Gamecock Pharmacy Podcast

Gamecock Pharmacy Podcast

Host Margaret Gregory interviews experts in the College of Pharmacy at the University of South Carolina to explore the ways that pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists are improving health outcomes for residents of South Carolina and beyond.

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May 21, 2025 12 mins

Episode 20: In this episode, host Margaret Gregoryspeaks with 2025 Outstanding Friend of the College Jody Chastain about his support for graduate students in the College of Pharmacy.

Chastain is president and CEO of the Ritedose Corporation, a sterile pharmaceuticals manufacturer in Columbia, South Carolina.

With over 150 years of training pharmacists and conductinggroundbreaking research, the University of South Carolina College of...

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Episode 19: In this episode, host Margaret Gregory speaks with 2025 Outstanding Young Alumna of the Year Kayce Shealy about her career journey and guiding principles.

With over 150 years of training pharmacists and conducting groundbreaking research, the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy has made an undeniable impact in South Carolina and beyond.

Our Gamecock Pharmacy family is an impressive network of more than 4,500 ...

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Episode 18: In this episode, host Margaret Gregory speaks with 2025 Outstanding Alumna of the Year Maribeth Kowalski about her path to success and her passion for the profession.

With over 150 years of training pharmacists and conducting groundbreaking research, the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy has made an undeniable impact in South Carolina and beyond.

Our Gamecock Pharmacy family is an impressive network of more...

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Episode 17: In this episode, Associate Dean for Research Lorne Hofseth, Ph.D., joins host Margaret Gregory to share his path to biomedical research and some of the exciting work happening in the College of Pharmacy.

The University of South Carolina is a leader in cutting-edge pharmacological research, transforming the lives of millions of people who rely on effective medication and providing an elite training ground for the next gen...

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Episode 16: In our first episode of 2025, Dean Stephen J. Cutler joins host Margaret Gregory to share some exciting developments shaping the future of the College of Pharmacy.

Today’s pharmacist is involved in a vast array of health care areas with multitudes of career opportunities ranging from independent and retail pharmacies to hospital settings as a clinical pharmacist to roles in the pharmaceutical industry.

At the Universit...

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Episode 15: In a special holiday episode, host Margaret Gregory recaps the major stories of impact and achievement in our latest edition of the Gamecock Pharmacist alumni magazine.

Read the digital edition of the Gamecock Pharmacist at: bit.ly/usccop-mag

Today’s pharmacist is involved in a vast array of health care areas with multitudes of career opportunities ranging from independent and retail pharmacies to hospital settings as ...

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Episode 14: Host Margaret Gregory speaks with Clinical Assistant Professor Reagan Barfield, Pharm.D., about improving care and promoting health in rural areas of South Carolina.

Today’s pharmacist is involved in a vast array of health care areas with multitudes of career opportunities ranging from independent and retail pharmacies to hospital settings as a clinical pharmacist to roles in the pharmaceutical industry. At the Universi...

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Episode 13: Host Margaret Gregory discusses the latest news and activities around the College of Pharmacy with Senior Associate Dean Julie M. Sease, Pharm.D. Today’s pharmacist is involved in a vast array of health care areas with multitudes of career opportunities ranging from independent and retail pharmacies to hospital settings as a clinical pharmacist to roles in the pharmaceutical industry. At the University of South Carolin...

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Episode 12: Host Margaret Gregory speaks with pharmacy students Logan Acker and Lexi Baldinger, members of the Carolina Coquettes who will perform with the Carolina Band in the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC. Help them get to NYC by donating to support the Carolina Band.


Created/Published: September 2024


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Episode 11: Host Margaret Gregory speaks with Program Coordinator Pamela Hite from the Kennedy Pharmacy Innovation Center about the college's Career Enhancement Series, designed to help both students and alumni prepare for landing the perfect job. The Kennedy Pharmacy Innovation Center at USC equips students and practitioners with a vibrant, innovative, and entrepreneurial spirit to conquer the challenges of the changing health ca...

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Episode 10: Host Margaret Gregory talks with the College of Pharmacy's 2024 Outstanding Young Alumna Ranarda Jones, Pharm.D. Jones' career has spanned a variety of experiences, including retail pharmacy, long-term care, and consulting. She is the founder and CEO of PSyn, Inc., a health insurance consulting firm in Irmo, South Carolina.


Created/Published: July 2024


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Episode 9: Host Margaret Gregory speaks with Associate Professor and Director of the Palmetto Poison Center Jill Michels, Pharm.D., about her role in keeping our state safe and healthy. South Carolina citizens can contact the USC College of Pharmacy's free poison and toxicology information center day or night, 365 days a year. For every dollar invested in the center, the state is spared more than $7 in unnecessary health care cost...

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Episode 8: Host Margaret Gregory speaks with alumni Kyle and Pamela McHugh, Pharm.D., about their career journeys and the business of independent pharmacy. The University of South Carolina has a strong history of generosity and support, from our own alumni and from the families who are touched by the compassion and commitment to excellence of our graduates.


Created/Published: May 2024


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    Episode 7: Host Margaret Gregory speaks with student pharmacist Kendall Kerr about her experience attending RxIMPACT Day on Capitol Hill in March. Today’s pharmacist is involved in a vast array of health care areas with multitudes of career opportunities ranging from independent and retail pharmacies to hospital settings and roles in the pharmaceutical industry. At the University of South Carolina, we are preparing innovative, wel...

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    Episode 6: Host Margaret Gregory speaks with alumna Cheryl Anderson, R.Ph., about her career path in pharmacy and why it's important to her to give back. The University of South Carolina has a strong history of generosity and support, from our own alumni and from the families who are touched by the compassion and commitment to excellence of our graduates.


    Created/Published: March 2024


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    Episode 5: Host Margaret Gregory speaks with student pharmacist Tom Taylor and professor Jordan Ballou, Pharm.D., about community-based pharmacy practice and the unique opportunities our students are exposed to. Today’s pharmacist is involved in a vast array of health care areas with multitudes of career opportunities ranging from independent and retail pharmacies to hospital settings as a clinical pharmacist to roles in the pharm...

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    Episode 4: Host Margaret Gregory speaks with Ph.D. candidate Sarah Davis about her neuropharmacology research in the College of Pharmacy and its potential to improve the quality of life for those living with HIV. At the University of South Carolina, we are preparing innovative, well-rounded pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists who are equipped for the future. Created/Published: December 2023


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    Episode 3: Host Margaret Gregory speaks with student pharmacist Noah Raganschmalz about his experience going from serving in the U.S. Navy to pharmacy school at USC. Today’s pharmacist is involved in a vast array of health care areas with multitudes of career opportunities ranging from independent and retail pharmacies to hospital settings as a clinical pharmacist to roles in the pharmaceutical industry. At the University of South...

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    Episode 2: Host Margaret Gregory discusses how we prepare our students to lead the profession into the future with Dean Stephen J. Cutler, Ph.D. Today’s pharmacist is involved in a vast array of health care areas with multitudes of career opportunities ranging from independent and retail pharmacies to hospital settings as a clinical pharmacist to roles in the pharmaceutical industry. At the University of South Carolina, we are pre...

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    Episode 1: Host Margaret Gregory discusses the importance of immunizations and the critical role that pharmacists can play in providing and tracking vaccines with Dr. Tessa Hastings.

    Hastings is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Outcomes Sciences at the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy in Columbia, South Carolina. Her research applies implementation science principles to improve healt...

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