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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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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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WSU Center for Emerging and Infectious Diseases recommends children’s COVID vaccine“The high level of protection that the COVID-19 vaccine has demonstrated in clinical trials as well as the demonstrated safety profile means we can now prevent the vast majority of future COVID-19 episodes in children if we act now,” said Paul Kilgore, M.D., M.P.H., WSU Applebaum associate professor of Pharmacy Practice and co-director of the Wayne State Center for Emerging and Infectious Diseases.
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Anti-Infective Research Lab Fellow Graduate Jacinda Abdul-Mutakabbir honored with Warrior of Distinction Award for outstanding DEI effortsAbdul-Mutakabbir is an assistant professor at Loma Linda University’s schools of pharmacy and medicine in California.
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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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Check out College Research Day abstracts and presentationsThe 18th annual Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Research Day will be held virtually, with a keynote lecture by Arthur Kim, MD, and student awards presented live on Zoom from 10-11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 20. College Research Day offers the opportunity to showcase the work of WSU Applebaum scholars of all levels and disciplines.
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Dr. Candice Garwood leads WSU Applebaum’s effort as college joins nationwide network of universities to transform how medications and vaccines are delivered in U.S. from 2022-2031Pharmacy Practice Clinical Professor Candice Garwood, PharmD, who is helping lead this project for WSU Applebaum, said, “There has never been a more important time to prioritize health access and equity here in Detroit and across the country. We are honored to be part of this crucial national effort.”
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Healthline: Dr. Joseph Roche quoted in WHO long COVID definition story"What makes post COVID-19 condition more concerning than ME/CFS [myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome],” said WSU Applebaum Associate Professor of Physical Therapy Joseph Roche, “is that there is not just physical and mental fatigue, but also persistent and recurrent problems that affect the lungs, heart, blood vessels, and other organs and tissues.”
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A look back at a year's worth of women making pharmacy headlinesEach October 12, we join the pharmacy industry to celebrate the impact women have on the field during National Women Pharmacist Day. But at the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, we celebrate women pharmacists every day — and share their news whenever they make headlines.
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Global Health Research Collaborative – led in part by Dr. Paul Kilgore – gearing up to launch second session"The collaborative builds on the strength of researchers around the world who understand their own communities by providing the opportunity for connecting with world-renowned global health faculty at Wayne State University to be mentored in conducting successful research,” said WSU Applebaum Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Director of Research Paul Kilgore.
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Sign up for part 2 of Dr. Justine Gortney's P4 workshop: Helping Student Pharmacists Build Their BrandIn September, Associate Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Director of Assessment Justine Gortney presented the first part of a two-part workshop intended to help P4 students prepare to enter the job market upon graduation in May 2022. Helping Student Pharmacists Build Their Brand was created and presented thanks to a grant from the Applebaum Family Philanthropy Foundation.
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WXYZ-TV: Dr. Paul Kilgore quoted in story about COVID-19 vaccine approval for kids 5-11An FDA panel will meet to review the data on Oct. 26. For context, in adults, it was about three weeks in between the application for emergency use authorization until shots when into arms.
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Dr. Brittany Stewart to serve as pharmacist core administrator for WSU's new Center for Multiple Chronic Diseases Associated with Health DisparitiesAssistant Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice Brittany Stewart is a co-investigator on the $18 million grant the university was awarded by the National Institutes of Health to intercept chronic disease in Black communities.
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USA Today: How therapy dogs can help students cope with stress on college campuses, by Dr. Christine Kivlen"What stands out for me is how comforting it felt to pet the therapy dog, especially when I started to miss my family and my own dog at home," a student in a demanding health professional program told Assistant Clinical Professor of Occupational Therapy Christine Kivlen for her study of therapy dog programs for graduate students.
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Deadline extended: Submit your College Research Day abstract and presentation by midnight this Wednesday, Sept. 29The 18th annual Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Research Day will be held virtually, with a keynote lecture by Arthur Kim, MD, and student awards presented live on Zoom from 10-11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 20. College Research Day offers the opportunity to showcase the work of WSU Applebaum scholars of all levels and disciplines. In lieu of posters and in-person presentations, PowerPoints with voiceover narration are required for each abstract submission to be considered for an award.
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The Conversation: "Therapy dogs help students cope with the stress of college life," by Assistant Clinical Professor of Occupational Therapy Christine Kivlen"As an expert on therapy dog programs – more formally known as canine-assisted interventions – I’ve studied how the programs can improve student well-being. Among other benefits, therapy dogs can help students achieve a stronger sense of belonging and better deal with being homesick and lonely, while also lessening their anxiety and stress," wrote Kivlen.
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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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All students encouraged to share research at College Research Day; submit by Sept. 27The 18th annual Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Research Day will be held virtually, with a keynote lecture by Arthur Kim, MD, and student awards presented live on Zoom from 10-11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 20. College Research Day offers the opportunity to showcase your work alongside WSU Applebaum scholars of all levels and disciplines.
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WSU establishes new Center for Emerging and Infectious DiseasesThe Center for Emerging and Infectious Diseases builds on the university’s experiences in combating COVID-19 to prepare Detroit and the state of Michigan to tackle pandemic diseases. The center is the first of its kind located in an urban setting within the state.
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Trial by fire: Dr. Paul Kilgore calls on a lifetime of experience to aid in urgent vaccine development and rolloutThe coronavirus was a moment the WSU Applebaum associate professor of pharmacy practice and that program's director of research had prepared for his entire career. “This is something we expected — we thought it would be influenza but I expected to confront a pandemic in my lifetime,” he said. “Everything I learned and experienced during my work with the Centers for Disease Control in the ’90s and the International Vaccine Institute in South Korea in the early 2000s really equipped me to hit the ground running and not be fearful. I knew what we needed to do.”
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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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WDET: Dr. Paul Kilgore discusses the Delta variant on Detroit Today with Stephen HendersonWSU Applebaum Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Director of Research Paul Kilgore says there are two things people can do to be protected from the Delta variant: Get vaccinated and start wearing a mask again.
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PharmSci-Urban Sustainability PhD candidate Zoha Siddiqua turns to nature for answersA look inside Siddiqua's summer day spent collecting data on pollinator insects at Detroit's Chandler Park with her research advisor, Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences David Pitts, T-RUST Program Director Darrin Hunt, and their junior lab assistants led by Chandler Park Program Director Yvette Bass-Pullom.
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WSU PharmSci research funded by NIH may lead to new treatment for diabetic wound healingWith the help of a four-year, $1.5 million grant from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases of the National Institutes of Health, the team — led by Zhengping Yi, Ph.D., professor of pharmaceutical sciences and Jiemei Wang, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of pharmaceutical sciences — will explore the molecular mechanisms of an FDA-approved oral formula of the small molecules trans-resveratrol (tRES) and hesperetin (HESP) to assess its effect on diabetic wound healing in cell culture and animal models.