On Oct. 11, Elizabeth Slane, a PhD candidate in the Cummings Lab within the Wayne State University Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, was awarded first place in the poster competition at the Michigan Chapter of the Society of Toxicology Fall 2024 Meeting in Ann Arbor. Her work is titled, “Mechanisms of Flame Retardant-Induced Neural Cell Death.”

“Elizabeth did a fantastic job presenting her poster. She really used her knowledge of the literature to highlight the significance of her work. She also clearly demonstrated the potential impact of her data,” said Dean Brian Cummings, who heads the lab and serves as a professor of pharmaceutical sciences. “The Michigan Chapter of the Society of Toxicology includes some of best toxicology programs in the nation. It’s a testament to Elizabeth’s hard work, dedication and preparation to be singled out amongst this highly competitive field. I am very proud of her.”

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An anchor in urban health care

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 students, with an ongoing focus on social justice in health care. And our research at all levels — from undergraduates to veteran faculty members — translates into creative solutions for healthier communities.

Wayne State University is a premier urban research institution offering approximately 350 academic programs through 13 schools and colleges to nearly 24,000 students.