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WSU to require COVID booster for students, faculty and staff starting Jan. 3, 2022To be sure that the campus community remains fully vaccinated, WSU will institute a booster requirement for students, faculty and staff for the winter 2022 semester. The booster requirement will apply to every member of the Wayne State community, except for those with approved exemptions and students who will learn 100% remotely with no need to be on campus or access campus resources, and begins Jan. 3, 2022.
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Hot off the presses: Doctor of Physical Therapy program publishes e-newsletterMembers of the alumni community are receiving a compilation of stories, news and photos from the WSU Applebaum Doctor of Physical Therapy program in their inboxes this week.
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2021: Wayne State University in the newsThe 2021 news cycle was largely dominated by stories about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as scientists learned more about the virus and vaccines became widely available. Wayne State University experts were often called upon for their perspectives and to help people access critical information and resources — and to make sense of the world around them.
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Faculty Spotlight: Professor of Pharmacy Practice Mary Beth O'ConnellO'Connell aims to go the extra mile in everything she does, from teaching, mentoring and research to leading and making a difference. "Everyone needs vitamin O for organization," O'Connell said. "I’ve found I can never give more than I receive. Involvement in pharmacy, medical and health care organizations throughout your career — from student to retirement — is essential to improving patient outcomes and health care practice, policy, education and research."
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WATCH: WSU Applebaum December 2021 Commencement CeremonyWatch WSU Applebaum's December 2021 graduates celebrate their accomplishments, filmed live from Detroit's Fox Theatre on Tuesday, Dec. 14,.
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Congratulations, Class of 2021: WSU Applebaum Commencement photos, videos and moreDetroit's Fox Theatre was Warrior Strong on Tuesday, Dec. 14, when dozens of students from Wayne State's Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences crossed the Commencement stage. Because safety guidelines limited attendance, we invite our entire college community to experience Commencement after the fact through photos, videos and more.
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WSU contributes to study proving COVID-19 vaccine is effective up to six months after second injectionDr. Zervos is the COVID-19 vaccine study’s principle investigator at the Detroit site, with WSU Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Director of Research Paul Kilgore, M.P.H., M.D., FACP, serving as co-investigator.
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Commencement Speaker Spotlight: Physical therapy graduate aims for inclusivity alongside her degreeToday@Wayne features DPT student Bana Odeh as she prepares to deliver the student address during Commencement at the Fox Theatre in Detroit at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 14. "The most fulfilling part of working in health care is being given the chance to help identify and address someone’s needs. Physical therapy should be responsive, and tailored to each patient,” Odeh said. “In this profession, you’re spending hours over the course of weeks or months with each patient – you get to build relationships with people and the learning goes both ways.”
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Dr. Sara F. Maher appointed Interim Associate Dean for Health SciencesThe Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is pleased to announce the appointment of Associate Clinical Professor of Physical Therapy Sara F. Maher, PhD, to the position of Interim Associate Dean for Health Sciences, effective Jan. 14, 2022.
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Consider donating to the house fire support fund for WSU Applebaum P3 Klea NoskeyThird-year Wayne State University PharmD Program student Klea Noskey and her family lost most of their belongings to a house fire last week. Please consider joining the community response to help them recover.
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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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Faculty spotlight: Associate Professor Nora FritzDr. Nora Fritz is an associate professor of physical therapy in the Wayne State University Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, associate professor of neurology in the WSU School of Medicine, and director of the WSU Applebaum Neuroimaging and Neurorehabilitation Laboratory.
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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."
