College of Pharmacy Students, Faculty and Staff Recognized at Annual Awards Ceremony

Each year, the College of Pharmacy comes together for the opportunity to recognize the superior achievements of the faculty, staff, preceptors and students. On April 5, 2023, the college hosted its annual awards ceremony. Students, faculty and staff packed the NEW Center Ballroom to celebrate their peers and mentors.

After a welcome and remarks from Rick Kasmer, Pharm.D., J.D., dean of the college, Austin Shin, Pharm.D., assistant professor of pharmaceutical sciences gave some words of wisdom. He says, “I want to congratulate to all faculty and student award winners. Your hard work, dedication and passions inspire us, and I know you will continue to make a difference in the future.”

The awards were presented as follows.

Student and Staff Awards

Presented by Jessica Emshoff, Pharm.D., chair of the student and faculty awards committee

• Student of the Year Award: Tailyn Houston (P1), Patrick Moldovan (P2), Caleb Myatt (P3)
• Pharmacy Leadership & Advocacy Award: Austin Kopek (P1), Vickey He (P2), Momitul Talukdar (P3)
• Excellence in Research Award: Muhammad Farooqui (P1), Ava Jakab (P2), Paris Bell (P3)
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award: Zachary Mccalla
• Staff Excellence Award: Anissa Strickland

Faculty Awards

Presented by Tarebo Kurugu, P3 and Lucas Everly, Pharm.D., BCPS, associate professor of pharmacy practice

• Faculty Excellence Award: Kunal Amin, Pharm.D., BSPS, RPH
• Innovation in Teaching Award: Kathrine Distel, Pharm.D.
• Excellence in Scholarship Award
  • Department of Pharmacy Practice: Alexander Hoffman, Pharm.D., BCPS, CDCES
  • Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences: Takhar Kasumov, Ph.D.
• Faculty Diversity Award: Christine Dengler-Crish, Ph.D.
• P1 Teacher of the Year: Ryoichi Fujiwara, Pharm.D., Ph.D.
• P2 Teacher of the Year: Prabodh Sadana, Ph.D.
• P3 Teacher of the Year: Sara Dugan, Pharm.D. BCPP, BCPS
• P1 Preceptor of the Year: Gary Furukawa
• P2 Preceptor of the Year: Dupinder Dhaliwai, B., B.Sc.
• P3 Preceptor of the Year: Brittiny Robinson, Pharm.D.
• Interprofessional Practice Award: Abagail Agler, Pharm.D., BCPS

Alumni Awards

Presented by Rick Kasmer, dean of the college of pharmacy

• Distinguished Alumni Award: Melissa Fowler, Pharm.D.
• Excellence in Service Award: Cory Coffey, Pharm.D., BCACP, BCPP

Congratulations to all the deserving winners!