Transplant Endocrine Clinic Celebrates First Anniversary; Highlights Contributions of Pharmacist in Interprofessional Practice
October 1, 2015
Dr. Park is pioneering efforts at the College to incorporate planned and intentional learning opportunities for interprofessional education into her experiential rotations, which will involve students from College of Pharmacy, Medical School, and School of Nursing.
Dr. Park played a significant role in the creation of the University of Michigan Transplant Endocrine Clinic, from realizing an important gap in patient care to designing and implementing this multidisciplinary clinic.
Tackling Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis
September 15, 2015
George A. Garcia, PhD, recognized a critically unmet need for the development of new antibiotics against MDR-TB to overcome resistance to current therapeutics.

Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is caused by bacteria that do not respond to first-line anti-TB drugs, of which rifampin is the most powerful.

Pharmacist Lends Expertise to UMHS Antimicrobial Stewardship Program
September 10, 2015
Dr. Gregory Eschenauer is a member of the UMHS Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, a multi-disciplinary team that works to ensure effective and appropriate utilization of antimicrobials for hospitalized patients, reevaluate treatments of common infections, and set best practices.
Dr. Gregory Eschenauer recently joined the College of Pharmacy’s clinical faculty with a shared appointment as Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical, Social, and Administrative Sciences at the U-M College of Pharmacy and a clinical pharmacist in infectious diseases at the University of Michigan Health System (UMHS).
Dr. Gundy Sweet Authors Applied Therapeutics Handbook
September 1, 2015
Gundy Sweet, PharmD, wrote a handbook based on the trusted therapeutic content of Applied Therapeutics, 10e.
Gundy Sweet, PharmD, Director of Curriculum Assessment and Clinical Professor of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, and Clinical Pharmacist, U-M Health System, recently authored Handbook of Applied Therapeutics, based on the trusted therapeutic content of Applied Therapeutics, 10e.
Dr. Beata Chertok Receives St. Baldrick’s Scholar Award in Support of Pediatric Oncology Research
August 28, 2015
Dr. Beata Chertok has been named a St. Baldrick’s Scholar, which will support her work on development of a localized therapeutic technology to combat brain tumors in children.
Beata Chertok, PhD, Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering, has been named a St. Baldrick's Scholar.
Special Issue of the Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Dedicated to Professor Gordon Amidon
August 27, 2015
The special edition of the Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences dedicated to Professor Gordon Amidon honors his many contributions to the field.
A special edition of the Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences was recently dedicated to Professor Gordon Amidon. The edition honors his many contributions to the pharmaceutical sciences, particularly in oral drug absorption.
Drs. Scott Larsen and James Shayman Collaborate to Achieve NIH Funding for Moving Small Molecule Into Clinical Development
August 12, 2015
Drs. Larsen and Shayman plan to use this grant to fund Investigational New Drug (IND)-enabling studies on their best compounds, which they hope will lead directly to clinical trials.
Drs. Larsen and Shayman plan to use this grant to fund Investigational New Drug (IND)-enabling studies on their best compounds, which they hope will lead directly to clinical trials.
Board of Regents Approve COP Chair Appointment
July 22, 2015
Board of Regents approve appointment of Karen Farris as Chair, Department of Clinical Pharmacy
Karen Farris, PhD, has been named chair of the Department of Clinical, Social, and Administrative Sciences at the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy. Dr. Farris’ appointment was recently approved by the U-M Board of Regents.
Dr. Beata Chertok Gains Acclaim and Grant for Research Work
July 7, 2015
Dr. Beata Chertok has been recognized with the Brain Research Foundation Seed grant and highly cited paper distinction.
Beata Chertok, PhD, has received an exclusive seed grant in support of her research and the honor of being first author on a highly cited paper.
Welcome New Chief Pharmacy Officer Stanley Kent
July 2, 2015
The College of Pharmacy is pleased to welcome Stanley Kent.
The College of Pharmacy is very pleased to announce that Stanley T. Kent, RPh, M.S., joined the University June 16, 2015.

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