UT Tyler Fisch College of Pharmacy ranked in top 100 institutions

TYLER – The University of Texas at Tyler Ben and Maytee Fisch College of Pharmacy ranked within the top 100 pharmacy schools in the nation to receive funding from the National Institutes of Health in 2022. In 2022, the NIH awarded only 21% of the applications with funding. Established in 2015, the Fisch College of Pharmacy ranked among many more established pharmacy colleges with greater numbers of faculty members.“In the short time that FCOP has been in existence, these efforts demonstrate the passion and  commitment of our faculty, supported by many talented post docs and students,” said Dr. Amy
Schwartz, Fisch College of Pharmacy dean. “We look forward to the future.”
Dr. Rahmat M. Talukder, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Health Outcomes chair, agreed with Schwartz. “Being a relatively new institution, our inclusion in this list highlights our rapid progress and
dedication to the pursuit of knowledge,” said Talukder. “These grants will significantly enhance our
research capabilities, leading to potential breakthroughs that can positively impact health care.
We’re excited about the future possibilities.”
The following faculty were NIH grant recipients in fiscal year 2022:
• Dr. Santosh Aryal: $900,545
• Dr. Ayman Hamouda: $638,000
• Dr. May Abdelaziz: $380,750
These grants will support each faculty’s research initiatives in areas such as nanomedicine,
treatments for Parkinson’s disease and bacterial resistance. This funding will expand research
opportunities within the college and could lead to medical advances that benefit the entire
community.
The Fisch College of Pharmacy offers a four-year Doctor of Pharmacy degree program. In 2023,
100% of students matched with a residency program and 100% passed the Pharmacy Curriculum
Outcomes Assessment.
To learn more about the Doctor of Pharmacy program, visit uttyler.edu/pharmacy or email
pharmacy@uttyler.edu.