Rutgers Dean of Pharmacy Is Recognized for Building Strong, Healthy Community

Joseph A. Barone, who heads the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, was presented with the Bowl of Hygeia Award from the American Pharmacists Association and the New Jersey Pharmacists Association

Joseph A. Barone, dean of the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, was recognized this month with the Bowl of Hygeia Award for 2024 by the New Jersey Pharmacists Association in partnership with the American Pharmacists Association Foundation.

The associations honored Barone for his contributions to building a strong, healthy community.

Barone was recognized for his overall contributions to the profession, specifically the creation of the Rutgers Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program, the largest of its kind in the country that is designed to provide training at pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies. He was also honored for his commitment to interprofessional education, the creation of the Emergency Medicine Residency Program and support of faculty-developed programs and initiatives that improve the health of the state.

“Dean Barone’s leadership has strengthened pharmacy education nationally and at Rutgers and expanded the role of pharmacists in patient care,” said Brian Strom, chancellor of Rutgers Health. “His commitment to service goes beyond the university, shaping policies and programs that directly benefit New Jersey communities and the nation. This award rightly honors his dedication to advancing both the profession and public health.”

Dean Barone’s leadership has strengthened pharmacy education nationally and at Rutgers and expanded the role of pharmacists in patient care. His commitment to service goes beyond the university, shaping policies and programs that directly benefit New Jersey communities and the nation.

Brian Strom

Chancellor, Rutgers Health

First awarded in 1958, the Bowl of Hygeia Award recognizes pharmacists who possess outstanding records of civic leadership and community service. In addition to service through their regional and national pharmacy associations, award recipients are recognized for devoting time, expertise and support to a variety of causes and community outreach efforts. The award is recognized as an international symbol of the pharmacy profession and one of the field’s  most distinguished honors.

“Dean Barone’s dedication to both the pharmacy profession and community service is truly inspiring,” said Rupal Mansukhani, past president of the New Jersey Pharmacists Association and chair of the group’s board of trustees. “His leadership has had a profound impact on advancing pharmacy practice and fostering healthier communities. This well-deserved recognition reflects his unwavering commitment to service, education and the well-being of others.”