekhi – Academic Professional, Department of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences
Dr. Susan E. Smith – Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Clinical and Administrative Pharmacy
Dr. Yao Yao – Associate Professor with tenure, Department of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences
“Promotion is a significant achievement in academic life and a recognition of the valuable contributions that you make to the life of the University,” said UGA President Dr. Jere W. Morehead in the announcement letter to the recipients.
“I am proud of these individuals and the hard work, commitment, and diligence they have made in order to reach this career milestone,” said Dean Kelly M. Smith. “I congratulate them on this well-deserved recognition.”

Congratulations to Morgan Anderson who passed her Ph.D. Qualifier Exams today! Morgan is in her second year of Ph.D. in the laboratory of Dr. Brian Cummings. Way to go, Morgan!!

Dr. Shelley Hooks, a Professor in the College of Pharmacy’s Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences (PBS) Department and Associate Vice President in the UGA Office of the Vice President for Research, has been appointed Interim Department Head of PBS, effective July 10.

Read more: t.uga.edu/799

Dr. Christopher Rice, Assistant Research Scientist at the UGA College of Pharmacy, has received a foundation grant to continue his research on Naegleria Fowleri, a single-celled living organism that causes the brain-eating disease Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM).

Read more: t.uga.edu/77k

Protein in prostate cancer may inhibit tumor growth Researchers identified a protein responsible for prostate cancer’s aggressiveness, which could provide a new target for future therapeutics.

Dr. Michael Fulford has been appointed Assistant Dean for Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic Initiatives at the College of Pharmacy, effective June 1.

Read more: t.uga.edu/758

This week’s recognition of Memorial Day has provided us all with a time of reflection for those that paid the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. How did your family recognize this important day?

A MUST READ!! Dr. Xiong's story is inspirational!

May is National Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This month, we shine a special spotlight on Dr. May Xiong, Associate Professor in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences, who shares the poignant story of her Hmong heritage.

Read Dr. Xiong’s story: rx.uga.edu/may-xiong/

Check out this great story on Dr. David Crich!

Dr. David Crich Makes Research Mark at UGA - UGA Pharmacy Online Magazine Renowned organic chemist Dr. David Crich is making a difference in the fields of carbohydrate and medicinal chemistry – and the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy is all the better for his significant contributions.

Celebrate the UGA B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences Class of 2021 by watching their Convocation Ceremony LIVE on the College’s YouTube channel (bit.ly/32ShbdD). Subscribe today to be instantly notified when the livestream feed starts at 2:00pm EST this Friday, May 14!

Details about the University's Commencement Ceremonies can be found at commencement.uga.edu/.

Livija Broxson Receives UGA Presidential Award of Excellence - UGA Pharmacy Online Magazine Congratulations to Class of 2021 B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences student Livija Broxson, who was selected as a UGA Presidential Award of Excellence recipient. The Presidential Award of Excellence is awarded to undergraduate students in their final year of study who have demonstrated outstanding acad...