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5. Misuse of prescription and over-the-counter drugs to obtain illicit highs: how pharmacists can prevent abuse

Use of prescription and over-the-counter drugs for recreational purposes is increasing, and this perspective article collates the existing literature to provide an in-depth overview of the misuse and diversion of a range of drugs with psychoactive potential, including gabapentinoids, antihistamine drugs and loperamide.

4. Effective detection and management of hypertension through community pharmacy in England

Community pharmacists can play a big role in managing hypertension — from the identification of medication-related problems, to providing lifestyle advice. Despite this, they are not routinely involved in structured hypertension management or screening programmes. So, this review summarises the evidence to recommend the roll-out of a community pharmacy-led hypertension management service.

3. Recent advances in the oral delivery of biologics

Oral administration of medicines is often preferred by patients for its convenience, but, for biologics, the gastrointestinal tract poses challenges for administering in this way. This review discusses the advantages and limitations of several novel drug delivery strategies, and highlights the work to be done to put this technology into clinical practice.

2. Immuno-oncology agents for cancer therapy

Immuno-oncology is a novel treatment that works by conditioning the body’s immune cells to recognise and kill cancer cells — combining this treatment with conventional therapies has led to promising improvements in patient outcomes. This review looks at the range of immuno-oncology agents, and how problems such as their toxicity and high cost can be overcome.

1. Investigational treatments for COVID-19

The emergence of COVID-19 resulted in a global research effort to find effective treatment options to relieve healthcare burdens and, ultimately, save lives. In June 2020, this rapid review summarised the clinical trials and treatment evidence at the time.

Check out The Pharmaceutical Journal’ s ‘Everything you should know about the coronavirus outbreak’ for the latest on this continually evolving situation.

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This cohort study compares the use of immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy with conventional chemotherapy in patients with non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and overweight or obesity.

This qualitative study assesses the quality, amount of active ingredient, and characteristics associated with counterfeiting of semaglutide purchased from illegal online pharmacies without a prescription.

Building an Evidence Base for Deprescribing in the Setting of Polypharmacy JAMA Network Open Opinion July 30, 2024 Geriatrics Health Care Safety Health Policy Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology Full Text | pdf link PDF open access

This randomized clinical trial investigates whether multidisciplinary team-based medication optimization has an effect on survival, unscheduled hospital visits, and rehospitalization among older inpatients with polypharmacy.

This cluster randomized clinical trial tests a health system–embedded deprescribing intervention targeting older adults and their primary care clinicians for reducing the use of central nervous system (CNS)–active drugs and preventing medically treated falls.

Addressing Undertreatment of Atrial Fibrillation With Community Pharmacists JAMA Network Open Opinion July 24, 2024 Cardiology Health Care Workforce Health Care Delivery Models Health Policy Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology Full Text | pdf link PDF open access

This randomized clinical trial compares early and delayed pharmacist intervention for oral anticoagulation therapy among patients with undertreated and newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation in community pharmacies.

This cohort study assesses the association of medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) initiation after hospitalization or an emergency department (ED) visit with subsequent fatal or nonfatal opioid overdose at 6 and 12 months.

This cross-sectional study examines the rates of method of contraception documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) for patients receiving 1 of 3 drugs known to be associated with adverse perinatal outcomes.

This case-control study assesses the association between long-term exposure to oral corticosteroids and adverse events among adult patients with atopic dermatitis.

Access and Safety—The FDA Drug Approval Conundrum JAMA Network Open Opinion July 18, 2024 Health Policy Cardiology Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology Health Care Safety Pulmonary Medicine Full Text | pdf link PDF open access

This cross-sectional study examines changes in the use of and liver function test monitoring for ambrisentan and bosentan after changes by the US Food and Drug Administration to the ambrisentan labeling and risk evaluation and mitigation strategy.

Navigating Drug Interactions with Proton Pump Inhibitors JAMA Network Open Opinion July 9, 2024 Adverse Drug Events Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology Gastroenterology Gastroesophageal Reflux Gastroduodenal Ulcer Full Text | pdf link PDF open access

This cohort study examines the association of reaching age 65 years and enrolling in Medicare with out-of-pocket costs and utilization of type 2 diabetes medication.

This cross-sectional study evaluates the consistency between summary of product characteristics and interaction checkers for potential drug-drug interactions with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).

