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Gene-editing platform may help treat hearing loss

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Mei He, Ph.D., leads a research team in developing a gene-editing platform using extracellular vesicles.

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Samantha Ali wins Best Poster Award at AAPS…

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Ali will present her research on extracellular vesicles in outer space on Nov. 10 in San Antonio.

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Dr. Stephan Schmidt recipient of ISoP Leadership…

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The award honors individuals who have demonstrated innovative science and outstanding leadership in the field of pharmacometrics.

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#4 Ranked pharmacy college by U.S. News & World Report

$4.8 million in annual research funding last year

116 Publications in 2024-25

52 Ph.D. students in the program

16 Postdoctoral fellows in the program

18 Faculty members