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‘Visibility among underrepresented professionals in pathology is paramount,’ says student Samantha Matthews"My goal is to help as many people as I can. Being that many different people can identify with me, I'm in a position to do just that. Anywhere I go within pathology and beyond, a diverse group of others will see themselves represented as well."
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WSU Applebaum awards $15,000 in scholarships supporting diversity and inclusionTen students in the Wayne State University Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences were awarded scholarships in recognition of their active contributions to diversity and inclusion.
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More than 160 private scholarships awarded to WSU Applebaum students during Donors & Scholars eventsCongratulations to the more than 100 Wayne State University Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students who earned a total of more than $250,000 in scholarships in 2022, and thank you to the generous donors who support student success.
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GALLERY: Health Sciences Donors & Scholars LuncheonOn May 18, the WSU Applebaum community gathered to celebrate our 2022 scholarship recipients and thank donors for their generosity.
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Research workshops for Health Care Sciences and Applied Health Sciences faculty are back – RSVP for Wednesday, June 22Please join us at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, June 22, for the first in a series of workshops aimed to take your research to the next level, collaborate with colleagues and share ideas. This first workshop will provide an overview of future programming, a panel discussion from junior and tenured faculty about ongoing research, and breakout rooms to chat about your research opportunities and challenges.
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PHOTOS: Pathologists' Assistant students get training in digital imagingOn March 24, 2022, WSU Applebaum first-year Pathologists' Assistant students had a training session with Dr. Chester Lowe from Kubtec XPERT Digital Imaging as part of their course Trends in Pathology. They were able to x-ray several pathologic specimens and appreciate anatomical structures that they will experience during their clinical year.
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Pathologists' Assistant Diversity Initiative to host discussion on identifying and addressing microaggressions in health careDuring this virtual talk with WSU Office of Multicultural Student Engagement Interim Director Stephanie Hawkes, participants will learn to identify microaggressive statements, behavior and actions, and discuss how health care professionals can respond to these interactions in a safe, supportive and productive way.
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PHOTOS: Dr. Peter Frade plaque unveilingTo commemorate Dr. Peter Frade's immense contributions to WSU Applebaum, a plaque funded by donations was installed in the Mortuary Science Building.
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WSU Applebaum professors to present their scholarship of teaching and learning in Wayne State OTL seriesSpeakers will informally present their SoTL in 15-25 minute virtual talks followed by short Q&A sessions. Join the virtual meetings to network with other WSU scholars and learn more about opportunities for publishing your pedagogy.
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Pathologists' Assistant Diversity Initiative hosts lecture on gender affirming surgeries Jan. 27The WSU Applebaum Pathologists’ Assistant Diversity Initiative is pleased to announce its first college-wide diversity guest speaker. Join the student org on Zoom for "Gender Affirming Surgeries" presented by Dr. Miriam Hadj-Moussa, assistant professor of urology at the University of Michigan.
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Dr. Peter Frade retires from 25-year career at alma mater Wayne State with professor emeritus honorPeter Frade is a Wayne State Warrior through and through. A three-time alumnus with a quarter-century of professional service to the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Dr. Frade is well known across campus for his optimism, enthusiasm, kindness and compassion. He will retire on Jan. 15, 2022, leaving a meaningful legacy and having achieved the title of professor emeritus.
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Applied Health Sciences Teaching Award presented to Dr. Dongping Shi and Dr. MaryAnne Stewart“Congratulations to Dr. Stewart and Dr. Shi,” said Applied Health Sciences Chair Mark T. Evely. “And thanks to all of you who teach and support our students every day.”
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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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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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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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WSU Applebaum College Research Day 2021 award winners announcedOn Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences hosted its 18th annual College Research Day live on Zoom. Dr. Arthur Kim of Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital delivered the keynote lecture, "Hepatitis C Virus: From Evolution to Revolution," and participated in a Q&A session ahead of the research awards presentation.
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Conversations With the Dean connects Dr. Brian Cummings with students from each programDean Cummings is kicking off his first semester at WSU Applebaum with a series of casual gatherings to chat with student representatives from each program.
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WATCH: Dean Cummings has a 30-second message for students about staying safeIn this quick video message, Dr. Brian Cummings urges everyone to remain vigilant about keeping each other – and our families – safe. Complete the Campus Daily Screener each day before coming to campus, and continue to wear your masks.
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Two WSU Applebaum Pathologists' Assistant students chosen as officers for continental committeeJuniper Fedor is the committee's student PR chair, and Morgan Smith is the content coordinator.
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Wayne State University joins URC partners in mandating vaccination for all students, faculty and staff coming to campus"As we have from the beginning of the pandemic, we are today revising our campus response to respond to emerging evidence and local data. To best protect the health and safety of our campus community, Wayne State will require all students, faculty and staff who plan to be on campus during the fall semester to receive their COVID-19 vaccination. Proof of your vaccination must be submitted by Aug. 30 for you to be allowed on campus," said WSU President M. Roy Wilson.
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Masks are required inside WSU buildings now through Sept. 15 for everyone, regardless of vaccination status"Full vaccination of our campus community will eventually eliminate the need for masks and allow a renewed sense of normalcy in our interactions. Beginning today through Sept. 15, however, when we can be more confident in our overall vaccination status, masks will be required indoors for everyone, regardless of vaccination status," said WSU President M. Roy Wilson. "At that point, we will revisit the mask requirement, and hopefully eliminate it. Of course, masks will not be required if you are working alone in your office. We recognize that this is inconvenient, but it is temporary, and more important, safe."
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Pandemic Warriors: How WSU Applebaum is helping during COVID-19From the earliest days of the pandemic through the vaccination rollout and beyond, WSU Applebaum faculty, students and alumni have rallied. Because much of our work takes place behind the scenes, here's a look at just a few of the ways every program in the college is involved with our community’s coronavirus response.
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Upcoming workshop will broaden interprofessional experience for WSU Applebaum studentsOn Jan. 26 and 28, 2021, nearly 300 students from across WSU Applebaum will participate in a virtual workshop that has been carefully designed to cover various IPE core competencies including roles and responsibilities, values and ethics, communication and cultural competence.
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Military experience keeps pathologists’ assistant student calm in the midst of chaos“As a noncommissioned officer, I had a leadership role with soldiers working under me,” said Madison Morrison. “I mentored and counseled them, and it gave me the skills I use now to build relationships with people and professors.”
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Heidi Wagner ’06 leads biobank’s shift in focus from cancer to COVID-19“I never imagined I’d be in the middle of a pandemic, sending my team to the front lines,” Wagner said. “The uncertainty of the situation is significant. I’ve made every effort to respect and accommodate everyone’s needs and personal situations.”