Michael P. Mahalik

Michael P. Mahalik is a tenured Professor of Pharmacology and Vice Dean for Academic Affairs at the Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM). He also serves as Research Integrity Officer for Campbell University. With nearly 40 years in medical education, he played a key role in establishing five new medical schools, including CUSOM as North Carolina's first osteopathic medical school. His academic leadership spans roles as Chief Academic Officer (Provost) at Penn State for eight years.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science, Penn State
• Master of Science & Doctoral degrees in Pharmacology, Temple University Schools of Medicine and Pharmacy
• Further training at Harvard, Columbia, and NYU

Research: Specializes in drug therapy, teratology (birth defects), and the teratogenic effects of cocaine. His congressional testimonies on birth defects and pioneering cocaine research earned global attention. Active in the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) since 1983, he contributes to accreditation reviews, JAOA/AACOM/BBOME evaluations, and educational policy.

Awards:

• 2013 AOA Honor Roll 'Champions of the Profession' for leadership in osteopathic medicine

Advising & Grants: No specific grants listed. Advised during medical school development phases. Family includes three children, with two Campbell graduates.

Labs/Teams: Not explicitly detailed in provided information.