Discover - Issue Two, Summer 2013

THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE FACULTY OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES ISSUE TWO • SUMMER 2013

From Possibility to Reality:

Introducing the PSSC

Not Your Ordinary Sims:

Patient Simulators at UBC Pharm Sci Congratulations

Pharm Sci Class of 2012-2013

IN THIS ISSUE Discover is the official MAGAZINE of the University of British Columbia Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Released quarterly, it has the latest information about Faculty programs, research, events and Alumni.

Features

Editor

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Congratulations to the Graduating UBC Pharm Sci Class of 2012-2013

Jimi Galvão

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Not Your Ordinary Sims: How Patient Simulators are Making a Difference in Student Learning at UBC Pharm Sci

Editorial Team Jimi Galvão

10 A Weekend to Remember: Pharmacy Alumni Celebrated at Annual UBC Event

Julia Kreger

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From Possibility to Reality: The Future of Pharmacogenomics & Personalized Medicine at UBC Pharm Sci

Ivan Yastrebov

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Flexible Learning at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Julia Kreger

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Learning Never Stops: A Message from the College of Pharmacists of BC

Contributors

Education

Graphic Design

Simon Albon

17 Summer Update: The New Entry-to-Practice Program 18

Meet the Team: Office of Educational Support & Development

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Dean’s Reception

Jonathan Chen Janet Ferarro Barbara Gobis Janis Horne

Undergraduates Get Their First Taste of Research with the Faculty

Christopher Cook

Kalev Hunt Isabeau Iqbal

Research

Mark Kunzli

20 Faculty Appointments Will Enhance Pathophysiology Education & Research Expertise

Arti Maharaj

21 Leading Researchers Gather at the Faculty for Personalized Medicine Conference

Caely-Ann McNabb

Faculty Launches Joint PhD with University of Copenhagen

Marion Pearson

Faculty Celebrates Achievements of Graduate Students and Researchers

Wayne Riggs

Practice

Alexandra Warren

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Faculty to Unveil Canada’s First University-Affiliated Patient Care Pharmacy Clinic

Grace Wood

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Partner Appointments at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Ivan Yastrebov

Updates

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Legacy Giving

Corey Nislow

Ginette Vallée

Photography Ema Peter

A Progress Update on AGILE

Jon-Paul Marchand

Cover photo by Ivan Yastrebov, with thanks to Paulo Tchen and Wes Wong.

BRGT Ad by Ivan Yastrebov.

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In Memoriam

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Mogul’s Den

Faculty Members to Attend Allergen 2013 Scientific Meeting

PhD Candidate Works to Launch Antibiotics Initiative in Ecuador

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25 Entry-to-Practice Student Awards 26 Recent Awards, Publications & Presentations 2

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SUMMER 2013

Message from the

Dean

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s the seasons change from spring to summer, we celebrate

Biochemical Pharmacology. He went on to serve as Head for

the exciting changes in the lives of our students and for

the Division of Pathology and Neuroscience from 2003 to 2008

the Faculty.

and Director of the Division of Medical Sciences from 2008 to

In May, we commemorated the end of another successful

2011.

academic year with our annual Faculty and Graduate Awards

In his previous leadership roles, Dr. Coughtrie has overseen

Reception and Dean’s Reception. Both events presented us

many projects requiring change management, including

with an opportunity to reflect on and acknowledge the hard

the planning of departmental mergers, establishment and

work of our faculty members and students. On behalf of the

direction of a postgraduate training and monitoring system,

Faculty, I wish to thank all of the donors, sponsors and partners

and implementation of an IT network infrastructure review

who generously contributed to and established the awards that

for the University of Dundee. We look forward to welcoming

we present to recognize the efforts of our people. I also offer

Michael later this summer and to ongoing forward momentum

heartfelt congratulations to our graduates. Over the years you

in pharmacy education, research and practice under his tenure.

have worked diligently, strived for excellence, experienced new challenges and gained valuable insights. You also formed bonds with your classmates and instructors that will serve to enhance your career in health care and connection to us as our alumni.

We are very proud of what you have accomplished and have every confidence in your continued success.

In August, our new Dean, Dr. Michael Coughtrie, will officially

I will continue to serve in the capacity of Dean pro tem until the end of July. It has been an honour and privilege to lead the Faculty during these past several months and I look forward to working with Dr. Coughtrie in the role of Acting Associate Dean Academic.

Warm regards,

begin his five-year term. Dr. Coughtrie brings a considerable amount of experience to bear on his new leadership position gained over his 27-year career at the University of Dundee.

K. Wayne Riggs Professor and Dean pro tem

Currently a Professor of Biochemical Pharmacology and Operations Director of the Medical Research Institute, Michael completed his Bachelor of Sciences in Biochemistry in 1986, followed by a PhD before receiving a Personal Chair in DISCOVER • SUMMER

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Congratulations

to the Graduating UBC Pharm Sci Class of

2012-2013

Master of Science (MSc) Deeksha Bakshi Girish Bankar Maryam Zamiri

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Timothy Chow Stephen Lee Vivian Leung Samuel Gilchrist Hesham Soliman

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Andrea Cartwright Celia Culley Michelle Hinch Karen Ng Maria Paiva Shane Pawluk Tasha Ramsey Simon Tremblay

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BSc Pharm) Rawan Abulaban Ammar Anjarwalla Jagdeep Birk Lauren Marie Bissonnette

Meryn Louisa Bowen Cathy Yin Ki Chan Michael Kwun Yiu Chan Judy Hui-Ting Chang Ann Chao Bonnie Chao Chloe Charm Chiao-feng Cheng Wendy Cheng Michele Mei Yoi Cheung Fu Kao Chiang Kenneth Gao Zen Choi Albert Wai Ho Chong Lauren Victoria Chor Brenda Chow Christine Wing-Yee Chow Helen Chow Oi Ling Chow Kerry Ann Christy Winston Chung Helena Cui Matthew Gregory Del Nin Christopher Duff Dodge Stefan Theodore Eberle Tullio Vito Francesco Esposito Augusto Jose Estrada Ghulam Mustapha Faqeri Catherine Anne Hebert Katheryn Alyce Hendel

Man Hon Mark Ho Nathan Alan Howe Hao Hsuan Hu Jacky Huang Jessica Jiamin Huang Yi-wenn Yvonne Huang Rachel Jui Chi Hung Soomi Hwang Fatima Ibrahim Ran Ji Joohee Jung Calvinjit Kaila Arash Keshavarz-Rahbar Nader Youssef Khattab Manish Kumar Khullar Brian Hongchan Kim Eric Kosiuk Gilly Chiu Yee Lau Melvin Chern Yie Lau Sheryl Suet Yang Lau Luke James LePage Hak-Choel David Lee Harrison Jefferey Lee Kenneth Jan Shang Lee Ping Hei Lee Becky Elizabeth Li Daisy Li Ying Lin Yi-Te Liou

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Deanna Ah-Wai Lo Heather Jean Lorimer Zachary Luk Melody Ma Melissa Ann Neves Machial Olivia Mae Magsajo Jennifer Jessica Margoreeth Ian Travis McDiarmid Tamara Mihic Peter Murray Roger Joytesh Nandan Renee Nelson Alfred Ng Joan Chung Yan Ng Karin Ka-wai Ng Vivian Ka Hei Ng Greg Isaac Nikkel Atryzad Nobahari Jaeyoung Park Graham Richard Peacock Gary Peng Jasmine Maria Philp Vittoria Antonella Piga Pardis Pournazari Duncan Matthew Preston Jaideep Singh Puri Lily Yu Long Qiu Irfan Rajani David Neil Ram

