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UW–Madison School of Pharmacy @uwmadpharmacy.bsky.social · 15h

Cheers to #WomenPharmacistDay!

We’re celebrating the women #pharmacists, and the colleagues who support them, who make a difference every day in the profession and in patient care.

UW–Madison School of Pharmacy @uwmadpharmacy.bsky.social · 3d

“It’s a great opportunity and also potentially a foot in the door,” says Prof. Lara Collier.

School of Pharmacy #PharmSci PhD students are gaining real-world experience through #internships & co-ops at top companies like Regeneron, Merck & Genentech: https://bit.ly/48VWoZR

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UW–Madison School of Pharmacy @uwmadpharmacy.bsky.social · 3d

🚨 A new study from Professor Lingjun Li @liresearch.bsky.social and collaborators in the Molecular Psychiatry journal finds that changes in an enzyme that helps #neurons function properly can alter synaptic function and drive #autism-like behaviors in a model.

www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Increased expression of ATase1/NAT8B or ATase2/NAT8 in the mouse results in an autistic-like phenotype with altered dendritic branching and spine formation - Molecular Psychiatry

Molecular Psychiatry - Increased expression of ATase1/NAT8B or ATase2/NAT8 in the mouse results in an autistic-like phenotype with altered dendritic branching and spine formation

www.nature.com

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UW–Madison School of Pharmacy @uwmadpharmacy.bsky.social · 4d

🚨 New study in @theaacr.bsky.social journal Cancer Research from School of Pharmacy researchers finds that a gut microbe-derived bile acid can inhibit colorectal #cancer growth by promoting tumor cell apoptosis — a promising link between microbial metabolism & #colorectalcancer prevention.

The Microbial Bile Acid Metabolite 3-oxo-LCA Inhibits Colorectal Cancer Progression

Abstract. Bile acids (BAs) not only influence the gut microbiome composition but are also metabolized by gut bacteria to form various microbial BAs. Among these, 3-oxo-lithocholic acid (3-oxo-LCA) and...

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WARF (Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation) @warfnews.bsky.social · 4d

Glen Kwon's research group pioneers advanced polymeric nanotechnology to revolutionize the delivery and effectiveness of anticancer and antifibrotic drugs. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social @uwmadpharmacy.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/kwon/

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UW–Madison School of Pharmacy @uwmadpharmacy.bsky.social · 4d

Alumni #pharmacists Sarah Lentz, Susan Johnston & Brian McIlhone are some of the School's longest-serving #preceptors. After 30+ years of mentorship, read their reflections about their motivations & how the profession & student pharmacists have evolved: https://bit.ly/4q7YkoC

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Lingjun Li Research Group @liresearch.bsky.social · 6d

Excited to share our latest work on Analytical Chemistry, introducing a novel 13-plex DeAla isobaric tag for improved peptide fragmentation, enhanced protein identification, and competitive pricing 🥳🥳🥳 Congrats to @pk-liu.bsky.social and co-authors ✨✨

pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...

13-Plex DeAla Isobaric Reagents for High-Throughput Proteome Quantification

Isobaric labeling techniques are widely used in mass spectrometry-based quantitative proteomics to enable the simultaneous analysis of multiple samples. However, commercial isobaric tags are expensive...

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UW–Madison School of Pharmacy @uwmadpharmacy.bsky.social · 5d

Their own health challenges inspired their careers in care. From transplants to cancer recovery, alumni Lizeth Garcia-Jennings, Chris Gitter, and PharmD student Jacob Timmerman turned adversity into advocacy. #Pharmacy

Read about their inspiring journeys: https://bit.ly/4h33YE7

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Jacob Timmerman, smiling and standing with arms crossed against a gray background.

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UW–Madison School of Pharmacy @uwmadpharmacy.bsky.social · 6d

For #AmericanPharmacistsMonth, our student pharmacists are celebrating the nation’s most accessible health care providers! Their signs on Bascom Hill show how #pharmacists make a difference, from supporting tobacco cessation to managing high blood pressure. #APhM2025 #Pharmacy

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UW–Madison School of Pharmacy @uwmadpharmacy.bsky.social · 6d

When pharmacists practice at the top of their licenses, they transform patient care.

