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WSU Applebaum Pharmaceutical Sciences Alumni Spotlight: Aktham Mestareehi, PhD ’21"I can’t imagine being anything but a scientist, and of course all jobs have ups and downs. I feel fortunate to have this career."
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CLS students experience anatomy IPE led by pathologists' assistant facultyOn Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, 18 juniors in the WSU Applebaum Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) undergraduate program experienced an interactive renal anatomy demonstration by Master of Science in Pathologists' Assistant Program Director and Assistant Clinical Professor Lou Kramer.
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Provost launches Wayne State Pathway to Faculty program“The future of higher education is created by those entering the academy today. Wayne State will be a major driver in this future by welcoming diverse individuals to our institution who are passionate about creating environments where all students at all levels can thrive,” said Graduate School Dean Amanda Bryant-Friedrich. “Through this program, members of each entering pre-faculty cohort will gain the support and experience to create this environment at WSU.”
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Dr. Anna Moszczynska named president-elect of the Society for Neuroscience Michigan Chapter“It has been an exciting time to be involved in neuroscience and I feel honored to be the president-elect of the Michigan Chapter,” Dr. Moszczynska said. “I am looking forward to continuing to work with and lead this amazing group of accomplished neuroscientists from Michigan universities to carry forward our mission of advancing neuroscience through research and community outreach events such as Brain Bee events and Brain Day.”
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Wayne State University continues to advance research and development, topping $320M in research awards, contracts and programsThe substantial growth in the programs reflects a broad commitment to this aspect of the university’s mission as an urban-serving public research university in Detroit and touches upon major thematic initiatives in cancer, cardiometabolic health and disease, environmental health sciences, health equity, chemical sciences, bio and systems engineering, and neurosciences.
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WATCH: Dec. 2 Campus Health Town HallDean Laurie Lauzon Clabo was joined by Ramona Benkert and Dr. Teena Chopra for an update on Wayne State's response to current pandemic conditions.
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Student pharmacist organizations commemorate World AIDS Day“Today my fraternity brothers and I are passing out red ribbons around campus in honor of World AIDS Day,” said Jad Kawas, Kappa Psi’s chairman for philanthropy. “This day is important in the fight against HIV/AIDS, as it reminds that there is still a vital need to raise awareness and money, fight prejudices and educate people about how we as a global community can work together to stop the transmission of the virus.”
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President Wilson: Campus message concerning COVID trigger metricsAs part of our commitment to prioritizing campus health and using the latest data to inform our pandemic response, Wayne State established several trigger metrics last year. Campus cases and positivity rates are growing and remain at the “heightened alert” level. In addition, the seven-day positivity rate in the city has exceeded our trigger metric of 15%, bringing us to the point where we must now take measures to temporarily reduce the number of people on campus.
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Take care: Wellness services available to WSU studentsBalancing school, work, and community and social commitments can be challenging, especially in times of uncertainty. WSU remains committed to providing compassionate, comprehensive care to support the health and well-being of the campus community.
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Read all about it: Physician Assistant Studies program publishes e-newsletterMembers of the alumni community received a compilation of stories, news and photos from the WSU Applebaum PAS program in their inboxes last week.
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A marathon at sprint pace: Physician Assistant Studies alum Katherine Bechard reflects on COVID care2018 Physician Assistant Studies program graduate Katie Bechard offers an account of her on-the-job experience during the pandemic's earliest days up through current conditions.
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Today@Wayne: Dr. Joseph A. Roche featured in university's 'Thankful Warriors' story“I am most thankful that my 7-year-old daughter recently became eligible for vaccination against COVID-19," said Associate Professor of Physical Therapy Joseph A. Roche. "In addition to that, I am thankful for the health education platform that my wife — an associate professor at Eastern Michigan University — and I have been given due to our scholarly work on COVID-19."
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PAEA News: American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month – Sara Lolar on Research, Mentorship and the Importance of RepresentationThe Physician Assistant Education Association interviewed PAS Assistant Clinical Professor Sara Lolar about her heritage and her career. "I was raised to respect my elders, use my gifts, and to give back, whether that’s my tribe or my current community," Lolar said. "Now I live in Detroit, and it is very important for me to give back to the community where I live and work, which is why I work in an emergency department caring for the underserved. I think this is true for a lot of Natives. Encouraging more Natives to go into medicine will help overcome these disparities because many of us will return to our communities."
