New Anti-Biofilm Compounds Show Promise against Drug-Resistant Bacteria Linked to Hospital Infections
February 17, 2016
“Something like this has simply never been found before. We’re excited about the idea that we can develop this as a clinical agent [and can] prevent the formation of these biofilms,” says David Sherman, PhD, Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education and Hans W. Vahlteich Professor of Medicinal Chemistry, College of Pharmacy.
“Something like this has simply never been found before. We’re excited about the idea that we can develop this as a clinical agent [and can] prevent the formation of these biofilms,” says David Sherman, PhD, Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education and Hans W. Vahlteich Professor of Medicinal Chemistry, College of Pharmacy.
Drs. Karen Farris and Jolene Bostwick Named Interprofessional Leadership Fellows
February 15, 2016
Jolene Bostwick, PharmD'04, and Karen Farris, PhD'93, will represent the Collge of Pharmacy as Interprofessional Leadership Fellows.

The Michigan Center for Interprofessional Education has named 15 faculty and 1 staff member for the inaugural cohort of the 

U-M Center for the Discovery of New Medicines Announces Grants for Drug Discovery Projects
February 11, 2016
Congratulations to Dr. Matthew Soellner, who has been awarded $50,000 to develop a kinase inhibitor for the treatment of triple-negative breast cancer.

The University of Michigan Center for the Discovery of New Medicines has awarded funding for five new drug discovery projects by U-M faculty that address critical health areas including chronic kid

Dr. James Moon Wins NSF CAREER Award, Works to Develop New HIV Vaccine
January 27, 2016
Dr. Moon plans to integrate research with educational activities designed to bring awareness and build interest in the emerging field of nanoscience.

James Moon, PhD, has been awarded a National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Faculty Early Career Development (CAR

Professor Mustapha Beleh Awarded Teaching Prize
January 15, 2016
Congratulations to Dr. Mustapha Beleh, who has been awarded $10,000 by the Gilbert Whitaker Fund for the Improvement of Teaching.
Mustapha Beleh, PhD, Lecturer in Medicinal Chemistry, has been awarded $10,000 by the Gilbert Whitaker Fund for the Improvement of Teaching.
Clinical and Translational Research Mentors Recognized for Outstanding Support of Students and Fellows
December 23, 2015
Congratulations to Dr. Bruce Mueller, who was named one of the 2015 MICHR Distinguished Mentor Award winners

The Michigan Institute for Clinical & Health Research (MICHR) recently celebrated recipients of the 2015 MICHR Distinguished Mentor Aw

Interprofessional Healthcare Culture Shift Provides Prime Opportunity for Clinical Pharmacists
December 17, 2015
Dr. Bostwick believes the recent emphasis on interprofessional education puts clinical pharmacist in a prime position to positively influencing their status as providers and reimbursement for clinical services
Dr. Bostwick believes the recent emphasis on interprofessional education puts clinical pharmacist in a prime position to positively influencing their status as providers and reimbursement for clinical services.
AAPS Names Dr. Steven Schwendeman 2015 Fellow
November 11, 2015
AAPS Fellows are granted the honor each year for making sustained remarkable scholarly and research contributions to the pharmaceutical sciences
AAPS Fellows are granted the honor each year for making sustained remarkable scholarly and research contributions to the pharmaceutical sciences such as original articles, scientific presentations at AAPS Annual Meeting and Expositions, and/or patents.
Dr. Varsha Bhatt-Mehta Appointed Associate Editor of AAPS Open
November 9, 2015
Varsha Bhatt-Mehta, PharmD, has been appointed associate editor of the open access journal, AAPS Open
Dr. Bhatt-Mehta describes this new journal which is fully peer-reviewed and uses the gold open access model, as a high quality open access journal that will serve as an authoritative resource in pharmaceutical science research.
Professor Sally Guthrie Wins 2016 Judith J. Saklad Memorial Award
October 29, 2015
The College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists (CPNP) names Dr. Sally Guthrie winner of the 2016 Judith J. Saklad Memorial Award
This award is presented annually to a senior psychiatric pharmacy practitioner who has achieved a level of professional distinction and represents the qualities and ideals of professional enthusiasm, a passion for optimizing patient care, and continuing dedication to the practice of psychiatric pharmacy.

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