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August 11, 2026

UH College of Pharmacy Secures More Than $1M to Solve Complex Health Challenges

UHCOP researchers have secured more than $1 million in new funding for three projects targeting major health challenges. The studies explore a novel nanomedicine for sepsis, artificial intelligence-assisted drug repurposing for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, and a new depression screening tool designed for people living with sickle cell disease.

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August 13, 2026

Ying Xu: Finding the Heart of the Matter

Ph.D. candidate Ying Xu’s personal connection to cardiovascular disease is fueling her research into more precise treatments for heart failure and arrhythmia. Supported by an American Heart Association predoctoral fellowship, Xu is investigating how the AKAP12-PDE8A signaling pathway disrupts heart function and whether targeting it could help protect patients from cardiac dysfunction.

August 5, 2026

Starting Strong: UHCOP Volunteers Provide 2,151 Community Wellness Screenings, Education

More than 60 UHCOP Pharm.D. students engaged in 2,151 service encounters ranging from blood pressure and glucose screenings to wellness education on such topics as nutrition, immunizations, and heart health at the 2026 Houston Mayor's Back 2 School Fest Aug. 1 at the George R. Brown Convention Center.

July 31, 2026

Paroma Arefin: Seeing the Patients Behind the Data

Ph.D. student Paroma Arefin uses real-world evidence to explore how healthcare policy, cost and access affect patient care. Her research looks beyond spending trends to identify gaps in treatment and ensure the patients behind the data are not overlooked.

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August 13, 2026

Ying Xu: Finding the Heart of the Matter

Ph.D. candidate Ying Xu’s personal connection to cardiovascular disease is fueling her research into more precise treatments for heart failure and arrhythmia. Supported by an American Heart Association predoctoral fellowship, Xu is investigating how the AKAP12-PDE8A signaling pathway disrupts heart function and whether targeting it could help protect patients from cardiac dysfunction.

August 11, 2026

UH College of Pharmacy Secures More Than $1M to Solve Complex Health Challenges

UHCOP researchers have secured more than $1 million in new funding for three projects targeting major health challenges. The studies explore a novel nanomedicine for sepsis, artificial intelligence-assisted drug repurposing for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, and a new depression screening tool designed for people living with sickle cell disease.

August 5, 2026

Starting Strong: UHCOP Volunteers Provide 2,151 Community Wellness Screenings, Education

More than 60 UHCOP Pharm.D. students engaged in 2,151 service encounters ranging from blood pressure and glucose screenings to wellness education on such topics as nutrition, immunizations, and heart health at the 2026 Houston Mayor's Back 2 School Fest Aug. 1 at the George R. Brown Convention Center.

July 31, 2026

Paroma Arefin: Seeing the Patients Behind the Data

Ph.D. student Paroma Arefin uses real-world evidence to explore how healthcare policy, cost and access affect patient care. Her research looks beyond spending trends to identify gaps in treatment and ensure the patients behind the data are not overlooked.

July 27, 2026

Outstanding OTC, Consulting Coogs

University of Houston College of Pharmacy (UHCOP) students secured the trophy in the Student Pharmacist Self-Care Competition and five scholarships, while a college alumna was honored for her pharmacy consultant work at the Texas Pharmacy Association 2026 Conference & Expo July 24-26 in The Woodlands. 

July 20, 2026

Have GLP-1s Changed the Debate Around Body Size?

UH experts explore how GLP-1 medications have reshaped conversations about weight loss, health and body size while examining their benefits, long-term challenges and the persistent stigma surrounding obesity, treatment choices and women’s bodies.