UC Pharmacy Alumni

to the Class of 1950! 🎓
These trailblazers paved the way for future generations at the UC James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy. Today, we honor their legacy and the impact they have made in the field. Here’s to the past, present, and future of pharmacy!

🎉 Welcome, Class of 2030! 🎉

We recently had the pleasure of hosting New Student Orientation and getting to know our newest students. We are so excited to see all they’ll accomplish in the years ahead!

Interested in being part of a future class? Stay tuned for an announcement about our next application cycle.

The James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy Graduate Program is happy to announce the 2026 recipients of the prestigious Fellowship Award & Manuscript Award.

The fellowship recipient this year is: Bahar Mikaeili: Rieveschl/Parke-Davis Fellowship Award
Bahar Mikaeili is a PhD candidate under the supervision of Dr. Hincapie. Bahar has been highly productive in her research with six published abstracts at international conferences and an additional abstract accepted for ISPOR 2026. She is a graduate trainee at Boston Scientific, where she is gaining applied experience in Health Economics and Outcomes research alongside her doctoral training. Bahar is also a member of Rho-Chi.

The manuscript recipient this year is: Sidharth Gadgil: Rieveschl/Parke-Davis Meritorious Manuscript Award
Sidharth Gadgil is a PhD candidate under the supervision of Dr. Desai. Sidharth is the first author of a paper published with the American Association of Cancer Research Journal. He is the recent recipient of the Graduate College Dean’s Dissertation Completion Fellowship for the Spring 2026 semester. Sidharth is the President of the AAPS chapter at UC College of Pharmacy.

Thank you to all who participated and submitted entries for these awards.

We congratulate these upstanding students for being recognized for the 2026 Fellowship Award & Manuscript Award, and for their contributions to academic excellence in research.

Formulations Lab Highlight

From concept to creation, our Formulations Lab gives students hands-on experience developing real products used in everyday personal care.

Led by Prof. Gary Kelm, an alumnus of the program and former P&G scientist, students spent the week formulating lotions, creams, gels, shampoos, deodorant sticks, and face masks. Each student created their own product and conducted skin measurements to evaluate performance.

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Preceptor Highlight: Kroger Health

Kroger Health is a valued preceptor partner supporting the next generation of pharmacists at the James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy.

As an APPE site, Kroger Health provides pharmacy students with valuable hands-on experience in real-world care settings. A recent Capstone Project from a UC PharmD student showcases the impact of this collaboration.

By investing in students today, we are helping shape the future of pharmacy while improving care in our communities by bringing fresh ideas and innovation to patient care.

We are happy to continue building on this strong partnership!

Fragrance Science Lab Highlight!

Our Fragrance Science Lab offered students a unique opportunity to blend artistry and science under the guidance of industry expert Erika Nomeland. From developing fragrance formulations to presenting final concepts inspired by global markets, students gained hands-on experience that bridges classroom learning with real-world application.

It’s definitely worth coming in person. As an online student, it can feel disconnected—but being here reminds me why I want to do this in my career.” — Kenya Shields, Cosmetic Science Masters Student from Jackson, Mississippi

Students explored scent creation and even developed fragrance concepts tailored to different countries which culminated in final presentations that showcased both creativity and technical knowledge.

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Post Graduation Highlights 🎓

This spring, we had 199 students graduate from the James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy!
👏 75 Pharmacy Practice graduates
👏 124 Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates, including: 30 Graduate Certificates, 92 Master’s students, & 2 PhD graduates

Congratulations to everyone!

Interested in a career in pharmacy? You could be one of these future graduates! Explore our programs today: https://www.pharmacy.uc.edu/

💄 Color Cosmetics Lab Highlight

From powders to pigments to lipsticks: our students brought color theory to life in the lab!

During our recent Color Cosmetics Lab, our online master's students joined us in person at the James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy as they moved from concept to creation to explore color theory, formulation, and product development firsthand under the guidance of industry expert Kelly Dobos.

Students loved the chance to dive into hands-on learning:
- Alessandra shared that making lipsticks was her favorite part and loved seeing how pigments change in unexpected ways
- Isabella said coming in person is totally worth it because hands-on learning is so valuable
With students like Alessandra and Isabella traveling from Philadelphia, San Diego, and beyond, it was amazing to see online learners come together and fully immerse themselves in the experience.

Interested in our online Cosmetic Science master’s program you can take from anywhere and have experiences like this? Click here to learn more: https://ow.ly/PApr50YVcvJ

Congratulations to PillPal and the International Pharmacist Licensure Program (IPLP) teams for earning first and second place at the OPA Business Plan Competition! Thank you for representing the UC James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy with excellence and innovation.