This nonrandomized trial evaluates whether a 7-day injectable preparation of extended-release buprenorphine is acceptable, well-tolerated, and safe for patients with minimal to mild opioid withdrawal.

This randomized clinical trial assesses the effect of a multispecies probiotic supplement on antibiotic-associated diarrhea among patients aged 18 years and younger who are receiving antibiotics.

Optimizing the Value of β-Lactam Antibiotics Through Extended Infusion JAMA Network Open Opinion July 2, 2024 Emergency Medicine Infectious Diseases Sepsis Critical Care Medicine Resuscitation Full Text | pdf link PDF open access

This cohort study investigates associations between gender-affirming hormone treatment and development and progression of metabolic syndrome among transgender veterans compared with cisgender veterans.

This cohort study assesses whether extended-infusion β-lactam therapy is associated with survival, adverse events, and/or emergence of resistance in adults with gram-negative bloodstream infections.

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Determination Of The Microbial Contamination Of Disinfectant And Antiseptic Produced In [Location]
Determining The Recreational Health Practices By Pregnant Women In Selected Antenatal Clinics
Development And Validation Of Spectrophotometric Methods For The Determination Of Risperidone In Pure And Tablet Dosage Forms
Drugs Use Practices In Fako Division: A Case Study Of [Location]
Estimation Of The Effect Of Cisampelous Owanrensis Benzene Fraction On Glucose Absorption Across The Intestinal Epithelium Of Wister Rats On Aloxan-Induced Diabetes
Evaluation Of Antibreast And Antiprostate Cancer Activities Of Selected Medicinal Plants From Some Parts Of [Location]
Factors Affecting Prevalence Of Self Medication Of Antibiotics Among Adult Population In [Location]
Hypoglycemic Effects Of Sonchus Oleraceus (Moleta) In Normal Albino Rats
Investigating The Presence Of Staphylococcus Aureus And Escherichia Coli In Dairy Products
Investigation Of The Social And Economic Impact And Consequences Of Chronic Diseases On Low Income-Earning Family
Isolation Of Microorganism Associated With Deterioration Of Bananas Fruits
Inorganic Pollutants In Drinking Water In Mamfe Municipality: Implications On Water Safety And Cancer Risks For The Inhabitants
Isolation And Identification Of Bacteria Associated With Wound Sepsis
Isolation Of Microorganisms Associated With Deterioration Of Bananas Fruits In Buea Municipality
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Production Of Mosquitoes Repellants Insecticides (Mosquito Coil) Using Orange Peels (Cestrum)
Profile Of Antibiotic Use At The Health Centre
Pharmacoeconomic Analysis Of Hiv/Aids Management Pharmacy In Limbe Municipality
Prevalence, Treatment, And Gametocyte Carriage In Children With Malaria At [Location]
Profile Of Antibiotics Use At [Location]
Recycling Waste Polyethylene Materials To Useful Products Via Pyrolysis
Reviewing The Nutritional And Pharmacological Importance In Common Vegetables In [Location]
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The Use Of Quality Control Parameters In The Evaluation Of Vegetable Crude Drugs
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Modified Patient Intake Process and its Effectiveness in Timely Access to Patient Data in Endocrinology Telemedicine Visits

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Implementation and Review of Student Led Meds-to-Beds Intervention on Hospital Readmission Rates and Patient Satisfaction in Advanced Heart Failure

Assessing knowledge and integration of updated FDA pregnancy and lactation labeling in practice between rural and urban prescribers and dispensers

Surveying rural healthcare workers for vaccine awareness and hesitancy

Perceived Mental Health of Student Pharmacists Working in Community Settings During the Coronavirus Disease-19 (COVID-19) Pandemic: A Qualitative Analysis at the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy

Do Rural And High Index Of Need Counties Have Different COVID-19Vaccination Rates?

A Pilot Educational Video Series Aimed at Orienting Non-Native English Speakers to the U.S. Pharmacy System

Prophylactic Benzodiazepine Use in Bupropion Overdose

Comparison of Inhaled Epoprostenol and Inhaled Nitric Oxide for COVID-19 Induced ARDS in Critically Ill Adults

A Qualitative Analysis of 2022 Request to Speak Comments

Impact of Student Loan Debt on University of Arizona R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy Alumni

Outcomes of patients with DKA treated with subcutaneous insulin in the emergency department

Identifying the Student Pharmacists’ Perception of Characteristics of a Fulfilling Career

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For students pursing doctorate degrees, pharmacy research offers many topics for a thesis, such as developing new drugs for cancer treatments, drug delivery methods, pharmaceutical cell biology and medicine management. Other topic ideas include plants as a source of medicinal products, interaction of drugs with RNA, synthetic medicines and many more.

