The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy

01/09/2026

Known as the "silent pandemic," the threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) continues to surge. 🦠

For Associate Professor Dr. Mark Mitton-Fry, this rapidly growing phenomenon has been the focus of his work for the past 20 years.

His research team at the college is devoted to discovering Novel Bacterial Topoisomerase Inhibitor (NBTI) compounds to treat resistant infections.

“I’m motivated by the scale of this problem, and I’m truly fascinated by the resistant pathogens we’re focusing on.”

Read more about Dr. Mitton-Fry and how his research aims to counter AMR in the latest issue of The Script magazine.

Playing the long game: How the Mitton-Fry Lab is advancing treatment of multidrug-resistant infections December 8, 2025 This article was published in The Script Magazine – Autumn 2025. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major cause of mortality around the world. AMR makes fighting infections incr...

01/06/2026

Our BSPS degree is more than a major—it’s a launchpad. With two distinct pathways, students can tailor their education to fit their goals.

Isaiah Stokes found that out when he switched from pre-nursing to our Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (BSPS) program.

“I fell in love with pharmacy’s undergraduate program because of the tight-knit community and how interesting it was to learn how a drug works in the body. Even as I found my way to the medical school track, pharmacy and the BSPS community have become my home.”

Read more about Isaiah's undergraduate journey at https://pharmacy.osu.edu/news/find-it-here-exploring-opportunities-and-building-community-undergrad?utm_campaign=phr_marketing-activity_fy26&utm_content=1766085720&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin. 🌟

Find it here: Exploring opportunities and building community as an undergrad December 8, 2025 This article was published in The Script Magazine – Autumn 2025.   What’s next?  That has become the mantra for Isaiah Stokes, a fourth-year Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (BSPS) stude...

01/02/2026

Get ready for Buckeye Hockey Night! 🏒

Join your fellow Pharmacy Buckeyes on Saturday, January 31, at the Schottenstein Center for a fun-filled evening sponsored by the Buckeye Club and Ohio State Alumni Association.

What to expect:
• Pregame tailgate with food, fun and entertainment for the whole family
• Cheering on our Men's Hockey Buckeyes as they take on Michigan

📅 Event details
• Tailgate: 3:30–5 p.m. in the Men’s Auxiliary Gym – $10 (kids under 3 free)
• Game: 5 p.m. – Ohio State vs Michigan men’s hockey – $16 per ticket
📍 Location: 555 Borror Drive, Columbus, OH

🎟️ Don’t wait—tickets are selling fast! Learn more and grab your tickets at

2026 Buckeye Hockey Night sponsored by Buckeye Club and The Ohio State University Alumni Association Event Date Sat, Jan 31 2026, 3:30 - 7:30pm EST Location The Schottenstein Center - Men’s Auxiliary Gym, 555 Borror Dr., Columbus, OH 43210 Add to Calendar: Google iCal Office365 Outlook.com Please ...

12/30/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re looking back at the stories that mattered most to you. 🫶

From faculty and students connecting with communities across Ohio to researchers driving discovery and innovation, this year was full of progress and impact.

Explore our 10 most-read stories of 2025 at

2025 in Review: The College of Pharmacy's most-read stories of 2025 December 22, 2025 As 2025 draws to a close, the College of Pharmacy is proud to reflect on a year of progress and impact. Our faculty and students traveled across Ohio, engaging communities with vital health resources and strengthen...

12/29/2025

How one shocking statistic led to 16 years of service 💊

Clinical assistant professor Dr. Kelsey Schmuhl '17 '12 recalls the transformative moment as a student that led her to Generation Rx.

"I remember sitting in my Introduction to Pharmacy class when Dr. Ken Hale told us that more people in Ohio die every day from an accidental drug overdose than a car accident."

Dr. Schmuhl has helped Generation Rx grow from a single slide deck in 2009 into a suite of dozens of resources teaching medication safety to people of all ages across the U.S.

Now, she leads the organization as its director.

Read more about Dr. Schmuhl and her experience with Generation Rx—in her own words—in the Autumn 2025 issue of The Script.

Meeting evolving community needs with Generation Rx December 8, 2025 A letter from Kelsey Schmuhl, PharmD '17, BCACP, BSPS '12Director of Harm Reduction and PreventionAssistant Professor - Clinical I remember sitting in my Introduction to Pharmacy class when Ken Hale, RPh, PhD, former professor of...

12/23/2025

Dr. Sydney Robbins ’24 is giving patient education a 21st-century boost. 💻

Dr. Robbins and her preceptor, Dr. Suzanne Higginbotham, recently received an
APhA Foundation Incentive Grant, which they are using to advance their current research project, “Utilizing Generative Artificial Intelligence to Develop Patient Education Materials in the Primary Care Setting.”

“If we can utilize AI to make accurate PEMs for the primary care setting, we can not only save the time of clinicians but also offer patients information for more aspects of their wellness and treatment.”

