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Board of Visitors elect 3 new members
At its October meeting, the Board of Visitors of the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (EACPHS) elected...
WSU researchers receive NIH funding to study novel treatment for antibiotic-resistant bacteria
DETROIT — The bacteria Enterococcus can cause infections that typically target the digestive tract or bowel; if the...
Prof. Dutta developing treatments for Parkinson’s disease with help of $2.15 million NIH grant
DETROIT -- A Wayne State University professor is leading research efforts to develop new treatment options to slow the...
Conti and Milligan join prestigious roster of OT fellows
The Michigan Occupational Therapy Association (MiOTA) has awarded “fellow” status to faculty members Gerry E....
PT student Carreira to deliver December commencement address
Physical Therapy student and graduate-elect Jessica Carreira will provide the student address at Wayne State's Winter...
Health-System Pharmacists recognize pharmacy students, alumni and faculty
Southeastern Michigan Society of Health-System Pharmacists (SMSHP) honored several of our students, alumni and faculty at its...
PAS students take honors at annual state conference
Physician Assistant Studies (PAS) Class of 2013 received the best video award from the Michigan Physician Assistant Foundation...
Health-System pharmacists honor Prof. Smith with community service award
Geralynn B. Smith, assistant professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice, is being honored with a Community Service Award from...
Student pharmacist collects 4,000 cans of supplement for FAWN in one month
Since 2009, second-year student pharmacists at Wayne State University (WSU) have fought AIDS with liquid nutrition. They have...
U.S. News ranks Nurse Anesthesia 17 in nation
U.S. News and World Reports ranks Wayne State University’s (WSU) Nurse Anesthesia (NA) program 17 out of more than 100...
Physical Therapy takes honors at MPTA fall conference
The Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Wayne State University, was well represented at the fall...
World Medical Relief to honor Pharmacy Prof. Smith
World Medical Relief, Detroit, is recognizing pharmacy faculty member Geralyn B. Smith with the Achievement Award for her...
Popular WSU Mortuary Science Open House set for Oct. 13
Wayne State University’s Mortuary Science Building will open its doors to the public for its annual open house from 6-9...
Four clinical faculty earn promotions
The Wayne State Board of Governors approved the promotion of Pramodini Kale-Pradan to full professor (clinical). In addition,...
Faculty and students honored at 8th annual Research Day
During the 8th annual Research Day, Faculty Research Recognition Awards were presented to Michael J. Rybak, PharmD, in the area...
Dr. Rybak Awarded NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant
Michael J. Rybak, PharmD, professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice, has received an award notification from the...
Omicron Chapter Leads Walk Through Historic Downtown Detroit
Wayne State University’s student Omicron Chapter of Lambda Kappa Sigma (LKS) International Pharmacy Fraternity is leading...
All Pharmacy Reunion Scheduled Sept. 24 in Detroit
Wayne State University graduates of the master of science in health system pharmacy administration are being honored at an All...
Grant Supports Ongoing MRSA Study
Cerexa, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, has awarded a $104,370 grant to researcher Michael J. Rybak, PharmD. A professor...
PT Professor Awarded Young Investigator Grant
The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) has selected Moh H. Malek, PhD, to receive a 2011 NSCA Foundation...
OEHS Professor Awarded 'Fellow'
The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) awarded Cynthia Ostrowski, assistant professor, “Fellow” status...
Faculty and Staff Member Honored for Excellence
Three faculty and a staff member have received recognition from their peers and students for excellence in job performance and...
Mu Omicron Pi Receives Service Excellence
Mu Omicron Pi Chapter of Kappa Psi pharmaceutical fraternity received the 2011 Professional Service Excellence Award from the...
Makowski Earns Leadership Award
The American Society of Health–System Pharmacists (ASHP) awards a 2011 Student Leadership Award to Charles T. Makowski, a...
PLS Chapter Inducts 9 Members
The Gamma Chi Chapter of Phi Lambda Sigma (PLS) inducted nine student pharmacists into its membership, April 15. They are:...
