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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP)

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Founded in 1900, the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) is the national organization representing pharmacy education in the U.S.

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
💁🥼 Kicking Off the Class of 2030: AACP EVP & CEO Lee Vermeulen helped welcome Purdue University's newest student pharmacists to the profession with a keynote address at their White Coat Ceremony last weekend. Congratulations to Purdue’s #PharmD Class of 2030!
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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
"#Healthcare is a team sport, not a solo endeavor." A newly published article co-authored by Dr. Erika Freitas (@cupharmacy.bsky.social) explores a multi-year model preparing 600+ health professions students annually to collaborate in patient care.
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Your Dentist, Pharmacist and Physician Need to Work Together. CU Anschutz is Teaching Them How.
Interprofessional education on healthcare campuses is vital to the future of integrated healthcare. See how CU Anschutz is advancing IPE.
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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
🆕📑 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑨𝑨𝑪𝑷 𝑰𝒔𝒔𝒖𝒆 𝑩𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒇: What the DHS Final Rule Means for Academic Pharmacy A new DHS rule taking effect 9/15 will establish fixed admission periods & new procedures for F1 students & J1 visitors. 🔗 In a new issue brief, we outline the changes & key considerations for #PharmEd: ow.ly/SLlM50ZJtva
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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
🌱🥼 Congratulations to the inaugural class of NACDS' Emerging Leaders Academy, who met this month at the 2026 #NACDSTSE. The class, comprised of 49 dean-nominated student pharmacists and 16 pharmacy deans, explored emerging technology, industry trends, advocacy & innovation. 🔗: ow.ly/jCrP50ZFxMV
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NACDS Convenes Inaugural Class of the Emerging Leaders Academy at 2026 NACDS Total Store Expo
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) convened the inaugural class of its Emerging Leaders Academy (ELA) at the 2026 NACDS Total Store Expo (TSE), bringing 49 dean-nominated student ph...
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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
🏆🤝 How is your school impacting its community? The AACP Transformative Community Service Award recognizes institutions making a measurable difference through innovative, outcomes-driven patient care services. 📅 Applications due 9/30: ow.ly/20An50ZClo4
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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
🤝📢 Meet the 2026 Aspiring Academics! We are proud to welcome 29 students from across the country to the fourth cohort of the AACP Aspiring Academics Program. 👇
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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
📢 Congratulations to Dr. Laura Waite (Saint Joseph's University) for being elected as Speaker of the AACP House of Delegates, beginning 2027. "We have so much to look forward to as an organization, and I believe strongly in the crucial role of the [HOD] and member voices in shaping our future."
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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
📸 Official Photo Gallery Now Available: #PharmEd26 may be over, but the connections, conversation and lessons live on! Access the professional gallery at the link, and download and share your own to re-live the fun from Grapevine: 🔗: ow.ly/WrWF50Zrtx8
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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
🌞⚖️🌩️ Released This Weekend at #PharmEd26: The AACP Argus Commission Forecast 2026! The forecast explores trends and predictions for the coming year on the most impactful topics facing #pharmacyeducation, from public trust in science and education to financing pharmacy education and more.
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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Good morning from Grapevine! ☀️ AACP President Robin Zavod officially welcomes attendees to the Opening General Session of Pharmacy Education 2026, beginning three days of exceptional programming, celebration and, of course, networking! Follow along: 🧵 #PharmEd26
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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
⏪🤠 This #FlashbackFriday, we’re looking back to the 2014 AACP Annual Meeting in Grapevine, TX! 12 years later, we’re excited to return for #PharmEd26. Over the next few days, colleagues from across #PharmEd will once again gather to connect, learn and shape the future of pharmacy. We can't wait!
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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
🤝 Thank you to CVS Health, elite-level corporate partner with AACP and platinum-level sponsor of #PharmEd26! Your support helps make the event possible. Connect with them in multiple ways during the meeting:
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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
🏘️ How do you manage overwhelm at a big #conference like #PharmEd26 and still make meaningful connections? "Trade the network for the neighborhood," writes Dr. Josh Brown, among other advice to protect social energy at conferences while still forging peer communities. (1/2)
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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
🌞🔬 AACP is pleased to announce the 27 student #pharmacists selected to participate in the 2026 Social and Administrative Sciences (SAS) Section Summer Research Exchange Mentorship Program! For the full list: ow.ly/CaRM50Zmu3c
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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
⚖️🥼 5 Years of Making the Case: AACP’s Annual Student Mock Trial Competition returns to #PharmEd26 next week! "The competition offers a unique opportunity for students to develop these communication and critical thinking skills," one audience-participant recently shared. (1/5)
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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
🤝📢 Meet the 36 aspiring leaders selected for #AACPALFP's 23rd Cohort! Their selection "reflects not only [their] accomplishments to date, but also [their] potential to shape the future of #PharmEd and the profession." 🔗 For the full list: new.express.adobe.com/webpage/1DpV...
