Dr. Lucas Richert

Professor

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Biography

Lucas Richert is a Professor and the George Urdang Chair in History of Pharmacy at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he is part of the Social and Administrative Sciences Division. He specializes in the history of medicine and pharmacy, focusing on the legal and illegal dimensions of drug science and technology, alternative therapies, and mental health. Richert has authored several monographs and an anthology, with notable works including 'Prescription Scandal', 'Strange Trips', and 'Break Cannabis: Global Histories'. His publications highlight the evolving nature of health knowledge and the logics that accompany them over time. In 2019, he was appointed to the George Urdang Chair position, reflecting his expertise and contribution to the field. Richert actively engages with the UW-Madison community, promoting research accessibility to diverse audiences. His media commentary has been featured in prominent outlets such as CBC, Daily Mail, and the Washington Post. Additionally, he is involved in academic programs related to psychoactive substances and teaches courses that integrate humanities and pharmacy education.

Research Interests

Courses

PHM 401 History of Pharmacy PHM 563 Drug History - Dangerous Drugs & Magic Bullets PHM 564 Psychedelic Historiography: Sacred Plants, Science & Psychotherapy PHM 800 Scientific Integrity & Responsible Conduct of Research PHM 411 Role of Pharmacist in Public Health System PHM 490 Cannabinoids Seminar PHM 490 Introduction to Specialty Pharmacy PHM 570 Drug Literature & Evaluation

Requirements for University of Wisconsin–Madison

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Programming experience (Data Structures, Machine Organization) One year college-level calculus
Application Checklist
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  • Three letters of recommendation
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences