Graduate Student Organizations

Graduate students have the opportunity to join the following student organizations. 

Graduate Student Council 

The Graduate Student Council is an officially recognized club at the University of Arizona. This club includes the graduate students from the four graduate tracks at the college. Track representatives serve as officers. 

Club Goals

  • To facilitate communication and interaction among graduate students in different departments
  • To provide a forum for students to voice concerns and act to implement necessary changes to serve the needs of the students 
  • To act as a liaison between faculty, staff and graduate students 
  • To provide social and academic functions for students 

The Graduate Student Council promotes increased involvement of graduate students within the College of Pharmacy and interaction with the campus community. 

Club Officers 

  • Joe Adams, President (Pharmaceuitics/Pharmacokinetics)
  • Sarah Olson, Vice President (Pharmacology & Toxicology)
  • Carlee Trindl, Treasurer (Drug Discovery & Development)
  • Hina Zaidi, Secretary/Public Relations (Health & Pharmaceutical Outcomes)

Faculty Advisor

Director of Graduate Studies

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Georg Wondrak

Georg Wondrak, PhD
Professor, Pharmacology and Toxicology
Director of Graduate Studies
Member, University of Arizona Cancer Center

Email Georg Wondrak
520-626-9009

International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR)

The University of Arizona student chapter of the was established in 1999. The aim of the chapter is to promote interest in pharmaceutical economics, policy and outcomes research. In addition, the chapter seeks to provide professional, philanthropic, and social opportunities to students members. 

Mission Statement

  1. To provide an environment where students can share knowledge in pharmacoeconomics and health outcomes research. 
  2. To represent student needs and wants in regards to pharmacoeconomics and health outcomes research. 
  3. To serve as a bridge between students interested in pharmacoeconomics and members of the pharmaceutical industry, health care organizations, and academia. 
  4. To provide an opportunity for members to become familiar with the affairs of ISPOR, as well as have representation in its affairs. 
  5. To provide a forum for the presentation of innovative ideas to the benefit of the university community. 
  6. To provide fellowship among students and faculty. 

2020-2021 Officers 

  • President: Srujitha Marupuru
  • Vice President: Zufan Yegezu
  • Treasurer: Mavis Obeng-Kusi
  • Secretary: Soluna Whaley

National Organization

INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR PHARMACOECONOMICS AND OUTCOMES RESEARCH

Faculty Advisor

Contact

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Head shot of David Rhys Axon

David Rhys Axon, PhD, MPharm, MS, MRPharmS
Assistant Research Professor, Pharmacy Practice and Science
Co-Director, Pharmacy Outcomes Research Group
Investigator, Center for Health Outcomes and Pharmacoeconomics

 

Email David Rhys Axon
Phone: 520-621-5961