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Welcome, PharmCats Class of 2023!
“The newest PharmCats were energized and inspired by the dean, faculty, alumni, and staff who worked together to welcome them into the PharmCat Family," said Jeannie Lee, PharmD, Assistant Dean, Student Services. "They erupted in loud applause at the end of the orientation, and are eager to embark on their coursework and practice in pharmacy."
Read more | Class of 2023 Statistics | View Orientation Week Photos
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RESEARCH
New Drug Targets Early Instigator of Alzheimer’s Disease
Chris Hulme, PhD, and fellow researchers are exploring a small molecule drug known as DYR219, a promising therapy for the treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and potentially other neurodegenerative diseases. It acts by inhibiting a pathway that may halt the progression of AD before it damages the brain beyond repair.
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HOMECOMING
Don't Miss Out on What it Means to Be a PharmCat for Life!
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Alumni Spotlight: Nathan Smith, PharmD '13
“Be willing to continue to learn and grow, not only as a medication therapy expert but as a teammate and as a person. This will lead to successes as a pharmacist and employee, as well as personally. This, coupled with a strong work ethic, will lead to opportunities throughout your career.”
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PharmCat Highlight: Paige Pasceri, PharmD Class of 2021
Paige is a UA PharmD student and pharmacist intern at Honor Health in Scottsdale, AZ. Recently, she was able to apply the BEERS criteria, guidelines to help improve the safety of prescribing medications for older adults, to a patient.
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PharmCats: there are so many ways to stay engaged with us!
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FINAL THOUGHT

The College of Pharmacy Phoenix PharmD cohort is pictured with Nancy Alvarez, PharmD, Associate Dean of Academic and Professional Affairs - Phoenix, after receiving their first white coats.
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PharmCats Rx is a monthly newsletter published on behalf of the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy for alumni, friends, faculty and staff. If you have comments or feedback, please email the Communications Director, Alli Benjamin (abenjamin@pharmacy.arizona.edu).
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