SWOSU Press Release
Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) students and faculty from the College of Pharmacy were recognized for their research, teaching, and leadership at the 2025 American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET) Annual Meeting in Portland, Ore.
Esther Park, a 3.2 PharmD student, earned second place for her poster presentation titled “Integrating Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and Toxicology Concepts Through Peer-Reviewed Case Reports Enhances Pharmacy Education.” Her research, which emphasizes interdisciplinary learning in pharmacy curricula, was mentored by Dr. Wael Eldahshan, with Dr. Reem Atawia and Dr. Tami Moser credited as co-authors. The ASPET meeting features over 40 scientific sessions and more than 500 poster presentations, making the national recognition especially notable for Park and the SWOSU College of Pharmacy.
In addition to mentoring student research, Dr. Eldahshan received ASPET’s Early Career Educator Award, an honor presented to rising educators who demonstrate excellence in teaching and student mentorship within the pharmacology field.
Dr. Atawia chaired the ASPET pre-conference workshop titled “From Starting to Thriving in Academia, Industry, and Government.” This workshop supports early-career scientists by providing resources and insight into professional development across diverse career paths. Dr. Atawia and Dr. Eldahshan also co-chaired a scientific session, “Leveraging In Silico Research to Advance Healthcare Education and Innovation,” which focused on the role of computational tools in pharmacy education and research.
The ASPET Annual Meeting brings together more than 1,000 pharmacology professionals and students from across the country. With a focus on emerging scientific research, professional development, and networking, the event offers an opportunity for early-career scientists to share their work and engage with leaders in the field.
Participation and recognition at this national level reflect the SWOSU College of Pharmacy’s continued commitment to quality education, collaborative learning, and meaningful research. The college recently ranked eighth out of 143 programs nationwide for its 2024 NAPLEX board pass rate. Faculty and students benefit from a close-knit academic environment and opportunities to engage in research, leadership, and postgraduate training.
More information about the SWOSU College of Pharmacy is available at swosu.edu/pharmacy.
About Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) was founded in 1901 and offers over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs across three locations in Weatherford, Sayre, and Yukon. The university serves over 5,000 scholars and prides itself on affordability, small class sizes, and over 200 faculty and staff committed to helping students achieve their academic and personal goals.