Cancer Drug Studies

Cancer drug studies represent one type of pharmacological research topic. For instance, researchers study the role of steroid drugs in the growth of breast cancer. Other topics include the development of new cancer therapies and using targeted approaches for drug delivery to treat cancer. These types of studies aim to help patients deal with cancer and better handle the effects of cancer.

Drug Delivery

Another major topic for pharmacy research relates to drug delivery. One such research study at looks at the design and evaluation of drug delivery systems, emphasizing some methods of delivery such as liposomes and liquid crystals. Another research project studies the immediate environment of the lung, particularly how a person reacts to inflammatory stress and the use of drug treatments. Investigators use human lung epithelial cell culture for the study, studying humans as well as animals.

Pharmaceutical Cell Biology

Research in the area of pharmaceutical cell biology aims to understand basic cell biology and relate the findings to diseases in humans. Some such research projects in this area have dealt with topics such as inflammation processes in human disease, mechanisms for cell-to-cell communications and mechanisms of carcinogenesis. This sort of research is likely to involve close work with biologists who have similar research interests in these sorts of topics.

Medicine Management

Medicines management research looks into the cost effectiveness of new interventions that aim to improve the health of patients. Some of this research focuses on older people and on mental illness along with medicine management. These topics deal with the evaluation of pharmacist-led services, interventions that improve the adherence of medications, consultation skills, medication review services and interventions for reducing the problems that come about as a result of dysphagia.

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The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) and related innovative technologies has recently taken the world of science by storm [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]. Considering challenges involved during transition from conceptual and research stages and then clinical practice implementation, the integration of this easy to access technology into clinical pharmacy practice and research has since caused extensive debate as well as innovative curiosity [ 4 , 5 , 6 ]. While its implications are yet to be fully understood, the opportunities to enhance patient care, optimize therapeutic outcomes, and advance research seem unprecedented [ 7 , 8 ].

A review in the New England Journal of Medicine proposes that machine learning is not just a new tool, but a fundamental technology required to meaningfully assist with the delivery of the best possible patient care [ 9 ]. Machine learning driven clinical decision support systems (CDSS) based on electronic health records are tested for use in predicting patient outcomes [ 10 ], personalizing treatment plans, identifying adverse drug reactions [ 11 , 12 ], predicting potential medication-related problems before they occur [ 13 ] and assisting pharmacy professionals with real-time, evidence-based recommendations [ 14 , 15 ]. In Industry, AI enabled solutions are increasingly being used to automate, optimize and personalize anything from drug discovery to drug dispensing [ 16 ]. Automated systems can assist in drug dispensing and monitoring adherence [ 17 , 18 ], whereas AI-enabled solutions have been proposed to evaluate medication administration, as a key component that could assist health professionals to promote medication adherence [ 19 ]. Issues such as medication adherence have long been central to pharmacy professionals’ endeavors focused on improving patients’ outcomes [ 20 , 21 , 22 ]. Mobile health applications, on the other hand, promise to empower patients with tools to manage their medications, track their health metrics, and communicate with their healthcare providers, fostering a more collaborative and patient-centered approach to healthcare [ 23 ]. They can speed up and simplify history taking [ 23 ], improve pharmacovigilance [ 24 ], as well as monitor personal analytics, physical status, and physiological parameters [ 25 ]. Additionally, the development of various machine learning techniques is unlocking the potential of big data in healthcare. Some of the key pharmacy related areas, such as medication adherence, are being affected and set to benefit from data mining and capabilities related to big data analytics [ 26 ]. Whilst we continue to understand the power and opportunities pertaining to analysis of big data and subsequent data-driven clinical decision making, unique challenges related to data mining, storage and sharing in healthcare related fields must also be acknowledged and addressed [ 27 , 28 ].

