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SUMMARY:Career Seminar Series – Reimagining Independent Pharmacy
DESCRIPTION:Jeff Harrell\, PharmD\, is a visionary leader in independent pharmacy\, serving as CEO of Cascadia Pharmacy Group (CPG) and President of the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) for 2024-2025. With deep roots in the Pacific Northwest\, Jeff has grown CPG into a network of 50+ pharmacies across Washington\, Oregon\, Idaho\, & Northern California\, pioneering a scalable model that strengthens independent pharmacies through shared resources\, operational efficiencies\, and innovative patient care services. \nA graduate of Washington State University\, Jeff began his career as a pharmacist before transitioning into ownership and leadership\, recognizing early on the need for independent pharmacies to adapt\, collaborate\, and evolve. He is a passionate advocate for PBM reform\, fair compensation for pharmacists\, and expanding pharmacy practice to meet community healthcare needs. \nBeyond his professional impact\, Jeff is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of pharmacists and reshaping public perception of independent pharmacy’s role in healthcare. His leadership continues to drive industry-wide change\, ensuring a strong future for community pharmacies. \nStudents\, please RSVP to receive a lunch compliments of this year’s sponsor. \nThank you to Albertsons for sponsoring the Career Seminar Series.
URL:https://spokane.wsu.edu/news/event/career-seminar-series-reimagining-independent-pharmacy/
LOCATION:Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences Building (PBS/SPBS)\, 205 E. Spokane Falls Blvd.\, Spokane\, WA\, 99202\, United States
CATEGORIES:College Event
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SUMMARY:The Future of Pharmaceuticals: A Nonlinear Path to Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences Building (PBS/SPBS) Room 101 \nJoin us as we welcome biosimilars trailblazer and WSU alumnus Sarfaraz Niazi. Niazi is an internationally recognized pharmaceutical scientist\, entrepreneur\, author\, and innovator whose pioneering work has helped shape the global biosimilars industry. Throughout a career spanning more than five decades\, he has championed a singular mission: to make life-saving biological medicines more affordable and accessible for patients around the world. By advancing the science\, manufacturing\, and regulatory pathways of biosimilars\, Niazi has worked to reduce development costs while maintaining the rigorous standards of quality\, safety\, and efficacy required for these complex therapies. \nA 1971 graduate of Washington State University\, Niazi earned his Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences before completing his doctorate at the University of Illinois Chicago. His education laid the foundation for a distinguished career that has bridged academia\, industry\, entrepreneurship\, and public policy. Today\, he serves as an affiliate professor of pharmaceutical sciences at the WSU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences while advising biotechnology companies\, regulatory agencies\, and policymakers on the future of biologics and biosimilars. \nWidely regarded as one of the early pioneers of the biosimilars movement\, Niazi founded the first U.S. company dedicated to developing biosimilar medicines and has played an instrumental role in advancing regulatory science surrounding these therapies. His work has focused on streamlining development strategies that can accelerate patient access while reducing unnecessary costs and barriers to approval. Through decades of research and advocacy\, he has consistently emphasized that innovation and affordability should go hand in hand. \nIf you have any questions please contact pharmacy.gocougs@wsu.edu.
URL:https://spokane.wsu.edu/news/event/the-future-of-pharmaceuticals-a-nonlinear-path-to-healthcare/
LOCATION:Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences Building (PBS/SPBS)\, 205 E. Spokane Falls Blvd.\, Spokane\, WA\, 99202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Campus Event
ORGANIZER;CN="College%20of%20Pharmacy%20and%20Pharmaceutical%20Sciences":MAILTO:pharmacy.gocougs@wsu.edu
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SUMMARY:Distinguished Alumni Seminar - The Future of Pharmaceuticals
DESCRIPTION:The Future of Pharmaceuticals: A Nonlinear Path to Healthcare\nPresented by Sarfaraz Niazi\, Trailblazer in Biosimilars\, mRNA Vaccines\, and Biotech \nPharmaceutical & Biomedical Sciences Building (PBS) 101 \nThere will be a reception immediately following the lecture. | RSVP \nJoin us as we welcome biosimilars trailblazer and WSU alumnus Sarfaraz Niazi. Niazi is an internationally recognized pharmaceutical scientist\, entrepreneur\, author\, and innovator whose pioneering work has helped shape the global biosimilars industry. Throughout a career spanning more than five decades\, he has championed a singular mission: to make life-saving biological medicines more affordable and accessible for patients around the world. By advancing the science\, manufacturing\, and regulatory pathways of biosimilars\, Niazi has worked to reduce development costs while maintaining the rigorous standards of quality\, safety\, and efficacy required for these complex therapies. \nA 1971 graduate of Washington State University\, Niazi earned his Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences before completing his doctorate at the University of Illinois Chicago. His education laid the foundation for a distinguished career that has bridged academia\, industry\, entrepreneurship\, and public policy. Today\, he serves as an affiliate professor of pharmaceutical sciences at the WSU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences while advising biotechnology companies\, regulatory agencies\, and policymakers on the future of biologics and biosimilars. \nWidely regarded as one of the early pioneers of the biosimilars movement\, Niazi founded the first U.S. company dedicated to developing biosimilar medicines and has played an instrumental role in advancing regulatory science surrounding these therapies. His work has focused on streamlining development strategies that can accelerate patient access while reducing unnecessary costs and barriers to approval. Through decades of research and advocacy\, he has consistently emphasized that innovation and affordability should go hand in hand. \n\nIf you have any questions please contact pharmacy.gocougs@wsu.edu.
URL:https://spokane.wsu.edu/news/event/distinguished-alumni-seminar-the-future-of-pharmaceuticals/
LOCATION:Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences Building (PBS/SPBS)\, 205 E. Spokane Falls Blvd.\, Spokane\, WA\, 99202\, United States
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