UIC College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice

Dr. McKenna Knock presented a poster at the APhA Institute on Substance Use Disorders in Salt Lake City, Utah. Her research examined barriers and facilitators to administering long-acting injectable medications in Illinois community pharmacies, highlighting opportunities to expand access to care and support patients with substance use disorders.

Congratulations to Drs. Julio Rebolledo and Karen Thomas and their colleagues on their recent publication exploring the use of telemedicine to support diabetes management for incarcerated individuals. Their work highlights how innovative care models can improve access to chronic disease management and help address healthcare disparities in underserved populations.

🔗http://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.18695

Congratulations to Dr. Jin Han and colleagues on their recent publication examining the effects of discontinuing voxelotor therapy in patients with sickle cell disease. Their research provides important insights that may help inform treatment decisions and improve care for individuals living with this complex condition.

🔗 https://doi.org/10.1111/bjh.70567

Drs. Matthew Gimbar and Paul Stranges, with John Hertig, presented the on-demand webinar, “The Hidden Cost of IV Push Controlled Substance Waste: Inside UI Health’s ROI Story,” through Becker’s Hospital Review. Their presentation highlights the financial and operational impact of IV push controlled substance waste and shares insights from UI Health’s experience.

Watch the webinar: https://go.beckershospitalreview.com/pharmacy/the-hidden-cost-of-iv-push-controlled-substance-waste-inside-ui-healths-roi-story

Congratulations to Dr. Bharath Chelluboina on receiving a Bridge Innovative Project Award from the American Heart Association in support of his research project, “Microbiota Extracellular Vesicles as Modulators of Antihypertensive Drug Efficacy and Neuroprotection in Ischemic Stroke.” His work will explore the role of extracellular vesicles in post-stroke hypertension management and neuroprotection, advancing research at the intersection of cardiovascular and neurological health.

Congratulations to Dr. Tristesse Burton on having her abstract, “MADE for DASH: Rethinking Prenatal Diet Quality for GDM Prevention,” accepted for both a poster and a 5-minute oral presentation at the Boston BIRCWH Women’s Health Research Symposium. Dr. Burton was also awarded a competitive Travel Award recognizing her research on diet quality and food access among Black pregnant women to help inform gestational diabetes prevention.

👏 Faculty and Resident spotlight! Drs. JoAnn Stubbings, Kathryn Sawyer, Rachel Ortiz Merced, Asish Biju, and Sean Kim are featured authors in the latest edition of ICHP’s KeePosted journal. We’re proud to see their expertise shared with the pharmacy community!

📖 Read the issue here: https://ichpnet.org/keeposted/

Congratulations to McKenna Knock and Abigail Elmes-Patel on the publication of their article, “No map, no mark, well-being in the dark,” in the American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy. Their work contributes to ongoing conversations surrounding well-being and the evolving landscape of pharmacy practice.

🔗https://doi.org/10.1093/ajhp/zxag119

Dr. Sandra Cuellar has been named Professor of the Spring 2026 Semester by the P3 class at the UIC Retzky College of Pharmacy, recognizing her impact and commitment to pharmacy education.

Dr. Rodrigo Burgos has been named Professor of the Semester by the Class of 2028 (P2) at the UIC Retzky College of Pharmacy, recognizing his dedication to teaching and student engagement.