Sign in

Lucas Richert

@lucrichert.bsky.social
254 followers 152 following 62 posts

Writer; Historian of Medicine & Pharmacy; Professor at UW-Madison SoP; Executive Director at American Institute of the History of Pharmacy; Canadian. (Links pharmacy.wisc.edu/faculty/richert-u… and aihp.org)

PostsRepliesMedia
Lucas Richert @lucrichert.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
One month to the UW-Madison 6th Annual Psychedelic Symposium! Register now to join us: research.pharmacy.wisc.edu/cpre/2026-sy... #psychedelics #health #science
research.pharmacy.wisc.edu
2026 Psychedelic Symposium
On Your Mark October 29 – 30, 2026 BioPharmaceutical Technology Center, Fitchburg, WI View Symposium Details   The UW–Madison Psychedelic Symposium is a dynamic and transdisciplinary event aimed at ex...
003
Lucas Richert @lucrichert.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The next History of Pharmacy working group meeting is coming up next week www.chstm.org/group/pharma... This is “a space for exploring how pharmacy has shaped and been shaped by science, society, and culture across time and around the world.”
chstm.org
Pharmacy History | Consortium for History of Science, Technology and Medicine
012
Lucas Richert @lucrichert.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Stay tuned! 💊🥼👩‍⚕️Discover how community pharmacies have shaped neighborhoods, healthcare, and everyday life... #pharmacy #society #history #policy @aacpharmacy.bsky.social @uwmadpharmacy.bsky.social www.aihp.org/coming-soon-...
042
Lucas Richert @lucrichert.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
@aahmhistmed.bsky.social the AAHM meeting in Buffalo is insanely awesome this year! And walking around the city is….
020
Reposted by Lucas Richert
Society for the Social History of Medicine (SSHM) @sshmedicine.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
📣SSHM members 📣 Are you organising a #histmed #medhumanities conference later this year? A reminder that the next application deadline for conference funding is 1 June 👇
sshm.org
Conference Funding
The Society for the Social History of Medicine awards financial assistance for conferences and workshops on the history of medicine.  Applicants should note that grants are not retrospectively…
01514
Reposted by Lucas Richert
Durham Institute for Medical Humanities @durhamimh.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
What makes the “heroic doctor” story so powerful? Join us for a talk by Danielle Spencer exploring narrative medicine, physician memoirs, and how shows like The Pitt shape ideas about healthcare and clinicians. 📅 Thur 25 June 📍 Durham / Online 🎟️ Free www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/heroic-doc...
eventbrite.co.uk
Heroic Doctors?: From Medical Memoirs to The Pitt
A hybrid talk by Danielle Spencer about the contemporary genre of physician-author memoirs and their representations in popular media.
156
Reposted by Lucas Richert
Warwick Anderson @wombatscholar.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
TWO great jobs in History and Philosophy of Science at Sydney! Rank from Lecturer (Assistant Prof) to Assoc Prof. Particularly interested in candidates working in the areas of early modern science, or science or medicine in Asia, or Indigenous knowledge systems... #HPS #STS #histstm #histsci
timeshighereducation.com
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor to the School of History and Philosophy of Science - Camperdown, Australia job with UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY | 410910
Build your research and apply your expertise by contributing as a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor to the School of History and Philos...
28092
Reposted by Lucas Richert
Laura Ansley @lmansley.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
#histmed friends, it's time to speak up about how much the National Library of Medicine means to our subfield! 🗃️
03926
Reposted by Lucas Richert
Rebecca Colesworthy @rcolesworthy.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
A super interesting opportunity at the Whitney Humanities Center. The deputy director there, @dianeberrettbrown.bsky.social, is awesome and you know I <3 New Haven. Please repost and spread the word!!
03121
Reposted by Lucas Richert
Jon Agar @jonagar.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Please help spread the news far and wide! We have a new, full-time, permanent Lecturer in Global History of Science job @stsucl.bsky.social Don't be fooled by the application of deadline of only 9 June 2026. This is an open search #histsci #skystorians www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
ucl.ac.uk
UCL – University College London
UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
288151
Lucas Richert @lucrichert.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Cannabis in Madison and #Wisconsin! captimes.com/entertainmen... What’s next? Where’s #marijuna #policy & business heading? @captimes.com
captimes.com
Cannabis stores on State Street face a hazy future
Stores selling hemp-derived THC products have proliferated, especially on State Street. A change in federal legislation means their fate is uncertain.
