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Charles Washington takes the lead in radiation therapy

Immediately after graduation, Detroit native and Wayne State University alumnus Charles M. Washington ’87 entered his career as a radiation therapist at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, one of the world’s most respected centers devoted exclusively to cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. Today, Washington is senior director of radiation oncology for Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, another cancer hospital with a prominent reputation. Along the way, he wrote the book on radiation therapy technology — literally. The textbook he published in 1996, now in its fifth edition, is used by the WSU Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Radiation Therapy Technology program and others across the globe. 

Join the Wayne State RTT Race for the Cure team on Oct. 2 in Detroit!


New scholarship honors George Corcoran

The George Corcoran Endowed Student Award in Pharmaceutical Sciences was presented for the first time to WSU Applebaum graduate student Tiara Hinton, who is on track to earn her PhD in pharmaceutical sciences with a concentration in medicinal chemistry this December. San Francisco pharmacokinetics consultants Bradley Wong and Janice Busch, Wong's wife, established the scholarship this year to honor Wong's mentor and longtime friend.


The storied career of OT Carol Wiley

After Carol Wiley '61 earned her occupational therapy degree from Wayne State, she landed a job at what is now the DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan. There, one of her early patients was a member of the Flying Wallendas high-wire circus act who had been paralyzed from the waist down during a stunt gone wrong at the Michigan State Fair. Wiley’s entire 40-year career as a pediatric OT is filled with fascinating stories.

RELATED: OT students enjoy hands-on pediatric assessment practice


Donna Dzialo creates art from tossed out drug vial tops

Nurse anesthetist Donna Dzialo '99 took a closer look at the colorful drug vial caps she’d been throwing away at work and began saving them instead. She pieced together more than 6,000 caps of nearly 400 different colors, sizes, shapes and textures, using IV tubing and needle covers along with the caps to create COVID Time CAPSule, which earned a coveted spot in the annual Grand Rapids ArtPrize event last fall.


Faculty and staff awards

Director of Experiential Education and Clinical Professor Francine Salinitri has been selected by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) as the 2021-22 recipient of its annual Award of Excellence in Experiential Education. She will be honored with the award at the 2022 AACP Annual Meeting in Texas. Professor Francine Salinitri
Salinitri, a 2003 graduate of the WSU Applebaum Doctor of Pharmacy program, is responsible for organizing roughly 1,000 PharmD student rotations annually in collaboration with 26 faculty and 300 volunteer preceptors at more than 112 different practice sites.
Professor of Physical Therapy Moh Malek received the 2022 President's Award for Excellence in Teaching from Wayne State University in recognition of his innovation in instructional design, delivery and course management, as well as the impact of his teaching on his students and field. Professor Moh Malek
Academic Services Officer IV Heather Sandlin '06, '16 was honored with the 2021-22 Distinguished Service Award from Wayne State University. The award recognizes academic staff members who have demonstrated significant service to students, the university or the community.

Heather Sandlin

Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences Randall Commissaris and Associate Professor of Physical Therapy Joseph Roche earned WSU Applebaum's 2021-22 Teaching Excellence Awards. This annual award recognizes WSU Applebaum faculty members – one in Pharmacy and one in Health Sciences – who, to an exceptionally high degree, demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of their subject, superior classroom performance and high educational standards; communicate their subject matter accurately, clearly and effectively; generate enthusiasm and respect for learning; motivate their students to excel; and are accessible to students.

Professor Randall Commissaris
Professor Joseph Roche

RELATED: Prof. Joseph Roche's COVID-19 hypothesis paper named top cited and downloaded article of 2020-21


Action for change

PT student Haley Boccomino: ‘A workforce should be reflective of the population it serves’

PAA student Samantha Matthews: ‘Visibility among underrepresented professionals in pathology is paramount’

Prof. Christine Rabinak advocates for health care issues in D.C.

Bana Odeh '21 discusses health care advocacy for Muslim population

Dr. Bana Odeh lectures at Wayne State

WSU Applebaum awards $15,000 in scholarships supporting diversity and inclusion


WSU Applebaum in the media

NPR: Dr. Susan Davis on test-to-treat COVID plan

American Funeral Director magazine: Sarah Brown-Derbah '12 featured

WDET: Dr. Paul Kilgore discusses BA.5 with Stephen Henderson

Press & Guide: Rola Hariri, PharmD '22, discusses preparation, future

People of Pathology podcast: A conversation with Prof. Lou Kramer

WDET: Tania Begum '11 shares journey in community pharmacy

Deadline Detroit: Sarah Brown-Derbah '12 hopes Barbie will bring more women to funeral profession


Philanthropy corner

Scholarship recipients with scholarship donors

In May, WSU Applebaum celebrated student success and donor generosity during its annual Donors & Scholars luncheons. Over a quarter of a million dollars was awarded through more than 160 scholarships. Contact Director of Development Jon Goldstein to find out how you can make a difference in our students’ education.


More WSU Applebaum headlines

LKS, Dr. Mary Beth O'Connell '79 earn major accolades

PharmD students teach prescription writing at School of Medicine

CLS and nursing students practice interprofessional communication

CE for pharmacists: APhA MTM training at Wayne State Oct. 7

Licensed PTs: Volunteer at pro bono SAY Detroit physical therapy clinic

WSU Applebaum to provide research mentoring for RIM clinicians

An apple for the teacher: Dr. Mary K. Clark educated us all

Zubair Fayyaz '13 helps WSU staffer compete for national fitness title

Dr. Susan L. Davis appointed permanent associate dean for pharmacy

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An anchor in urban health care
As one of the founding colleges of Wayne State University, the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is built on more than 100 years of tradition and innovation in the heart of Detroit. We have grown deep roots in our city, harnessing its powerhouse hospital systems and community service organizations as vibrant, real-world training grounds for our students. And our research at all levels – from undergraduates to veteran faculty members – translates into creative solutions for healthier communities.

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