Bob Zebroski Professor, History; Interim Chair, Liberal Arts & Program Director Medical Humanities Liberal Arts Bob.Zebroski@uhsp.edu 314.446.8443 Narrative Bob Zebroski currently serves the University as a Professor of History, Chair of the Liberal Arts Department, and Assistant Dean for Student Affairs for the College of Arts and Sciences. Education Ph.D. in History State University of New York at Stony Brook (1994) M.A. in History State University of New York at Stony Brook (1985) B.A. in History Loyola University (New Orleans) (1979) Magna cum laude Specialty History of Medicine and Pharmacy History of UHSP World History Russian/Soviet History Current Research My current research has been my long standing interest in the histroy of pharmacy, especially alternative and patent medicine throughout the ages. Working on a presentation and an article about how soda pop, which began as patent medicines. now has evolved into a multi-billion dollar worldwide industry. Current Courses, Activities, and Scholarly Interest Global Heritage II and III Working on a new history of medicine and pharmacy course based on my book about the subject. Vita Highlights Received 7 teaching awards for excellence in teaching from two universities, the most notable being the CASE/Carnegie Foundation Missouri Professor of the Year Award in 2003. Honored by 4 UHSP Service awards for my work with students and student organizations. Two books: "Pharmacy Pioneers: The First 150 Years of the St. Louis College of Pharmacy" (Reedy Press: St. Louis, 2018) co-authored with Dennis Doyle. "A Brief History of Pharmacy: Humanity's Serach for Wellness" (Routledge:New York, 2015) Served 9 years as an department chair. Interesting Facts Blessed with a wonderful family and long-standing friendships. Hobbies include: reading, sports, raising tropical fish, and gardening.
Bob Zebroski currently serves the University as a Professor of History, Chair of the Liberal Arts Department, and Assistant Dean for Student Affairs for the College of Arts and Sciences.
Ph.D. in History State University of New York at Stony Brook (1994)
M.A. in History State University of New York at Stony Brook (1985)
B.A. in History Loyola University (New Orleans) (1979) Magna cum laude
History of Medicine and Pharmacy
History of UHSP
World History
Russian/Soviet History
My current research has been my long standing interest in the histroy of pharmacy, especially alternative and patent medicine throughout the ages.
Working on a presentation and an article about how soda pop, which began as patent medicines. now has evolved into a multi-billion dollar worldwide industry.
Global Heritage II and III
Working on a new history of medicine and pharmacy course based on my book about the subject.
Received 7 teaching awards for excellence in teaching from two universities, the most notable being the CASE/Carnegie Foundation Missouri Professor of the Year Award in 2003.
Honored by 4 UHSP Service awards for my work with students and student organizations.
Two books:
"Pharmacy Pioneers: The First 150 Years of the St. Louis College of Pharmacy" (Reedy Press: St. Louis, 2018) co-authored with Dennis Doyle.
"A Brief History of Pharmacy: Humanity's Serach for Wellness" (Routledge:New York, 2015)
Served 9 years as an department chair.
Blessed with a wonderful family and long-standing friendships. Hobbies include: reading, sports, raising tropical fish, and gardening.