2026 US-Thai/US-ASEAN Pharmacy Consortia Meeting

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Tim/Location

Topic

Speakers

15:50

Location: 901 Melrose Ave, Iowa City, IA

Meet in the Courtyard Marriott lobby

 

 

15:55

Walk to Kinnick Stadium

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16:00

Tour of Kinnick Stadium

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17:00 - 19:00

Location: 901 Melrose Ave, Iowa City, IA

Welcome reception

Courtyard Marriott, Melrose Room (6th floor)

 

Jill Kolesar, PharmD, MS, FCCP
Dean and Professor, Jean M. Schmidt Chair in Drug Discovery
University of Iowa College of Pharmacy

Lee Vermuelen, Executive Vice President and CEO, 
American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy 

 

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Time

Topic

Speakers

8:00 - 9:00 AM
University of Iowa College of Pharmacy 
(CPB 110 Lobby)
180 S. Grand Ave Iowa City, IA

Registration desk and continental breakfast open

 

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8:30 - 9:15 AM
CPB 110 Lobby, or 

9:00 - 9:45 AM
CPB 110 Lobby

Tours of College of Pharmacy (Registration required)

 

10:00 - 11:00 

Location:  CPB 210  

 

General Assembly & Opening Ceremony

Welcome from the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy!

Greetings from the Council of Pharmacy Deans of Thailand (CPDT)

Greetings from the Consortia Board of Directors

Greetings from the Organizing Committee

Donald Letendre, BSPh, PharmD, FASHP
University of Iowa College of Pharmacy

Pornsak Sriamornsak, PhD
President of CPDT, Dean of Faculty of Pharmacy
Silpakorn University 

  • Michael Katz, PharmD 

    University of Arizona – R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy

  • Surakit Nathisuwan, PharmD, BCPS

    Mahidol University   

  • Jennis Meanwatthana, PharmD 

    Mahidol University

Lorin Fisher, PharmD, BCACP
University of Iowa College of Pharmacy

11:00 - 11:45

Location:  CPB 210  

Plenary Session I: Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Pharmacy 
Practice and Education

 

Alan J. Zillich, PharmD, FCCP
Purdue University College of Pharmacy

 

Moderator: 
Melody Ryan, PharmD, MPH
University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy

11:45 - 13:00

Location: CPB 110 Lobby, Posters in CPB 110 A/B

Lunch and Poster Session

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13:00 - 13:45

Location:  CPB 210  

 

Plenary session II: From Dispensing to Delivering Care: Innovations 
Transforming Community Pharmacy Practice

 

Randy McDonough, PharmD, MS, BCGP, BCPS. FAPhA 
Towncrest Pharmacy Corporation

 

Chanakit Imbumrung RPh
Pornprasert Pharmacy Co, LTD
Pharmacy Council of Thailand 

(recorded presentation)

 

Moderator: 
Salisa C. Westrick, BS Pharm, MS, PhD, FAPhA
Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy

13:45 - 14:30

Location:  CPB 210 

 

Plenary session III: Models for International Research Collaborations

Collaborations ASEAN Pharmacy Research Landscape and Progress

  • Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD

    University of Illinois Chicago Retzky College of Pharmacy

  • Brian Murphy, PhD

    University of Illinois Chicago Retzky College of Pharmacy

  • Keri Kim, PharmD

    University of Illinois Chicago Retzky College of Pharmacy

  • Surakit Nathisuwan, PharmD, BCPS

    Mahidol University   

  • Surakit Nathisuwan, PharmD
    Mahidol University 

 

Moderator: 
Ellen Schellhase, PharmD, FCCP
Purdue University College of Pharmacy

14:30 - 15:00

Location: CPB 110 A/B

Break, posters

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15:00 - 15:45

Location:

  • A: CPB 257
  • B: CPB 210

Concurrent session I: 

  • Session A: Competency-Driven Pharmacy Education and Learner Assessment 

 

  • Session B: Beyond the Classroom: A Unique Industry-Academic 
    Partnership at the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy 

Session A Speakers: 

  • Ellen Shellhase, PharmD, FCCP, Purdue University College of Pharmacy
  • Areerut Leelathanalerk, PharmD
    Mahasarakham University 

 

Session A Moderator: Jennis Meanwatthana, PharmD, Mahidol University

 

Session B Speakers: 

  • Bindu Gottam, MS, MBA, RAC, University of Iowa College of Pharmacy
  • Reza Nejadnik, PhD
    University of Iowa College of Pharmacy