011
Lucas Richert @lucrichert.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
“Drug Topics Photograph Collection” Donated by Drug Topics magazine to the AIHP in 1974, the Drug Topics photograph collection contains approximately 17,200 photographs taken or commissioned by the Drug Topics staff between 1945 and 1970. #history search.library.wisc.edu/digital/ADru...
search.library.wisc.edu
‎Drug Topics Photograph Collection - Collection - UWDC - UW-Madison Libraries
021
Lucas Richert @lucrichert.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Pharmaceutical trade catalogs are so cool! They are valuable to historians as they provide a picture into the stock of American drug stores of the period, including pricing and detailed illustrations of products and equipment. #pharmacy #history #drugs search.library.wisc.edu/digital/ATra...
search.library.wisc.edu
‎Pharmaceutical Trade Catalog Collection - Collection - UWDC - UW-Madison Libraries
021
Lucas Richert @lucrichert.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
The American Institute of the History of Pharmacy (AIHP) recently appointed Dr Kelly O’Donnell to the role of Co-Editor in Chief of its journal. Welcome! #pharmacy #history Thrilled to have you on board! @kellyodonn.bsky.social @uwiscpress.bsky.social www.aihp.org/kelly-odonne...
aihp.org
Kelly O’Donnell Appointed New Editor-in-Chief of History of Pharmacy and Pharmaceuticals | American Institute of the History of Pharmacy
Advancing knowledge and understanding of the history of pharmacy and medicines.
051
Reposted by Lucas Richert
Steve Peers @stevepeers.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Needs to add Andor
Mon Mothma speech about genocide and the death of truth, from Andor s2 episode 9
08025
Lucas Richert @lucrichert.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Anyone for lunch? Head over to the Rennebohm Drug Store! Happy to share the recent #pharmacy #history article. @uwmadison.bsky.social @uwmadpharmacy.bsky.social
onwisconsin.uwalumni.com
Lunch at Rennebohm Drug Store | On Wisconsin
For decades, the pharmacy and eatery was a go-to gathering spot for UW students.
011
Reposted by Lucas Richert
AJ Wright @ajwrightmls.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Today’s Find: Chloroform bottle from the Charles Pfizer & Co, NYC. Found on Pinterest tinyurl.com/yccypc9h Firm established in 1849 tinyurl.com/yc5mws2j #histmed #medicalhistory #anesthesiahistory
1277
Reposted by Lucas Richert
Willemijn Ruberg @willemijnruberg.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
One PhD and one postdoc position available in the interesting ERC research project on Beyond Thalidomide: The Patient as an Agent of Change (2024-2029) run by dr Birgit Nemec: jobs.univie.ac.at/job/Universi...
jobs.univie.ac.at
01318
Reposted by Lucas Richert
Lucas Richert @lucrichert.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
The AIHP is one of a kind. It’s a national nonprofit organization dedicated to understanding ⬇️⬇️
001
Lucas Richert @lucrichert.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
The AIHP, where I’m Executive Director, aims to collect, preserve, and advance the #history of #pharmacy and #pharmaceuticals! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Here’s a short summary of the AIHP’s activities over the past year. @uwmadpharmacy.bsky.social Thanks to everyone in the #histmed #histpharm community
021
Lucas Richert @lucrichert.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
The AIHP is one of a kind. It’s a national nonprofit organization dedicated to understanding ⬇️⬇️
001
Lucas Richert @lucrichert.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
The new issue of History of Pharmacy & Pharmaceuticals is here. The SI is called Premodern Pharmacology: Between Theory and Praxis. #history #pharmacy @uwpress.bsky.social @uwmadison.bsky.social As a taster, here is Dr. Claire Burridge’s Open Access article hopp.uwpress.org/content/67/1...
hopp.uwpress.org
Drugs From Afar
Pharmaceutical knowledge in the early medieval Latin West has rarely been described as innovative. A number of studies, however, have noted the occasional recording of “new” ingredients from the East,...
063
Lucas Richert @lucrichert.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
www.instagram.com/p/DS2kqdbElj... The AIHP (a historical nonprofit) is hiring. #history #medicine #pharmacy. Please share
instagram.com
American Institute of the History of Pharmacy on Instagram: "This role is at the heart of our mission to preserve pharmacy's rich history. Use the QR code to find out more about us and the position. I...
The American Institute of the History of Pharmacy is seeking a development officer to help preserve pharmacy's rich history. Apply with a cover letter, resume, and two references. Learn more about the...
