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Vertner Taylor ('60) says family taught him 'some of my most valuable lessons'

By Jacob Lewis
 Feb 22, 2021
Alumni

While Ruby Bridges was the first African American child to attend an all-white school, Vertner Taylor graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, making him the college’s first African American graduate. Taylor’s completion of his Bachelor of Science degree predates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech, as well as the Civil Rights Act of 1964, making his achievements that much more significant.

71 year old Gale Bhattacharyya, receives the Covid-19 vaccine from Tamyah Pipkin at Kroger Field at the University of Kentucky

A Duty to our Community: How Can Pharmacy Students Help?

By Megan Bryant
Feb 15, 2021
Healthcare, Student & Academic Life

The University of Kentucky is one of many vaccination centers that have begun administering COVID-19 vaccines to the public--but, with the added bonus of incorporating future healthcare leaders. UK College of Pharmacy students have been given the opportunity to administer vaccines alongside other medical professionals at the clinic since its opening in January.

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The Power of a Kentucky Degree

By Ja’Nae Clapp
 Feb 10, 2021

During his tenure at Kroger, Hudspeth impacted countless lives, and he continues to be an example and mentor for other Black students hoping to pursue a healthcare career. Most recently, Hudspeth joined UK HealthCare to manage its retail location within Chandler Hospital. In addition to traditional community pharmacy duties, he reviews patient charts, consults on medication, and assists in discharging patients.

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Fighting for Care in the Commonwealth

By Ja’Nae Clapp
 Feb 9, 2021
Alumni

Alum Chris Harlow knows too well how access to high-quality healthcare can save lives. Harlow is the co-founder of St. Matthews Community & Specialty Pharmacy in Louisville, Ky, and a tireless advocate for patients struggling with substance use disorders. When Harlow was in his last year of pharmacy school, he learned of his mother's accidental overdose and passing. “If my dad had access to Narcan, he could have saved my mom’s life.”

Brooke Hudspeth and Vince Venditto wearing white coats and protective eyewear while standing in a research lab

What You've Wanted to Know about COVID-19 Vaccines

By Kristie Colón
 Feb 8, 2021
Healthcare

We spoke with University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy professors Brooke Hudspeth, PharmD., and Vince Venditto, Ph.D., to get answers to some of your common COVID-19 vaccine questions. Hudspeth is a pharmacist and associate dean at the college and is part of the task force overseeing the rollout out of the COVID-19 vaccine at UK and UK HealthCare. Venditto is an assistant professor with training in vaccine development and is working with Hudspeth and others on a clinical trial to understand the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in Kentucky.

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KET Forum shares new info about COVID-19 from leading experts, including UK faculty

UK College of Pharmacy
 Feb 5, 2021
Community

COVID Update: A KET Forum presents new information from trusted experts about COVID-19 and answers viewers’ questions. Topics include vaccine phases, where and how to register for the vaccine, mask recommendations, virus mutations, and more. The panel includes Vincent J. Venditto, Ph.D., assistant professor at the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy.

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Kentucky Pharmacists Association Announces Ben Mudd as New Executive Director

UK College of Pharmacy
 Feb 4, 2021
Professional News

The Kentucky Pharmacists Association KPhA Board of Directors has selected University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy 2012 alum and pharmacist, Dr. Benjamin Mudd, as their next Executive Director/CEO. 

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Prisinzano Named New Director of UK’s Center for Pharmaceutical Research and Innovation

By Kristie Colón
 Jan 26, 2021
Professional News, Research

Thomas Prisinzano, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, has been named director of the Center for Pharmaceutical Research and Innovation (CPRI). Prisinzano replaces former Director Jon Thorson, who was recently promoted to associate dean of research in the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy.

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10 Quick Questions about COVID-19 Vaccines

By Kristie Colón
 Jan 21, 2021
Healthcare

We spoke with University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy professors Craig Martin, PharmD., and Vince Venditto, Ph.D., to get answers to some of your common questions. Martin is a pharmacist and associate dean with a background in infectious diseases while Venditto received training in vaccine development and is working with others in the college on a clinical trial to understand the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in Kentucky.

Vince Venditto in College of Pharmacy on December 14, 2020

COVID-19 Vaccines: Fact vs. Fiction

Kristie Colón
 Jan 12, 2021
Healthcare

We sat down with Vince Venditto, Ph.D., assistant professor in the department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, to discuss the COVID-19 vaccines and distinguish fact from fiction. Venditto received training in organic synthesis and vaccine development and is now working on a clinical trial with community pharmacies to understand the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in Kentucky.

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