PharmD Students Matched to Residencies
Seventeen PharmD students have received residency training positions through the American Society of Healthy-System Pharmacists...
Affirmations Honors Schiavi
Paul Schiavi, assistant professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice, received the 2011 Jan Stevenson Award from Affirmations....
Pharmacy Alum to Receive Prestigious Award
Pharmacy alumnus Daniel Ashby is the recipient of the prestigious 2011 Harvey A. K.Whitney Lecture Award, known as “the...
Faculty Author Top Downloaded Papers
Pharmacy Practice faculty Pramodini Kale-Pradhan, Sheila Wilhelm, Michael Rybak and post-foctoral fellow Molly Steed authored...
Rho Chi Presents Lakey Award, Inducts 18 New Members
The Alpha Chi Chapter of the Rho Chi honored Rakesh K. Jain, PhD, with the Roland T Lakey Award. Dr. Jain is the Andrew Werk...
PharmD Warriors Take Championship
The Warriors from the Wayne State University (WSU) pharmacy program took the 2011 Student Pharmacists Self-Care Championship...
Rybak Awarded WSU Lead Industry Collaborator
The Vice President for Research and Technology Commercialization, Wayne State University (WSU), has selected Michael J. Rybak,...
MRSA Researcher Awarded $94,000 Grant
Cubist Pharmaceuticals has awarded a $94,422 grant to researcher Michael J. Rybak, PharmD. This grant assists in continuing...
Smith Honored for Contributions
The Wayne County Pharmacists Association (WCPA) honored Geralynn B. Smith, assistant professor in the Department of Pharmacy...
Professors' Works Among Most Popular
The professional works of two faculty members are among top publication selections. Susan Davis, assistant professor in the...
PharmD Students Chosen for Good Government Award
For the second consecutive year, the Michigan Pharmacists Association (MPA) has chosen students from the Eugene Applebaum...
Three Health Sciences Faculty Recognized for Outstanding Service
The Women of Wayne Alumni Association recognized three of our own faculty for outstanding achievement in health sciences...
Pharmacy Students Win Competition
Student pharmacists Jennifer Johnson and Lea Monday won the statewide Clinical Skills competition at the annual meeting of the...
PAS Students Win Challenge Bowl
Three Physician Assistant Studies (PAS) students are the winners of the Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants (MPA) Student...
PharmD Students to Represent College in National Competition
PharmD students Lea Monday and Jennifer Johnson will represent the college at the national Pharmacy Clinical Skills Competition...
Three Health Sciences Faculty Honored at Nov. 3 Reception
The Women of Wayne Alumni Association are recognizing three of our own faculty for outstanding achievement in health sciences...
Home Visit Porgram Needs Older Adult Volunteers
Students in pharmacy, social work, and medicine of Wayne State University (WSU) are seeking older adult volunteers to...
2010 Research Forum Announces Award Recipients
During the 7th annual Research Forum, Prof. Patrick M. Woster was honored with the EACPHS Faculty Research Recognition Award....
Director of S.A.Y. Detroit to Speak at Martin Barr Lecture
The medical director of S.A.Y. Detroit Family Health Clinic will be the guest speaker for the Martin Barr Lecture on Oct. 21....
Student Pharmacists Celebrate Pharmacists Month
October is American Pharmacists Month. This year’s theme and core message is “Know Your Medicine, Know Your...
Popular WSU Mortuary Science Open House Set for Oct. 14
What does it take to become a funeral director, clinical laboratory scientist, anatomic pathologists’ assistant or...
PET Inventor Lectures at 7th Annual Research Forum
The inventor of the Positron Emission Tomography scanner, better known by its acronym PET, will be the guest lecturer at the...
Cruise Celebrates a History of Diversity
“A Cruise to Celebrate a History of Diversity” leaves Aug. 29 aboard the Infinity Yacht in Detroit. The Eugene...
PharmD Program Celebrates Anniversary on Sept. 25
On September 25, the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Doctor of...
APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED for Associate Dean for Health Sciences
Wayne State University invites applications for the position of Associate Dean for Health Sciences at the Eugene Applebaum...
WSU Researcher Receives $1.3 million NIH Grant to Develop Compounds That May Inhibit Tumor Growth
DETROIT– Suppressing an enzyme that promotes tumor growth is the goal of a $1.3 million study led by Wayne State...
Dr. Woster Notified of $1.3 Million NIH Grant
Patrick M. Woster, PhD, professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, has received notification that he is awarded a...
Dr. Goldberg Receives IOG Fellowship
The Institute of Gerontology (IOG), Wayne State University (WSU), has selected faculty member Allon Goldberg, PhD, PT, for a...
Pharmacy Students Matched to Residency Programs
The Pharmacy program extends its congratulations and announces the following fourth-year students who have been matched to...
Junior Faculty Grant Awarded to Dr. Adamo
Diane Adamo, PhD, OTR, is awarded a Junior Faculty Grant in the Social and Behavioral Sciences from the Division of Research,...
Upcoming Professional Seminars
Two program in the Department of Health Care Sciences are sponsoring seminars in April. The Radiologic Technology program, a...
Faculty and Students Earn Recognition
Faculty The past few months have seen the publication of three books authored or edited by faculty members in the Department...
Student to Receive Association's First Government Award
The Michigan Pharmacists Association (MPA) has selected Claire Lee, third-year PharmD student, to receive its first Good...
Pharmacy Professor Co-authored #1 Read Article in 2009 Medscape News
Michael Rybak, PharmD, MPH, associate dean for Research and professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice, is the co-author...
OT Brings Best Selling Author to 65th Anniversary Celebration -- POSTPONED
P O S T P O N E D A New York Times best selling author is part of the Wayne State University (WSU) Occupational...
PharmD Graduates Pass NAPLEX
The Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences proudly announces that the 74 graduates of the 2009 Doctor of...
Pharmacy Program Earns Positive Accreditation Feedback
Upon completion of its three-day, on-site visit, the accreditation team from the American Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)...
Popular Mortuary Science Open House Set for Oct. 15
For the second consecutive year, a mobile museum exploring funeral customs and the bomb response unit of the Bureau of Alcohol,...
PharmSci PhD Candidate Earns Poster Honors at Graduate Research Day
Sunil Vooturi, a PhD candidate in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, earned the Best Poster Presentation at the Annual...
Four Students Take Poster Honors at 6th Annual Research Forum
Three students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program and a graduate research assistant in the Department of Pharmaceutical...
Martin Barr Lecture Addresses “Health Professionals and Healthcare Reform”
“The Role of Health Professionals in the Context of Healthcare Reform” is the topic for the 2009 Martin Barr...
CVS Camp Apple Focuses on Health Sciences Careers
At CVS Camp Apple, 29 high school students are being taken on a fast-paced, hands-on, weeklong educational experience into the...
Community Service Project Reaches to South Africa
From Detroit to Africa, second-year student pharmacists at the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences...
Pharmacy Chapter Earns Top Campus Organization Award
The Wayne State University (WSU) Chapter of the American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP)...
Bureau Veritas Donates Library to OEHS Program
The Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences (OEHS) program in the Department of Health Care Sciences recently received...
Graduate Alumni Scholarship for Recently Unemployeed
Lloyd Young Appointed EACPHS Dean
Lloyd Young has been appointed dean of the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at Wayne State University...
EACPHS Family Event: Fiesta de la Primavera!
Food, fun, and festivites for the entire family means Fiesta de la Primavera at the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and...
Pharmacy Program Awarded Scholarship
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Foundation awarded a $10,000 scholarship to the Pharmacy Program of the...
Arab American Pharmacists Honor Dean and Pharmacy Faculty
Howard J. Normile, PhD, interim dean for the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (EACPHS), Wayne State...
Students Kick-off Drive for FAWN
Second-year pharmacy students at the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (EACPHS), Wayne State University...
Assistant Professor Receives Pharmacy Preceptor Award
Susan LeRoque Davis, an assistant professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice, Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and...