One of the areas that has drawn significant attention recently is also the emergence of large language models (LLM). Various LLM based models are starting to be used across a number of health-related fields. One of the drivers for development of LLM based applications is the availability of massive volumes of text information, which can be used for training LLM based models [ 29 ]. Pharmacy as a field is no exception to this LLM related accelerated innovation considering opportunities for improvement in research related work as well as clinical, academic and educational areas that applies in general to medical related fields [ 4 , 30 ]. In this regard, we have seen a number of works evaluating chatGPT performance related to assessing clinical pharmacy-based knowledge with promising results [ 31 , 32 , 33 ]. Whilst leveraging the potential of LLM models in improving effectiveness and efficiencies of various processes in healthcare and pharmacy specifically, one should also consider ethical use of these transformational technologies. This is especially relevant when it comes to their potential for inaccuracies, spread of misinformation and ensuring responsible use focused on supporting humans rather than replacing them [ 34 ].

Another area worth consideration is the role of AI in education. As institutions are developing mechanisms to integrate AI into curricula, pharmacy programs in general and clinical pharmacy specifically will also undoubtedly feel these innovative changes [ 4 ]. Initial research shows promising results, although further validation is required. For example, potential for improvements in provision of communication training in pharmacy has been evidenced [ 35 ]. Additionally, facilitating patient education through AI-generated content in clinical pharmacy setting has been explored as well as the potential role of AI for replacing traditional formats of learning [ 36 , 37 ]. Nonetheless, there is still a paucity of literature evaluating innovations that are focused on applying AI-based solutions in pharmacy education. Therefore, more research is needed to better understand how AI-based innovations are best integrated in pharmacy education.

As we continue to explore and integrate AI and novel technologies into daily clinical pharmacy practice, research and education, it is imperative to consider the ethical and regulatory challenges they pose [ 38 ]. Issues such as data privacy, algorithmic bias, and the need for rigorous validation of AI tools must be carefully considered to ensure that the benefits are maximised without compromising patient safety and trust [ 39 ]. These developments and considerations are set to have an important impact on the pharmacy profession in general and clinical pharmacy practice and research in particular.

With the above in mind, we dedicate the next special issue of the International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy to reporting AI-based solutions and other related cutting-edge technologies in clinical pharmacy practice and research. We now call for submissions on innovative approaches and ethical stewardship to help promote clinical and practice excellence. This includes the use of any innovative technologies to support clinical decission making and other practice processes, the facilitation of service implementation, new ways of working as well as its use to facilitate research and education and training of the pharmacy team. In an area currently undergoing rapid development and progress, broad dissemination of related work is critical. Ultimately, this will help and better equip pharmacy practitioners, both in research and practice, to better deal with opportunities and challenges that come from these transformative changes for our profession. We believe that by encouraging reporting and sharing of results in this area, not only will we better understand how to best apply AI innovative technologies into clinical pharmacy and research but we will also collectively contribute towards ensuring that pharmacy profession in general is at the frontline of the AI ‘revolution’. This will also help to raise the profile of the profession across the landscape of scientific publishing [ 40 ]. Any papers reporting on the use of AI or innovative technologies that meaningfully assist with the delivery of the best possible patient care through pharmacy related services and solutions are welcome.

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What is Pharmacy Research?

The question of what constitutes pharmacy research emerged at a recent meeting to discuss a pharmacy resident’s project. The pharmacists around the table were attempting to clearly define this seemingly straightforward term in the context of a residency project surveying hospital pharmacists about “pharmacy research”. Surprisingly, this “obvious” term could not be consistently defined by any of the members present, most of whom were well versed in this type of research. This event triggered a lengthy search to define the enigma called “pharmacy research”.

One of our first stops was the Merriam-Webster dictionary. As expected, we did not find the specific term “pharmacy research” in the dictionary. However, a subsequent search for the individual words revealed the following 1 :

Pharmacy: the art, practice, or profession of preparing, preserving, compounding, and dispensing medical drugs Research: studious inquiry or examination; especially: investigation or experimentation aimed at the discovery and interpretation of facts, revision of accepted theories or laws in the light of new facts, or practical application of such new or revised theories or laws

While combining these definitions yields a broad definition, it is limited by the traditional definition of “pharmacy” that the dictionary provides. However, some may consider “pharmacy research”, as defined by this combination of definitions, to be synonymous with the more modern term “pharmacy practice research”. The Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) defines pharmacy practice research as a component of health services research that focuses on the assessment and evaluation of pharmacy practice. 2 While this definition is clearly unique to the profession, not all research in which pharmacists are involved reflects their practice, nor can it solely reflect the practice of pharmacists, especially in the era of collaborative practice teams. Additionally, research done by pharmacists may address important questions that facilitate improved patient care or service delivery, without specifically advancing pharmacy practice, but still contributing to the scientific literature as a whole. The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) lists health services research, which includes the efficiency and effectiveness of health professionals, as 1 of its 4 pillars of health research (the others being biomedical; clinical; and social, cultural, environmental, and population health). 3 However, limiting “pharmacy research” to pharmacy practice research limits the impact and relevance of pharmacists’ work to the other CIHR pillars of research deemed to be important to Canadians.