Read more on Drs. Robbins and Higginbotham's research project at https://pharmacy.osu.edu/news/resident-and-preceptor-pair-receive-apha-funds-ai-patient-education-research?utm_campaign=phr_marketing-activity_fy26&utm_content=1766517063&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.

Resident and preceptor pair receive APhA funds for AI patient education research December 18, 2025 Sydney Robbins, PharmD ’24, is giving patient education a 21st century boost.  The PGY2 resident of the The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy and General Internal Medicine (GIM) program....

12/22/2025

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global concern that threatens our ability to treat even the most common infections. 🦠

For the past 20 years, associate professor Dr. Mark Mitton-Fry has worked in industry and academia to combat AMR. His research team at the college is devoted to discovering Novel Bacterial Topoisomerase Inhibitor (NBTI) compounds to treat resistant infections with an emphasis on Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

“There’s a clear impact that our work can make if we can improve the medical treatment of these resistant infections. I’m motivated by the scale of this problem, and I’m truly fascinated by the resistant pathogens we’re focusing on.”

Read more about Dr. Mitton-Fry and how his research aims to counter AMR in the Autumn 2025 issue of The Script magazine.

Playing the long game: How the Mitton-Fry Lab is advancing treatment of multidrug-resistant infections December 8, 2025 This article was published in The Script Magazine – Autumn 2025. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major cause of mortality around the world. AMR makes fighting infections incr...

12/19/2025

The Pharmacy Leadership & Education Institute (PLEI) has named Dr. E. Michael Murphy the recipient of the 2026 Albert B. Prescott Pharmacy Leadership Award!

This prestigious honor recognizes outstanding leadership and innovation in pharmacy practice, education and services within the first 10 years of a pharmacy career.

Read more at

Dr. E. Michael Murphy named PLEI 2026 Albert B. Prescott Pharmacy Leadership Award recipient December 17, 2025 The Pharmacy Leadership & Education Institute (PLEI) has named Dr. E. Michael Murphy, PharmD, MBA, assistant professor - clinical, the recipient of the 2026 Albert B. Prescott Pharmacy Lead...

12/18/2025

Degree exploration can be scary, but oh so rewarding! 🧭

Take it from fourth-year Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (BSPS) student Isaiah Stokes, who began his college career as a pre-nursing student before exploring other possibilities in health care.

“My jumps between career paths were driven by groups that allowed me to explore my professional interests and understand my strengths.”

Read more about how the plentiful opportunities at Ohio State led one student to pre-med via our BSPS program in the Autumn 2025 issue of The Script magazine—out now!

Find it here: Exploring opportunities and building community as an undergrad December 8, 2025 This article was published in The Script Magazine – Autumn 2025.   What’s next?  That has become the mantra for Isaiah Stokes, a fourth-year Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (BSPS) stude...

12/17/2025

The Latiolais Leadership Program celebrated 66 years of health-system pharmacy at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Midyear with an incredible evening of connection and recognition.

Alumni, students, faculty, and friends gathered to honor the legacy of Clifton J. Latiolais and celebrate Dr. Alex C. Varkey '07, the recipient of the 2025 Clifton J. Latiolais Leadership Award.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Las Vegas to keep the spirit of “Enthusiasm for Excellence” alive!🏅

Read more about this year's celebration and browse the photo gallery at https://pharmacy.osu.edu/announcements/latiolais-leadership-program-celebrates-66-years-excellence-and-clifton-awardee-ashp?utm_campaign=phr_marketing-activity_fy26&utm_content=1766005443&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.

Latiolais Leadership Program celebrates 66 years of excellence and Clifton Awardee at ASHP Midyear December 16, 2025 Alumni, faculty and staff gathered on Dec. 7 at the House of Blues in Las Vegas for the 2025 Latiolais Leadership Program Alumni Social and the presentation of the Clifton J. Latiolai...

12/16/2025

The Autumn 2025 issue of The Script magazine is out now!🗞️

On the cover: Dr. Nadeen Anabtawi, a PhD candidate who graduates this weekend. Under the mentorship of Dr. Sharyn Baker, Dr. Anabtawi's research on acute myeloid leukemia (AML) genetic mutation has allowed a more personalized approach to patient therapy.

“Screening for this gene mutation is now used in every patient who presents with AML. If we spot the mutation, we have an idea of what inhibitors will be more effective and what challenges the patient may face.”

Read more about Dr. Anabtawi's research and other stories in the Autumn 2025 issue of The Script.

Autumn on campus always brings a sense of nostalgia. The falling Buckeye leaves, football Saturdays and the energy of students remind me of my own time as a student at Ohio State. This year, that feeling was especially poignant as we hosted several class reunions during Homecoming Weekend, including...

12/16/2025

College of Pharmacy Dean Deanna Kroetz '85 has been named president-elect of ASCPT!

Dean Kroetz has been a member of ASCPT since 1994 and has served the society in several leadership roles. She will begin her term after the conclusion of the 2026 Annual Meeting.

Congratulations, Dean Kroetz! 🎉