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Remembering Professor Eddie L. Boyd
March 10, 2020
Professor Eddie L. Boyd, PharmD, passed away on February 25, 2020.
Born May 7, 1939, Eddie grew up in Canton, Mississippi and after graduating from Cameron Street High School, enlisted in the U. S. Air Force in 1956. After completing his four-year commitment and receiving an honorable discharge, he completed the pre-pharmacy program at San Francisco City College then earned […]
U-M Pharmacy Dean James Dalton Elected as an AAAS Member-at-Large
March 3, 2020
James Dalton, PhD, Dean of the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy, was recently elected as an American Association for the Advancement of Science Member-at-Large on Pharmaceutical Sciences. As a Member-at-Large, Dean Dalton will participate in nominating and voting on elected Fellows for the Association, appointing a Section Secratary, and more.
Dean Dalton is widely recognized for his […]
The College Hosts 2020 Research Forum
February 24, 2020
February 14th marked the 2020 College of Pharmacy Research Forum. Pharmd, PhD, Post-Doctoral Fellows, and BSPS students from the College gathered to display their posters and present their research to the U-M community. Faculty, and alumni also organized a panel discussion to offer career options and advice to current and prospective students. During the afternoon, P1 students had […]
P1 Students Win Third Place in Munger Case Competition
February 20, 2020
Three first-year pharmacy students recently won third place in the 2020 U-M Munger Graduate Residencies Case Competition. This year, Munger partnered with Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) to ask teams of students to address issues impacting student wellness on the University of Michigan Campus. The student teams were given four months and a fictional $100,000 of […]
College of Pharmacy’s DEI Program Featured in Diversity in Action Magazine
February 19, 2020
“Our vision for the College of Pharmacy is that it serves as a model of excellence in diversity and inclusion, not just at Michigan, but also among pharmacy schools.” Dr. Regina McClinton, the COP’s first chief officer of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), shared her goals for the college in the latest issue of Diversity […]
Student Spotlight: Maisha Rahman
February 11, 2020
We’re very excited about our new Student Spotlight series, which will highlight the unique experiences of our U-Mich pharmacy students! Maisha Rahman is a fourth-year PharmD student at the University of Michigan, set to graduate in 2020, and the subject of our first Spotlight. After completing her program, she plans to pursue a Medical Affairs […]
P1 Students Host a Blood Pressure Screening for Senior Community Members
February 4, 2020
On Friday, January 31st, the College of Pharmacy hosted its first ever blood pressure screening at Lurie Terrace, a senior-living facility in Ann Arbor. P1 class representatives at the College of Pharmacy were looking to increase their opportunities for lifelong learning. That’s when they collaborated with the Office of Community Engagement to create this event.
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Dean Nancy Mason Retires After 32 Years of Service
February 3, 2020
The College of Pharmacy came together to celebrate the achievements of Dean Nancy Mason as she transitioned into retirement. The college hosted a lunch where students were invited to ask questions, offer thanks, and say goodbye to Dean Mason. “I can honestly say there wasn’t a day in 32 years that I didn’t want to […]
Dr. Ling Mei Awarded American Heart Association Fellowship
February 3, 2020
The College of Pharmacy is pleased to announce that Dr. Ling Mei, a research fellow in Anna Schwendeman’s laboratory, has been awarded an American Heart Association (AHA) Postdoctoral Fellowship. This competitive, two-year fellowship was awarded by AHA for Ling’s research proposal titled, “Synthetic high-density lipoprotein mediated delivery of bioactive lipids for the treatment of cardiovascular […]
Dr. James T. O’Donnell Releases “The Process of New Drug Discovery and Development”
January 30, 2020
The third edition of The Process of New Drug Discovery and Development, presents a practical methodology and up-to-date scientific information for maximizing the ability of a multidisciplinary research team to discover and bring new drugs to the marketplace. Dr. James T. O’Donnell III, PharmD’71 and member of the College of Pharmacy Board of Governors, is […]