College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Research and Faculty

The College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences has a stellar faculty that brings the latest research and technology to the classroom. They are committed to providing excellent student-centered instruction, along with the professional guidance that ensures our students' success. Faculty conduct research in a number of areas that impact patient care, including diabetes, kidney disease, cancer, Alzheimer's disease, cardiovascular disease and neurodegenerative disorders. Our faculty members are recognized authorities in their areas of specialization and conduct groundbreaking research that contributes to the development of new treatments and practices.

The College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences encourages undergraduate students to seek research opportunities with the College faculty members.

FACULTY, LISTED BY DEPARTMENT

 

Department Of Medicinal And Biological Chemistry
	Faculty Member:	Area of Research:
	Ghassan M. Abushaikha, Ph.D. Research Assistant Professor ghassan.abushaikha@utoledo.edu	Design, synthesis, and biological evaluation of small molecules in the fields of anticancer, antihyperlipidemia, and antiviral
	Paul W. Erhardt, Ph.D. Distinguished University Professor Emeritus paul.erhardt@utoledo.edu	Small molecule drug design, synthesis, biological screening, PK assessment and preclinical development of lead candidates
	John R. Kirchhoff, Ph.D. Distinguished University Professor jon.kirchhoff@utoledo.edu	Development of modified electrodes and microelectrodes
	William S. Messer, Ph.D. Professor william.messer@utoledo.edu	Development of new treatments for neurological disorders
	Susanne T. Nonekowski, Ph.D. Distinguished University Lecturer susanne.nonekowski@utoledo.edu	Novel teaching methods that use technology to support active learning
	Steven M. Peseckis, Ph.D. Associate Professor steven.peseckis@utoledo.edu	Heterotrimeric G-protein mediated signal transduction
	Erin G. Prestwich, Ph.D. Assistant Professor erin.prestwich@utoledo.edu	Pathophysiology of disease
	Isaac T. Schiefer, Ph.D. Professor Director, Center for Drug Design and Development (CD3) Associate Director, Shimadzu Laboratory for Pharmaceutical Research Excellence isaac.schiefer@utoledo.edu	Creating novel therapies for neurodegeneration, with an emphasis on Alzheimer's disease
	Zahoor Shah, Ph.D. Associate Dean for Graduate Education and Research Program Director Department of Medicinal and Biological Chemistry Professor zahoor.shah@utoledo.edu	Developing neuroprotective agents targeting neurodegeneration
	James T. Slama, Ph.D. Director, BPSP Program Professor james.slama@utoledo.edu	Glycosidases, glycosyltransferases, nucleosidases, and ADP-ribosyl transferases
	L.M. Viranga Tillekeratne, D.Phil. Professor liyanaaratchige.tillekeratne@utoledo.edu	Synthesis and biological evaluation of anticancer agents
	Hermann von Grafenstein, Ph.D. Associate Professor hermann.grafenstein@utoledo.edu	Immunology and structural biochemistry
	Katherine A. Wall, Ph.D. Professor Department Chair katherine.wall@utoledo.edu	T cell signaling and immunology, vaccines
Department Of Pharmacology And Experimental Therapeutics
	FACULTY MEMBER:	AREA OF RESEARCH:
	Wissam AbouAlaiwi, M.Sc., Ph.D. Fellow of the American Heart Association (FAHA). Professor wissam.aboualaiwi@utoledo.edu	Development of drugs and targets for polycystic kidney disease and cardiovascular disease and hypertension
	F. Scott Hall, Ph.D. Associate Professor frank.hall@utoledo.edu	Psychiatric disorders, addiction
	Shikha Kumari, Ph.D. Research Assistant Professor shikha.kumari@utoledo.edu	In vivo probes for therapeutic intervention of targeted human diseases to discover better drugs compared to existing ones
	Ming-Cheh Liu, Ph.D. Professor ming.liu@utoledo.edu	Cytosolic sulfotransferases, drug metabolism
	William S. Messer, Ph.D. Professor william.messer@utoledo.edu	Development of new treatments for neurological disorders
	Ana Maria Oyarce, Ph.D. Clinical Associate Professor anamaria.oyarce@utoledo.edu	Effects of endocrine disruptors on neuropeptide processing, trafficking in neuroendocrine cells, dopamine beta-monooxygenase trafficking
	Youssef Sari, Ph.D. Professor Department Vice-Chair youssef.sari@utoledo.edu	The role of glutamate transport in drug abuse
	Caren Steinmiller, Ph.D. Distinguished University Lecturer Clinical Professor caren.steinmiller@utoledo.edu	Substance use disorders
	Amit K. Tiwari, Ph.D. Professor amit.tiwari@utoledo.edu	Drug discovery, development and delivery
