Fall 2020 Newsletter

Fall 2020 Newsletter Fall 2020 Newsletter A Note from the President It’s hard to believe there is only a month or so left in 2020. With the holiday season just around the corner, we’d like to remind you that TransPharm will be closed November 26th and...

A New Resource to “SPARK” Antibiotic Research

A New Resource to “SPARK” Antibiotic Research A New Resource to “SPARK” Antibiotic Research One of many barriers to the discovery of novel antibiotics is a lack of information sharing. Although antibiotic research has been underway since the...

Industry in Michigan

Industry in Michigan Industry in Michigan Detroit may be known as the Motor City due to the Big Three car manufacturers that call it home, but the automotive industry isn’t the only one booming in Michigan. The life sciences have seen significant growth in recent...

Positive Uses for Fungi

Positive Uses for Fungi Positive Uses for Fungi When we think of fungi, yeast and mold are likely the first to come to mind, often with negative connotations. But fungi play important roles in many areas of our lives, including many positive uses. Fungi are necessary...

Risk Factors for C. auris colonization

Risk Factors for C. auris colonization Risk Factors for C. auris colonization A recent study out of New York has demonstrated an association among ventilator use, acute care hospital admission, and colonization with Candida auris. Colonization increases the risk for...