Research Collaboration Capitalize on a substantial sponsored research portfolio ($31 million) and focus areas such as drug discovery, pharmaceutics, and personalized medicine to offer contract research, grant writing support, or technology licensing opportunities to accelerate translational research and collaboration with industry partners.

Pharmacy Education Engagement Engage with the Pharm.D. program and its 167 students per class across multiple campuses to provide experiential learning programs, residency placement partnerships, simulation tools, and continuing education offerings that align with patient-centered care and workforce development.

Technology Enablement Target the college’s tech stack and digital capabilities (Epic Systems, data analytics tools, and simulation platforms) to propose integrated health informatics, clinical workflow optimization, and data-driven education solutions that enhance research and clinical training.

Regional Expansion Leverage growth signals from campus expansion plans and multi-campus footprint (Twin Cities, Duluth, Rochester) to propose scalable partnerships, shared-use facilities, and joint programs that extend into new geographic areas and rural health initiatives.

Funding and Grants Align offerings with ongoing research funding and graduate education activity by pitching grant support services, grant-ready project planning, and sponsored program management to maximize efficiency and success in securing external funds.