To further refine our definition, we looked to the literature and leading Canadian and US pharmacy organizations for additional insight. An Internet and literature search provided little help with our dilemma. While generally advocating and supporting research, none of these organizations—specifically the CPhA, the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists (CSHP), the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP), and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists—have clearly defined pharmacy research. However, both the CSHP and the ACCP have attempted, at least in part, to define “research”.

CSHP has published 2 papers discussing institutional pharmacy research, a statement (published in 1995) 4 and a set of guidelines (published in 1997) 5 . The 1995 statement 4 loosely states that “any unknown in the practice field is a potential research idea” and includes the following as research topics for institutional pharmacists:

basic pharmaceutical sciences, including the development and testing of new dosage forms or medication-administration modalities
clinical research concerning the efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics of drugs
pharmacy practice research addressing various issues such as the evaluation of new and existing services, workload measurement, pharmacoeconomics, and quality management

The 1997 guidelines 5 are just as vague and incomplete. They state that “the term ‘research’ can be used to describe many endeavours in institutional pharmacy practice” which may include literature reviews, descriptive studies, and hypothesis-driven research. Neither of the CSHP documents provides the reader with a clear definition of pharmacy research, even though this term is used in the title of both documents. These documents are currently being revised, and we hope that these ambiguities will be addressed.

The ACCP has defined clinical pharmacy as “that area of pharmacy concerned with the science and practice of rational medication use”. 6 This definition offers a more contemporary perspective of pharmacy. The ACCP further defines clinical research as “studies of human subjects, including surveys, cross-sectional studies, case-series, case–control studies, cohort studies, first-in-human studies, proof-of-principle projects and all phases of clinical trials”. 7 By marrying these definitions (which do not appear in the same document), we can create a broad definition of clinical pharmacy research. However, it is likely intentional that these 2 terms were not presented in a single document, as the ACCP is advocating for increased pharmacist participation in all types of clinical research, not just practice-based research. 8

It is clear that while we continue to use the term “pharmacy research”, it carries no universally accepted meaning. As our group discovered, there is far too much ambiguity related to this term. Perhaps we should consider abandoning it.

Perhaps we also need to re-examine our approach to research as a profession. Instead of undertaking so-called ”pharmacy research”, we should follow the lead of our US counterparts and develop a system of pharmacist-researchers and scientists and describe research as any research activity done by pharmacists, regardless of the topic. As health care professionals, pharmacists represent only one aspect of the complex and interdependent health care system. Focusing our energies and resources solely on studying the practice of pharmacy may or may not help in developing our practice, but it will likely add little to the entire health care system. Pharmacists must be involved in all aspects of health research, from basic laboratory investigations to population-based studies. Our unique set of skills and our focus will ensure that we have distinctive research topics. Limiting our contributions to the pillars of health services and clinical research represents a disservice to the advancement of pharmacy and to Canadians.

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Student interns at the 2024 KEYS Research Showcase

High school students selected for the KEYS internship presented to over 400 attendees at the 2024 Research Showcase on July 19, in the Health Sciences and Innovation Building. The internship, held annually since 2007, is an opportunity for Arizona students to immerse themselves in scientific projects and training on a practical and real-world scale, under the guidance of University of Arizona faculty members. The program aims to prepare students to pursue STEM degrees after high school while increasing the talent and diversity at in-state universities. We spoke to four students to learn more about how the KEYS internship impacted their academic and professional careers, and the takeaways from their R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy mentors.

Aleena Rafiyath

“My lab experience was quite inspiring and engaging, as I performed hands-on experiences I never had the chance to work on before,” said Aleena Rafiyath, mentored by Dr. Jason Karnes and Dr. Kasturi Banerjee for her project Detection of association of PHIP gene Copy Number Variation with Warfarin Dose in a Hispanic & Latino Population . “I performed PCR and those experiments that I only learned on paper at school.”