	Frederick E. Williams, Ph.D. Professor Department Chair frederick.williams2@utoledo.edu	Zebrafish models of human disease, behavioral assessments
	Hermann von Grafenstein, Ph.D. Associate Professor hermann.grafenstein@utoledo.edu	Immunology and structural biochemistry
Department Of Pharmacy Practice
	FACULTY MEMBER:	AREA OF RESEARCH:
	Sarah M. Aldrich Renner, Pharm.D., BCACP Clinical Assistant Professor sarah.aldrich2@utoledo.edu	Population health, primary care chronic disease state management
	Curtis D. Black, Ph.D. Distinguished University Professor Emeritus curtis.black2@utoledo.edu	Development of innovative dosage forms and drug delivery systems to meet healthcare needs of patients
	Diane M. Cappelletty, Pharm.D. Professor diane.cappelletty@utoledo.edu	Infectious disease
	Mariann Chuchwell, Pharm.D., BCPS, FCCP Professor mariann.churchwell@utoledo.edu	Physical compatibility of sodium citrate with different agents
	Marilee Clemons, Pharm.D., BCACP Clinical Assistant Lecturer Internal Medicine Pharmacist marilee.clemons@utoledo.edu	Ambulatory care, internal medicine
	Katy Dulgar, Pharm.D. Assistant Lecturer katelyn.dulgar@utoledo.edu	Internal medicine, anticoagulation, transitions of care
	Derek Gyori, Pharm.D., BCOP Assistant Lecturer derek.gyori@utoledo.edu	Oral and intravenous chemotherapy, immunotherapy
	Pam Heaton, Ph.D., BSPharm, FAPhA Dean pam.heaton@utoledo.edu
	Monica Holiday-Goodman, Ph.D., R.Ph. Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Diversity and Inclusion Professor monica.holiday-goodman@utoledo.edu
	Katlyn Holt, Pharm.D. Clinical Assistant Lecturer katlyn.holt@utoledo.edu	Advanced heart failure therapies, mechanical circulatory support devices, anticoagulation
	Mitchell S. Howard, Pharm.D., MBA, R.Ph., BCACP Clinical Assistant Professor Director, Honors College Program Director, PGY1 Community-Based Residency Program Director, PharmD/MBA Program mitchell.howard@utoledo.edu
	Megan Kaun, Pharm.D., BCACP Senior Lecturer Director of Experiential Education megan.kaun@utoledo.edu
	Aaron Lengel, Pharm.D. Clinical Assistant Professor aaron.lengel@utoledo.edu	Impact of NTS on the community pharmacy team
	Loulwa Maktabi, Pharm.D. Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor loulwa.maktabi@utoledo.edu	Behavioral health, quality improvement
	Julie Murphy, Pharm.D., BCPS, FASHP, FCCP Associate Dean for Accreditation Compliance Associate Professor julie.murphy@utoledo.edu	Pharmacy services, improving patient outcomes
	Martin J. Ohlinger, Pharm.D., BCCCP, FCCM Clinical Professor Department Chair martin.ohlinger@utoledo.edu	Clinical research related to critical care pharmacotherapy
	Anthony Pattin, Pharm.D. Associate Professor anthony.pattin@utoledo.edu	Pharmacy-based immunizations and ethnic minority patients
	Michael Peeters, Pharm.D., Ph.D., FCCP, BCPS Clinical Senior Lecturer michael.peeters@utoledo.edu	Pharmacy education research
	Mary Powers, Ph.D., R.Ph. Professor Emerita mary.powers@utoledo.edu
	Justin Reinert, Pharm.D., M.B.A., BCCCP Assistant Professor justin.reinert@utoledo.edu	Clinical management of substance abuse and multi-modal analgestic strategies
	Eric G. Sahloff, Pharm.D. Associate Professor Chair, PharmD Recruitment and Admissions Committee eric.sahloff@utoledo.edu	HIV/AIDS
	Kimberly Schmude, Pharm.D. Clinical Associate Professor kimberly.schmude@utoledo.edu
	Michelle Schroeder, Pharm.D., R.Ph., BCACP, CDCES Director of Assessment Clinical Assistant Professor michelle.mangan@utoledo.edu	Pharmacy practice, laboratory-based teaching and  assessment in the PharmD curriculum
	Michelle L. Seegert, Pharm.D., BCACP, BC-ADM Clinical Associate Professor Director of Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences michelle.serres@utoledo.edu
Division Of Pharmaceutical And Policy Sciences
	FACULTY MEMBER:	AREA OF RESEARCH:
	Gabriella Baki, Ph.D., Pharm.D., M.A. Associate Professor Director of the BSPS Cosmetic Science and Formulation Design Program gabriella.baki@utoledo.edu	Topical drug delivery, sunscreen formulation and testing
	Jerry Nesamony, Ph.D., R.Ph. Professor Director of the BSPS Pharmaceutics Program Director of the MSPS Industrial Pharmacy Program jerry.nesamony@utoledo.edu	Nonoparticulate and polymer based systems for drug delivery
	Varun Vaidya, Ph.D. College Advocate Director of the BSPS Pharmacy Administration Program Director of the MS in Health Outcomes and Socioeconomic Sciences Professor varun.vaidya@utoledo.edu	Gender disparities in flu vaccination, outcomes associated with treatments for chronic conditions