Alice Ratcheva Gloria Rosanne Reid Simon Singh Sandhu Ming-Fung Sha Naomi Zheng Shao Joanne Yongju Shin Young Ah Dorothy Shin Katie Shovar Sukhjinder Sidhu Anne Noelle Sison Rebecca Michelle Marie Smith Stacy Lianne So Fatemeh Soleiman-Panah Christopher Emmett Stokes Melissa Domenica Taddei Loann Thanh Chau Tan Sandy Wei Yan Tang Cynthia Joy Tannas LĂŠa Azur Tremblay Yen-Phi Trinh Ka Lam Tsang Ricky Heung Wing Tsui Sabrina Vandesype Lisa Christina Wallace Claudia Po Ting Wan Li-Ching Wang Candace Brianne Waung Erica Jane Tecson Webb James Wilbert Edward Wigston

Stephanie Elizabeth Wilkinson Chun Hei Michael Lukas Wong Danny Gar Jing Wong Eric Che Wai Wong Erica Celine Wong Gabriella Tze Yinn Wong Jason Jonathan Wong Rince Wing Hang Wong Vincent Wing Shun Wong Angela Yin Ruo Wu Bicong Wu Hilary Hil-Yu Wu Winni Zijun Ye Catharina Yih Jessica Jeein Yim Charles Yu Justin Yu Xiao Yu Zhang Mark Zhou

FEATURES

Congratulations

to the Graduating UBC Pharm Sci Class of

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2012-2013

“In the PharmD program, we were a class of only eight students, which afforded us the privilege of developing meaningful relationships with our faculty. I will always fondly remember and value these relationships as I go forward in my career.” - Celia Culley, PharmD13

“Learn to love experiential education [opportunities]. They may be a bit of work, but they are very rewarding when it comes to recalling knowledge and licensing exams. Now that I’ve completed my degree I’m looking forward to being able to make a difference.” - Vincent Wong, BSc(Pharm)13 “The most rewarding aspect of the program was the people. My Classmates: seven amazing pharmacists that will continue to impact our profession. The Faculty: diverse individuals that encouraged my learning and helped me to achieve my professional goals.” - Maria Paiva, PharmD13 “There were many moments in the past four years where I had doubts of my capability as a pharmacist, but through the encouragements and nurturing of the faculty and students, I’ve finally made it. Thank you to all of you who trained us!” - Rince Wong, BSc(Pharm)13 “I am excited to embark on a career full of opportunities that would not be possible without the experiences and guidance provided by the Faculty. Thank you!” - Tasha Ramsey, PharmD13 “One’s grad school experience is like snowflakes – everyone’s is unique. Follow what inspires you. Be prepared to be challenged, but remember to keep calm and carry on, and keep fit and have fun!” - Tim Chow, PhD(Pharm)13

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155 students graduated from the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences BSc PHARM, MSc, PhD, and PharmD programs at May’s convocation ceremonies. As these graduates embark on their careers, we asked them to reflect on their time as students and what the future holds.

- CHRISTOPHER COOK

“The PharmD program was a challenging and rewarding opportunity to enhance my skills and learn from experienced clinicians. It took hard work, sacrifice, and determination, but the resulting career opportunities and self-satisfaction make it all worthwhile.” - Michelle Hinch, PharmD13 “My education at the UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences has allowed me to understand the true meaning of comprehensive health care, meet leading professionals, and has equipped me with the tools I need to take on any future challenges.” - JD Puri, BSc(Pharm)13 “UBC has helped me broaden my professional practice … brought me SEVEN extraordinary new friends and colleagues, as well as a unique network of practitioners in both the Faculty and across Canada.” - Simon Tremblay, PharmD13 “I wanted to be in a program that allowed me to find my professional identity, to travel, to do research, but also feel engaged in the student and greater community. Four years of pharmacy have allowed me to do THAT. The opportunities are there, you just have to embrace them.” - Yvonne Huang, BSc(Pharm)13 “I greatly appreciate that effective teaching is full of unique challenges, demanding immense effort and constant refinement. I am sincerely appreciative and grateful for our absolutely excellent faculty members who have expanded our minds, inspired with conviction, and mentored with care.” - Karen Ng, PharmD13

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Not Your Ordinary Sims: How Patient Simulators Are Making a Difference in Student Learning at UBC Pharm Sci

by Alexandra Warren

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“STUDENTS ARE MUCH MORE ENGAGED IN CLASS...I HAVE STUDENTS WHO WILL STAY AFTER CLASS JUST TO FINISH UP THEIR ACTIVITIES WITH THE SIMULATORS.” - Dr. Kathy seto

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nnovations in technology often result in improvements

veins and a heart, allow for effective clinical training for a

to the way in which we live our lives. At the UBC Faculty

number of procedures.

of Pharmaceutical Sciences, advances in the realm of health science technology have provided an opportunity to enhance the student learning experience.

The Faculty purchased several models designed for scenariobased training in basic patient care and management skills. The simulators are used in all three pharmacy practice courses –

This year, the Faculty acquired several patient simulators to

PHAR 202, 303, and 401. In these courses, instructors have been

augment curriculum and create a more dynamic learning

using the manikins to teach students how to measure blood

environment for students. Patient simulators are a form of

pressure and heart rate, as well as how to conduct a pulmonary

computerized manikin designed to mimic real life medical

assessment. They are also useful for teaching students how

conditions that occur in the human body. Despite their

to deal with patient abnormalities. For example, instructors

somewhat eerie appearance, the simulators have been receiving

can demonstrate what a patient with asthma or right-sided

positive feedback from both faculty members and students.

pneumonia may sound like. Students are also expected to

They were purchased from Laerdal, a Norwegian company that

treat the simulators as they would a real-life patient in order to

specializes in the production of life-like training aids that can

practice their bedside manner.

be used to teach a variety of medical procedures.

“Students are much more engaged in class,” says Dr. Kathy Seto,

Laerdal is a company with a unique history. Founded in the

instructor. “I have students who will stay after class just to finish

1940s as a small publishing house by Åsmund Laerdal, it

up their activities with the simulators.” Instructors have found

originally specialized in the production of greeting cards and

the simulators extremely helpful because they allow students

children’s books before moving into toys. However, after being

to practice physical assessment skills without the consequences

inspired by a story involving an unidentified Parisian girl that

of making a mistake on a real life patient. They also enable

drowned in the river Seine, Åsmund decided to change the

instructors to provide immediate feedback to students as they

focus of his company to creating a life-size training aid to teach

perform assigned tasks.

mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. “Resusci Anne manikin” was the first simulator developed and it was modeled after the death mask of the mysterious Parisian girl.

Patient simulators are a welcome addition to UBC Pharmaceutical Sciences and its academic program. These valuable learning tools are enriching the student experience

Laerdal went on to develop patient simulators with advanced

and encouraging the development of critical thinking and

functions to improve medical education. A range of simulators

decision-making skills necessary for the training of competent

are now available, from adult males and females to children and

health care professionals. To learn more about Laerdal visit

babies. These simulators can imitate an array of injuries and

www.laerdal.com/ca.

systematic failures. For example, trauma kits can be purchased so that serious burns, gunshot wounds, amputated limbs, and bleeding can be replicated. The simulators are even equipped with mock cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) and have the ability to produce tears, saliva, sweat, and urine. The anatomical features, which include a trachea, esophagus, lungs, stomach, accessible

Sources: http://www.laerdal.com/ca Death mask of unidentified Parisian girl “Resusci Anne” manikin ©~aorta~

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A Weekend to Remember: Pharmacy Alumni Celebrated at Annual UBC Event

by Julia Kreger

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n the month of May, over 4,000 alumni and their family and friends descended on the UBC Point Grey Campus for

Alumni Weekend, one of the most widely-anticipated events on the UBC calendar.

in the Lower Mainland and across the globe.

“Making alumni engagement a priority demonstrates just how important our alumni are to the University and Faculty,” says Alumni Relations Manager Caely-Ann McNabb. ”Without

As part of this year’s celebrations, the Faculty hosted a

our alumni, where would UBC be? Our alumni are the best

compounding workshop for kids on Saturday, May 25, titled

measure of our success.”

“Look, I’m a Pharmacist!” Led by Instructor Tony Seet, the session was attended by over 30 excited and engaged young participants interested in learning compounding techniques and creating their own skin cream. In addition, half-hour guided tours of the award-winning Pharmaceutical Sciences Building were offered as an opportunity to explore the Faculty’s new home, including the Story of Medicines exhibit.

