Michigan Pharmacology

06/24/2025

Pharmacology Colloquium 2025 - Best Oral Presentation Winners:

Jessica Whitaker-Fornek, UM
Christine Wei, MSU
Alex Powell, UM

06/24/2025

Pharmacology Colloquium 2025 - Best Poster Winners:

Kate Bowman, UM
Erika Ruskie, UM
Alexis Wilson, WSU

06/24/2025

Pharmacology Colloquium 2025 (hosted by the University of Michigan)

06/24/2025

A new paper (co-authored by Dr. Carole Parent and Dr. Subhash Arya) was recently published in PubMed. The paper, "Neutrophils secrete exosome-associated DNA to resolve sterile acute inflammation" can be found here:

Acute inflammation, characterized by a rapid influx of neutrophils, is a protective response that can lead to chronic inflammatory diseases when left unresolved. We previously showed that secretion of LTB4-containing exosomes via nuclear envelope-derived multivesicular bodies is required....

06/24/2025

A new paper (co-authored by Dr. Kevin Jones) was recently published in PubMed. The paper, "Global Grin2a loss causes divergent impairments to PV+ and SST+ interneurons and alters gamma oscillations in prefrontal cortex" can be found here:

GluN2A loss appears to disrupt inhibitory networks through distinct cell-type-specific mechanisms-presynaptic dysfunction in PV+ cells and postsynaptic enhancement from SST+ cells. PV+ dysfunction aligns with gamma synchrony impairments linked to SCZ cognitive flexib...

06/24/2025

A new paper (co-authored by Dr. Laurie Svoboda) was recently published in PubMed. The paper, "Perinatal Exposure to Lead or Diethylhexyl Phthalate in Mice: Sex-Specific Effects on Cardiac DNA Methylation and Gene Expression across Time" can be found here:

Together these data suggest that gene expression and DNA methylation programs, as well as cellular composition, may differ across the life course long after cessation of exposure in perinatal Pb- or DEHP-exposed mice compared to controls and highlight potential biomarkers of developmental toxicant e...

06/19/2025

Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19 every year, is a day of profound historical and cultural significance, marking the true end of slavery in the United States. As we observe this important holiday, we are reminded of the enduring struggle for equity, justice and freedom for all.

06/16/2025

On Wednesday, June 11th, members from the Department of Pharmacology came together to volunteer their time at Food Gatherers in Ann Arbor.

Food Gatherers is the largest anti-hunger program in Washtenaw County. They collaborate with a network of hunger-relief partners that includes agencies and programs providing direct food assistance through schools, clinics, low-income housing complexes, shelters, counseling programs, and faith-based organizations, as well as programs serving seniors, the disabled or those with mental illness, and substance abuse recovery programs.

06/16/2025

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Manoj Puthenveedu as the inaugural Pfizer-Upjohn Research Professor II in Pharmacology!

06/16/2025

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Erica Levitt as the Pfizer-Upjohn Research Professor in Translational Pharmacology!

06/10/2025

2025 Pharmacology in Color Symposium

06/04/2025

Jessica Anand, Research Assistant Professor at the Edward F. Domino Research Center within the Pharmacology Department, has won the Research Faculty Mentoring Award!

Dr. Anand has mentored 19 undergraduate and four graduate students since 2014. She also serves on several committees designed to support outreach and training for other pharmacological scientists.

Her research focuses on developing fentanyl-derived antagonists as potential antidotes to rescue people who have overdosed on fentanyl.

Congratulations, Dr. Anand!