The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Education (NIPTE) has named  Dr. Xiuling Lu of University of Connecticut the 2025 Michael J. Pikal Distinguished Scholar in Pharmaceutical Processing.  This is a particularly meaningful award that is named for former CPPR Faculty and Leader, Michael J. Pikal. Dr. Lu joins previous CPPR Faculty who received this award, Raj Suryanarayanan, Robin Bogner, and Elizabeth Topp. Read more here: https://today.uconn.edu/2025/08/xiuling-lu-honored-with-prestigious-nipte-award/

The National Institute for Pharmaceutical Technology & Education (NIPTE) named Dr. Na Li of University of Connecticut as this year’s Rising Star.  The Rising Star Scholarship is awarded to early career investigators for outstanding scientific achievements in pharmaceutical science and technology.  Dr. Li joins CPPR faculty member Dr. Raman Bahal (UConn) and Dr. Tony Zhou (Purdue), in the expanding group of CPPR faculty winners of this distinguished award. Read more here: https://today.uconn.edu/2025/08/na-li-to-receive-named-recipient-of-renowned-nipte-award/#