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Q&A with Associate Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice Christopher Giuliano and the Heart Failure Transition of Care rotation team"During the rotation, I learned a great deal about heart failure treatment, education techniques, working with a health care team and the movement of patients during their stay at the hospital," said P4 Nicholas Panecaldo. "I found out early on that a proper medication history allowed for a smooth transition to discharge. Patients and the health care team responded very well with a pharmacy presence and found it very refreshing."
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WATCH: Nov. 18 EACPHS virtual town hallIn case you missed it: Check out the discussion led by Dean Brian Cummings, ranging from Employee Recognition Week to student success.
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WSU Applebaum celebrates Employee Recognition Week in Warrior Strong styleFrom Nov. 15-19, we are celebrating Wayne State University’s inaugural Employee Recognition Week by shining a light on some of the many who make a Warrior Strong contribution to the university and our college.
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Celebrate your WSU Applebaum colleagues during Wayne State's Employee Recognition Week, taking place Nov. 15-19Celebrate employees who make a positive impact on others and help us achieve our mission. Every day during the week, HR will focus on an important aspect of excellence and share ways to recognize fellow Warriors.
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Support Wayne County Toys For Tots through EACPHS Holiday Giving by Wednesday, Dec. 15To brighten this holiday season for those who are less fortunate, the EACPHS Social Amenities Committee is supporting the Wayne County Toys for Tots-Downriver Chapter. Please place unwrapped toy donations in the bins outside Student Affairs or in the Mortuary Science building student lounge. Monetary donations can be sent via PayPal (ac4659@wayne.edu), Venmo (@Robert-Hellar), Cash App ($RobertHellar) or Zelle (3135202788).
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Bridge: Dr. Susan Davis quoted in, 'Could COVID pills help turn the pandemic tide in Michigan?'“People are calling it a game changer. I’m not sure I want to go that far yet,” said Susan Davis, interim associate dean for pharmacy at Wayne State University’s Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Davis, and others, have noted that the data must still undergo the scrutiny of its scientific peers and in front of the FDA’s advisors.
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Inside Higher Ed: Dr. Christine Kivlen quoted in 'Rooming with rabbits (and other nonhumans)'“Students abusing the system is really important, considering the definition of what an emotional support animal is and how important it is to have a qualified mental health professional determine if that’s appropriate,” said Christine Kivlen, assistant professor of occupational therapy at Wayne State University. “Because I have seen that in some cases where students actually need an animal for emotional support and they’re actually finding it much more challenging because of the increased number of students who are abusing that.”
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Donate winter gear to Physician Assistant Studies Class of 2023 Warming Drive to benefit alumni-founded Avalon Healing CenterThe WSU PAS class of 2023 is raising supplies and money for the Avalon Healing Center, founded by program alum Kimberly Hurst. Drop coats, hats, gloves and other winter gear in collection bins in the PA Suite and main lobby at 259 Mack, or donate via Venmo @Amanda-Emke-1.
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Departmental Honors tracks coming to Radiation Therapy Technology and Clinical Laboratory Science next fall“This will not only enhance course content within our specialized accredited programs but expand opportunities for undergraduate research,” said Associate Dean for Health Sciences Peter Frade.
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New private lactation room available at 259 MackThe comfortably appointed space is in room 1114, located on the first floor of the Applebaum building between the 1130 conference room hallway and the custodial closet, to the right of the Eugene Applebaum tribute.
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ACCP Journals Podcast: 'Do pharmacy practice chairs engage in patient care,' featuring research by Dr. Lynette Moser and teamThe episode took a deep dive into the paper "Characteristics and predictors of patient care performed by clinical department chairpersons at U.S. schools of pharmacy," published in the November 2021 issue of JACCP by a team including Department of Pharmacy Practice Chair Lynette Moser.
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Veterans Day Q&A with Radiation Therapy Technology student Trever Henderson"I feel as if my experience in the military positively affects my career in the health care industry because I have a very high level of attention to detail. I am able to operate under stressful circumstances with ease, I have discipline to listen and follow directions as well!"
