PhD

Undergrad PhD Future Professor + Researcher

Meet Casey McCarthy, a College of Pharmacy PhD student whose work in medicinal chemistry is already making an impact. With research published in multiple scientific journals, Casey is helping shape the future of medicine as he works toward a career in academia. Scroll to learn about his journey […]

James Moon’s work has shown that a new plant-based fiber formulation may dramatically boost the tumor-fighting power of anti-cancer drugs. Now, he is collaborating with Michigan Medicine colleagues on a clinical trial to see if it can help patients fight kidney tumors.
A class of drugs called immune checkpoint blockers (ICBs) can spur the immune system […]

Bringing a new drug to patients is one of the most complex challenges in modern science. It can take 10 to 15 years and cost billions of dollars. On top of that, nearly 90% of drug candidates fail during clinical testing stages.
To confront this harsh reality, the University of Michigan has launched the Institute for […]

Millions of people worldwide suffer from neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) that damage neurons in the brain. The need for therapies that can repair the damage—or prevent it—is enormous.
Treatments developed so far have had limited benefits, and one of the reasons is that it’s difficult to get a therapeutic dose […]

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.

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.

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.

Professor Emily Scott’s drug discovery research painstakingly maps the structure and function of human cytochrome P450s.

When visiting Ann Arbor in May for his grandson’s graduation, Kishor was given the surprise of a lifetime—an inspiring reminder that it is never too late to honor one’s accomplishments. 

Small, slow-growing aneurysms often cause no symptoms, but when they leak or rupture, they can be deadly.