Faculty

Researchers have had great success in spurring the immune system to battle cancers, but brain tumors have proven frustratingly resistant to immunotherapy. Glioblastomas, one of the most aggressive and lethal brain tumors, are especially good at evading treatment. 
Spencer Watson, Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, the newest member of the College of Pharmacy faculty, may have […]

Gordon L. Flynn, PhD., Professor Emeritus of Pharmaceutical Sciences, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025. Read Gordon’s full obituary.
Spending nearly three decades at the University of Michigan, Dr. Flynn was a central figure in the College of Pharmacy, shaping the pharmaceutics department, advancing drug delivery and leaving an indelible mark on many pharmacy students […]

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[Ann Arbor, Michigan] – Hanna Phan, PharmD, FCCP, FPPA, Clinical Professor at the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy, was awarded the 2025 Mary M. Kontos Care Champion Award in recognition of her commitment to improving the lives of people with cystic fibrosis (CF) and […]

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[Ann Arbor, Michigan] – A common cancer treatment can be toxic or fatal for patients who carry variants of a specific gene. Now, to improve safety, all patients are recommended to be tested for the variants before taking the drug, thanks in large part to the […]

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[Ann Arbor, Michigan] – The University of Michigan College of Pharmacy is pleased to announce that Lydia L. Benitez, PharmD’14, BCOP, has been awarded the Clinical and Translational Research Faculty Peer Mentor Award from the Michigan Institute for Clinical & Health Research (MICHR). The awards recognize […]

The PPC will train students and postdocs across healthcare disciplines in the best practices for treating infants, children and youth with complex chronic respiratory and sleep-related conditions. 

Hae Mi Choe, PharmD, a trailblazer in pharmacy practice, passed away on Saturday, July 12, after a courageous battle with an aggressive form of leukemia.

Dr. Stringer is a mentor and collaborator for the fellowship program, helping train the next generation of medical researchers by sharing her perspective on therapeutics in pulmonary critical care research.

Dr. Choe developed the pharmacist-centric care model in 1999 – embedding pharmacists in primary care clinics and retail pharmacies to help patients control chronic conditions like hypertension.

Dr. Beleh is a two-time winner of this award, previously receiving the recognition in 2019.