A Journey with a Purpose: My First 50 Years in Academia

University Distinguished Professor and Chair of MSU Department of Radiology, Dr. Potchen, took the stage October 15th, 2008 in the first installment of the Last Lecture Series presented by the Associated Students of Michigan State University. A graduate of Michigan State University, Dr. Potchen holds a medical degree from Wayne State University, a masters in management from MIT, and a law degree from the University of Michigan. Access video and audio copies of Dr. Potchen's lecture on our Media pages.

MSU researcher studies ties between cholesterol drugs, muscle problems

EAST LANSING, Mich. — A Michigan State University researcher is studying whether the most popular class of cholesterol-lowering drugs may cause muscle problems in users.

There is accumulating evidence that the effect statins can have on skeletal muscle – including muscle weakness, fatigue and deterioration – is underestimated, said Jill Slade, assistant professor of radiology and osteopathic manipulative medicine at MSU. View entire article.