Literature Awards
For over 50 years, the ASHP Foundation’s Literature Awards have honored pharmacists who have advanced pharmacy practice by contributing to biomedical literature. Partially supported by Samson Medical Technologies, this recognition of excellence inspires research and innovation, ultimately improving patient care.
Timeline:
- Application Opens: April 6, 2026
- Application Deadline: June 15, 2026
Literature Awardees Receive:
- Monetary honorarium
- Public announcement via press release and other Foundation communication channels
- Public recognition the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exhibition
- A plaque commemorating their work
- Opportunities to talk about research in podcasts
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- Sustained Contributions Award: Recognizes a pharmacist with a 20-year record of publishing high-quality and impactful peer-reviewed biomedical literature.
- Drug Therapy Research: Awarded for articles on research that addresses the therapeutic uses of medications.
- Innovation in Pharmacy Practice: Recognizes an article that describes an innovation in pharmacy practice.
- Pharmacy Practice Research: Recognizes research articles related to pharmacy practice in hospitals and health systems.
- Resident Research: Recognizes a published research paper by a pharmacy resident.
- Student Research: Recognizes a published research paper by a pharmacy student.
2025 Literature Award Recipients
Thomas P. Lodise, PharmD, PhD
Taryn Eubank, PharmD, BCIDP
Reduced Vancomycin Susceptibility in Clostridioides Difficile is Associated with Lower Rates of Initial Cure and Sustained Clinical Response | DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciae087
Allen Flynn, PharmD, PhD
Using Name Overlap Analysis to Understand Medication Name Search Safety | DOI: 10.1093/ajhp/zxae048
Ryan Rivosecchi, PharmD, BCCCP
Clinical Outcomes Associated with Diltiazem Use in Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction After Implementation of a Clinical Support System | DOI: 10.1177/10600280241243071
Brandy Hernandez, PharmD
Challenges in Renally Eliminated Medication Use: Evaluating Cystatin C and Serum Creatinine eGFR Discordance | DOI: 10.1002/phar.4627
Jacob Govel, PharmD
Evaluation of Shorter Versus Longer Antifungal Treatment Durations for Candida spp. Urinary Tract Infections Among Hospitalized Adults | DOI: 10.1128/aac.01920-24
Honorable Mentions
Resident Research Honorable Mention
Audrey Kwon PharmD, BCOP
Co-Author: Phuong Thai Denomme, PharmD
"Impact of a Pharmacist-Managed Remote Heart Failure Program in Patients with a Multisensor-Capable Implanted Device"
American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy
Student Research Award Honorable Mention
Huiqiao Fan, BSc, PharmD Candidate
Co-Authors: Youssef Bessada, PharmD, BCPS, BCCP, Craig I. Coleman, PharmD, FASHP, FACC
"Real-World Andexanet Alfa Utilization and the Association Between Delay in Administration Due to Hospital Transfer and All-Cause Inpatient Mortality"
Research and Practice in Thrombosis and Haemostasis
Awardee Experience
Review Panelist & 2008 Award Recipient
"This award recognizes those within our profession of pharmacy who have devoted their lives to making an impact in the understanding of diseases and the care of patients by sharing their research in scientific literature."
2018 Award Recipient
"It is encouraging that ASHP champions student research, and the receipt of this award highlights the impact that students are able to have when they are motivated to pursue ambitious projects."
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