Student Spotlight: Meet Casey McCarthy

March 10, 2026

Undergrad ➡️ PhD ➡️ Future Professor + Researcher

Meet Casey McCarthy, a College of Pharmacy PhD student whose work in medicinal chemistry is already making an impact. With research published in multiple scientific journals, Casey is helping shape the future of medicine as he works toward a career in academia. Scroll to learn about his journey at U-M and everything in between.

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