Faculty/Staff News

Campbell pharmacy student and faculty members receive statewide awards

The North Carolina Association of Pharmacists (NCAP) recognized three CPHS faculty and one student for their outstanding achievements and service. The awards were presented at the annual NCAP convention in Winston-Salem on June 9, 2022.

NCAP FELLOW PRACTITIONER DESIGNATION AND THE CHRONIC CARE ACADEMY PHARMACIST OF THE YEAR DR. ANN MARIE NYE

PRESIDENT’S SERVICE AWARD DR. SCOTT PERKINS

STUDENT PHARMACIST OF THE YEAR AUBREY LAVOIE

CARRIE BAKER (’19

PHARMD/MBA) was recognized for her new role as chair for the New Practitioner Forum. Her term began on June 1, 2022.

2022 CPHS Research Award

DR. DOROTHEA

THOMPSON received the 2022 CPHS Research Award. Her nomination letter stated, “she has exceptional attention to detail, broad understanding of many scientific fields, and impressive career research accomplishments.” She possesses an extensive research background and has garnered an impressive 4,393 citations for her scientific work. She has published 10 book chapters and co-authored Microbial Functional Genomics, the first comprehensive book in this field. In addition, she published 42 original research articles in the area of molecular microbiology with a focus on stress responses in bacteria and systems biology, particularly microarray-based transcriptomics and proteomics.

Congratulations to the 20222023 CPHS Internal Research Grant recipients.

DR. VANESSA AYER-

MILLER for her project “Development of an e-learning training tool for a hospital-based cancer registry in hospitals in Ethiopia.”

DR. RICHARD DREW for his project “Utility of an Electronic Health Record Embedded Readmissions Tool in Predicting 30-day Unplanned Hospital Readmission in Adult Patients Receiving Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy (OPAT).”

DR. LORI LEINEKE for her project “Reliability of nystagmus observed through Frenzel lenses by physical therapy providers.”

DR. STEVE HOLLY (left), associate professor of Pharmaceutical & Clinical Sciences, and DR. BOB CISNEROS (right), associate professor emeritus of Pharmacy Practice, joined Harnett Regional Theatre for two shows The Man Who Came to Dinner, where Dr. Holly played the role of Professor Metz and Dr. Cisneros played the role of John the Servant, and Hello Dolly!, where Dr. Holly played Horace Vandergelder and Dr. Cisneros played the Judge and Rudolph.

Orange Pen Award

CPHS Dean Dr. Michael L. Adams recognized three individuals with the Orange Pen Award for rising above the call of duty and helping Campbell University better navigate the impacts of COVID. The Orange Pen Award is given to a faculty or staff member who goes above and beyond their responsibilities and embodies the mission and spirit of CPHS.

DR. WES RICH, associate dean for Health Sciences and associate professor of Public Health was recognized for his involvement with the media, contact tracing, and lending guidance to the Campbell Ready Task Force/Health & Safety Committee. DR. DAVID TILLMAN, chair and professor of Public Health was recognized for his efforts with the media and contact tracing during COVID. Tillman has run the contact tracing operations for campus during the last two academic years. In addition to his teaching responsibilities and involvement with contact tracing, Tillman has participated in podcasts, news interviews with WRAL, Cardinal & Pine, PBS North Carolina, and several campus-based events centered around COVID-19. DR. KATIE TROTTA, clinical assistant professor of Pharmacy Practice and manager of the Campbell Health Center Pharmacy was recognized for her efforts with the Campbell vaccine clinics. Trotta oversaw clinics at different churches where approximately 1,200 underrepresented minorities received the vaccine. Trotta also planned and oversaw numerous mass clinics on campus, allowing students, employees, and staff to be vaccinated.

Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching

DR. ANDREW MUZYK, associate professor of Pharmacy Practice, received the 2022 CPHS Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. Muzyk lectures in numerous Campbell courses and is a preceptor for fourth year pharmacy students at Duke University Hospital. Students have described him as “enthusiastic, passionate, and knowledgeable.” He leaves a lasting impact on those he encounters and “is an extraordinary teacher and outstanding role model to faculty and students alike,” as stated in his nomination letter.