Alumni Weekend is more than a day spent enjoying the sunshine and reconnecting with old classmates. Part of the Start

There are many tangible benefits on offer for Alumni such as the A-Card, travel and insurance discounts, the monthly Pharm Sci Alumni E-Newsletter, intellectual and professional development opportunities, and a new Alumni Centre slated for construction on University Boulevard.

However as Caely-Ann, a UBC alumna herself notes, it is the non-tangible benefits that inspire our 5,500 Pharmacy alumni to further engage with the Faculty.

an Evolution campaign with a University-wide goal to double

“Our Alumni value the opportunity to connect with and share

alumni engagement by 2015, it is just one of over 250 annual

their knowledge with the next generation of practitioners, as

events specifically designed for UBC Alumni held on campus,

well as opportunities to reconnect with their former classmates

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Inside Story on the Story of Medicines:

Interactive Alumni Yearbook

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nside Story on the Story of Medicines is an ongoing feature dedicated to uncovering the individual narratives that

make up our interactive Story of Medicines exhibition. In this edition, following the graduation of the Class of 20122013, we focus on the Interactive Alumni Yearbook exhibit.

The Interactive Alumni Yearbook is the first of its kind at any Pharmacy school in North America. It includes convocation photos and information for graduates of all UBC Pharmacy programs - including BSc, MSc, PhD and PharmD - and also lists CP3 graduates and Faculty members.

The yearbook is operated by touch and features a number of different ways for our alumni to search for fellow classmates and past instructors. The Interactive Alumni Yearbook has proven to be a popular feature of the Story of Medicines gallery. Many visitors have commented that they enjoyed scrolling through the years and admiring the changes in fashion and hairstyles from 1949 to the present.

“making alumni engagement a priority demonstrates just how important our alumni are to the university and faculty.”

- Caely-Ann McNabb

The Faculty would like to thank the UBC Pharmacy Alumni Association, Arti Maharaj, Jonathan Van Drunen and Christopher Cook for their role in making this exhibit possible.

The Story of Medicines is free to the public and open for viewing from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

who influenced their time at UBC,” she explains.

- JULIA KREGER

The Faculty offers several opportunities to get involved through guest lecturing, preceptorships, alumni events, reunions, and by participating in yearly Multiple Mini Interviews to select the

If you are a UBC Pharm Sci Alumni and would like to update your advanced Interactive Alumni Yearbook profile, please click here.

next class of Pharmacy students.

“I encourage all our alumni to connect with us. Whether that’s by simply updating contact details online, participating in our social media platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter, or even registering as a preceptor - our Alumni will always be welcome at the Faculty.”

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: caely-ann.mcnabb@ubc.ca

604-827-1411

Image: Ema Peter Photography

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From Possibility to Reality: The Future of Pharmacogenomics & Personalized Medicine at UBC Pharm Sci

by Julia Kreger

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“THE launch of the pssc represents a significant step forward for not only the faculty but for the profession of pharmacy as a whole.” - dr. corey nislow

Image: Dr. Corey Nislow with the Agilent Automated DNA sample preparation robot

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ust over 10 years ago the cost of sequencing one human

capable of generating two terabytes of genetic information –

genome was $13 billion. It was also around this time that

the equivalent of three whole genomes – and 24 exomes, per

then Pharmaceutical Sciences Dean Robert D. Sindelar,

week. It is also equipped with an Illumina miSeq capable of

along with Drs. Ron Reid and Wayne Riggs, first envisaged

sequencing one exome daily.

the possibility of a genome sequencing centre at the Faculty.

Nowadays it takes just one day - and a comparatively slim $10,000 - to sequence one human genome. With the launch of the Pharmaceutical Sciences Sequencing Centre (PSSC) on April 26, 2013, the possibility of a genome sequencing centre in the Faculty is now a reality.

“The launch of the PSSC represents a significant step forward for not only the Faculty but for the profession of pharmacy as a whole,” says Dr. Nislow. However, the PSSC is just one node in the greater B.C. sequencing ecosystem and Dr. Nislow emphasizes that a crucial next step is to form mutually beneficial partnerships with pharmacists, industry

The PSSC opening event was attended by over 125 guests

and patients across the province. The Faculty has secured

who gathered to commemorate this significant milestone

lab partnerships with Mt Sinai Medical Centre/New York

in the Faculty’s history. The program consisted of a

Genome Centre for genome and exome analysis and a Canada

presentation by Dr. Corey Nislow, associate professor, titled

Foundation for Innovation funded Compute Canada Calcul

“Pharmacogenomics and the PSSC”; followed by a talk by

WestGrid that will provide 150 terabytes of data storage.

UBC Pharmaceutical Sciences alumnus Mark Kunzli that explored how genomics can be applied in contemporary pharmacy practice.

Perhaps Mark Kunzli said it best in the conclusion of his talk: “Pharmacists are entrusted with the responsibility to ensure that medication is safe, necessary and effective.

The focus of the PSSC is pharmacogenomics, a relatively new

Pharmacogenomics has already shown the potential to

field of study made feasible by the advent of Next-Generation

enhance safety, ensure necessity, and improve effectiveness –

Sequencing (NGS) five years ago. Pharmacogenomics is

we just haven’t had the tools to use it. With the opening of the

the study of how variations in the human genome affect an

UBC Pharmaceutical Sciences Sequencing Centre today, we

individual’s response to drug therapy. With adverse drug

now have the tools in our hands. Let’s get to work.”

reactions resulting in the hospitalization of millions of individuals in North America each year, pharmacogenomics addresses a compelling unmet need to equip health care professionals with the tools to modify drug therapy based on gene function.

The Faculty thanks Illumina Inc. for their sponsorship of the PSSC opening event.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: corey.nislow@ubc.ca

604-827-7133

“We’ve moved from our initial one-size-fits-all era of medicine to the few-sizes-fits-most model currently in practice.

The next evolution is what we call personalized medicine therapy, both drug and non-drug, specifically catered to each individual,” explains Kunzli.

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Flexible Learning at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

by Jon-Paul Marchand

“Starting in September 2013, UBC Pharmacy students can look forward to improved access to course materials, new interactive online learning modules, (AND) an increase in lecture recordings.”

- Jon-Paul Marchand

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new initiative at UBC focusing on an educational

So how do you implement Flexible Learning properly? There

approach called flexible learning is creating quite

are a number of different strategies but the Faculty is focusing

the buzz about campus. Understanding what flexible

on designs that increase motivation, higher-order thinking,

learning means can be confusing at times as flexible is often

and student interactions. And the Faculty is accomplishing

interchanged with terms such as hybrid, blended, distance,

this through evaluation and research that goes beyond reading

online, and flipped. While two of these terms, distance (a

the literature. Piloting different designs and technologies in

method of learning that takes place through media that is not

the classroom, and soliciting both instructor and student

face-to-face) and flipped (utilizing technology to decrease

feedback, and working collaboratively with other faculties

lecturing and increase student interaction), have specific

are essential to the process. We also work collaboratively with

and widely accepted definitions, the same cannot be said for

other faculties and vendors to Flexible learning projects and

the remaining three. Individuals use these terms differently,

test new products, all with the intent of discovering better

with some arguing that once 50% of course content/activity

ways to develop and deliver our curriculum.

is online then it is classified as a hybrid course, while others view 25-33% as the classifying amount.

Starting in September 2013, UBC Pharmacy students can look forward to improved access to course materials, new

It is easy to understand why UBC has adopted flexible as

interactive online learning modules, an increase in lecture

an umbrella term for all instructional design that enables

recordings - including pre-recordings, different assessment

pedagogical and logistical flexibility facilitated by technology.

and feedback techniques and, in the near future, a new online

It is also easy to become preoccupied with defining what your

course in Genomics.

flexible learning programs are and how you are implementing them, rather than focusing on whether or not they will enhance student learning.