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AJPE @theajpe.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
🤝📑 AJPE is excited to welcome seven new members to its Editorial Advisory Board! These educators and scholars will help support the Journal’s peer review process, strategic direction and continued advancement in pharmacy education. Learn more: ow.ly/YF9c50ZjIJE
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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
🧳💻 Webinar Next Wednesday: Packing your bags for #PharmEd26? Whether you're attending for the first time or a returning attendee, our "Know Before You Go" webinar will help you hit the ground ready to make the most of your meeting experience! 🔗: ow.ly/ISuu50ZjoXg
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UW–Madison School of Pharmacy @uwmadpharmacy.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Badgers celebrating #America250 in Washington! The American Institute of the #History of #Pharmacy co-hosted a celebration at the American #Pharmacists Association HQ, including Dean Steve Swanson, @pharmacysocietywi.bsky.social CEO Sarah Sorum, @aacpharmacy.bsky.social CEO Lee Vermeulen & more.
Lee Vermeulen with two other attendeesSarah Sorum and Steve Swanson pose outdoorsCEOs of pharmacy organizations pose on the steps of the American Pharmacists Association headquarters
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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
📲👋 It’s #SocialMediaDay: Get the #PharmEd26 conversation started before arriving in Grapevine! Explore our new social media toolkit featuring graphics for attendees, presenters & sponsors; and prompts to help you connect before we kick-off July 18–21! 🔗: ow.ly/SIXq50Zhvj5
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AJPE @theajpe.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
📚Volume 90, Issue 6 is now available! Explore research on NAPLEX success, neurodivergent student pharmacists, academic dishonesty, and more. 🔗: ow.ly/9xmA50ZbbQE
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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
📢⚙️ Looking to get engaged in ASHP's #YourPharmacist campaign? Explore its toolkit designed specifically for schools and colleges of pharmacy, to help generate content and put a spotlight on the essential contributions pharmacists make as part of the patient care team. 🔗: ow.ly/1jTs50Zf6Lb
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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
💊💬 "We are one of the only #healthcare providers where you can just walk [in] & ask a question," said Allie Lensch, University of Iowa College of Pharmacy student. The college's recent "Ask a Pharmacist" booth saw students engaging the community in conversations on safe medication use & adherence.
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University of Iowa pharmacy students encourage adherence to medication directions
Iowans see their pharmacist eight times more than their doctor according to the University of Iowa’s pharmacy school dean.
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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
A new partnership between the University at Buffalo and Rochester Institute of Technology will provide qualified RIT students the opportunities to pursue a #PharmD or Master's in pharmaceutical sciences. For more: ow.ly/fKKX50Z88R7
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RIT, UB collaborate to advance careers in pharmacy
RIT and University at Buffalo launched a new pathway for RIT students to pursue pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences degrees.
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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
🔎📊🏛️ Big changes are coming to federal #studentloan programs this July 1 that will have significant impacts across #PharmacyEducation. In our latest Issue Brief, AACP provides background, recommendations for policymakers, and strategies for schools & colleges moving forward. 🔗: ow.ly/lR5250Z7lfC
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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
✨🤝 Discover the power of connection at #PharmEd26 in Grapevine, TX, 7/18–21! Register by 6/19 to save $100+ and plug into four days of programming on the critical topics shaping #PharmEd, from AI to therapeutic innovation, neurodiversity & more. 🔗: ow.ly/ztsP50Z5mqL
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AJPE @theajpe.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
AACP President Dr. Robin Zavod (@midwesternuniv.bsky.social) shared her vision and charges for the Academy at #PharmEd25, reminding us that being part of an organization means owning your contribution while embracing collaboration. To read her full address, visit: ow.ly/iGOQ50YCVBb
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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
🦠💊 It’s Infectious Diseases Pharmacists Day! Today, we’re joining @sidpharm.bsky.social in recognizing ID pharmacists, raising awareness of this unique #pharmacy specialty, and celebrating this year's theme, "Beyond the Rx: ID Pharmacists as Educators and Advocates."
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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
📢💡Announcing: AACP has selected the winners of its inaugural Unite for Impact Challenge! The initiative brought together faculty, practitioners, students and partners to drive measurable change across three focus areas of #CommunityPharmacy. 🧵(1/8)
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University of Maryland, Baltimore @umaryland.edu · 20/05/2026
“Your degree opens doors, but your character will define your legacy.” The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy PharmD Class of 2026 is ready to lead with purpose and passion. ow.ly/teLc50Z29FO #UMBgrad #ClassOf2026
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Perseverance, Leadership, and Purpose: PharmDs Celebrate 2026 Convocation - News
The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy (UMSOP) celebrated the achievements of the Doctor of Pharmacy Class of 2026 during a convocation ceremony held May 14 in Baltimore.
