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Who’s Who @ RFU?

Meet the friendly faces of pharmacy students, alumni and faculty!

John Buolamwini

John Buolamwini, PhD
Professor and Chair,
Pharmaceutical Sciences

I am from…
Ghana

I received my degrees from..
The University of Science and Technology in Ghana (BPharm) and the University of Alberta in Canada (PhD)

In my free time you can find me…
at home with family watching tv, discussing politics and life issues, playing games, and sometimes cooking.

RFU is for me because…
I‘m developing a strong Pharmaceutical Science Department and Drug Discovery program. My work focuses on designing, making and evaluating new compounds as potential treatments for cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer's disease and HIV/AIDS

David Chwalek

David Chwalek, PharmD, ’15
Pharmacy Manager,
Jewel-Osco

I am from…
Bensenville , IL

I came to RFU after studying at…
Northern Illinois University

When I'm not working you can find me …
at the dog park with my French Bulldog, Benji. :)

RFU helped me reach my career goals because …
I not only developed my talents as a pharmacist but also as a complete healthcare professional through RFU’s interprofessional structure. RFU gave me the tools and opportunities to become a leader through my participation in many organizations.