This new way of learning is creating a revolution, one that is changing the landscape of higher education. Students at Harvard Business School now take entry-level accounting

At the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, improving student

through an online course offered by Brigham-Young

education is the central focal point for all flexible learning

University, simply because of how good it is. “When

designs and ideas. It can be common for both instructors and

outstanding becomes so easily available, average is over”

students to think that moving a course online will enable an

(Friedman, 2013, p. A23). To learn more about Flexible

easier and less demanding experience, however, if its done

Learning at UBC, visit flexible.learning.ubc.ca.

right, this is not the case.

Jon-Paul Marchand is MANAGER OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY

The question then becomes, “Why are we doing this if it’s harder and more time consuming to produce and complete?”

The answer is that it isn’t. It’s just a different approach and method of teaching and learning. And here’s the kicker… it’s better. Flexible learning designs can provide an environment that is supportive of learning differences, multiple assessment techniques, effective and immediate feedback and, contrary to popular belief, enhanced collaboration and interaction: “We have a one-size-fits-all, one speed-fits-all, one-path-fits-all model, the result of one simple assumption…that education

AND LEARNING DESIGNS in the Office of EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT AND DEVELOPEMENT.

Sources: Friedman, T. L. (2013, March 5). The Professors’ Big Stage. The New York Times. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/06/ opinion/friedman-the-professors-big-stage.html Noer, M. (2012, November 2). One Man, One Computer, 10 Million Students: How Khan Academy Is Reinventing Education.

Forbes. Retrieved May 17, 2013, from http://www.forbes.com/sites/ michaelnoer/2012/11/02/one-man-one-computer-10-million-studentshow-khan-academy-is-reinventing-education/

takes place from teacher to student by synchronous, not recorded, spoken word … if everyone really learned at the same speed on the same path then you could fill a stadium and still have useful learning. But you can’t.” (Noer, 2012, p. 90).

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Learning Never Stops: a Message from the College of Pharmacists of BC

by Jonathan Chen

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t is an exciting time in the profession. There are great

and unique challenges. Master your career by furthering your

opportunities that are now available to pharmacy students

education to adapt to the dynamic nature of your practice.

that were not available until recently. With the expanded

Advancing your education can offer greater opportunities for

scope of practice and the addition of a new health profession

assisting your patients, which will enable you to offer a higher

– pharmacy technicians – the profession is growing its role in

quality of care. Be open-minded and strive to become a better

health care. We encourage all future and current registrants to

health care professional by continuing your education.

never stop learning. Your continued pursuit of knowledge will not only advance your career, but will enable the profession to thrive.

Be passionate about your career Show that you are passionate about the work that you do and let your passion guide your learning. Continue to seek out

Beginning your career

aspects of your practice in which you value. Learn more about

Your career in pharmacy begins the day you begin your

things that you are passionate about in your practice and

education. All the knowledge that you acquire as a student

determine how that knowledge can assist the public achieve

will be important to your development as a health care

better health.

professional. Health care professionals are held to the highest standards. Your knowledge will enable you to provide your future patients with the quality of care that the public expects.

Learning to provide safe and effective care to the public is fundamental for you to flourish. Provide the attention and care that your education requires now so you can adapt what

Throughout your career it is essential to continue learning.

Your continued effort in advancing your knowledge in pharmacy is expected by the public and the College. Master your career and be passionate about the work that you do to help the citizens of British Columbians achieve better health.

you have learned to better the health of the public in the

Jonathan Chen is Communications Specialist at the College

future.

of Pharmacists of BC. To learn more about the College of

Mastering your career Learning never stops. As your time in school ends your career as a student continues. Learning to be a lifelong student is a part of the transition of being a professional. As you pursue your career you might find that your practice presents different 16

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EDUCATION

Summer Update:

The New Entry-to-Practice Program

by Jimi Galvão

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ince sharing news of plans to develop a new entry-to-

the working groups include faculty, community and hospital

practice Doctor of Pharmacy (E2P PharmD) Program in

pharmacy practitioners, and students.

the Spring issue of Discover, the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences has made steady progress.

“Curriculum design is one of the most important aspects of the E2P PharmD Program development,” says Dr. Glenda

Meetings with our alumni have taken place in Vancouver,

MacDonald, clinical assistant professor and director of the

Victoria, and Kelowna. At these meetings, Dr. Peter Loewen,

Continuing Pharmacy Professional Development Program.

assistant professor and director, Doctor of Pharmacy

“The collective experience and expertise of the members of

Programs, explained why we are transforming our programs,

our working groups have been invaluable in this regard and

how they will be different, and the work the Faculty is doing

we appreciate their input as we move forward.”

to achieve that. This was followed by opportunities for participants to ask questions and provide feedback. A similar talk will take place at an alumni and friends event in Prince George later this year.

The description of the E2P PharmD Program will be shared widely for feedback once drafted. As our work continues, we welcome feedback and involvement from all our stakeholders, including government, industry, practitioners, educators,

“During this initial phase of program development it’s essential that we consult with and inform our alumni,” says Dr. Loewen. “Our alumni are very engaged and we are receiving a

researchers, our alumni, and our students.

Look to the Fall issue of Discover for further updates.

lot of valuable feedback that will inform our next steps.”

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

The Faculty has also established working groups to design

peter.loewen@ubc.ca

604-827-1814

key components of the new E2P PharmD curriculum. The

glenda.macdonald@ubc.ca

604-822-3085

working groups report to a task force that will integrate these perspectives into a program description. The task force and all

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EDUCATION

Meet the Team: Office of Educational Support & Development by the Office of Educational Support & Development

Science in Chemistry, and Certificate on Teaching in Higher Education at UBC. He is also completing a PhD in Curriculum Studies in the Faculty of Education at UBC. Simon’s teaching interests lie in the scientific foundations of pharmacy education and their integration with pharmacy practice. His research interests include examining the scientific knowledge base of contemporary pharmacists and curriculum design.

Marion Pearson is a senior instructor, the acting associate dean of the Faculty’s academic portfolio, and the director of the Entry-to-Practice Program. She completed a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, Residency in Community Pharmacy, Certificate on Teaching in Higher Education, and Master of Arts in Higher Education at UBC. She is currently completing a PhD in Curriculum Studies in the Faculty of Education at Image: (Clockwise from back left) Jon-Paul Marchand, Simon Albon, Wayne Riggs, Marion Pearson, Kalev Hunt, Isabeau Iqbal and Ginette Vallée.

E

stablished in 2009 by Dr. David Fielding, the Office of Educational Support & Development (OESD) designs

and implements programs, identifies existing and develops new resources, and provides individualized consultations for the enhancement of teaching, learning and professional

UBC. Marion is committed to teaching and student learning in numerous ways, involving herself in various committees and leadership roles. “In my own teaching, I emphasize the development of practical knowledge and skills for patientcentred care,” she explains. Marion’s research interests include curricular integration, narrative pedagogy, and program evaluation.

development. Services include, but are not limited to:

Other members of the OESD team include:

• Student evaluations and peer reviews of teaching

Kalev Hunt

• Curricular mapping & development

Learning Technologies Analyst

• Teaching with technology

Kalev has several years’ experience with UBC’s e-learning

• Training for graduate student teaching assistants

ecosystem, especially in Learning Management Systems like

• Strategic planning, accreditation activities and facilitation

Vista and Connect. At OESD, he serves as the Faculty’s main

of Faculty-related educational events

support resource for instructors teaching with Connect and

• Facilitation of the Faculty’s Scholarship of Teaching and

other learning technologies.

Learning initiative

Isabeau Iqbal

Since January 2013, the office has been led by Simon Albon

Curriculum Project Coordinator

and Marion Pearson. Simon is an instructor and serves as the

Isabeau designs curriculum, facilitates workshops, and

OESD acting director. “I’m fully committed to supporting

develops processes that aim to improve teaching and

high quality teaching, effective learning, educational

student learning. Isabeau has extensive experience in

scholarship, and faculty development,” he says. Simon

faculty development and a solid background in qualitative,

completed a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Master of

educational research.

