Stories that Take You Inside Healthcare Innovation
We Are Phamily
February 7, 2025
Their story starts far before they were hailing “Go Blue” at the Big House and staying up late to cram for their medicinal chemistry final in PharmD school.
Combining a Passion for Mentorship and Science into a Standout Career
January 30, 2025
Maria Posada, Ph.D., considers herself lucky to be able to mix her passion for science and her love for coaching and mentorship into one career.
Extending the Love of our Pharmacy Phamily to Brighten the Holiday Season
January 28, 2025
At the College of Pharmacy, we affectionately call ourselves a “phamily,” and each holiday season, our faculty and staff extend that warmth and comradery to those in the community who need it most.
Personalizing Prescriptions with Pharmacogenetics
January 24, 2025
As ongoing research reveals more genetic differences in drug responses, Dr. Pasternak’s efforts to share this knowledge and build it into health information systems is vital.
Drug Discovery Evolves: Patient-Focused Approaches and AI Integration Lead the Way
January 17, 2025
Dr. Sexton, an Assistant Professor of Medicinal Chemistry in the College of Pharmacy, brings cutting-edge drug discovery technology to clinical care at Michigan Medicine, helping to develop more effective and personalized treatments.
Unlocking the Structure and Function of Cytochrome P450s
January 13, 2025
Professor Emily Scott’s drug discovery research painstakingly maps the structure and function of human cytochrome P450s.
Professor Kathleen Stringer Searches for the Signals of and Treatments for Sepsis
January 6, 2025
Dr. Stringer’s work on the leading edge of drug discovery may give us new approaches to halt common critical illnesses that have, until now, eluded treatment.
Pharmacists Bridging the Disparity Gap in Blood Pressure Control
December 10, 2024
The program embeds pharmacists as a part of the healthcare team in Michigan Medicine primary care clinics and community pharmacies to help monitor and control blood pressure in patients.
Reconsidering the Ancient Herb: A New Class Will Prepare Pharmacists for the Shifting Medical and Legal Cannabis Landscape
November 22, 2024
Gus Rosania, Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, has created a Medical Cannabis course to prepare the next generation of pharmacists to understand CBD and other cannabis-derived products.
Making Important Strides at the Intersection of Anesthesiology and Pharmacy
November 18, 2024
A pharmacy specialist in anesthesiology, Dr. Wagner focuses her time on ensuring quality assurance for patients in the operating room.