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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Monica Holiday-Goodman, Ph.D., R.Ph. Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Diversity and Inclusion Professor monica.holiday-goodman@utoledo.edu |
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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 |
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Megan Kaun, Pharm.D., BCACP Senior Lecturer Director of Experiential Education megan.kaun@utoledo.edu |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Division Of Pharmaceutical And Policy Sciences |
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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 |