Meet three School of Pharmacy alumni pioneering #pharmacist roles in specialty clinics — from heart failure to pulmonary health — to improve outcomes through direct care. https://bit.ly/3IYZRMM

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pharmacysocietywi.bsky.social @pharmacysocietywi.bsky.social · 6d

Proud to recognize Wisconsin’s proclamation of Pharmacists Month.
Thank you to every pharmacist, pharmacy technician, and student pharmacist serving patients across our state.
One Voice. One Vision. One Profession.
#WisconsinPharmacy #NationalPharmacyMonth #PublicHealth

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 7d

🤝 AACP is pleased to be an official supporter of ASHP's "We're #YourPharmacist" campaign, a national public awareness effort bringing visibility to pharmacist contributions to patient care and public health across practice settings and specialties.

🔗 For more from AACP: ow.ly/8qAs50X7lPG

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UW–Madison School of Pharmacy @uwmadpharmacy.bsky.social · 7d

Nearly 12 years ago, alum & Board of Visitors member Dave Ehlert, area vice president for the central region of McKesson Health Systems, shared 6 tips to boost #pharmacy efficiency with @drugtopics.bsky.social — and they're just as relevant today!

Find them here: www.drugtopics.com/view/six-tip...

Six tips to boost pharmacy efficiency | Drug Topics

As pharmacists switch from reimbursement based on a fee-for-service model to value-based care, these best practices can help maximize efficiency despite budget constraints and lean staffs.

www.drugtopics.com

UW–Madison School of Pharmacy @uwmadpharmacy.bsky.social · 7d

“#Psilocybin, it’s not actually new,” says Associate Professor Cody Wenthur (@wenthurlab.bsky.social). “It’s just a new way of engaging with it." He speaks with @reasonstobecheerful.world about the therapeutic promise of #psychedelics.

For Better Therapy, Just Add Mushrooms

Psilocybin -- a compound found in "magic mushrooms" -- is being used to treat an array of psychological conditions, from OCD to addiction to burnout.

reasonstobecheerful.world

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Lingjun Li Research Group @liresearch.bsky.social · 14d

New research published on Nature @molpsychiatry 🥳🥳 Neuron-specific overexpression of ATase1/ATase2 in mice leads to autistic-like behaviors via ER acetylation pathway disruptions. Congrats Haiyan and a nice collab with Luigi Puglielli Lab
Link 👇👇
www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Increased expression of ATase1/NAT8B or ATase2/NAT8 in the mouse results in an autistic-like phenotype with altered dendritic branching and spine formation - Molecular Psychiatry

Molecular Psychiatry - Increased expression of ATase1/NAT8B or ATase2/NAT8 in the mouse results in an autistic-like phenotype with altered dendritic branching and spine formation

www.nature.com

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Lingjun Li Research Group @liresearch.bsky.social · 10d

New publication on Analytica Chimica Acta 🥳🥳 We presented 3D spatial proteomic and lipidomic analysis of AD and WT mouse brains via 10-plex immunohistochemistry (IHC)-based photocleavable mass tag (PC-MT) labeling. Congrats Kelly and co-authors 👏👏
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Deciphering the Three-Dimensional Biomolecular Distribution in the Alzheimer’s Disease Brain: A Multiomic Approach Integrating Immunohistochemistry with MALDI MS Imaging

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is characterized by complex and distinct spatial and molecular changes in the brain that contribute to its onset and progress…

www.sciencedirect.com

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UW–Madison School of Pharmacy @uwmadpharmacy.bsky.social · 7d

Our newest faculty — Lisa Holle, Nick Kalogriopoulos, and Paula Voorheis — are advancing research and care in oncology, therapeutics, and health system innovation, embodying the #WisconsinIdea. Learn more: pharmacy.wisc.edu/2025/09/18/s...

