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C. Michael White

C. Michael White

Professor and Head of the Department of Pharmacy Practice, University of Connecticut
C, Michael White, Pharm.D., FCP, FCCP is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice at the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy. His 316 publications resulted in 10875 citations and an H-index of 55, placing him within an elite group of researchers. He also has a book called The Part-Time Diet available on Amazon. Dr. White’s research interests are in the areas of comparative effectiveness and preventing adverse cardiovascular events from drugs, devices, herbs, and illicit substances. His work has been published in JAMA, Lancet, Annals of Internal Medicine and Circulation (among others) with research coverage by NBC Nightly News, Good Morning America, BBC, CNN and hundreds of other (inter)national media outlets. He has a weekly TV segment on Fox61 where he shares medical news with the public, created OpEd pieces with over 235,000 readers for The Conversation, and appeared on the Dr Oz show in January of 2018. He is a Fellow of the American College of Clinical Pharmacologists and The American College of Clinical Pharmacy and is on the editorial boards of the Annals of Pharmacotherapy and Pharmacy Practice News.

US Election Series

Drug prices improved under Biden-Harris and Trump − but not for everyone, and not enough

Sep 29, 2024 10:22 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

When it comes to drug pricing, the Trump and Biden-Harris administrations both have some very modest wins to tout. As director of the Health Outcomes, Policy, and Evidence Synthesis group at the University of...

Why is the FDA funded in part by the companies it regulates?

May 16, 2021 12:21 pm UTC| Business

The Food and Drug Administration has moved from an entirely taxpayer-funded entity to one increasingly funded by user fees paid by manufacturers that are being regulated. Today, close to 45% of its budget comes from these...

No, CBD is not a miracle molecule that can cure coronavirus, just as it won't cure many other maladies its proponents claim

Apr 16, 2020 14:51 pm UTC| Health

The claims for CBDs alleged healing powers have been so exaggerated that its no surprise that a CBD maker was recently warned by the New York attorney general for claiming that the molecule can fight COVID-19. There are no...

Natural supplements can be dangerously contaminated, or not even have the specified ingredients

Feb 18, 2020 01:24 am UTC| Insights & Views Health

More than two-thirds of Americans take dietary supplements. The vast majority of consumers 84% are confident the products are safe and effective. They should not be so trusting. Im a professor of pharmacy practice...

Beware of natural supplements for sex gain and weight loss

Dec 16, 2018 13:25 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health

Many consumers consider dietary supplements to be natural and, therefore, safe. In fact, the Council for Responsible Nutrition reported in 2017 that 87 percent of U.S. consumers have confidence that dietary supplements,...

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Economy

EU Prepares €21B Tariff Response to Trump’s Trade Threats

The European Union is readying 21 billion worth of tariffs on U.S. goods if trade talks fail, according to Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani. This move follows U.S. President Donald Trumps recent threat to impose 30%...

Trump’s Spending Bill Pressures Medicaid Insurers Amid Cost and Coverage Concerns

President Donald Trumps new spending bill, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, is expected to significantly raise administrative costs for Medicaid insurers like UnitedHealthcare, CVS Healths Aetna, Centene, and...

Serbia Faces Pressure as U.S. Talks Stall on Sanctions Against Russian-Owned Oil Firm NIS

Serbias negotiations with the United States over delaying sanctions on Russian-owned oil company NIS have hit significant roadblocks, according to Serbian Mining and Energy Minister Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic. Speaking...

Sweden’s June Inflation Rises 0.5% Monthly, Hits 2.8% Annually

Swedens consumer prices rose 0.5% in June compared to May, according to final inflation figures released by Statistics Sweden (SCB) on Monday. On a year-over-year basis, the headline inflation rate reached 2.8%, reflecting...

EU, US Close to Trade Deal Amid Trump Tariff Threat

The European Union and the United States are reportedly nearing a major trade agreement, signaling progress in efforts to ease transatlantic tensions. EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic said on Monday that negotiations...

