Yanchick honored with MCV Foundation’s Irby Award
Virginia Commonwealth University’s MCV Foundation has presented its 2014 Robert Irby Award for MCV Campus Faculty Volunteer to School of Pharmacy Dean Victor A. Yanchick. The award was established in 2001 to honor the memory of Robert Irby, a rheumatologist who was as devoted to securing financial support for the MCV Campus as he […]
Biennial Lowenthal Symposium focuses on epigenetics of psychiatric disorders
Twenty years ago, VCU School of Pharmacy emeritus professor Werner Lowenthal died of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, a degenerative, incurable neurological disorder. Ironically, one of Lowenthal’s research interests was “orphan diseases,” or rare diseases such as Creutzfeldt-Jakob that affect fewer people than better-known diseases. To honor and commemorate her late husband – and in hopes of […]
Yanchick retirement gala set for May 29
A VCU Pharmacy Gala to celebrate Victor A. Yanchick’s 18 years of leadership as dean and Joseph T. DiPiro’s appointment as new dean will take place May 29 at The Jefferson Hotel, 101 W. Franklin St. in Richmond. Yanchick’s retirement as professor, dean and Archie O. McCalley Chair for the Virginia Commonwealth University School […]
Second Emswiller Interprofessional Symposium set for March 1
Interprofessional education and practice are on the forefront in the charge – the mandate – for a more integrated health care team. When health care providers can communicate, share information and plan comprehensive treatment plans, patient-care quality can only increase. VCU’s Jewell and Carl Emswiller Interprofessional Symposium, initiated in 2013, continues the university’s quest […]
SOP congratulates new Phi Kappa Phi members
Thirteen School of Pharmacy students and two alumni were the latest to accept the invitation to join the VCU chapter of Phi Kappa Phi. Phi Kappa Phi is the only university-wide honor society that promotes and recognizes academic excellence in all academic disciplines. New members from the School of Pharmacy are: ALUMNI: Eugenio Cefali […]
VPhA Midyear: “Preparing You for the Future of Pharmacy”
The Virginia Pharmacists Association’s 2014 Midyear Conference promises a few new experiences Feb. 22-23 at the Williamsburg Lodge. This year’s conference theme, “Preparing You for the Future of Pharmacy,” is particularly apt given that VPhA will host the first-ever Student Pharmacist Policy and Advocacy Forum Colloquium 8:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m. Feb. 22. Pharmacy students are […]
Galen Dinner celebrates SOP leadership, new Yanchick endowment
The leaders of the VCU School of Pharmacy were celebrated at the 2013 Galen Society Dinner Nov. 1 at the Commonwealth Club. The event honored donors, student leaders and National Advisory Council members of the VCU School of Pharmacy and recognized their leadership. Dean Victor Yanchick thanked Galen attendees for supporting the work of the […]
Kudos to Susan Learned, SOP’s 2013 Alumni Star
VCU School of Pharmacy alumna Susan Learned has been named a 2013 Alumni Star. She is vice president, medicines development leader and care area lead for psoriasis and atopic dermatitis at Stiefel, a GlaxoSmithKline company. She also serves on the school’s National Advisory Council and Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Advisory Board. The VCU Alumni Stars program […]
Fall picnic! Wanted: big eaters and volleyball players
VCU School of Pharmacy students, faculty, staff, families and friends are invited to attend the 2013 fall picnic and … drumroll, please! … the amazing semiannual tug-of-war competition. The big event takes place 5-7 p.m. Oct. 2 at Shields Lake Shelter. Bring your kids, bring your dogs (actual, not “hot”). Food and drink […]
Bogie on down to Yanchick Invitational
The VCU School of Pharmacy Scholarship Golf Classic celebrates its 20th year with a new name, the Yanchick Invitational, in honor of Dean Victor Yanchick and his 18 years of service to the school. Alumni, students, faculty and friends are invited to meet new friends, renew acquaintances and support the school Sept. 4 at the […]
