Principal Investigator: John Harrell Project Title: Impact of Sedentary Time Accumulation on Cerebrovascular Reactivity Project Summary: Funds will be used to test increases in cerebral blood flow in highly sedentary and non-sedentary young adults. Further, the research is aimed at investigating a specific mechanism (cyclooxygenase) of cerebral vasodilation. Funding Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration...
Category: College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
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Bravo Zulu! CPHS alum is top Coast Guard pharmacist
By way of ebola crises, earthquakes, and hurricanes, the career of Commander Aaron Middlekauff, PH’01, brought him to the nation’s capital to direct field operations for the Coast Guard’s pharmacists.
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From Fragmentation to Collaboration
The Des Moines Area Interprofessional Education Collaborative is changing the way pharmacists are educated.
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First OTD faculty join CPHS
Three faculty members joined the occupational therapy doctorate program in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences on July 1. In addition, there are four new CPHS faculty.
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White Coat Ceremony history
Read about the history behind the White Coat Ceremony, a tradition now over a decade old.
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High honors for two Drake pharmacy fraternities
Two of Drake’s professional pharmacy fraternity chapters have been named among the best in the nation by their national organizations.
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Drake University ranks third in U.S. News and World Report 2016 rankings
For the seventh consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Drake University third for overall quality among Midwest master’s institutions.
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2015 White Coat Ceremony
The CPHS PharmD Class of 2019 walked across the Sheslow Auditorium stage on August 28, 2015 to receive their White Coats. These White Coats that students will wear for their four years in the doctoral program, symbolize the authority of science and the art of healing. By wearing the coats and taking the Pledge of...
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Can Medical Marijuana Treat PTSD?
Research by recent Drake alumni examines whether medical marijuana is clinically effective for treating post-traumatic stress among military veterans.
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CPHS student Anna Shields receives national scholarship
The National Community of Pharmacists Association (NCPA) recognized Drake student Anna Shields, P4, with a national scholarship worth $2,500 that includes travel expenses for attending the national meeting in October. Shields received the Presidential Scholarship, which recognizes leadership qualities and academic achievement. “I am very grateful for the platform NCPA has provided me with as...