About Us
Why RISE?
RISE stands for Research. Innovation. Science. Education.
Our mission is to advance compounding pharmacy through education and research.
The pharmacy world is evolving — but the system isn’t keeping up.
Limited Training
Most pharmacy schools offer limited hands-on training in compounding, the art and science behind personalized medicine.
Unique Needs Unmet
The lack of access to training is a big problem when 70% of patients don’t respond to their first prescription and need customized solutions.
Student Debt
Meanwhile, pharmacy students graduate with an average of $173,000 in debt — making extra training nearly impossible without support.
Founding Board Members
Our dedicated team supports our mission with their extensive knowledge, expertise and connections.
Board Officers
President
Lizzie Harbin
Precision Health Holdings
President-Elect
Rebecca Armstrong
Community Volunteer
Treasurer
Manfredo Thibau
Precision Health Holdings
Secretary and Legal Counsel
Ken Barrow
Precision Health Holdings
Executive Director
Bindhu Batra
PCCA
Board Members
Board Member
Gus Bassani
PCCA
Board Member
Steve Hoffart
Magnolia Pharmacy
Board Member
Dawn Ipsen
Kusler’s Compounding Pharmacy and Clark’s Compounding Pharmacy
Board Member
Samuel Poloyac Dean
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Board Member
Jim Smith
Precision Health Holdings
Board Member
Bryan Sparks
Community Volunteer
Board Member
David Sparks
Community Volunteer
Board Member
Trey Tietz
Cleveland Clinic
Board Member
Ericha Williams
Patient Advocate
A Special Thanks to Our RISE Inaugural Donors
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Make your donation to help us make it easier to meet unique patient needs through compounding.