Session B Moderator: 
Lorin Fisher, PharmD, BCACP
University of Iowa College of Pharmacy

15:45 - 16:30

CPB 257

US-Thai and US-ASEAN Board and Deans Meeting (Invitation Only) 

  • Michael Katz, PharmD 

    University of Arizona – R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy

  • Surakit Nathisuwan, PharmD, BCPS

    Mahidol University   

  • Jennis Meanwatthana, PharmD 

    Mahidol University

17:00 PM

Courtyard Marriott Lobby

901 Melrose Ave, Iowa City, IA

Depart for Wilson’s Ciderhouse (www.wilsonsorchard.com/) 

 

17:20-20:00

Location: 4823 Dingleberry Rd NE #2, Iowa City, IA

Dinner, Exploring, and “Bessie” Rides at Wilson’s Ciderhouse  

20:15

Depart for Courtyard Marriott 

 

 

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Time

Topic

Speakers

8:00 - 9:00 AM

University of Iowa College of Pharmacy 

(CPB 110 Lobby)

180 S. Grand Ave Iowa City, IA

Registration desk and continental breakfast open

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09:00 - 09:45

Location:

  • A: CPB 257
  • B: CPB 210

 

Concurrent session II: 

  • Session A: FIP Global Competency Framework: A Validated Adaptation for the South East Asia Region

 

  • Session B: New Drug Delivery Systems for Thai Herbal Medicine

 

Session A Speakers: 

  • Juliane Mayette, PharmD, International Pharmacy Federation (FIP)
  • John Pieper, PharmD, International Pharmacy Federation (FIP)  

Session A Moderator: 
Michael Katz, PharmD
University of Arizona 

Session B Speaker: 

  • Supat Jiranusornkul, RPh, PhD

    Chiang Mai University 

  • Amaraporn Wongrakpanich, PhD
    Mahidol University 

Session B Moderator: 
Supat Jiranusornkul, ***
Chiang Mai University 

09:45 - 10:30

Location: CPB 210

Plenary session IV: 

Global Pharmacy Training in Action: Collaborative Models from Asia and the United States  

  • Alan Lau, PharmD
    University of Illinois Chicago Retzky College of Pharmacy
  • Jennis Meanwatthana, PharmD
    Mahidol University  

Moderator: 
Ellen Schellhase, PharmD, FCCP
Purdue University College of Pharmacy 

10:30 - 11:00

Location: CPB 110 A/B

Break & Poster Session

 

11:00 - 11:45

Location: CPB 210

Updates on Pharmacy Education from ASEAN Country Members – Malaysia, Brunei, Cambodia, and Vietnam 

ASEAN Country Members 

  • Malaysia: Renukha Sellappans, PhD

    Taylor’s University

  • Brunei: Nurolaini Pg Haji Muhd Kifli, BSPharm, PhD

    PAPRSB Institute of Health Sciences, Universiti Brunei Darussalam

    (recorded presentation)

  • Cambodia: Chhea Sophearom, MSc

    University of Puthisastra

    (recorded presentation)

  • Vietnam: Nguyen Thi Thu Phuong, PhD

    Haiphong University of Medicine and Pharmacy

Moderator: 
Pemmarin Potisarach, PharmD, BCPS
Mahasarakham University 

11:45 - 13:00 

Location: CPB 110 Lobby and 110 A/B

Lunch, Posters

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12:00 - 1:00 PM

CPB 110 Lobby

Special Event and Group Photo

Remarks at 12:15 PM

Photo at 12:45

Jill Kolesar, PharmD, MS, FCCP

University of Iowa College of Pharmacy

13:00 - 14:00

Location: CPB 210 

Plenary session V: Educating in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: A Faculty Conversation

  • Paul John Gallagher, BSc(Pharm), MBA, PhD, MPSI
    National University of Singapore
  • Elizabeth W. Covington, PharmD, 
    BCIDP Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy
  • Melody Ryan, PharmD, MPH
    University of Kentucky

Moderator: 
Ellen Schellhase, PharmD, FCCP
Purdue University College of Pharmacy

14:00 - 14:45

Location: CPB 210

Plenary session VI: Bridging Evidence and Practice: An Introduction to Implementation Science Across Contexts

  • Salisa Westrick, BS Pharm, MS, PhD, FAPhA
    Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy
  • Korey Kennelty, PharmD, MS, PhD, BCGP
    University of Iowa College of Pharmacy
  • Tulakarn Nakpun, B Pharm, MBA, PhD
    Srinakharinwirot University

Moderator: 
Salisa Westrick, BS Pharm, MS, PhD, FAPhA
Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy

14:45 - 15:15

Location: CPB 110 A/B

Break, posters 

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15:15 - 16:00 

Location: CPB 210

Updates on Pharmacy Education from ASEAN Country Members – Philippines, Indonesia, and Singapore

ASEAN Country Members 

  • Philippines: Francis Capule, RPh, MS, PhD

    University of Philippines

  • Indonesia: Yandi Syukri, M.Si.

