Blog: The Apothecary
Stories that Take You Inside Healthcare Innovation
Confirming Antibiotic Allergies Can Improve Care, Reduce Costs, Study Shows
August 2, 2024
Removing erroneous labels can potentially translate into improved outcomes and lower costs of care for thousands of patients each year.
Health Education Materials Need Better Translations, Study Shows
July 25, 2024
Patients with a Spanish language preference can ask for medication fact sheets and health information in the language of their choice at pharmacies and health centers, and they should get them. That’s the law. But will that information be clear and conveyed in a culturally relevant context? Maybe not.
Postdoctoral Collegiate Fellowship Program Puts Mercy Okezue on Track to a Career in Academia
July 15, 2024
Dr. Okezue’s successful postdoc and her promising future as a new faculty member builds on her rare combination of skills.
Leadership Opportunities at U-M’s College of Pharmacy Prove to be the Ingredient for Post-Grad Success
July 11, 2024
Blodgett says it’s the education and leadership experiences she gained at the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy that prepared her for this next step.
Ensuring Safe Medication Use in Older Adults
July 9, 2024
Coe’s clinical research dives into understanding which medications a patient is taking and how it’s tracked to ensure patient safety.
It’s Never Too Late to Commemorate One of Life’s Great Achievements
July 2, 2024
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.
With a PharmD from U-M, the Possibilities Are Limitless
June 26, 2024
“I would recommend the University of Michigan to anyone,” Senneff reflected. “It can prepare you for any type of career you want in pharmacy.”
Bringing Pediatric Pharmacy to the Forefront
June 20, 2024
Robinson’s commitment to her education, openness to opportunities, leadership development, and involvement in research and advocacy is a testament to the endless opportunities provided to students at the U-M College of Pharmacy.
Genetic Testing is Key to Safer Chemotherapy
June 13, 2024
Some cancer patients carry a genetic variant that can lead to a dangerous, sometimes fatally toxic response to a common chemotherapy drug.
Turning Hardship into Hard Work
June 5, 2024
Besides solving how this toxin is created and potentially helping toward the development of new medication, Brown’s long-term goal is to stay in academia for pharmacy.