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College of Pharmacy

- Education Programs Overview
- Doctor of Pharmacy
  The PharmD degree gives you the scientific background and clinical skills you need to offer the best in patient-centered care.
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
  Students receive a rigorous academic education, while also conducting cutting edge research in the laboratory using state-of-the art equipment and facilities.
- Pharmacy Technician
  Our pharmacy technician program provides state certification for those practicing in Nebraska and prepares those wishing to obtain national certification.
- Pathway Programs
  Students can get a head start on their PharmD degree by participating in one of the Pathway Programs we offer.
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  Students have opportunities to participate in college, campus and professional level organizations.
- Student Resources
  Class schedules and popular links for students currently enrolled.
- Student Spotlights
  Our PharmD students share their experiences while attending our college.
- Our Faculty Overview
- College Leadership
  The Deans and Chairs of our college.
- Pharmacy Practice and Science Faculty
  The faculty members of our Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science.
- Pharmaceutical Sciences Faculty
  The faculty members of our Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
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  The support staff of our college.
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- Our Office
  The team supporting the Office of Experiential Programs.
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- Preceptor Spotlights
  Our Preceptors share stories from the field.
- Research Overview
- Drug Discovery, Design & Delivery
  A major research focus in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences is innovations in the area of delivery and/or targeting of drugs and genes.
- Clinical Pharmacology Research
  Our Clinical Pharmacologists research the effects of drugs on a population and develop new drug therapies to better focus on their target.
- Clinical Pharmacy Practice Research
  Research in the field of Clinical Pharmacy Practice focuses on the care a pharmacist provides.
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— College of Pharmacy — Education Programs — Pharmaceutical Sciences Programs — Clinical & Pharmaceutical Science PhD Track

Clinical & Pharmaceutical Science PhD Track

Student working on computer in lab

Faculty and PhD students aligned with the Clinical and Pharmaceutical Sciences track focus on clinical and translational research and improvement in patient therapy and disease state outcomes. Areas of research focus include HIV, women’s health, cancer (including emphasis on pediatric cancer), tuberculosis, pharmacometrics, pharmacogenomics, infectious disease, zinc-related biological targets and drug development. Faculty and students identify drug related, patient specific therapeutic challenges to apply innovative research techniques to advance knowledge and improve therapeutic outcomes.

College of Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Program at UNMC- Clinical and Pharmaceutical Science Feature

Clinical and Pharmaceutical Science Faculty

Courtney V Fletcher, PharmD

Professor and Emeritus Dean, UNMC Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science

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Phone: 402-559-9249
Fax: 402-559-5673

Courtney V Fletcher

Kimberly Scarsi, PharmD, MS, FCCP, BCPS

Chair, Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science
The Lewis E. and Antonia E. Harris Professor, UNMC Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science

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Phone: 402-559-9916
Fax: 402-559-5673

Kimberly Scarsi

Anthony Podany, PharmD, PhD

Associate Professor, UNMC Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science

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Phone: 402-559-1939
Fax: 402-559-5673

Anthony Podany

DJ Murry, PharmD

Professor, UNMC Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science

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Phone: 402-559-3790
Fax: 402-559-5673

DJ Murry

Daren L Knoell, PharmD, FCCP

Professor, UNMC Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science

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Fax: 402-559-5673

Daren L. Knoell

Donald G Klepser, PhD, MBA

Interim Joseph D. Williams Endowed Dean
Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science

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Phone: 402-559-4927
Fax: 402-559-5673

Donald Klepser

Paul P Dobesh, PharmD, FACC. FAHA, FCCP, BCPS, BCCP

Professor, UNMC Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science

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Phone: 402-559-3982
Cell: 402-214-5498
Fax: 402-559-2890

Paul Dobesh

Gary C Yee, PharmD, FCCP

Professor, UNMC Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science

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Phone: 402-559-2415
Fax: 402-559-5060

Gary Yee

Gary L Cochran, PharmD, SM

Associate Professor, UNMC Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science

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Phone: 402-559-4329
Fax: 402-559-5673

Gary Cochran

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Amber Hawk MS Ed

Amber Hawk, MS Ed

Director of Admissions & Recruitment

Phone: 402-559-5366

Fax: 402-559-5060