Benite Luhando, who presented The Role Of Cytoskeleton Regulator RNA in Ewing Sarcoma under the guidance of Ajibola Adelakun and Dr. Jacob Schwartz, said of the internship, “I had the opportunity to immerse myself in various molecular biology techniques, such as pipetting, culturing cells, isolating RNA, cDNA synthesis, and quantitative PCR. These hands-on experiences not only deepened my technical knowledge but also enhanced my understanding of the research process.”

Benite Luhando

In addition to the benefits of moving from a classroom to a lab setting, Rafiyath and Luhando also highlighted the connections made while interning. “Participating in this program opened up an opportunity for me to not only make new friendships and establish connections but also explore what to continue in the future,” Rafiyath said. At this year's Research Showcase, 59 students traveled from 31 Arizona high schools to present their work, emphasizing the growing community of KEYS graduates, which now consists of 746 students. Luhando added that the experience of working with professionals and fellow interns “fostered a collaborative and inspiring environment that encouraged learning and growth.” When asked about her post-KEYS journey, Luhando said “This experience has bolstered my confidence in conducting research and presenting scientific findings. I am excited to continue my academic journey with a strong commitment to contributing to the scientific community.”

Emanuele Saladini

For Emanuele Saladini, presenting The Role of Sleep and Cardiovascular Health in Cognitive Impairment and mentored by Dr. Bonnie LaFleur, this internship helped refine his approach to the scientific and research processes. “I particularly appreciate the feedback that helped me apply software engineering principles to my coding work,” he said of his experience working with Coit College of Pharmacy faculty mentors. “Sometimes, research leads to unexpected results, opening an avenue for new hypotheses, and building the foundation for innovation and discovery. The interdisciplinary approach of this program has taught me to work in a team where diverse skills are combined to extract groundbreaking conclusions.”

Aamuktha Tirupati

The opportunities offered by the KEYS internship don’t stop in the lab. After the showcase, Aamuktha Tirupati (presenting What Causes Brain Function to Decline Quickly in the Elderly? , also under Dr. LaFleur) commented on the experience of preparing her findings for the hundreds of attendees: “My experience as a KEYS Intern allowed me to grow professionally and be more prepared for my career. I also gained immense knowledge in R studio and how to effectively communicate my findings to an audience.” Saladini seconded this observation, and added “The ability to communicate complex ideas to various audiences has prepared me for undergraduate research and further professional challenges.”

We want to offer our warmest congratulations to all who participated in the KEYS Research Showcase, a special thanks to the students who discussed their internship experiences with us, and to all of the faculty and KEYS staff who made these opportunities possible. To learn more about the showcase and view the photos, read the full article on the KEYS website .

Pharmacy Federal Grant to Propel Vaccine Technology Research

Researcher seeks to streamline vaccine manufacturing

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OXFORD, Miss. – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has awarded some $500,000 to University of Mississippi pharmacy professor Mo Maniruzzaman, with a recommendation for another $500,000 in 2025, to develop a technology that promises to streamline vaccine production.

Maniruzzaman, chair of the UM Department of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery , will work with two doctoral students and two postdoctoral research fellows to develop a method for manufacturing complex vaccines made with special proteins, referred to as recombinant protein vaccines.

The team will use bacteria or yeast cells that have been engineered to produce recombinant protein vaccines. These proteins, such as hemagglutinin, can protect against the flu or other illnesses.

Shao 'Kenneth' Feng, a first-year doctoral student in pharmaceutical sciences, cultures bioengineered strains of yeast in a petri dish in Mo Maniruzzaman's laboratory in the Thad Cochran Research Center. These yeasts can produce recombinant protein vaccines on demand. Photo by Thomas Graning/Ole Miss Digital Imaging Services

"This technology will change the game when it comes to producing these protein vaccines on demand or at the point of service and is supported by a state-of-the-art approach – a step forward to the existing manufacturing techniques," Maniruzzaman said.

A more streamlined process such as this could, for example, drastically speed up the production of vaccines during flu season or enable the science community to respond more quickly to another pandemic.

Researchers have demonstrated that vaccines produced by these single-cell micro-organisms have great potential to protect against other emerging infectious diseases.

