Duxin Sun Named AAAS Fellow
January 31, 2023
Dr. Duxin Sun
Congratulations to Dr. Duxin Sun, who has been named a 2023 fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Duxin Sun has been named a 2023 fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
U-M Researchers to Develop Open-Access Molecular Reaction Data to Speed Discovery of Drugs
December 8, 2022
Dr. Cernak’s laboratory was awarded $3 million by Schmidt Futures to develop molecular reaction data using high-throughput experimentation, and the software to process it.

By Laura Bailey, Michigan News Service

Dr. Paul C. Walker Named 2022 Wendell T. Hill Award Recipient
December 6, 2022
Congratulations to Dr. Paul C. Walker, who was honored by the Association of Black Health System Pharmacists with the 2022 Wendell T. Hill Award.
The Association of Black Health System Pharmacists has honored Dr. Walker with the 2022 Wendell T. Hill Award.
Remembering Professor Leroy B. Townsend
November 11, 2022
Professor Leroy Townsend
Professor Townsend had a long and distinguished career as a heterocyclic and nucleoside chemist.
Leroy B. Townsend, Albert B. Prescott Emeritus of Medicinal Chemistry and professor emeritus of chemistry, died on October 15, 2022.
Kathleen Stringer Earns Prestigious Therapeutic Frontiers Lecture Award
October 13, 2022
Dr. Kathleen Stringer
“(Dr. Stinger) is a long-standing leader in the field of sepsis and her innovative examination of how to identify and treat those with this critical illness will ultimately result in better patient outcomes, including reduced mortality."
The award recognizes those who have made outstanding contributions to pharmacotherapeutics in their field.
Students Award Mustapha Beleh 2022 Golden Apple
October 3, 2022
Dr. Mustapha Beleh
“Dr. Beleh is always striving to find ways so that his students can effectively learn important material, often in entertaining, funny, and relatable ways!"
Mustapha Beleh, PhD, Director of Education and Collegiate Lecturer in Medicinal Chemistry, has been named the 32nd Golden Apple Award recipient.
Regina McClinton Named Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
September 23, 2022
Dr. Regina McClinton
“I am truly honored to serve the College in this new role," says Dr. Regina McClinton.
Effective September 1, 2022, Regina McClinton, PhD, will serve the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy as its first assistant dean for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
Duxin Sun Named Associate Dean for Research
September 23, 2022
Dr. Duxin Sun
Dr. Duxin Sun is a highly productive scientist with an international reputation in drug discovery, nanomedicines, and pharmacokinetics, focusing on cancer therapeutics.
The University of Michigan Board of Regents have approved the appointment of Duxin Sun, PhD’02, as the College’s associate dean for research, effective September 1, 2022.
Karen Farris Named Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Graduate and Undergraduate Education
September 23, 2022
Dr. Karen Farris
“I will honor and model our college’s values – community, integrity, excellence, collaboration, and leadership – in my work and my interactions with faculty, staff and trainees,” says Dr. Karen Farris.
The University of Michigan Board of Regents have approved the appointment of Karen Farris, PhD’93, as the College’s associate dean for faculty affairs and graduate and undergraduate education, effective September 1, 2022.

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