Politics

Trump’s Ukraine Envoy Kellogg Visits Kyiv for Security, Sanctions Talks

U.S. President Donald Trumps special envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, arrived in Kyiv on Monday to discuss defense cooperation and tougher sanctions against Russia. According to Andriy Yermak, head of the Ukrainian...

Albanese Urges China Collaboration on Global Steel Overcapacity During Shanghai Visit

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasized the need for joint action with China to tackle global steel overcapacity during a high-level meeting with business leaders in Shanghai. Speaking on Monday, Albanese...

Trump Addresses Epstein Probe Fallout, Backs FBI Deputy Bongino

President Donald Trump said Sunday he had spoken with FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino to address tensions surrounding the Justice Departments handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Speaking to reporters, Trump...

Israeli Airstrikes Kill Children in Gaza as Ceasefire Talks Stall

At least eight Palestinians, including six children, were killed Sunday in an Israeli airstrike on a water collection point in Nuseirat refugee camp, central Gaza. According to local officials, the victims were gathering...

Trump to Send Patriot Missiles to Ukraine Amid Ongoing Conflict

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he plans to send Patriot air defense missiles to Ukraine, signaling continued support for the war-torn nation amid its conflict with Russia. Speaking to reporters at Joint...

Science

FDA Lifts REMS Requirement for CAR-T Cell Cancer Therapies

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has removed the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) requirement for all currently approved CAR-T cell therapies, a move expected to improve patient access to these...

Neuren Pharmaceuticals Surges on U.S. Patent Win for Rare Disorder Drug

Shares of Neuren Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:NEU) jumped over 10% on Thursday after the company announced a key development in its rare disease pipeline. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has approved Neurens patent...

CDC Vaccine Review Sparks Controversy Over Thimerosal Study Citation

A presentation on thimerosal, a mercury-based vaccine preservative, set to be delivered to the CDCs advisory committee has come under scrutiny for referencing a non-existent study. The report, Thimerosal as a Vaccine...

SpaceX Starship Explodes in Texas During Test, Citing Nitrogen Tank Failure

SpaceXs Starship spacecraft exploded in a dramatic fireball during a late-night test at the companys Starbase facility in Brownsville, Texas, on June 18, 2025. The 400-foot Mars-bound rocket, a key part of Elon Musks...

NASA Astronauts Wilmore and Williams Recover After Boeing Starliner Delay

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are steadily recovering after spending nine unexpected months aboard the International Space Station (ISS) due to issues with Boeings Starliner capsule. Initially intended...

Technology

China Approves Synopsys’ $35B Ansys Deal Amid Easing Trade Tensions

Chinas State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has granted conditional approval to Synopsys (NASDAQ: SNPS) $35 billion acquisition of Ansys (NASDAQ: ANSS), removing the final major regulatory barrier for the U.S....

Stifel Lowers HubSpot Price Target to $700, Maintains Buy Ahead of Q2 Earnings

Stifel analysts have revised their price target on HubSpot Inc. (NYSE:HUBS), lowering it from $750 to $700, while reiterating a Buy rating ahead of the companys upcoming Q2 earnings report. Despite the reduced target,...

Elon Musk Proposes Tesla Shareholder Vote on xAI Investment

Elon Musk has announced that Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) will hold a shareholder vote on whether the electric vehicle giant should invest in his artificial intelligence startup, xAI. Responding to a question on social media, Musk...

J.P. Morgan: Generative AI Must Boost IT Workloads by 55% to Offset Cost Deflation

Generative AI is reshaping IT services, but it must drive over 55% more workload to offset significant cost deflation, according to a recent J.P. Morgan report. The brokerage estimates that large language models (LLMs) can...

Google Hires Windsurf AI Talent After OpenAI Acquisition Talks Falter

Google has hired key personnel from AI code-generation startup Windsurf, following failed acquisition talks between Windsurf and rival OpenAI. According to a Google spokesperson, Windsurf CEO Varun Mohan, co-founder...
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