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EDUCATION Jon-Paul Marchand

“We have a team of exceptional talent,” says Wayne Riggs,

Manager, Educational Technology and Learning Designs

professor, dean pro tem, and OESD collaborative member.

Jon-Paul focuses on the proper integration of technology

“OESD is positioned to continue making a positive impact to

in the learning environment. His aim is to create enhanced

the teaching and learning efforts of our faculty.”

methods and strategies for teaching and learning that are more efficient, motivating, sustainable and enjoyable for all

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participants.

simon.albon@ubc.ca

604-822-2497

Ginette Vallée

marion.pearson@ubc.ca

604-822-4933

Project Manager, Doctor of Pharmacy Programs

kalev.hunt@ubc.ca

604-827-1546

Ginette will be focussing on three major projects: creating

isabeaui@mail.ubc.ca

604-827-5690

jmarchan@mail.ubc.ca

604-827-1826

ginette.vallee@ubc.ca

604-822-4139

a new Entry-to-Practice PharmD program, creating a new flexible post-graduate PharmD program, and supporting the development of our current post-graduate PharmD program.

Undergraduates Get Their First Taste of Research with the Faculty

the program culminates with the SSRP

the achievements of the 2012-2013

Twenty one undergraduate students will

the Faculty, undergraduates from other

graduating class and the faculty members

spend this summer with the Faculty of

health-related disciplines at UBC and the

that taught them. The reception was held

Pharmaceutical Sciences working on

British Columbia Institute of Technology

in the Pharmaceutical Sciences Building

research projects with mentors. The

(BCIT), as well as two international

and was attended by over 300 people.

Faculty’s

Research

students. These students will focus on

Program (SSRP) gives these students

projects in several areas of drug discovery,

the opportunity to work full-time in a lab

clinical

or research group for three months, and

practice. - CHRISTOPHER COOK

Dean’s Reception On May 28, 2013, the Faculty hosted the annual Dean’s Reception to celebrate

The afternoon began with a formal speaking program featuring partners, faculty members and students, before

Summer

Student

Poster Competition in early September.

This year’s participants include students currently pursuing BSc degrees with

application,

and

pharmacy

transitioning into an awards presentation.

More than 20 awards were presented to

graduating

students

for

their

achievements and to faculty members for their teaching accomplishments.

Dean pro tem Wayne Riggs wrapped up the event with closing remarks.

“The Dean’s Reception is a great opportunity for the faculty to honour the

hard

work

our

students

and

faculty members put in throughout the academic year,” says Dr. Riggs.

“There is a lot of great work done by students and faculty alike and it gives us great pleasure to recognize them.”

- IVAN YASTREBOV Image: Graduates and their family and friends gather in the Pharmaceutical Sciences Building atrium for the Dean’s Reception

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RESEARCH

Faculty Appointments Will Enhance Pathophysiology

Education & Research Expertise

by Janet Ferraro

to the discovery and validation of the first genes identified for Sudden Unexplained Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP): KCNQ1 and KCNA1; two known human channelopathy genes for cardiac arrhythmia and epilepsy, respectively. In addition to her research accomplishments, Tara has received awards for her teaching and currently serves as the Genetics Chair of the Student and Resident Education Committee for the American Epilepsy Society.

Tim holds a doctorate in Cardiovascular Physiology and Pharmacology from the University of Calgary and has been working as a Research Associate at the Baylor College of Medicine, under the direction of Dr. Jeffrey L. Noebels. At Baylor, Dr. Chen is employing a multidisciplinary approach to study the dysfunction of ion channels in excitability disorders, with the objectives of translating profiles of ion channel gene variants into clinically useful markers for diagnosis, prognosis and effective pharmacotherapy selection; and to identify possible targets for known and novel therapeutic intervention.

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tarting this July, the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Dr. Chen is also the recipient of several awards and honours,

welcomes Assistant Professors Drs. Tara Klassen and Tim

including a Heart and Stroke Doctoral Research Scholarship

Chen to its roster of pharmacy education, research and practice

and an Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research

experts.

Doctoral Research Scholarship.

Tara will be responsible for the coordination and instruction

“Not only does Tara’s outstanding teaching background

of pathophysiology content for the BSc (Pharm) curriculum.

provide us what we need in the area of pathophysiology, a core

Originally from Brandon, Manitoba, she completed her

competency required by our entry-to-practice students, but

doctorate in Physiology, Developmental and Cell Biology from

her neurogenetics research background will align the Faculty

the University of Alberta in 2007, and recently completed a

with the University’s research strategic plan and strength in

postdoctoral fellowship with the Epilepsy Foundation at the

brain research,” says Dr. Kishor Wasan, professor and associate

Department of Neurology at Baylor College of Medicine in

dean, Research and Graduate Studies. “Tim brings a similar

Houston, Texas. At Baylor, she worked in the Blue Bird Circle

background and will be able to provide critical mass in a new

Developmental Neurogenetics Laboratory (DNGL) under the

and emerging area of research.”

direction of Dr. Jeffrey L. Noebels, and in the Translational Neurogenetics in Epilepsy Laboratory (TNGL) with Dr. Alica M. Goldman. In these roles, Dr. Klassen assisted in identifying

Janet Ferraro is Human Resources Manager in the Office of the Dean.

the genetic causes of epilepsy and translating bench research

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into clinical practice.

janet.ferraro@ubc.ca

604-822-7450

Tara has published in a number of important and influential journals, including Cell, and most notably, she has contributed 20

UBC FACULTY OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES

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RESEARCH Leading Researchers Gather at the Faculty for Personalized Medicine Conference From June 11-14, 2013, researchers from all over the world will come together at the UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

“This conference is a unique opportunity for these research and industry leaders to come together to consider how advances in personalized medicines can be utilized by patients and health care practitioners today.”

Faculty Celebrates Achievements of Graduate Students and Researchers On May 8, 2013, more than 80 faculty, staff, and students attended the Pharmaceutical Sciences Faculty

Building to take part in the Personalized

“Health Economics and The Best of Care”

and Graduate Awards Ceremony and

Medicine and Individualized Drug Delivery

will be the final conference session on

Reception. Presented by the Faculty’s

conference. Presented by the Canadian

June 14. Chaired by Dr. Carlo Marra,

Office of the Associate Dean, Research &

Society

Sciences

professor, UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical

Graduate Studies, this annual ceremony

(CSPS) and the Canadian Chapter of the

Sciences, this workshop will address

celebrates the achievements the Faculty’s

Controlled Release Society (CC-CRS),

the readiness of the Canadian health-

graduate student and researchers. Dr.

the conference will explore personalized

care

emerging

Marcel Bally, adjunct professor, Faculty

medicine and its impact on health care

personalized

technology.

of Pharmaceutical Sciences, and head,

systems, as well as biopharmaceutics,

- CHRISTOPHER COOK

for

Pharmaceutical

nanomedicines, and other areas of individualized drug delivery.

“We are thrilled to be hosting the annual

system

to

integrate

medicine

Experimental Therapeutics, B.C. Cancer

Faculty Launches Joint PhD with University of Copenhagen

Agency’s Research Centre, delivered the keynote address, presenting a recipe for success for drug development.

symposium of the CSPS and CC-CRS in

The Faculty is launching a joint PhD

Among the graduate students honoured,

our new building,” says Dr. Kishor Wasan,

degree program with the Faculty of

PhD Student Natalie McCormick was

associate dean, Research & Graduate

Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University

presented with the Rx&D Health Research

Studies. “This conference is shaping up to

of Copenhagen (UCPH).

Foundation

be one of the largest CSPS meetings in the history of the society.”

This

collaborative

supervised

by

program

faculty

will

from

be both

Pharmaceutical

Sciences

Research Scholarship. “I am honoured to have received this recognition,” says Natalie. The Rx&D scholarship will

The conference will begin with three

universities, and built on continuing

industry-sponsored workshops, offering

research collaborations between the

participants the opportunity to hear from

two institutions. The first two PhD

pharmaceutical, information technology,

students accepted into the program,

and

and

Astrid Knuhtsen (UBC supervisor Dr.

showcase the latest drug and technological

Adam Frankel; UCPH supervisor Dr.

advances

in

medicine.