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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
🍎🏢 From Classroom to Community: @uconnpharmacy.bsky.social students Kiley Keough, Salma Al Ramahi & Dina Merqina are bringing their classroom skills to Hartford residents this semester through IPPE clinics at local apartment complexes. (1/4)
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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
🗞️🏛️ This month, the U.S. Department of Education released its final ruling on significant changes to policy on federal #studentloans. How do they affect #pharmacyeducation? 🔗 Head to the "Latest in AACP Advocacy" page for a breakdown: ow.ly/JasH50YZGQr
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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
🤗📑 You Belong Here: Explore innovative #recruitment strategies aimed at fostering inclusivity in this newly-updated guide from AACP's Student Access and Success in Pharmacy Education Advisory Committee. 🔗: ow.ly/J2TA50YWKjT #PharmacyEducation | #PharmEd | #HigherEducation
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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
🎓🤝 AACP is pleased to announce the 2026 CVS Health Foundation/AACP Community Pharmacy Award, aiming to support students who will care for the needs of patients, the profession, and the public, both within and outside healthcare settings. 🔗: ow.ly/posZ50YWBFM
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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
🧑‍🏫🤔 Students: Thinking about a career in education? Applications are open for the 4th Cohort of the AACP Aspiring Academics Program, designed for current #PharmD and #PhD students interested in becoming future pharmacy faculty. For details: ow.ly/YiKj50YTASV
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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
⏪🌆 This #FlashbackFriday, we’re sending it back 18 years to the 2008 AACP Annual Meeting in Chicago! 🧵👇
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AJPE @theajpe.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
✍️A recent AJPE commentary explores how career achievement and well-being are mutually reinforcing, offering a more holistic lens for defining success. 🔗Read more: ow.ly/lkrk50YS0RT
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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
📅 4/30 Webinar: How can #pharmacists navigate Board of Pharmacy matters & protect their license? Learn common allegations, board actions & risk management strategies in Thursday's HPSO #webinar: "Protecting Your License Against Common State Board of Pharmacy Matters," 3:00 p.m. ET. For more:
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Protecting Your License Against Common State Board of Pharmacy Matters
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.
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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
📢🥼🤳Announcing: AACP has selected 43 student pharmacists to participate in its inaugural Pharm4Me Student Ambassador Program! Ambassadors will embark on activities over their 1-year term to engage prospective students and promote #pharmacy. (1/4) 🔗: ow.ly/PXvM50YR7Tc
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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
🚀📢🏛️ Now Launching: The AACP Advocacy Center! This comprehensive new member-focused online hub is designed to advance awareness, strengthen alliances, and drive action in support of #pharmacyeducation and research. 🔗: ow.ly/FkhB50YQNBc
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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
🛬 This Week at AACP: Staff gathered together in-person for our Spring “3D Days,” stepping away from screens to strengthen connection across the Association.
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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
🧵🗨️ "We want the public & decision-makers to better understand how #pharmacists contribute to the quality of care and overall wellbeing of patients," says Dr. Magaly Rodriguez de Bittner (@umaryland.edu School of Pharmacy), discussing her mission as newly-installed @pharmacists.bsky.social president.
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News Center » Magaly Rodriguez de Bittner to Lead American Pharmacists Association as President
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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
📢 AACP joined national pharmacy organizations in a joint statement expressing concern over recent CDC ACIP charter changes that overemphasize vaccine risks while underweighting the proven benefits and disease prevention outcomes of vaccination. Read the full statement: t.co/2D3kxEIIYO
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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
🤝🎻 A musician worried #cancer treatment would impact his ability to perform. “We adjusted treatment…to support his well-being without compromising care," says Dr. Shawna Kraft. "We listen.”
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When Cancer Care Becomes a Long Game
When Shawna Kraft, PharmD ’06, began her career as a clinical pharmacist specializing in cancer treatments, a diagnosis of metastatic melanoma meant very limited survival. Today, with advances in immu...
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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
💫🗺️ Reg. Now Open: Blaze new trails at #PharmEd26, July 18-21 in Grapevine, TX! From cutting-edge insights to practical strategies, this is your opportunity to grow, learn & lead alongside peers from across #pharmacy education and practice. (1/5) 🔗: ow.ly/ZeyM50YGzSH
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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
⚕️ This year's #NPHW theme, "Ready. Set. Action!," highlights how #publichealth initiatives are creating healthier communities through meaningful, community-centered care. @mann.usc.edu is living out this mission with the launch of its new Pharmacy and Wellness Center in south LA. (1/2)
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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
⚕️ It's @apha.org's National Public Health Week! This year’s theme, "Ready. Set. Action!", is a call to recognize the vital role #publichealth plays in keeping families safe, communities strong, and creating a healthier future.
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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
📰 Recent national media coverage highlights an encouraging trend: New research shows that, while many grad. degrees struggle to deliver strong returns, #pharmacy consistently stands out as a high-value pathway for students & practitioners. Follow this🧵for highlights 👇 (1/5)
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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
🫀 "Our goal is to protect the heart…when it's most vulnerable," said Dr. Ke Huang, Texas A&M University assistant professor, of a new #heartattack treatment. "If we can ease that early stress & support repair, we may be able to change the trajectory of recovery." 📰: ow.ly/j3SS50Yy4KX
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Revolutionary single shot helps with healing after a heart attack – Texas A&M Stories
The new approach uses an injection that prompts the body to release a natural heart protective hormone for weeks.
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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
📅💫 Save the Date: Discover big ideas and bright futures at #PharmEd26, July 18-21, in Grapevine, Texas! With can't-miss content beginning Saturday and ending Tuesday, experts and thought leaders from across the country will address critical topics including… (1/5)
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