About
Peter Clapp serves as Chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Science and Professor at Regis University's Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions. His career spans academic leadership, teaching innovation, and neuropharmacology research.
- Education:
- BA in Cellular and Molecular Biology, Haverford College (1997)
- PhD in Biological Chemistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (2005)
- Postdoctoral Training in Neuropharmacology, University of Colorado (2005-2010)
Dr. Clapp's research focuses on pedagogical innovation, particularly examining how integrated team-teaching and Team-Based Learning (TBL) methodologies affect student team development and faculty workforce cohesiveness. His teaching philosophy prioritizes collaborative inquiry, stating: "I encourage students to talk about what they know and not aggrandize what I know. I ask questions and hope to be challenged with questions in return."
As a recognized educator, he developed formal TBL training processes for Regis University's Pharmacy program and facilitated professional development workshops nationwide. The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy honored his teaching excellence with their 2011 Teacher of the Year Award.
