LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 30, 2025) — It’s a frightening statistic: someone in the U.S. has a heart attack every 40 seconds. For many Kentuckians, the risk is even higher due to widespread health challenges like obesity, smoking and chronic illness. At the University of Kentucky, two researchers are tackling what comes next — the often-overlooked damage that unfolds in the days and weeks after a heart attack. Their work could redefine how recovery happens, offering new hope for healing hearts in Kentucky and beyond.
After nearly 40 years as a practicing pharmacist, Jan Brandenburg has published “The Modern Mountain Cookbook: A Plant-Based Celebration of Appalachia.”
The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy (UKCOP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Faith Oliver, PharmD, as the inaugural Independent Pharmacy Practice Advancement Fellow.
The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy mourns the passing of Gloria Doughty, a pioneering alumna, mentor, and advocate, who died on May 25, 2025, at the age of 98. Her remarkable life and legacy have left an enduring impact not only on the pharmacy profession but on the countless lives she touched.
The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy has announced a series of organizational changes to better align responsibilities with the evolving needs of its academic programs and student community.
In a move few saw coming, Professor and Associate Dean Frank Romanelli, PharmD, has announced his early retirement from the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy after more than 25 years of service. His next act? Becoming a professional jockey.
A special memorial run/walk event has been organized to celebrate the life and legacy of Mark Huffmyer, Pharm.D., a cherished pharmacist and colleague at UK HealthCare Pharmacy Services and the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy (UKCOP).
The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy (UKCOP) continues to proactively address recent North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) pass rate trends through curriculum enhancements and targeted student support initiatives.
Each year, January 12 marks National Pharmacists Day—a day to honor the important role pharmacists play in optimizing patient care, enhancing safety, and improving quality of life. This year's spotlight is on alumna Melinda Joyce, PharmD.
The remarkable accomplishments of Clark Kebodeaux, PharmD, BCACP, and two alumni from the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy (UKCOP) have garnered national recognition from the American Pharmacists Association (APhA).