    The Association of Indonesian Pharmacy Higher Education 

    (recorded presentation)

  • Singapore: Paul John Gallagher, BSc(Pharm), MBA, PhD, MPSI

    National University of Singapore

Moderator: 

Pawalee Niamtaworn, PharmD, Thammasart University 

16:00 - 16:45

Location:

  • A: CPB 257
  • B: CPB 210

Concurrent session III: 

  • Session A: The Integrated Curriculum Model: Lessons Learned from Different Perspectives
  • Session B: From the Bench to the Population: Advancing Cancer Precision Medicine 

Session A Speakers: 

  • Ratchanee Rodsiri, PhD, Chulalongkorn University
  • Paul John Gallagher, BSc(Pharm), MBA, PhD, MPSI
    National University of Singapore 

Session A Moderator: 
Paul Jungnickel, BS Pharm, MS, PhD
Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy 
 

Session B Speaker: 
Jill Kolesar, PharmD, MS, FCCP
University of Iowa College of Pharmacy

Session B Moderator: 
 Kayla Sanders 
University of Iowa College of Pharmacy

18:00 - 20:00

Location: 901 Melrose Ave, Iowa City, IA

Dinner at Courtyard Marriott, Melrose Room (6th floor)

 

 

 

Friday, June 5, 2026

Time

Topic

Speakers

08:00 

Location: CPB 110 Lobby

Registration desk and continental breakfast open

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08:30 - 09:00

Location: CPB 210

Updates on Pharmacy Education from ASEAN Country Members – Thailand, Myanmar, and LAO PDR

ASEAN Country Members 

  • Thailand: Pornsak Sriamornsak, PhD, FCIP, FACP, FRS

    Silpakorn University

  • Myanmar: Latt Latt Win, MB, BS, M.Med.Sc, PhD, Dip.Med.Ed, DCME

    University of Pharmacy

    (recorded presentation)

  • Lao PDR: Khamla Phonsayalinkham, RPh; University of Health Sciences

    (recorded presentation)

Moderator: 
Suphawarak Rucha-intra, PharmD
University of Chicago Medicine
Purdue University 

09:00 - 09:45

Location: CPB 210 

Plenary session VII: Telepharmacy 

  • Melissa Badowski, PharmD, MPH, FCCP, BCIDP, BCPS, AAHIVP
    University of Illinois Chicago Retzky College of Pharmacy
  • Wirun Wetsiri, PhD, MBA, RPh
    Thamasat University, 

Pharm Connection (Thailand), Thailand 

Moderator: 
Supatra Porasuphatana, PhD
Khon Kaen  University

09:45 - 10:30

Location: CPB 210 (will need Zoom link)

Plenary session VIII:  MyDispense

  • Chamipa Phanudulkitti, BPharm, MBA, PhD 
    Burapha University
  • Clark Kebodeaux, PharmD, BCACP, FAPhA
    University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy
  • Laura E. Knockel, PharmD, BCACP, FAPhA
    University of Iowa College of Pharmacy
  • Leong Siew Lian, BPharm, MPharm, PhD
    Monash University Malaysia

Moderator: 
Suphat Subonkot, Pharm D,  MSc. (Clin  Research), BCPS, BCOP
Khon Kaen  University

10:30 - 11:00

Location: CPB 110 A/B

Break & Poster Session

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11:00 - 11:45

Location: CPB 210

Plenary session IX: Enhancing Faculty, Student, and Resident Wellness

  • Olufunmilola Abraham, PhD, MS, BPharm
    University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy
  • Monica Miller, PharmD, MS
    Purdue University College of Pharmacy

Moderator: 
Acharawan Topark-ngam, PhD
Khon Kaen University

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

Closing Ceremony & Future Directions

  • Michael Katz, PharmD 

    University of Arizona – R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy

  • Surakit Nathisuwan, PharmD, BCPS

    Mahidol University   

  • Jennis Meanwatthana, PharmD
    Mahidol University

12:30 - 13:30

Location: CPB 110 Lobby

Boxed Lunches Available

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