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PT Research Symposium features student presentations, keynote by Amy BastianThe annual Wayne State University Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Physical Therapy Research Symposium will be held on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, from 4-7 p.m. on Zoom.
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WDET: Dr. Paul Kilgore on prematurity of CDC mask guidanceDr. Paul Kilgore, Wayne State professor of pharmacy practice, says his personal behavior has not changed despite the CDC relaxing masks guidelines or fully vaccinated adults.
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Mortuary Science alumna Hailee Trombley ’18 weathers the stormThe 2018 WSU Applebaum graduate didn't think twice about hopping on a plane when her employer asked her to head from Houston to Los Angeles to help embalm the many who died during California’s record-breaking COVID-19 surge this past January.
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WSU Applebaum well represented in Wayne State's Academic Leadership Academy cohortsDesigned to support development of the university’s leadership skills and capacity, the ALA encourages individuals from across campus to work together to achieve common goals. The ALA is an intensive, year-long leadership development experience, where each fellow leads a team to craft and implement a project to benefit the greater WSU community.
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Join us for the Pharmacy Class of 2021 graduation on May 11 at 5:30 p.m.The event will be streamed starting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 11, on YouTube. You'll be able to watch and chat in real time with your classmates, family and friends.
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WDIV: Devin Scillian talks with Dr. Paul Kilgore and Dr. Marcus Zervos about vaccination progressFlashpoint's first segment on Sunday, May 9, featured a discussion with two Wayne State University doctors who played critical roles in the development of the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines: WSU Applebaum Associate Professor and Director of Research Dr. Paul Kilgore and Assistant Dean of Global Affairs Dr. Marcus Zervos.
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Six WSU Applebaum faculty members achieve promotions and/or tenureNora Fritz and Jiemei Wang were promoted to associate professor with tenure. Melissa Lipari and Vicky Pardo were promoted to associate clinical professor. Moh Malek was promoted to full professor. Francine Salinitri was promoted to full clinical professor.
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Pharmacy preceptor and alumnus Lucius Daniel '93 appointed to NCODA Executive CouncilWayne State University pharmacy preceptor and alumnus Lucius Daniel, PharmD, ACE, was appointed to the National Community Oncology Dispensing Association (NCODA) Executive Council.
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Nurse anesthesia faculty member and college alum Phil Mangahas featured by American Association of Nurse Anesthetists"There have been so many opportunities I would not have had if it had not been for nurse anesthesia," said Phil Mangahas ’79, M.S. ’87. "I have been able to mentor many students and CRNAs over the years, which I feel is very important.
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You did it! Join the virtual graduation at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 5Congratulations, graduates — you did it! While we look forward to recognizing you at a formal commencement ceremony when it is safe and practical to do so, we couldn't let this milestone pass without celebration.
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MOT Class of ’21 grad Maximillian Castoreno maintains steady pace to third degree and career“I eventually found a field that allowed me to stay motivated in the most meaningful way, so that I could fully embrace my academic journey – occupational therapy," said Castoreno. "The struggles were numerous, but I am exceedingly grateful for my parents always instilling in me the sentiment that I could accomplish any dreams I ever set out to achieve. Wayne State University, to me, is the focal point for diverse populations to make their dreams come true, no matter their backgrounds.”
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Amma Perozo featured in Michigan Occupational Therapy Association Student Member SpotlightAmma’s commitment to improving the health and well-being of people with disabilities is exemplified by her participation in an interdisciplinary one-year training in Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and related Disabilities (LEND). Amma was the first MOT student from WSU to be selected to participate in the LEND, which is a federally funded consortium between eight universities in Michigan.
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Board of Governors recognizes faculty scholarly achievements, with Dr. Susan Davis and Dr. Joseph Roche among those honoredThe WSU Applebaum professors were two of five Wayne State instructors to receive 2021 WSU Board of Governors Faculty Recognition Awards.
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American Association of Nurse Anesthetists honors alumna Andrea Teitel ’92 with national advocacy awardThe Daniel D. Vigness Federal Political Director Award is presented annually to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the advancement of the national health care agenda of CRNAs by coordinating grassroots CRNA involvement at the state level or through special contributions to the federal political process. Teitel also was recognized by Crain’s Detroit Business in 2018 as one of its Notable Women in Healthcare in Michigan.
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Summer brings leadership changes to WSU ApplebaumThe Wayne State University Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences will undergo several changes to its leadership team throughout the summer of 2021.
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Stronger together: Pharmacy Prof. Aline Saad deepens WSU Applebaum’s commitment to interprofessional educationPreparing students for a collaborative professional environment where they’ll communicate and cooperate across disciplines is the motivation behind IPE. As one of only a handful of colleges nationwide that houses a PharmD program alongside a range of other professional health care programs, WSU Applebaum has integrated IPE into its curricula for decades.
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Prof. Moh Malek to present May 13 seminar on the effect of prenatal arsenic exposure on skeletal muscle functionOn Thursday, May 13, from 12:30-1:30 p.m., Associate Professor of Physical Therapy Moh Malek will discuss how prenatal exposure to arsenic adversely affects offspring skeletal muscle function. This event is presented by CURES, Wayne State's Center for Urban Responses to Environmental Stressors.
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Maddie Schmoker earns Dean's Award for highest GPA among WSU Applebaum student-athletesDirector of Athletics Rob Fournier presents the Dean's Award to Mortuary Science student Maddie Schmoker for having the highest GPA among all student-athletes in the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
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Dr. Fei Chen receives Board of Governors Distinguished Faculty Fellowship“Dr. Chen is an inspiring international scientist,” said WSU Applebaum Interim Dean Cathy Lysack. “He is a researcher and scholar of the highest quality and integrity.”
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Kappa Psi philanthropy focuses on food insecurityWayne State University’s chapter of Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity has made it a point to devote the past semester to tackle food insecurity in the local community through several philanthropy initiatives, including efforts with CAPA Cares, the W Food Pantry and Zaman International.
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PharmD students create video saluting 'Pharmacy Heroes' for MPA conventionWSU Applebaum PharmD students and faculty are highlighted as pharmacy heroes in a video created for the Michigan Pharmacists Association annual convention by Wayne State alumnus and MPA Executive Fellow Zack Mueller, and students Johnie Bailey and Joseph Paul Javier.
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Brian Cummings '99 named incoming dean of the Wayne State Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health SciencesWayne State University Interim Provost and Sr. Vice President for Academic Affairs Laurie M. Lauzon Clabo announced today that Brian Cummings, PhD, has been selected to serve as the next dean of the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, pending approval by the Board of Governors. Dr. Cummings will assume his new role on Aug. 1, 2021.
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CLS Professor MaryAnne Stewart leads point-of-care testing workshops for physician assistant studentsOn Tuesday, March 30, Assistant Clinical Professor MaryAnne Stewart and four students from the Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) program presented a series of sessions on point-of-care testing to students in the Physician Assistant Studies (PAS) program.
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Board of Governors recognizes physical therapy professor Joseph A. Roche for contributions to COVID-19 researchEugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Associate Professor of Physical Therapy Joseph A. Roche is one of five professors being presented with a 2021 WSU Board of Governors Faculty Recognition Award. He is being honored for his research work and the publication of four papers, including one directly related to COVID-19.
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Board of Governors recognizes pharmacy professor Susan Davis for contributions to national COVID-19 treatment guidelinesEugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice Dr. Susan Davis has earned a 2021 Wayne State University Board of Governors Faculty Recognition Award. The award honors her work as an invited member of the National Institutes of Health COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines Panel, which was convened in March 2020 by Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