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UW–Madison School of Pharmacy @uwmadpharmacy.bsky.social · 10d

As Wisconsin Republicans introduce a bill to legalize medical #marijuanna, @wkow27news.bsky.social speaks with Prof Lucas Richert about what the law would mean.
https://www.wkow.com/news/politics/wisconsin-republicans-introduce-medical-marijuana-bill/article_1978c2dc-759d-45c9-a950-05f4e86b7cd3.html

Wisconsin Republicans introduce medical marijuana bill

MADISON (WKOW) — Wisconsin lawmakers introduced a new bill that could change the state's stance on medical marijuana. Currently illegal, a Republican-backed bill aims to legalize it -- but for

www.wkow.com

UW–Madison School of Pharmacy @uwmadpharmacy.bsky.social · 10d

Join us in congratulating the School of Pharmacy's 2025 Citation of Merit honorees! The honor recognizes alumni and industry leaders who have made a wide-reaching impact on the landscape of healthcare.

Learn more about the careers of these 5 innovators: pharmacy.wisc.edu/2025/09/20/2...

2025 Citations of Merit Honor Lifetime Contributions to Pharmacy - School of Pharmacy

The School’s highest annual award celebrates alumni and friends for contributions to academia, community pharmacy, and pharmaceutical science.

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UW–Madison School of Pharmacy @uwmadpharmacy.bsky.social · 11d

#ProviderStatus is reshaping #pharmacy, and School of Pharmacy-trained #pharmacists are at the forefront. From advancing test-to-treat to shaping care models, pharmacists are proving the value of practicing at the top of their license.

Hear their stories:

Provider Status in Action - School of Pharmacy

UW–Madison School of Pharmacy alumni are putting provider status into practice to transform patient care.

pharmacy.wisc.edu

UW–Madison School of Pharmacy @uwmadpharmacy.bsky.social · 12d

🚨 New research from Assistant Professor Heather Barkholtz in ACS Chemical Health & Safety evaluates #fentanyl test strips in real-world emergency response scenarios, highlighting both their promise and limitations when common diluents are present. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.chas.5c00103

What’s in the Powder? Evaluating Fentanyl Test Strip Sensitivity to Common Household Items in Chemical Emergency Response Scenarios

The increasing prevalence of opioid misuse, particularly the adulteration of illicit substances with fentanyl, has heightened the need for effective field detection methods for unknown powders. First responders, including chemical emergency response and...

pubs.acs.org

UW–Madison School of Pharmacy @uwmadpharmacy.bsky.social · 13d

Ed Elder, emeritus research services director at the Zeeh Station and principal instructor, has been reappointed to a fourth 5-year term on the US Pharmacopeia (USP) Compounding Expert Committee, influencing global pharmacy standards in 140+ countries!

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UW–Madison School of Pharmacy @uwmadpharmacy.bsky.social · 14d

Congratulations to Associate Professor Warren Rose on being honored with an Extraordinary Service Award from the journal Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy for his excellence as a reviewer!

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UW–Madison School of Pharmacy @uwmadpharmacy.bsky.social · 17d

The Fall issue of DiscoveRx is live! Explore how leaders are advancing pharmacy practice through provider status, debuting pharmacist-powered specialized services, and more developments shaping the profession.

Read it here: discoverx.pharmacy.wisc.edu/fall-2025/?u...

UW–Madison School of Pharmacy @uwmadpharmacy.bsky.social · 19d

Professor Lucas Richert weighs in with the @WiStateJournal on the nuance of marijuana and THC in #Wisconsin law:
https://madison.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/article_a3fced16-496b-437c-bcc6-b1bc1f157ccc.html

Marijuana is illegal in Wisconsin, so why do other THC products get a pass?

What’s the difference between marijuana, which is illegal in Wisconsin, and hemp-derived products, which are seemingly in every convenience store and grocery store?

madison.com