Jesper Kristensen) and Kristensen Maria

Covering

topics

community

Michaelsen (UBC supervisor Dr. Kishor

engagement to effective collaborations,

Wasan; UCPH supervisor Dr. Thomas

Research

these

Rades), will arrive at UBC in October 2013,

Saatchi and Kristina Sachs-Barrable were

and stay until May 2014. The students

presented with the Outstanding Service

are expected to spend equal time with

Award, and Assistant Professor Dr. Kevin

both faculties over the course of their

Letchford received the Pharmaceutical

degrees. With over 1,300 students, the

Sciences

Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at

Translational Graduate Teaching. Finance

UCPH is the only educational institution

Manager Josie Lim was presented with the

in Denmark that offers undergraduate

Service to Research Community Award.

and graduate degrees in Pharmacy. The

- CHRISTOPHER COOK

biotechnology

companies,

personalized

workshops

from will

present

the

perspective of over 20 industry speakers.

Other conference sessions will include the impact of personalized medicines on cancer, the B.C. personalized medicine initiative, and the ground breaking work of researchers in academia, industry, and government from across Canada and the world.

“These

allow Natalie to continue her research investigating

the

of

autoimmune

systemic

economic

impact

rheumatic

diseases (SARDs) in B.C. “The scholarship is a strong endorsement of my work, and its relevance to patients, health policy makers, and the Canadian economy.”

Associates

Award

for

Drs.

Katayoun

Excellence

in

joint PhD degree program is the result speakers

are

internationally

of a Statement of Cooperation signed

recognized as being at the forefront of

between the two faculties in 2011.

personalized medicine,” says Dr. Wasan.

- CHRISTOPHER COOK

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PRACTICE

“essentially (WITH THE PHARMACISTS CLINIC) we will be able to accelerate students through their learning curve.” - barbara gobis

Faculty to Unveil Canada’s First

University-Affiliated Patient Care Pharmacy Clinic

by Julia Kreger

Image: Barbara Gobis

W

ork is underway on Canada’s first University-affiliated patient care licensed pharmacy clinic at the Faculty of

Pharmaceutical Sciences.

a supported learning environment.

“Essentially, we will be able to accelerate students through their learning curve to the point where the Faculty can graduate work-

In March 2013, the Faculty announced the appointment of

force ready pharmacists who are able to provide medication

Barbara Gobis as Director of the new Pharmacists Clinic.

management services to patients on day one of their career,”

Barbara is a UBC alumna, having completed her Bachelor of

says Barbara. “What an exciting prospect!”

Science in Pharmacy at the Faculty, followed by a Pharmacy Residency and Master of Science in Clinical Pharmacy from the University of Toronto. She is a licensed pharmacist and a seasoned executive who has authored over 300 papers.

Working collaboratively with physicians and other health care professionals, the new Pharmacists Clinic will offer valuable services to the community; including medication reviews, comprehensive medication management, patient education,

However, it is Barbara’s experience in change management and

therapeutic counseling and interprofessional consultation

practice innovation that she will draw on as the launch of the

services. It is expected that the Clinic will benefit the profession

Clinic approaches.

of Pharmacy as a whole by demonstrating to patients and

“I’ve spent my entire pharmacy career working on innovative practice models and initiatives to support pharmacist practice

other health care providers the importance of a collaborative approach.

change in the community setting,” she confirms. “I will be

For Barbara, the potential and promise of the Pharmacists

drawing on my past experiences as we establish the Clinic,

Clinic is for it to become a model of best practices, an example

develop interprofessional relationships with other health

of interprofessional teamwork and a “proof statement for

disciplines, and ultimately help pharmacists and our students

patients on the importance and value of having an on-going

practice to their full potential.”

relationship with their pharmacist.”

The Pharmacists Clinic, located on the second floor mezzanine

The Pharmacists Clinic is anticipated to be open to the public

of the Pharmaceutical Sciences Building, is one of the first in

before the end of 2013.

British Columbia to be granted an educational site license.

It will provide both undergraduate Pharmacy students and

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

graduates with a unique experiential education opportunity

barbara.gobis@ubc.ca

where they can develop their practice skills with real patients in

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604-827-0313

PRACTICE Partner Appointments at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

appointments at UBC, they receive no

created; the first would focus on an initial

salary or benefits through UBC but rather

introduction of the project and the other

through a partner institution.

on engaging with an experiential learning

With the practice of pharmacy rapidly

Partner Appointments reflect how our

evolving to a necessary focus of patient

partner institutions invest in and support

centred care, pharmacists of today

pharmacists who not only provide direct

and tomorrow will require the ability

care but who advance knowledge through

to provide a high standard of care that

research, training and the translation of

includes working with patients towards

knowledge into practice. By advancing

optimal

promoting

knowledge and training our students

Michael began his initial site visits in

wellness and disease prevention, and

with essential practice-related skills,

mid-February, giving introductions of

leading change.

this collaborative effort will result in our

the project and engaging in preliminary

ability to better prepare our graduates to

discussions about experiential learning

practice to meet the future demands of

with pharmacy groups in major sites in

the profession, be leaders in our health

Vancouver Island, Northern B.C., Interior

care system, and to have the skills and

B.C., and Lower Mainland Pharmacy

knowledge to optimize patient care and

Services. Following the initial visits, there

health outcomes.

were further engagements through focus

- GRACE WOOD. Grace is Executive

group discussions with students as well

Coordinator in the Office of

as preceptors to capture site-specific

medication

use,

One of the main goals of the Practice Innovation portfolio within the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences is to accelerate knowledge and

translation

develop

teaching

to

practice

and

clinical

collaborations to advance knowledge, health outcomes and the profession of Pharmacy. To enable this vision,

Associate Dean, Practice Innovation.

Partner Appointments were developed in collaboration with partner institutions such as the Health Authorities in BC to with

support

and

expertise

education,

and

recruit

in

individuals

clinical

practice,

research.

Through

Partner Appointments, these clinical experts will be able to train our students with

essential

practice-based

skills

necessary to perform to their full scope upon graduation and also contribute

working group that was formed in each of the larger sites to help identify challenges unique to that site. For smaller groups, a single visit strategy was implemented where

the

introduction

and

group

discussion occurred simultaneously.

feedback on barriers and solutions relating to experiential learning. With most

A Progress Update on AGILE

of the engagement sessions finished,

The past few months have been eventful

Michael and his team are starting to

for Michael Legal, Project Lead of AGILE

analyse feedback. This process will

(Advancing

In

continue into September and October

InstitutionaL Pharmacy PracticE), and his

as they gather stakeholder feedback to

team. They have been travelling around

generate preliminary recommendations

British Columbia gathering feedback on

ultimately ending in a report that will

experiential education in institutional

inform the redesign of institutional

pharmacy practice.

experiential pharmacy education in B.C.

Experiential

LearninG

in developing practice-based research

This was accomplished by employing

that will further inform what we do as

two different engagement strategies. For

pharmacists.

larger teaching sites, a two-visit plan was

To learn more or offer your feedback, join

the

conversation

by

visiting

agile.pharmacy.ubc.ca - IVAN YASTREBOV

Partner Appointments are full-time, non-tenure track appointments made in the Faculty in collaboration with a partner institution. Individuals with these appointments possess the qualifications of those in tenure track professorial ranks and are expected to maintain an active research and scholarly program, participate in our academic programs, and carry out their share of academic service. Although individuals with Partner Appointments are considered full-time DISCOVER • SUMMER

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UPDATES Legacy Giving There are a number of donors including alumni who have left a legacy for future generations of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences students at UBC, while making the best use of their assets and maximizing taxable benefits.

A legacy gift is a reflection of you and your family’s deepest values. They include gifts in will and other future gifts such as life insurance and retirement funds.

