Margaret Bush

Margaret "Peggy" Bush is an Associate Professor at Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON), joining in December 2012. She co-teaches Pharmacology courses in the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) programs, leveraging over a decade of pharmacology teaching experience. Her research focuses on clinical drug development in oncology and hematopoietic growth factors, alongside exploring instructional strategies to enhance pharmacology education through problem-solving approaches.

Education

• PhD in Pharmacology from University of California, Los Angeles
• MBA in Health Administration from Cleveland State University
• BS in Pharmacy from The Ohio State University
• Graduate certificate in E-Learning from North Carolina State University

Research Expertise

Dr. Bush specializes in Phase 1-3 clinical trial design and management, particularly in oncology and hematopoietic growth factors. Her foundational work at UCLA elucidated nitric oxide's role in erectile tissue relaxation, contributing to phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor development. She integrates clinical insights into pharmacology pedagogy, emphasizing critical thinking in nursing education.