Mann School to Welcome the Next Generation of Pharmacy Leaders at the White Coat Ceremony
The White Coat Ceremony will take place on Friday, Aug. 22 in Bovard Auditorium on the USC University Park Campus.
Narrower Coverage of MS Drugs Tied to Higher Relapse Risk
Broad formulary exclusions of specialty drugs may make it harder for chronic disease patients to get the treatment that works best for them.
Delinking PBM Compensation from Drug List Prices Could Unleash Major Savings
Reforming payments to PBMs and other pharmacy middlemen could lower annual U.S. drug spending by nearly $100 billion, analysis finds.
Larios Wins National Excellence in Public Health Pharmacy Award
Luis Larios, PharmD ‘25, MS ’25, is a recipient of the Excellence in Public Health Pharmacy Award from the United States Public Health Service.
Mohanty Joins USC Mann
Gopal Mohanty, PhD has joined the USC Mann School as assistant professor of regulatory and quality sciences (teaching track).
Chen Joins USC Mann
Amanda Chen, PhD, has joined the USC Mann School as assistant professor of pharmaceutical and health economics.
Meet Oncology Pharmacist Samantha Shi
In recognition of National Cancer Survivors Month, we spoke with Samantha Shi, PharmD ’15, BCOP, BCSCP, director of pharmacy at the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Most Medicare Beneficiaries May Pay More for Drugs Under the IRA
Part D plans are accelerating cost-shifting to beneficiaries, many of whom won’t reach the law’s new spending cap.
Meet Oncology Pharmacist Amir Ali
In recognition of National Cancer Survivors Month, we spoke with Amir Ali, PharmD, BCOP, a hematology and oncology therapy clinical pharmacist at the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Ton Receives Outstanding Academic Advisor Award
Michelle Ton, program administrator for admissions and academic affairs at USC Mann, received the 2025 USC Outstanding Academic Advisor Award.
USC Mann Class of 2025 Looks to the Future with Purpose
Bringing together hundreds of graduates, family members, friends and loved ones, the Mann School celebrated its 118th commencement ceremony on Friday, May 16.
A Long-Held Goal Achieved, a Bright Future Awaits
First-generation college graduate Ani Keshishyan overcame personal tragedy to earn her PharmD with a perfect GPA at USC.
A Path to Pharmacy Rooted in Family, Service and Curiosity
Growing up surrounded by the realities of chronic illness and caregiving sparked an interest in healthcare for Sarkis Sislyan, who graduates with a 4.0 GPA.
Paving a New Path in Drug Development
With bachelor’s and master’s degrees in hand by age 21, Ky Duong aims to help shape the future of drug development—and build community along the way.
A Commitment to Community and Patient Care
Shaped by personal experience, Daniella Del Toro used her time at USC Mann to lead as well as learn, through mentorship and serving communities in need.