Click here to read more about Dean Emeritus John McNeill and his creation

Image: Dr. John McNeill

of a legacy gift to UBC Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Ideas

comprehensive

collectively address research challenges,

- JUNE CHOW. June is Associate

diabetes management programs, to

identify new approaches and research

Director, Development & Alumni

providing cardiovascular risk assessment

avenues and explore new partnership and

Engagement.

and action plans.

capacity building opportunities.

Upcoming Reunions

The panel of judges included Gerry Spitzner

Class of 1973: September 21, 2013, Vancouver, B.C.

Mart), Barbara Gobis (Pharmacists Clinic,

PhD Candidate Works to Launch Antibiotics Initiative in Ecuador

Class of 1988: October 4-5, 2013, Vancouver, B.C.

ranged

from

(retailSOS), Ian Maxwell (Peoples Drug UBC) and Louis Tang (Bank of Montreal).

It was an intense competition, but in the end the Aperture Consulting team won

For information on these reunions or if

the top prize by presenting a business plan

you’d like to plan a milestone reunion

for bone density scan and osteoporosis

for

Caely-Ann

prevention services. Team members Jason

McNabb at caely-ann.mcnabb@ubc.ca or

Hu, Manish Khullar, Harrison Lee, David

604-827-1411.

Ram and Charles Yu received a $150 Gift

your

class,

contact

In Memoriam Erast Huculak, BSc(Pharm)55 1930-2013

Gorrin,

PhD

candidate

in

Collaboration for Outcomes Research and Evaluation spent the last three months in Ecuador and ensured the institutional support to launch an intervention with a heterogeneous group of pharmacy professionals.

Certificate to JOEY Restaurant to celebrate

This

their accomplishments. - IVAN YASTREBOV

pharmacists’ involvement in promoting

Mogul’s Den

Faculty Members to Attend AllerGen 2013 Scientific Meeting

On April 5, 2013, groups of fourth

Drs. Carlo Marra and Larry Lynd, along

year pharmacy students participated

with graduate students Lilla Roy (MSc)

in Mogul’s Den, a Dragons’ Den style

and Wenjia Chen (PhD) have been

group presentation, for Dr. Alan Low’s

invited to AllerGen’s 2013 Scientific

PHAR 400 class. Throughout the term,

Meeting in Toronto, June 7-10, 2013. The

students prepared business plans to make

2013 Scientific Meeting aims to provide

innovative clinical services viable. They

AllerGen

were then given five minutes to convince

working on projects in which AllerGen is

industry leaders of the financial feasibility

investing from 2012-2016, an opportunity

and sustainability of their service.

to network, share scientific methods,

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investigators

and

trainees

the

intervention appropriate

Hospital

will use

pharmacists,

increase of

the

antibiotics.

primary

care

pharmacists (Ministry employees in health centres), community pharmacists together

with

their

assistants

and

undergraduate pharmacy students will be trained in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MSP), WHO/OPS, Provincial Health Authority of Pichincha and the Central University of Ecuador (UCE). Changes in knowledge, attitude and practice together with quantitative changes in antibacterial consumption should generate data for the evaluation.

UPDATES Entry-to-Practice Student Awards Awards recognize achievements and offer financial assistance

you would like to learn more about how to set up an award

so that students may continue to excel in their education. With

at the Faculty, please contact Arti Maharaj in the Office of

the expanded number of students in the entry-to-practice

Development & Alumni Engagement at 604-822-8029 or

program, the establishment of new student awards is more

arti.maharaj@ubc.ca.

important than ever. We are grateful to our donors who have

- JANIS HORNE AND ARTI MAHARAJ. Janis Horne is the

responded to this need. The following awards were presented

Director and Arti Maharaj is the Coordinator in the Office of Development & Alumni Engagement.

to our entry-to-practice students this past 2012/13 fiscal. If Frank S. Abbott Scholarship Apotex Inc. Award in Pharmaceutical Sciences Charles and Jane Banks Scholarship

Pacific Blue Cross Scholarship in Pharmacy

H & H Blomquist Scholarship

Parpia Scholarship in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Bristol-Myers Squibb Prize in Pharmacy

Marion L. Pearson Scholarship in Pharmaceutical Sciences

British Columbia Pharmacy Association Scholarship

Peoples Drug Mart Award in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Terence H. Brown Scholarship in Pharmaceutical Sciences Canadian Pharmacists Association Centennial Leadership Award Mabel Chan Memorial Scholarship in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Pfizer Consumer Healthcare Leadership Award in Pharmacy

George T. and Myrtle W. Cunningham Scholarship

Pharmaceutical Sciences Travel Abroad Award

O. Gorde Davies Memorial Scholarship Dean of Pharmaceutical Sciences Scholarship Charles E. Frosst Pharmacy Scholarship Balvinder Gakhal Memorial Award in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Pharmasave Drugs Pacific Ltd. Scholarship in Pharmacy

Pharmasave Drugs Pacific Ltd. Award Shoppers Drug Mart Community Pharmacy Scholarship

Baldave Johal Memorial Scholarship Lambda Kappa Sigma Scholarship Lambda Kappa Sigma - Dr. J. O. Runikis Memorial Scholarship

Finlay Angus Morrison and Dorothy Ellen Morrison Scholarship

Pharmaceutical Sciences Rural Communities Placement Award

Pharmasave Drugs Pacific Ltd. Memorial Scholarship

Gibb G. Henderson Memorial Prize in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Finlay A. Morrison Scholarship

Dr. M. Pernarowski Memorial Prize

Pfizer Consumer Healthcare Guy Genest Award in Pharmaceutical Sciences

College of Pharmacists of British Columbia Entrance Scholarship

John H. McNeill Scholarship

Dr. M. Pernarowski Memorial Scholarship in Pharmaceutical Sciences Pfizer Canada Prize for Excellence in Pharmaceutical Sciences

College of Pharmacists of British Columbia Scholarship

London Drugs Limited 60th Anniversary Celebration Undergraduate Scholarship

James M. Orr Scholarship Overwaitea/Save On Foods Scholarship in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Andreas Baur Shoppers Drug Mart Outreach Award

London Drugs Scholarship

Byron O'Malley Memorial Award in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Shoppers Drug Mart Terry Morrison Scholarship Marcel St. Jean Award in Pharmaceutical Sciences Teva Canada Limited Scholarship in Pharmacy Teva Canada Limited Prize in Pharmacy Lynn Trottier Memorial Geriatrics Prize W. Elgin Turnbull Memorial Scholarship Dean E. L. Woods Memorial Prize Bong Pang Yee Scholarship

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UPDATES Recent Awards, Publications & Presentations Awards Dr. James McCormack - recipient of the 2013 AFPC National Award for Excellence in Education.

Jo-Ann Osei-Twum, Claudio Erratico - recipients of the Waters Limited Graduate Student Travel Award.

Shenglong Zou, Adam Raymakers, Anik Patel, Zafar Zafari - recipients of the Graduate Student Travel Award in Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Jo-Ann Osei-Twum - recipient of the Summer Internship Program Position with the Stars in Global Health Program with Grand Challenges Canada.

Dr. Kishor Wasan - CIHR-iCo Therapeutics Research Chair in Drug Delivery for Neglected Global Diseases has been formally extended for another year to March 31, 2014.

Adam Raymakers (PhD), Anik Patel (PhD), Zafar Zafari (PhD) - recipients of Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Travel Awards.

Dr. Larry Lynd - invited to the first Conference of the International Rare Diseases Research Consortium to be held April 16-17, 2013 in Dublin, Ireland.

Adam Raymakers (PhD) - recipient of the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health Travel Award and J H McNeill Scholarship.

Ellen K. Wasan, Pavel Gershkovich, Jinying Zhao, Xiaohua Zhu, Karl Werbovetz, Richard R. Tidwell, John G.Clement, Sheila J. Thornton, Kishor M. Wasan - 2013 Gattefossé Canada CSPS Award in Lipid Based Drug Delivery for A Novel Tropically Stable Oral Amphotericin B Formulation (iCo010) Exhibits Efficacy against Visceral Leishmaniasis in a Murine Model published in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases.