000
Reposted by Lucas Richert
Lucas Richert @lucrichert.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Interesting article from MIT Tech Review earlier this week and I recognize my favorite chair ever -- from the cover of my 2019 book. www.technologyreview.com/2025/07/01/1... @mitpress.bsky.social
172
Reposted by Lucas Richert
Lucas Richert @lucrichert.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
The Payment Cure hopp.uwpress.org/content/66/2... #history #pharmacy Even today, a pharmacist might preserve filled prescriptions on the counter, stabbing the slips of paper through a peg. In doing so, they are participating in a tradition of recordkeeping that dates back to the early modern period.
hopp.uwpress.org
The Payment Cure
This article explores the functional pharmacopeias produced through a court case involving Maria de Ayala (widow of apothecary Francisco de Madrid) and the Manzanedos (heirs of Félix de Manzanedo, cha...
002
Reposted by Lucas Richert
Tarquin 'Howling Mad' Holmes @tarquinhh.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
Pleased to announce that the just published new edition of Topics in the History of Medicine (Volume 5: Quirks, Quacks and Cul de Sacs) includes my contribution, 'A Disgusting and Useless Substance? Hyraceum between Folk Medicine and Pharmacopoeia' #histmed #histbio #histsci bshm.org.uk/thom/v5/
bshm.org.uk
Current Volume - British Society for the History of Medicine
Topics in the History of Medicine – Volume 5 https://bshm.org.uk/thom/v5 ISSN 2753-9695   Quirks, Quacks and Cul-de-sacs   Five and Counting Hilary S Morris THoM 2025; 5: 1-3. PDF   Navigating the Pub...
1144
Lucas Richert @lucrichert.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
The Payment Cure hopp.uwpress.org/content/66/2... #history #pharmacy Even today, a pharmacist might preserve filled prescriptions on the counter, stabbing the slips of paper through a peg. In doing so, they are participating in a tradition of recordkeeping that dates back to the early modern period.
hopp.uwpress.org
The Payment Cure
This article explores the functional pharmacopeias produced through a court case involving Maria de Ayala (widow of apothecary Francisco de Madrid) and the Manzanedos (heirs of Félix de Manzanedo, cha...
002
Lucas Richert @lucrichert.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
#History of #Pharmacy & #Pharmaceuticals has a lot of excellent #OA open access content — hopp.uwpress.org @uwiscpress.bsky.social
hopp.uwpress.org
History of Pharmacy and Pharmaceuticals
000
Lucas Richert @lucrichert.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
When the #Madison turkeys take over.
020
Lucas Richert @lucrichert.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
The AIHP is a one-of-one historical organization. Check it out aihp.org #history #nonprofit #health #humanities #pharmacy #pharmaceuticals
000
Lucas Richert @lucrichert.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Interesting article from MIT Tech Review earlier this week and I recognize my favorite chair ever -- from the cover of my 2019 book. www.technologyreview.com/2025/07/01/1... @mitpress.bsky.social
172
Reposted by Lucas Richert
Lucas Richert @lucrichert.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
The new issue is available now. hopp.uwpress.org/content/66/2...
001
Reposted by Lucas Richert
Lucas Richert @lucrichert.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
The new issue of HoPP is available now. Read the issue here: hopp.uwpress.org/content/66/2... Lots of OA content. Enjoy! #pharmacy #drugs #pharmacopeias #health #medicine
hopp.uwpress.org
002
Lucas Richert @lucrichert.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
Summer reading, anyone? My personal list of must-reads and refresher texts has gotten out of hand. #drug #pharmacy #pharmaceutical #history #sociology
010
Lucas Richert @lucrichert.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
The new issue is available now. hopp.uwpress.org/content/66/2...
001
Lucas Richert @lucrichert.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
The AIHP, where I’m Executive Director, is slowly beefing up its #psychedelic #psychoactive collections. Learn more at aihp.org/collections/ #history
030
Lucas Richert @lucrichert.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
The new issue of HoPP is available now. Read the issue here: hopp.uwpress.org/content/66/2... Lots of OA content. Enjoy! #pharmacy #drugs #pharmacopeias #health #medicine
hopp.uwpress.org
002
Lucas Richert @lucrichert.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
A conversation about #pharmacy and mental health! @psychologytoday.com www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/hygi...
psychologytoday.com
Navigating Burnout in the Pharmacy
Research on pharmacy jobs highlights burnout risks for females and caregivers, the benefits of work engagement, and the need for supportive environments and better resources.
