220 Ferris Drive
Rm. 201
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 591-2252
Claire E. Saadeh, PharmD

Professor
Pharmacy Practice
Phone: (517) 364-2955
Email: [email protected]
Education
- PharmD, Wayne State University, Pharmacy, Post-graduate PharmD
- BS, Brighton Polytechnic, Pharmacy
Graduate/Post-Graduate Training
- Residency, Oncology Specialty Residency, Shands Hospital at the University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, United States
Biography
Dr. Claire Saadeh is currently a Professor of Pharmacy Practice with Ferris State University College of Pharmacy, specializing in the areas of oncology, pain management, and palliative care. Dr. Saadeh received her BS in Pharmacy in 1989 from Brighton University in England and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 1994 from Wayne State University. Following this, she pursued a specialty residency in oncology at the University of Florida, Shands Hospital. Dr. Saadeh has been with Ferris State University since 2000 and her current clinical practice site is at Sparrow Health System in Lansing, MI. Here she works with the department of pharmacy, in-patient palliative care team, and the out-patient Herbert Herman Cancer Center.
Publications and Intellectual Contributions
- Book Chapter
Saadeh, C. E., Ottney, A. (2024). "Cancer in women. Management of treatment complications," Book Chapter. (3rd edition). New York, NY: McGraw Hill Education. https://accesspharmacy-mhmedical-com.ferris.idm.oclc.org/content.aspx?bookid=3431§ionid=284528246 - Journal Article
Saadeh, C. E. (2023). "Patient Reported Outcomes for Oral Oncolytic Therapy: A Pilot Study Utilizing an Electronic Patient Portal in a Community Cancer Center," Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice. Sage. - Journal Article
Bright, D. R., Langerveld, A., Devuyst-Miller, S. A., Saadeh, C. E., Choker, A., Lehigh, E., Wheeler, S., Zayzafoon, A., Sohn, M. (2021). "Identification of a sex-stratified genetic algorithm for opioid addiction risk." The pharmacogenomics journal. - Journal Article
Bright, D. R., Saadeh, C. E., Devuyst-Miller, S. A., Sohn, M., Choker, A., Langerveld, A. (2020). "Pharmacist Consult Reports to Support Pharmacogenomics Report Interpretation." Pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine. 13 pp. 719-724. - Book Chapter
Saadeh, C. E., Ottney, A. R. (2019). "Cancer in Women: Management of Treatment Complications," Women's Health Across the Lifespan, 2nd edition. (2). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. https://accesspharmacy-mhmedical-com.ezproxy.ferris.edu/content.aspx?bookid=2575§ionid=213573374 - Journal Article
Saadeh, C., Bright, D. R., Rustem, D. (2019). "Precision Medicine in Oncology Pharmacy Practice," Special issue (Precision Medicine) in Journal Acta Medica Academica. 48 (1). pp. 90-104. http://www.ama.ba/index.php/ama - Book Chapter
Saadeh, C. E. (2018). "Cancer," Pharmacy Certified Technician Training Manual. (14). pp. 669-686. Lansing, MI: Michigan Pharmacists Association. - Journal Article
Saadeh, C. E., Rustem, D. (2018). "Medical Marijuana Use in a Community Cancer Center," Journal of Oncology Practice. 14 (9). pp. e566-e578. Alexandria, VA: ASCO Journals. - Newsletter
Saadeh, C. E. (2015). "Biosimilars: just around the corner," MSHP Monitor. 34 (7). p. 1. Lansing, Michigan: Michigan Society of Health System Pharmacists. http://www.michiganpharmacists.org/news/ID/771/Biosimilars-Just-Around-the-Corner - Journal Article
Virant-Young, D., Forrest, K., McCaskey, S., Smith, C. L., Saadeh, C. E., Gudakunst, J., Sefcik, D. (2014). "Faculty development in interprofessional education: Designing and implementing a successful program," Medical Science Educator. 24 (4). pp. 401-407.
Presentations
- Poster
Hafez, F. (Author & Presenter), VanSickler, J. (Author), Saadeh, C. E. (Author), Mackler, E. (Author), Norman, S. (Author), ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, "Optimizing the Process of Turning Unused Oncology Medications into Second Chances: A Qualitative Improvement Initiative of a Cancer Drug Repository Program," ASHP, New Orleans, LA, (December 11, 2024). - Oral Presentation
Saadeh, C. E. (Presenter), CAPA CE Program, "Recent Updates in Pain Management," Michigan Pharmacists Association, Lansing, MI, (January 29, 2024). - Poster
Saadeh, C. E. (Author), Matson, J. (Author & Presenter), Baldwin, N. (Author & Presenter), Zawacki, Z. (Author & Presenter), ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, "Unveiling the Hidden Interaction: A Retrospective Analysis of Gastric Acid Suppressants and Anticancer Therapies," ASHP, Anaheim, CA, (December 2023). - Oral Presentation
Saadeh, C. E., CE Presentation to Speech Language Pathologists, "Pain Management Overview for Healthcare Providers," West Ottawa ISD, Virtual, (October 19, 2023). - Lecture
Saadeh, C. E. (Author & Presenter), Heriford, M. (Author & Presenter), Fletcher, J. (Author & Presenter), SCS Educational Conference, "Palliative Care: It's a Team Sport," Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Virtual, (September 28, 2023). - Oral Presentation
Saadeh, C. E., Sparrow Pharmacy Seminar, "Oral Anticancer Agents: Not Just an Ordinary Pill," Sparrow Health System Dept of Pharmacy, Lansing, MI, (September 27, 2023). - Oral Presentation
Saadeh, C. E., Ferris State University College of Pharmacy 70th Annual Spring Seminar, "What's the Diff? 2016 vs 2022 CDC Clinical Practice Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids for Pain," FSU COP, Big Rapids, MI, (May 23, 2023). - Oral Presentation
Saadeh, C. E., Ferris State University College of Pharmacy 70th Annual Spring Seminar, "Oral Chemotherapy: Role of the Pharmacist," FSU COP, Big Rapids, MI, (May 22, 2023). - Oral Presentation
Saadeh, C. E., Michigan Society of Hematology & Oncology (MSHO): Oncology Pharmacist Forum, "Oral Chemotherapy: Not Just an Ordinary Pill," MSHO, Traverse City, MI, (May 5, 2023). - Oral Presentation
Saadeh, C. E., MPA Annual Convention & Exposition, "Using Opioids Safely in Patients with Renal or Hepatic Dysfunction," Michigan Pharmacists Association, Detroit, MI, (February 25, 2023).