Salah Ahmed, Ph.D. was honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award at the 7th Annual College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Gala held on Saturday, April 13, 2024, Leonard’s Palazzo, Great Neck, NY. Alumni and friends gathered as a community to celebrate the dedication and commitment of this year’s honorees. Other honorees were Roger Paganelli, R.Ph., Distinguished Alumni Award, Diane Hardej, Ph.D., Distinguished Faculty Award, Leigh Briscoe-Dwyer, BCPS, FASGHP, Pharm.D., Distinguished Practitioner Award

Dr. Salah U. Ahmed is a distinguished alumnus of St. John’s University’s College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Sciences (now the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences). He earned his M.S. in Industrial Pharmacy in 1985 and his Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences in 1990, marking the beginning of his enduring association with the University.

Dr. Ahmed continues to make substantial contributions to alma mater. He actively participated in the establishment of the Dr. Jarowski Seminar and the Industrial Pharmacy Laboratory at St. John’s University. His involvement extended to presenting at seminars, serving on thesis committees, and engaging in the Doctoral Seminar Program. In recognition of his dedication, he was awarded the International Medal by Conrado “Bobby” Gempesaw, Ph.D., University President, in 2015.

Dr. Ahmed’s story is one of academic accomplishment, innovative leadership, and significant philanthropy, leaving a lasting impact on both St. John’s University, as well as his professional and personal communities. Read more...