010
Lucas Richert @lucrichert.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
A blast from the past. An interview with Dr Jarrett Rose. #psychedelics #health #medicine www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/hygi...
psychologytoday.com
The Basics of Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy Retreats
What do you know about psychedelic therapy and retreats? There's a lot to understand.
000
Lucas Richert @lucrichert.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
The AIHP is hiring a Development Officer. aihp.org/aihp-is-look... #history #pharmacy #medicine #pharmaceuticals #nonprofits Please share! @aahmhistmed.bsky.social @mhbuwmad.bsky.social @historyscience.bsky.social
aihp.org
Job Opportunity - The AIHP is Looking for a Development Officer - American Institute of the History of Pharmacy
Advancing knowledge and understanding of the history of pharmacy and medicines.
000
Lucas Richert @lucrichert.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
The American Institute of the History of Pharmacy, based in Madison, is seeking a development officer -- please see below ⬇️⬇️ and share if possible. aihp.org/aihp-is-look... #history #pharmacy #health #pharmaceuticals
aihp.org
Job Opportunity - The AIHP is Looking for a Development Officer - American Institute of the History of Pharmacy
Advancing knowledge and understanding of the history of pharmacy and medicines.
000
Lucas Richert @lucrichert.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
A blast from the past -- an interview with Dr. Matt Oram about #psychedelics. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/hygi...
psychologytoday.com
The History of Psychedelic Therapy: What Can We Learn?
Are we in the midst of a new psychedelic era? If so, what can we learn about the present moment through the history of psychedelic experiments in the past?
010
Lucas Richert @lucrichert.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
The great Canadian election turnaround! The Liberals are back from the brink. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
cbc.ca
Carney vows to govern for all Canadians after winning election upended by Trump | CBC News
Mark Carney achieved what seemed like an impossible feat just a few months ago, leading the Liberals to another victory after an election that was shaped by U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war and...
000
Lucas Richert @lucrichert.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
The inaugural UW-Madison Cannabis Conference proved to be a success. www.wmtv15news.com/2025/04/23/i... We also got a little bit of news coverage ⬇️⬇️ #cannabis #society #health #design #innovation #regulation #medicine #agriculture
wmtv15news.com
'It's more than a plant that will get you high': The crossroad of cannabis and construction
As a part of UW- Madison’s EarthFest event, graduate students, researchers and panelists discussed cannabis research at the Cannabis Research Conference on Tuesday.
000
Lucas Richert @lucrichert.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
The AIHP is hosting another excellent #history of #pharmacy talk! aihp.org/april-24-chr...
aihp.org
April 24 : Dr. Christiane Staiger - American Institute of the History of Pharmacy
Advancing knowledge and understanding of the history of pharmacy and medicines.
000
Lucas Richert @lucrichert.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Join us online for the inaugural UW-Madison Cannabis Conference on April 22nd! There's still time register for the opening session and keynote address. cropsandsoils.extension.wisc.edu/hemp-2/ #cannabis #science #policy #agriculture #innovation #design #medicine
cropsandsoils.extension.wisc.edu
UW Cannabis Conference
UW-Madison Cannabis Research Conference 2025 From Seed to Society: Cultivating Connections April 22, 2025Union South, University of Wisconsin-Madison The 2025 UW-Madison Cannabis Conference is a dynam...
021
Lucas Richert @lucrichert.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Please check out these new digital collections, which were supported by an NEH Grant. ⬇️🔥 Please share in your networks!
072
Lucas Richert @lucrichert.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
PhD studentship at UW-Madison. See below for details!
media.tenor.com
a man is crawling on the roof of a building with the words themons on the bottom right
ALT: a man is crawling on the roof of a building with the words themons on the bottom right
010
Lucas Richert @lucrichert.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
PhD Fellowship -- "The relationship between pharmaceuticals and society – including medical cannabis and psychedelics – has attracted sustained attention..." ⭐May 26 2025, review of initial apps  ⭐June 9 2025, international candidates ⭐June 30 2025, domestic candidates aihp.org/announcement...
aihp.org
Announcement - PhD Studentship on the History of Pharmacy, Psychoactive Substances, and Pharmaceuticals at UW-Madison - American Institute of the History of Pharmacy
Advancing knowledge and understanding of the history of pharmacy and medicines.
011
Lucas Richert @lucrichert.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
Deadline approaches - one week! “Cannabis in Flux: Markets, Medicines, and Movements” Proposals Due: 20 April 2025 Deadline for Papers: 1 September 2025 Online & In Person Symposium: 23 & 24 October 2025 Learn more at ⬇️⬇️ : docs.google.com/document/d/1...
042