College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health

The College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health, provides you with robust education, hands-on experiences, and guidance from our expert faculty to prepare you for a successful career in the field.

 

 

2025 Induction Ceremony

Monday, August 25

 

2025 Induction Ceremony Cynthia M. Harris, Ph.D. Donald E Palm, Ph.D. Karam F. A. Soliman,Ph.D. Monday, August 25, 2025 at 10 a.m. 1415 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. First Floor Foyer 

 

 


 

 

FROM THE DESK

Michael Jackson, BPharm, CPh, FAPhA, DSc Honoris Causa
Director of Continuing Education
michael.jackson@famu.edu

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Law Symposium September 20-21, 2025 SAVE THE DATE Office of Continuing Pharmacy Education https://pharmacy.famu.edu/education/

 

 

Discover the Impact of Our Pharmacy Program:  A Student's Perspective

 

The Florida A&M University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health program offers its learners PharmD, BS, MS, PhD, MPH and DrPH degrees. With its main campus in Tallahassee, Florida, it is the only pharmacy program in the United States with a fully accredited Institute of Public Health. The College has additional practice centers in Jacksonville, Davie, and Tampa with a campus in Crestview, which support the infrastructure for the College's statewide commitment to pharmacy and public health education through research, teaching, and community service.

 

EXPLORE OUR CAMPUSES

TALLAHASSEE - MAIN CAMPUS                    

DURELL PEADEN JR. RURAL PHARMACY EDUCATION CAMPUS 

 

 

 

COLLEGE NEWS & EVENTS

 

FAMUC O L L E G E O F P H A R M A C Y + P H A R M A C E U T I C A L S C I E N C E S INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY 2 0 2 5 Induction Ceremony C y n t h i a M . Harris, Ph.D. D o n a l d E . Palm, Ph.D. K a r a m F . A . Soliman, Ph.D. I N S T I T U T E O F P U B L I C H E A L T H Monday, August 25, 2025 a t 1 0 a.m. 1 4 1 5 S . M a r t i n Luther K ing, J r . Blvd.
 

The Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health (CoPPS, IPH) proudly hosts Day Two of its 2025 Induction Ceremony into the Gallery of Distinction on Monday, August 25, 10:00 AM EST in the college’s foyer at 1415 S. Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32307.

Johnnie Early II
 

Early's recent decanal retirement marks 37 years serving as dean of several leading pharmacy schools, most recently Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health.

FAMU Pharmacy Alumnus Robert “Stan” Loomis to be inducted into the College’s Gallery of Distinction
 

The Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health (CoPPS, IPH) proudly hosts Day One of its 2025 Induction Ceremony into the Gallery of Distinction on Thursday, August 21, 2:00 PM EST in the college’s foyer at 1415 S. Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32307.

Pictured in Dr. Lee’s lab L-R: Itunu Ajayi, Ph.D. learner, Dr. Eunsook Lee, Principal Investigator, Alexis Digman, Ph.D. learner, and Dr. Edward Pajarillo, Assistant Professor in Research.
 

In honor of World Brain Day, the Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health (CoPPS, IPH) is pleased to recognize Distinguished Professor Eun-sook Yu Lee, Ph.D., who recently received her third R01 grant in the amount of $3,386,262 from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS).

Pictured in Dr. Lee’s lab L-R: Itunu Ajayi, Ph.D. learner, Dr. Eunsook Lee, Principal Investigator, Alexis Digman, Ph.D. learner, and Dr. Edward Pajarillo, Assistant Professor in Research.
 

Florida A&M University (FAMU) Professor John Luque, Ph.D., MPH, has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar 2025-26 for Ecuador. He will spend the fall semester on sabbatical in Quito, Ecuador to conduct research on colorectal cancer screening education at the Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ).

Dr. Eun-sook Yu Lee
 

Dr. Eun-sook Yu Lee, Eminent Scholar and Distinguished Professor in the Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health (CoPPS, IPH)  has recently received her third R01 grant in the amount of $3,386,262 commencing concurrently from June 6, 2025 through March 31, 2030 from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), with the expected annual performance reports of progress.

 

 

Student sitting in graduation ceremony

MEET OUR LEARNERS 

CoPPS, IPH learners are highly engaged in the classroom and their careers. Each brings a unique background, intellect, aptitude, and knowledge.

St. Fleur

St. Fleur attended the ISPOR international conference during her first year, which led to published research.

I’ve had the pleasure of working with several experienced professors. I’m so thankful that the opportunity to grow and create innovative research projects will set me apart after graduation. Dissertation here I come! Nikema St. Fleur, a Ph.D. candidate in ESAP
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Gaspard

Gaspard serves as the historian and chaplain for the Delta Iota chapter of Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity Inc.

His involvement in this and several other CoPPS, IPH learner organizations have enhanced his leadership skills.  Patric Gaspard P3 Learner
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Josef Wills

Wills earned the Experiential Star recognition from his involvement in his institutional IPPE at Doctors Memorial Hospi

His preceptor, Dr. Cherie Richey, said “I appreciate him going above and beyond in each project. He will be a great asset to our pharmacy profession in the future.” Josef Wills - P4 Learner
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FACULTY AND STAFF

Every learner's academic and professional success is essential to our faculty and staff. They truly embody the motto of "Excellence with Caring!"

 
The CoPPS, IPH is known for shaping the next generation of great leaders.
The CoPPS, IPH is known for shaping the next generation of great leaders.

 

ALUMNI AND FRIENDS

 Our Alumni are members of a growing community of leaders in practice, research, and public health. The connection to the College doesn’t end when with commencement. 

Pharmacy Alumni  

Stay connected and become involved

Pharmacy students in lecture hall  

Alumni and friends' contributions have an immediate and long-term impact.

Pharmacy Alumni The National Diamondback Pharmacy Alumni Council

Striking with Excellence: A Path to Health Resilience

Resources for learners currently enrolled in the College.
Resources for learners currently enrolled in the College.

 


 

CoPPS Dr. Seth and Student

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College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health

1415 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Tallahassee, Florida 32307
P:
(850) 599-3301
F:
(850) 599-3347
E:
coppsiph@famu.edu