Top 10 School of Pharmacy stories for 2025

Here are the most popular School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences stories from 2025, according to readers at binghamton.edu.

Binghamton student went from death’s door to successful pharmacy graduate

Life doesn’t always go as planned. In fact, it rarely does. Yet, it’s how we adapt and overcome adversity that shapes who we are. Ashanté Concepcion, PharmD ’25 never gave up her dream of becoming a pharmacist, even after suffering a brain bleed that left her for dead.

Binghamton University’s pharmacy residency match rate is highest in N.Y.

The Binghamton University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences has once again found itself at the top of the rankings in New York state.

Students share SOPPS summer internship experience

SOPPS is giving its students the chance to learn, even when class isn’t in session. Over the summer, several undergraduate and pharmacy students took part in a paid summer internship in coordination with the Fleishman Center.

School of Pharmacy licensure exam scores tied for highest in N.Y.

SOPPS received the 2024 North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) licensure exam results for its Class of 2024 PharmD students. The results showed its NAPLEX scores are about 10% above the national average and tied for first place in New York state at an 86.8% first-attempt pass rate.

Pharmacy professor focusing research on pulmonary hypertension

Assistant Professor Yuanjun Shen says he’s found a new home at Binghamton University and is excited to continue his work here.

Binghamton’s Class of 2029 PharmD students receive white coats

71 students cross the stage in this traditional ceremony, celebrating their official entry into the profession.

Pharmacy professor aims to prepare students to working with Indigenous patients

Face-to-face interaction is a large part of being a pharmacist. You work with people from all walks of life and backgrounds, but gaining that experience is challenging if you’re still in pharmacy school.That’s why Clinical Assistant Professor Caroline Jensen ’18 is hoping to use her experience with Navajo Nation patients to help students better understand treating different cultures.

Pharmacy professor researches if infections accelerate aging

Everyone wishes they could stay young, but time isn’t on our side. To make matters worse, research is showing that inflammation can contribute to accelerating the aging process. Assistant Professor Azadeh Nasuhidehnavi is taking a closer look at a concept called “inflammaging,” where chronic inflammation is a hallmark of the aging process.

Binghamton pharmacy students reveal big differences in local drinking water

Water is an essential part of life. From tap water to bottled water, it’s something everyone needs to survive. So, wondering what’s in the water we drink is an obvious thing to think about, especially when it comes to tap water. Now, a capstone research project is revealing some surprising differences in the quality and effectiveness of filters across local municipalities.

Binghamton researchers receive $100K grant to continue lupus research

Thanks to a new grant, Professors Melissa Morales and Nathan Tumey can continue their collaborative efforts at SOPPS to potentially help patients suffering from this autoimmune disease.