Winter 2011 [pdf] - University of Kentucky - College of Pharmacy

Message from Dean Timothy S. Tracy
Dear Alumni and Friends,
In our mission statement, we state that, “As a flagship unit of
the University of Kentucky, the College of Pharmacy creates
knowledge and develops pharmacy practitioners and research
scholars to improve patient outcomes and human health.”
The UK College of Pharmacy lives that mission each and every day. Our
students, faculty, staff and alumni are constantly working to positively
impact communities across the state, nation and the world.
Timothy S. Tracy, PhD, RPh
Dean
We will spend more time spotlighting those impactful stories in Focus on
Pharmacy. We will tell our Pharmacy success stories from a variety of angles.
For instance, in this issue, our cover story tackles the light side of student life
here within the College, while highlighting the impact our students have
on people. Two first-year students happen to share a passion for pharmacy
and collegiate spirit. Ross Turner and Josh Pruitt are both college mascots in
the Commonwealth, a story that shows how our students make a difference
across the campus community.
You will also learn about the research of Kim Nixon, assistant professor in the
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Nixon was one of 85 researchers
recently announced as recipients of the Presidential Early Career Awards
for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), the highest honor bestowed by the
United States government on science and engineering professionals in
the early stages of their independent research careers. Nixon was the only
pharmacy faculty member of the recipients to receive the award. Nixon
received the award for her groundbreaking work in how long-term alcohol
abuse affects the human brain.
Finally, I hope you are prepared to hear more from the College during the
weeks and months ahead. I will be taking part in a statewide tour, visiting
alumni and friends in communities across our Commonwealth. You can view
my itinerary on the following page and I hope to see you at one of the stops.
You also will be receiving a survey from us this year. The impetus for this
assessment is simple: We want to hear from you. We want to know how we
can better serve your needs – how we can advance the practice of pharmacy
in Kentucky, across the nation and around the globe.
Sincerely,
Timothy S. Tracy, PhD, RPh
Dean
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