Pharmacy Alumni

College of Pharmacy

- Education Overview
- Doctor of Pharmacy
  The PharmD degree gives you the scientific background and clinical skills you need to offer the best in patient-centered care.
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
  Students receive a rigorous academic education, while also conducting cutting edge research in the laboratory using state-of-the art equipment and facilities.
- Bachelor of Science-Pharmaceutical Sciences
  The BSPS degree meets prerequisites for several UNMC health professions programs, making it ideal for students interested in health or biomedical research but are undecided on their ultimate career path.
- Pharmacy Technician
  Our pharmacy technician program provides state certification for those practicing in Nebraska and prepares those wishing to obtain national certification.
- Pathway Programs
  Students can get a head start on their PharmD degree by participating in one of the Pathway Programs we offer.
- Student Experience Overview
- Student Organizations
  Students have opportunities to participate in college, campus and professional level organizations.
- Student Resources
  Class schedules and popular links for students currently enrolled.
- Student Spotlights
  Our PharmD students share their experiences while attending our college.
- Faculty Overview
- College Leadership
  The Deans and Chairs of our college.
- Pharmacy Practice and Science Faculty
  The faculty members of our Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science.
- Pharmaceutical Sciences Faculty
  The faculty members of our Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
- College Staff
  The support staff of our college.
- Experiential Programs Overview
- Our Office
  The team supporting the Office of Experiential Programs.
- Preceptors
  The tools to help our Preceptors succeed.
- Preceptor Spotlights
  Our Preceptors share stories from the field.
- Research Overview
- Drug Discovery, Design & Delivery
  A major research focus in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences is innovations in the area of delivery and/or targeting of drugs and genes.
- Clinical Pharmacology Research
  Our Clinical Pharmacologists research the effects of drugs on a population and develop new drug therapies to better focus on their target.
- Clinical Pharmacy Practice Research
  Research in the field of Clinical Pharmacy Practice focuses on the care a pharmacist provides.
- Research Labs
  Explore our labs to see how science is translated into better patient outcomes.
News & Events

Jessica Downes, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES

Vice Chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science
Clinical Associate Professor, UNMC Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science
Clinical Pharmacist, OneWorld Community Health Center

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Fax: 402-559-5673

Jessica Downes

Dr. Downes practices in ambulatory care at OneWorld Community Health Centers, Inc. Her interests include working with underserved populations to help better manage their chronic conditions including hypertension, diabetes and cardiovascular risk reduction. Dr. Downes helps to educate and empower patients to take their medications safely and optimally.

Education

Pharmacy School: University of Kansas (Lawrence, KS)

PGY1 Residency: Integris Baptist Medical Center (Oklahoma City, OK)

PGY2 Residency: University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy (Tulsa, OK)

Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist

Research Interests

Dr. Downes research efforts are in population-based health with an emphasis in vulnerable populations.

Teaching Activities

Dr. Downes serves as a section coordinator in Pharmacotherapy I and II and provides a variety of lectures through Pharmacotherapy courses on topics including hypertension and diabetes. Dr. Downes also serves as a co-coordinator for a diabetes elective for P3 students. Additionally, Dr. Downes serves as a preceptor for P4 students on APPE rotations.