The technology for delivering the vaccine is called sprayed multi adsorbed-droplet reposing technology, or SMART, Maniruzzaman said.

"The need for efficient technology for manufacturing vaccines on demand and at the point of service has never been so pressing as in the midst of the recent pandemic outbreak," he said. "Our lab will broaden the scope of novel 3D printing technology, SMART to single-step manufacturing of biologics, including monoclonal antibodies and protein vaccines."

The biomanufacturing industry is overloaded with processes that are lengthy, expensive and lack flexibility, Maniruzzaman said. Once optimized, his method could be used in large-scale fermentations to produce recombinant protein vaccines on demand and much faster.

"Since COVID rates are predicted to be increasing and flu rates remain particularly high, we need better technologies and treatment mechanisms to highlight how these diseases and their emerging variants work," said Andrew Yockey, epidemiologist and assistant professor in the UM Department of Public Health .

Navya Nalajala a first-year doctoral student in pharmaceutical sciences, works with a 3D SMART printer in Mo Maniruzzaman's lab. Photo by Thomas Graning/Ole Miss Digital Imaging Services

"This technology has the potential to further investigate the complex mechanisms between different types of vaccines and infectious diseases, like COVID and flu, and inform treatment mechanisms."

Maniruzzaman hopes to use SMART to produce polymeric microcarriers – tiny polymer beads that contain bioengineered one-cell organisms, such as yeast or bacteria, into the body. This method offers precise control over the shape and size of the beads to ensure they deliver the vaccine or protein therapeutics where they are needed.

These bioengineered microorganisms will also be capable of producing a range of small-molecule drugs as well as biological medical products, or biologics, such as proteins, antibodies and enzymes, in addition to recombinant protein vaccines.

The technology also could help significantly improve access to vaccines in remote areas where getting them in a timely manner is difficult.

The SMART technology has the potential to improve flexibility, cost and efficiency in manufacturing processes for protein-based biologics that can be used against emerging infectious diseases. It would also mean lower costs to both the consumer and the manufacturer.

A 3D SMART printer deposits tiny beads loaded with vaccine compounds into a vial in Maniruzzaman's lab. Photo by Thomas Graning/Ole Miss Digital Imaging Services

Maniruzzaman began working on this technology while working at the University of Texas. The FDA provided roughly the same funding for his work there, also under the Research Project Grant program.

In recent studies, he and his Ole Miss research team have successfully used the SMART platform to streamline the production and study of how efficiently plasmid DNA demonstrates a response to cancer cells. The results indicate the consistency of the team's technology and potential usage in commercial applications.

"By the end of this project, we envision to develop a state-of-the-art streamlined technology to produce recombinant protein vaccines in a single step and at the point of service," he said. "There's a growing need for distributed manufacturing of biologics-based therapeutics across the world and results obtained from our research will get us one step closer to meet that need.

"This work will also form a strong background for our ongoing efforts of producing mRNA vaccines and therapeutics on demand."

This project is supported by the Food and Drug Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as part of a financial assistance award 7R01FD007456-04 totaling $498,119 with 100% funded by the FDA/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by the FDA/HHS or the U.S. government.

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Natalie Ehrhardt

Office, Department or Center

June 17, 2024

School of Pharmacy
Research News

SMART Vaccine Technology Project

A group of men and women stand together near a window in a laboratory.

Mo Maniruzzaman (center), chair of the Department of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, and his research team are developing technology to use 3D printing technology to streamline vaccine production for flu and other infectious diseases. Photo by Thomas Graning/Ole Miss Digital Imaging Services

A pair of blue-gloved hands holds a petri dish underneath a vented hood in a pharmaceutical laboratory.

Shao 'Kenneth' Feng, a doctoral student in pharmaceutical sciences, cultures bioengineered strains of yeast in Mo Maniruzzaman's lab. These yeasts can produce recombinant protein vaccines on demand and are a key component of Maniruzzaman's research program. Photo by Thomas Graning/Ole Miss Digital Imaging Services

A man points to a piece of equipment in a laboratory while giving instructions to several people wearing lab coats.

Mo Maniruzzaman (left) works with his research team on setting up a 3D SMART printer to encapsulate vaccine compounds into tiny polymer beads. This technology holds promise to streamline vaccine production. Photo by Thomas Graning/Ole Miss Digital Imaging Services

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