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/