The Wonders of Pharmacy Bringing the Magic of Pharmacy to the Lexington Community

Small Experiments, Big Impact

Curious minds, busy hands, big impact. Created and Led by Professor Olufunmilola Abraham & the CRoME Lab, the UK College of Pharmacy is bringing Wonders of Pharmacy to Lexington—an interactive showcase created by our faculty and students to spark high schoolers’ curiosity about what pharmacists really do. From hands-on compounding and medication safety game stations to mini-clinics that demystify blood pressure, asthma, and more, guests will discover how pharmacists improve health in communities, hospitals, industry, and beyond.

Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or student, come explore a choose-your-own-adventure of many bite-sized activities led by our students and partners. Leave inspired, informed, and maybe even picturing yourself in the white coat.

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Save the Date Join us in 2027!

Our next Wonders of Pharmacy event will take place on Saturday, April 24, 2027 from 11:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m! Keep an eye on our website and social accounts and get ready for a wonderful day full of fun, pharmacy, and friends.

Get involved:

Attend (or bring a student) — Free, family-friendly, and perfect for teens exploring careers.
Volunteer & host a station — Share your passion, mentor future pharmacists, and make science unforgettable. We'll provide all the materials; you provide the fun! SIGN-UP HERE.

Bring your questions, your curiosity, and your sense of wonder—we’ll bring the pharmacy magic.

Wonders of Pharmacy Chatbot

Experience the future of pharmacy education through our event chatbot. This interactive assistant was developed as part of the CATS AI initiative, reflecting the University of Kentucky’s commitment to integrating cutting-edge technology into the Commonwealth's healthcare and education sectors. By using enterprise tools like Microsoft Copilot Studio, we are demonstrating how the University of Kentucky is putting "AI in Action" to serve our students and the community better.

Check out the chatbot here.

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Attend the Wonders of Pharmacy

When registration opens, you can register yourself or your student(s) here.

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Volunteer & Host a Station

Help us bring the magic of pharmacy to the Lexington community! Sign up at any time.

Contact Us

CRoME Lab Have a question, concern or idea? Let us know your thoughts!

Email: crome.lab@uky.edu

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You're Invited!

Our official invitation to the Lexington community.

Who should come to the Wonders of Pharmacy? Hear it directly for our current students!

Dr. Abraham and student pharmacist Griffin Nemeth on WKYT

History of the Wonders of Pharmacy

The Wonders of Pharmacy was created by Olufunmilola Abraham, Ph.D, at the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Pharmacy and first launched in March 2024.

Designed as an interactive outreach event for high school students and their families, the program featured more than 30 hands-on stations led by PharmD students, alumni, and practicing pharmacists. Through engaging activities and real-world conversations, participants explored how medications work and how pharmacists make meaningful differences in patients’ lives.

“Young people need deeper reasons, more meaningful reasons to want to be pharmacists,” said Abraham. “They want to understand that they can make a difference.”

The initiative was inspired by the long-running Wonders of Physics program at UW–Madison, bringing the same spirit of curiosity and discovery to the profession of pharmacy.

Learn more about the first Wonders of Pharmacy outreach event at UW-Madison: https://pharmacy.wisc.edu/2024/03/14/unveiling-the-wonders-of-pharmacy/

Learn more about Wonders of Physics at UW-Madison: https://wonders.physics.wisc.edu/
Learn more about the Wonders of Physics and Wonders of Pharmacy at UW-Madison: https://www.supportuw.org/news-post/keeping-wonder-alive-at-uw/

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