What We Do

c p p i director, Teresa Salgado, and student stand with research poster.

Advancing pharmacy practice through evidence-based research

We conduct meaningful research. From demonstrating the impact of pharmacists on patient and population health outcomes to promoting the expanded scope of pharmacists in community-based settings, our team conducts research that informs real-world pharmacy practice advancement in partnership with multiple state-level stakeholders across different settings.

News

VCU produces more graduates in health-related degrees than any other university in the state, making VCU an unparalleled leader in shaping Virginia’s health care future. (VCU School of Dentistry)

Nov. 21, 2025

Here is how VCU plays an unparalleled role in training Virginia’s health care workforce

The state’s top producer of health sciences graduates is treating the critical need for more providers.

The VCU School of Pharmacy team poses on stage at the AACP 2025 Mock Trial Competition in Chicago in July 2025.

Aug. 8, 2025

VCU team finishes Top 2 in the nation in AACP Mock Trial Competition

VCU School of Pharmacy students competed in the national championships in July, where they finished second.

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June 26, 2025

Dr. Jean-Venable "Kelly" Goode receives 2025 Kappa Epsilon/Merck Vanguard Leadership Award

A person who nominated Dr. Goode for the award stated that she embodied "the ideals of Kappa Epsilon by lifting others up to achieve personal and professional goals, developing leaders and serving her community through professional and philanthropic services."

Cover of the VCU School of Pharmacy Center for Pharmacy Practice Innovation 2024–2025 annual report, with the tagline “Helping pharmacists optimize patient outcomes”

Discover CPPI’s 2024-25 Impact

From tackling pharmacy deserts to advancing pharmacist roles in patient care, our work this year has driven innovation, collaboration and improved health outcomes across Virginia and beyond. Explore the stories, research and milestones that shaped our mission in the 2024-25 Annual Report.