The Tom D. Rowe 75th Annual Pharmacy Lectures
October 16, 2026
The Tom D. Rowe 75th Annual Pharmacy Lectures Part of Our 2026 Homecoming Celebrations
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: In-person and Virtual
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Event Description:
The Tom D. Rowe 75th Annual Pharmacy Lectures is a day where you will hear from leaders in their fields across the College of Pharmacy and Michigan Medicine. This event is free for U-M College of Pharmacy alumni, preceptors, and faculty.
| Time | Topic & Speaker |
| 8:30 – 8:45 am
|
Welcome
Paul Walker, PharmD Emeritus Clinical Professor, UM College of Pharmacy |
| 8:45 am – 9:45 am
|
Cultural Considerations in Pain Management
Alexander Kim, PharmD, BCPS Clinical Pharmacist, Michigan Medicine |
| 9:45 am – 10:45 am
|
Updates in Acute Stroke & Migraines Management
Elizabeth VanWert, PharmD Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacist, Michigan Medicine |
|
10:45 am – 11:00 am
|
Break
|
| 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
|
The Heart of the Matter: Updates in Hypertension and Lipid Management
Shelby Kelsh, PharmD, BCPS Associate Professor, Farris State University |
| 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm |
Lunch Break
|
| 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
|
Test-to-Treat and Oral Contraceptives: Law Changes and Implementation
Bradley Murphy, PharmD and Kassem Elhelou, PharmD Market Director Health and Wellness, Walmart |
| 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
|
Beyond the Skin’s Surface: Biologics in Dermatologic Disorders
Celeste Vieira, PharmD Clinical Pharmacist Generalist, Michigan Medicine |
| 3:00 pm – 3:10 pm |
Break
|
| 3:10 pm – 4:10 pm
|
Reemerging Infectious Diseases
Karen Davidge, PharmD Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Michigan Medicine |
| 4:10 pm – 4:20 pm
|
Wrap-up and Evaluation
Paul Walker, PharmD Emeritus Clinical Professor, UM College of Pharmacy |
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