Faculty Member Recognized as AAPA Distingushed Fellow
John McGinnity, associate professor in Physician Assistant Studies at the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health...
Pharmacy's Student Chapter Receives Innovation Award
The Wayne State University (WSU) Chapter of the American Pharmaceutical Association’s Academy of Students of Pharmacy...
Driving Simulator Expands Driver Safety Research
A full-size sedan equipped with a state-of-the-art data collection system is Wayne State University’s newest research...
Diversity Celebration Recognizes Health Science Professionals
“Celebrating a History of Diversity” honored five professionals in pharmacy and the health sciences, whose...
CONGRATULATIONS, APhA-ASP!
Congratulations to the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (EACPHS) Chapter of the American Pharmaceutical...
‘Cat’s Meow’ Benefits Physician Assistant Studies Scholarship
It’s “The Cat’s Meow!” Taste samplings from more than 10 Detroit area restaurants, music and dancing,...
Seven Alumni Honored for Distinguished Service
The Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (EACPHS), Wayne State University (WSU), honored seven alumni for...
Funeral Mobile Exhibit Adds to Mortuary Science Open House on Oct. 23
A mobile exhibit exploring American funeral customs and traditions is an added attraction to Wayne State University’s...
The Honorable Dennis Archer Leads a "Conversation on Diversity" Oct. 3
The Honorable Dennis W. Archer leads a “Conversation on Diversity” Oct. 3 at the Eugene Applebaum College of...
You're Invited: Sept. 11 Annual Alumni Reunion
Michigan’s First Surgeon General opens an evening of education, awards and recognition at the Annual Alumni Reunion and...
Academic Excellence Earns Students Scholarships
The Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (EACPHS), Wayne State University (WSU), awarded 39 scholarships at...
Transcript Evaluation Available Online
The Office of Student and Alumni Affairs, Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (EACPHS), Wayne State...
Former Mayor Leads "Conversation on Diversity" on Oct. 3
The Diversity Advisory Board (DAB) of the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (EACPHS), Wayne State...
Professor Awarded Unrestricted Grant
Patrick M. Woster, PhD, professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health...
Faculty and Staff Recognized for Service
The Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences recently honored 16 faculty and staff for their years of service...
Pharmacy CE Symposium Held May 21
The Spring Pharmacy CE Symposium at the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is focusing on Medication...
Physical Therapy Program Celebrates 40 years
“Wine Down at the Applebaum” on May 9, 2008 celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Physical Therapy (PT) program of...
‘Apple Days’ Broadens Career Horizons for Middle Schoolers
Middle school students from five Detroit public schools experienced a fun, fast-paced educational glimpse into exciting careers...
Pharmacy Chapter Confers Lakey Award
The Alpha Chi Chapter of Rho Chi announces J. Lyle Bootman, PhD, ScD as the recipient of the 2008 Roland T. Lakey Award. The...
Physician Assistant Studies Establishes First Scholarship
Grosse Pointe residents Judy and Rick Rutan along with friends and family have donated more than $73,000 to the Eugene...
Donors & Scholars Awards Set for May 7
The annual Donors and Scholars Awards and Luncheon of the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (EACPHS) is...
Wayne State and Henry Ford Partner Health Science Program
Wayne State University (WSU) and Henry Ford Hospital (HFH) have entered into a partnership to establish a joint training...
Alumni Honored for Distinguished Service
The Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Wayne State University, honored 10 alumni for distinguished...
High School Students Invited to Feb. 5 Information Session
Four Faculty and Staff Honored for Excellence
Three faculty members recently were honored for excellence and innovation in teaching at the Eugene Applebaum College of...
Prism Award Honors Innovation in Teaching
Alumni, faculty and students are invited to nominate faculty members of the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health...
EACPHS Researcher Heads Team to Evaluate Rapid Test for MRSA
Researchers at Wayne State University (WSU) are investigating a rapid testing procedure for detecting Methicillin-resistant...
Information Meeting for High School Students