Innovation
Discover how we are working to solve the world’s most pressing health care challenges
Meet the Expert: Erin Heinzen
Dr. Erin Heinzen seeks to understand the underlying genetic causes of epileptic seizures – paving the way for more targeted treatment
School Leads National Roundtable to Transform Community Pharmacy Practice
Deans and community-based practice leads from the nations top 25 R1 schools came together to elevate the profession of pharmacy
Meet the Expert: Gauri Rao
Dr. Rao is leading the charge against the growing threat of drug-resistant “superbugs”
Leveraging Diverse International Talent
Fulbright Award recipient Roy Zwahlen uses what he discovered in Australia to address global challenges
The Remaking of “Making Medicines”
Roivant Social Ventures and the School partner to elevate student education and experience
Global Pharmacy Scholars make an impact in Ethiopia
Faculty and students advance pediatric cancer care abroad
Meet the Expert: Kathleen Thomas
Dr. Thomas is working to improve access to and quality of mental health services
Elevating Pharmacy Practice Through Technology
Kristen Engelen, PharmD ’08, seeks to improve patient outcomes by helping pharmacists practice at the top of their license
Meet the Expert: Lindsey James
Dr. James’ lab is creating novel molecules to combat cancers and HIV
Pursuing Safer Pain Relief Without Addiction
Professor Jeff Aubé and a team of collaborators seek to end the opioid crisis at the source
Meet the Expert: Jacqui McLaughlin
Dr. McLaughlin is helping lead innovation in pharmacy education at the School and beyond
Expanding Education Well Beyond the Clinical
The School’s Business of Health Care course equips students with the business skills needed for success
Attracting Talent for the Future of Medicine
Assistant Professor Owen Fenton is building a team to fight neurodegenerative diseases
Meet the Expert: Danny Gonzalez
Dr. Gonzalez shares his journey to becoming a leader in the field of pediatric clinical pharmacology
First in Venture Studio Takes Aim at the Opioid Crisis
An eight-month collaboration reaches a milestone in an effort to bring digital solutions to those affected by opioid use disorder
Student Voices: The Asheville Summit 2023
“This event is something that I, alongside other Asheville student leaders, have put my heart into.”
To Serving the World
We are developing citizens of the world who will serve diverse populations in local, national, and global communities
Updating Our Beloved Beard Hall
Alumni and friends help create facilities that reflect our mission to prepare leaders and innovators
Problem Solving with a Purpose
Alumnus Richard Graham, PhD ’06 has made it his mission to take on the widespread issue of sample switching – and built a thriving business along the way
What Makes Us Different
How the School is preparing the next generation of pharmacists to be patient care leaders and innovators in a wide range of practice settings
Looking Ahead to the New Year
Dean Kashuba’s perspective on where we are going in 2023
The Asheville Project: Bridging Patients and Practitioners Through the Pharmacy
“When you pay attention to people with chronic medical conditions, they do better…An absurdly simple idea, but a challenging one to execute.”
Tar Heels Turn it Blue at ASHP Midyear 2022
The largest pharmacy conference of the year, ASHP Midyear, was a success from start to finish
Combating the Opioid Crisis from the Inside Out
The individuals professionally confronting the opioid crisis have a personal passion for the work
Families and Researchers Come Together to Seek Cures
“Parents are instrumental in driving research foundations towards therapies”
Smarter Organ Transplants
Epulate, a new startup launched with the help of the Eshelman Institute, looks to revolutionize organ transplants
Leading Diversity in Pharmacy and Beyond
The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy has been honored with a 2022 Triangle Business Journal Leaders in Diversity Award
Celebrating 125 Years of Excellence
A video takes a look at our rich history and bright future in honor of the School’s 125th anniversary
2021-22 Impact Report Showcases the School’s Strong Community
Proving once again that it is the people of this School that make us #1 in the nation
Digital Health Venture Studio Accelerates Innovation
First startup formed through studio will help organ transplant patients
Bridging the Gap in Chordoma Research
An alum’s personal encounter with a rare brain cancer spurs investment in groundbreaking research
Mind meets heart in hunt for better treatments
Developing new treatments for brain cancer is more than a professional path, it’s a personal mission
UNC Launches CRISPR Screening Facility
Drug Discovery Initiative powered by the Eshelman Institute for Innovation brings new technology to campus
Empowering Teens to Take an Active Role in Care
Innovative website helps youth ask the right questions to better manage their own care