When Kentucky officials distribute opioid settlement dollars to the counties that need them most, they rely on the best available data. For years, that data has had a glaring gap: no one could say with precision how many Kentuckians in each of the state's 120 counties are living with opioid use disorder.
The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy announced that Ziping Ye, Ph.D., has joined the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science as a tenure-track assistant professor effective June 1.
Sally Yousef has never waited for an opportunity to come to her. As a first-year student at the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy (UKCOP), she was already working in UK HealthCare's Albert B. Chandler Hospital in the medication history department. By the time most of her peers set foot in a clinical setting, she had risen to chief intern, overseeing medication reconciliation across internal medicine, surgical ICU, cardiology, neurology and beyond, while serving as the primary liaison between interns and pharmacists on shift.
Hend Mansoor, PharmD, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science at the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, has been elected a Fellow of the American Heart Association (FAHA), conferred by the Council on Quality of Care and Outcomes Research (QCOR).
The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy (UKCOP) is proud to announce that two faculty members have been selected as competitors on the upcoming season of CBS’s Emmy Award-winning reality series The Amazing Race.
The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy (UKCOP) proudly announces the selection of Jeff Cain, Ed.D., MS, professor and vice chair of pharmacy practice and science, as the 2026 recipient of the Robert K. Chalmers Distinguished Pharmacy Educator Award, a prestigious national honor bestowed by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP). The award recognizes Cain’s exceptional contributions and dedication to pharmacy education.
LEXINGTON, Ky. — In a forthcoming celebration of excellence and achievement, the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy (UKCOP) will induct three graduates into its Hall of Distinguished Alumni. The ceremony will honor their lasting impact on pharmacy education, leadership and patient care and will recognize careers defined by service, innovation and dedication to the profession.
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Faculty from the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy are prominently represented among the world’s top 2% most-cited researchers, according to a database compiled by Stanford University in partnership with Elsevier. The annual list recognizes researchers whose scholarly publications ranked among the most cited globally for 2024, reflecting the significant impact of their work across disciplines. Citations are one measure of research influence, signaling that published findings are shaping ongoing discovery and innovation worldwide.
The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy (UKCOP) is reporting strong gains in first-time pass rates on the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) following several years of focused curriculum enhancements and expanded student support.
The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy and UK HealthCare Pharmacy Services brought a robust presence to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Midyear Clinical Meeting in Las Vegas last week, with faculty and students presenting groundbreaking research, leading educational sessions and achieving national recognition.
