University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy

Missed the latest Coffee & Conversations session? ☕️

Last week, Samantha Young visited the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy to sit down with Dr. Lisa Cencia Rohan, professor of pharmaceutical sciences and a nationally recognized researcher whose work focuses on transforming women’s health and global health through pharmaceutical innovation.

Throughout her career, Dr. Rohan and her team have developed more than 50 pharmaceutical products, helping move groundbreaking discoveries from the lab to the clinic.

Watch the conversation to learn more about Dr. Rohan’s career journey, research impact, and the work happening at Pitt Pharmacy.

🎥 Catch the full episode below or in stories:

https://pitt.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=85c2ec85-e5c6-4f7d-97e9-b464014f009b

Dr. Jim C***s presented his research at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Annual Meeting in New Orleans, LA, earlier this spring.✨

His research, “ABCD-GENE Score and Bleeding in Post-PCI Patients: Implications for Guided De-escalation of Antiplatelet Therapy” was accepted as a moderated poster and published abstract.

In addition, Dr. C***s was an invited co-chair for an abstract session “Highlighted Original Research: Pulmonary Vascular Disease” and a panelist for a case-based session “Right Heart, Real Decisions – Case-Based Approaches to Managing Complexity in Pulmonary Hypertension.”

Finally, C***s completed his tenure as a member of the ACC’s Simulation Work Group after serving as a facilitator for the Personalized Skills Zone (Cardiac Arrest and Pulmonary Embolism Escape Room). H2P!🎉

Stephanie McGrath, PharmD (PHARM ‘07, Residency alum ‘08) presented an award-winning poster at the Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) Annual Meeting in Baltimore, MD this spring titled: Improving Medication Adherence in the Medicaid Population Through Community Pharmacist-Provided Services.✨

Co-authors included Sydney Salvati, PharmD SoP (alum 2024), Kelsey Linn, PharmD, Levent Kirisci, PhD, Monali Bhosle, PhD and Kim Coley, PharmD. H2P!🎉

In case you missed it!✨ Shambhavi Parab and Avantika Gupta were recognized at the 2026 Institute for Clinical Research Education (ICRE) commencement ceremony for successful completion of the Certificate in Clinical and Translational Science for Graduate Students in the Health Sciences. Congratulations!🎉

Mark your calendars for November 7th!🎉

Join us as we celebrate the achievements and impact of our incredible alumni at this year’s RxTravaganza gala. It’s a night you won’t want to miss.

Help us recognize outstanding alumni—submit a nomination today at the link below or in stories. H2P!✨

http://pi.tt/rxnoms26

The School of Pharmacy’s annual Resident and Fellow Research Day concluded with great success today!✨

Featuring 48 research presentations, the event showcased the vibrant culture of scientific inquiry within our programs.

Six individuals received awards to acknowledge their research excellence: Hannah Metheney (Top Overall Abstract); Eleni Pikounis (Top PGY2 Resident Abstract); D Ahrens (Top PGY1 Resident Abstract), Sydney Salvati (Top Fellow Abstract), and Alex Mannino and Angeleki Zecopoulous (Abstracts of Distinction). H2P!🎉

Our dean, Amy Seybert, was pleased to meet with Pitt Athletic Director Allen Greene this morning alongside fellow health sciences deans!✨What a great opportunity to engage with university leaders and continue building relationships that benefit our broader Pitt community. H2P!💙💛

A season of impact for Dr. Raman Venkataramanan! 👏

At the UCSF School of Pharmacy this spring, Dr. Venkataramanan shared his expertise on transplant pharmacology through a lecture titled, “Pharmacological Approach to Minimize Ischemia Reperfusion Injury of Liver Grafts,” and spent time with graduate students in San Francisco.

Back in Pittsburgh, his dedication to student success was recognized with the Stanford I. Cohen Teacher of the Year Award at commencement. Congrats, Dr. Venkataramanan!🎉

Join us for special Pitt Pharmacy Alumni and Friends Reception during the upcoming AACP Annual Meeting in Grapevine, Texas.✨This year is especially meaningful, as the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy will be honored with the 2026 AACP Lawrence C. Weaver Transformative Community Service Award.

Register today! 

https://alumni.pitt.edu/aacp

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The School of Pharmacy hosted its 3rd Annual Schoolwide Teaching Retreat on Wednesday, May 27.
 
The theme of the retreat was “Leveraging Our Strengths.” Pictured are Dr. Pamela Smithburger and Dr. Amanda Korenoski, PharmD, MHA, BCCCP demonstrating AR/VR instructional technology with the help of Larry Kobulinsky.
 
Over 70 faculty, staff, TAs, and students were in attendance to showcase and grow Pitt Pharmacy as the preeminent leader in pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences and interprofessional teaching, learning, and assessment.