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Stories that Take You Inside Healthcare Innovation

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.

PharmD Alum Donning Maize and Blue, but Committed to Being “Green”

November 11, 2024

Dr. Lee credits her PharmD for getting her foot in the necessary boardrooms to make her successful company happen.

A Pharmacist’s Crucial Role in Organ Transplant

November 8, 2024

Working with kidney and liver transplant patients of all ages, Park plays an integral role from the time the patient is being evaluated for transplant eligibility to post-operation.

Saying “Yes” to Filling Gaps in Cancer Drug Access

October 29, 2024

YesRx allows patients to donate unused cancer drugs which are then repurposed by pharmacists for patients with cancer who are often uninsured or underinsured and in need of that medication.

Bringing Pharm to the Farm: Following a Passion for Veterinary Pharmacy

October 23, 2024

Veterinary pharmacy isn’t a well-known path, so Gabby knew if she wanted to pursue a road-less-traveled, she would have to treat it like riding a horse: always get back on after falling off and never give up.