Dr. Patricia Gerber - re-appointed as Vice-Chair of the College of Pharmacists of BC’s Discipline Committee.

PUBLICATIONS Ibrahim F, Sivak O, Wong C, Hopkins P, Midha A, Gordon J, Darlington JW, Wasan KM. Impact of co-administration of protonated nanostructured aluminum silicate (cholesterol absorption inhibitor) on the absorption of lipid soluble vitamins D3 and K1: an assessment of pharmacokinetic and in vitro intraluminal processing. Eur J Pharm Sci. 2013 Feb 27. doi:pii: S0928-0987(13)00067-5.

10.1016/j.ejps.2013.02.008. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 23454011 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] Conway J, Bero L, Ondari C, Wasan KM. Review of the quality of pediatric medications in developing countries. J Pharm Sci. 2013 Feb 28. doi: 10.1002/jps.23474. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 23450511 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] Cartwright AL, Wilby KJ, Corrigan S, Ensom MHH. Pharmacogenetics of Risperidone: A Systematic Review of the Clinical Effects of CYP2D6 Polymorphisms. Ann Pharmacother. 2013;47:350-60. doi: 10.1345/aph.1R333 Ensom MHH. What Will It Take?: The Quest to Achieve Indexing by the National Library Of Medicine. Can J Hosp Pharm. 2013;66:4-5 Zed PJ, Haughn C, Black KTL, Fitzpatrick EA, Ackroyd-Stolarz S, Murphy NG, MacKinnon NJ, Curran J, Sinclair D. Medication-related emergency department visits in pediatrics: a qualitative systematic review. J Pediatrics 2013 Mar 1. doi:pii: S0022-3476(13)00117-0.

10.1016/j.jpeds.2013.01.042. PMID: 23465404 Ramsey T, Lau TTY, Ensom MHH. Linezolid’s Serotonergic and Adrenergic Drug Interactions: A Critical Review and Practical Management Approach. Ann Pharmacother. Published online 2 April 2013;47:doi: 10.1345/aph.1R604 Culley C, Kiang TKL, Gilchrist SE, Ensom MHH. Effect of the UGT1A1*28 Allele on Unconjugated Hyperbilirubinemia in HIV Patients Receiving Atazanavir: A Systematic Review. Ann Pharmacother. Published online 2 April 2013;47:doi: 10.1345/aph.1R550 Wilby KJ, Gilchrist SE, Ensom MHH. A Review of the Pharmacokinetic Implications of Schistosomiasis. Clin Pharmacokinet. 2013 Mar 12. [Epub ahead of print] DOI 10.1007/s40262-013-0055-8 Sadatsafavi M, FitzGerald JM, Lynd LD, Marra CA. A quantitative benefit risk analysis if isoniazid (INH) for treatment of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) using incremental net-benefit framework. Value in Health, 2012, accepted.

Sadatsafavi M, FitzGerald JM, Marra CA, Lynd LD. Costs and health outcomes associated with primary versus secondary care after an asthma-related hospitalization, a population-based study. CHEST, February 2013, accepted.

Sadatsafavi M, Bansback N, Zafari Z, Najafzadeh M, Marra C. Need for speed: an efficient algorithm for calculation of single-parameter expected value of partial perfect information. Value Health. 2013 Mar-Apr;16(2):438-48. Epub 2013 Jan 26.

Najafzadeh M, Davis JC, Joshi P, Marra C. Barriers for Integrating Personalized Medicine into Clinical Practice: A Qualitative Analysis.

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Raymakers AJN, Mayo JR, Marra CA, FitzGerald JM. A systematic review of cost-effectiveness analyses of diagnostic strategies for pulmonary embolism. Journal of Thoracic Imaging [SUBMITTED, 2013 March].

Sadatsafavi M, Lynd LD, Marra CA, Bedouch P, FitzGerald JM. Comparative outcomes of leukotriene receptor antagonists and longacting b-agonists as add-on therapy in asthmatic patients: A population-based study. JACI February 2013 (accepted).

Kiang TKL, Wilby KJ, Ensom MHH. Telaprevir: Clinical Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, and Drug-Drug Interactions. Clin Pharmacokinet. 2013; Published Ahead of Print 4 April; DOI 10.1007/s40262-013-0053-x Hubball, H., Pearson, M. L., & Clarke, A. (2013). SoTL inquiry in broader curricular and institutional contexts: Theoretical underpinnings and emerging trends. Teaching and Learning Inquiry 1(1).

Szeitz, A. Corticosteroids and mass spectrometry; latest applications using LC/MS3. European Pharmaceutical Review, 1(2):3-8, 2013 Lee S, Osei-Twum J, Wasan K. Dose-Dependent Targeted Suppression of P-glycoprotein Expression and Function in Caco-2 Cells. Mol. Pharmaceutics. 2013 Apr 18. DOI: 10.1021/mp300668e, accepted; http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/mp300668e Zed PJ. Consistency matters: the practice of clinical pharmacy. Can J Hosp Pharm 2013;66:81-2 Simon R. M. Dobson, MD; Shelly McNeil, MD; Marc Dionne, MD; Meena Dawar, MD; Gina Ogilvie, MD; Mel Krajden, MD, PhD; Chantal Sauvageau, MD; David W. Scheifele, MD; Tobias R. Kollmann, MD, PhD; Scott A. Halperin, MD; Joanne M. Langley, MD; Julie A. Bettinger, PhD; Joel Singer, PhD; Deborah Money, MD; Dianne Miller, MD; Monika Naus, MD; Fawziah Marra, PharmD; Eric Young, MD. Immunogenicity of 2 Doses of HPV Vaccine in Younger Adolescents vs 3 Doses in Young Women: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2013;309(17):1793-1802. doi:10.1001/jama.2013.1625.

Ensom MHH, Kendrick J, Rudolph S, Decarie D. Stability of Propranolol in Extemporaneously Compounded Suspensions Can J Hosp Pharm. 2013;66:118-24.

PRESENTATIONS Dr. Peter Zed - “Academic Leadership in Pharmacy Practice Innovation”, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, A.B., March 27, 2013.

Dr. Peter Loewen - “Demystifying Hyponatremia Assessment and Management,” Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists Banff Seminar 2013, March 23, 2013, Banff, AB. Dr. Kishor Wasan - “The Neglected Global Diseases Initiative at UBC: Engaging the Next Generation of Scholars” at the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering Seminar Series, 2-3 p.m., March 22, 2013, Room 202 Chemical & Biological Engineering Building.

Dr. Kishor Wasan - Innovative Approaches and Technologies for Global Health Plenary Panel, 4th Annual Consortium of Universities for Global Health Meeting, March 15, 2013, Washington, D.C. Natalie McCormick - “Uncovering the Cost of Systematic Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases,” CHEOS Work in Progress Seminar Series, March 13, 2013, St. Paul’s Hospital.

Dr. Kishor Wasan - today on “Neglected Diseases Initiative” at the Amnesty International Conference, March 2, 2013, Vancouver, B.C. Dr. Peter Zed - “Identification and Prevention of Adverse Drug-Related Events”, Internal Medicine Residents’ Winter Conference, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Whistler, B.C., March 1, 2013.

Gerber P. - From Novice to “Competent” (and Everything in-Between): Charting the Student’s Journey, OEE Preceptor Workshop, UBC, Vancouver, BC, April 6, 2013 Dr. Kishor Wasan - “The Development of an oral formulation of Amphotericin B and the story of NGDI-UBC: Engaging the Next Generation of Scholars” at the Centre for Blood Research Seminar Series, 12-1 p.m., April 3, 2013, LSC Room 3.

Dr. Kishor Wasan - “Development and Evaluation of a Novel Oral Amphotericin B Formulation for the Treatment of Systemic Fungal Infections and Drug-Resistant Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL),” Plenery Presentation at the 44th Annual American Chemical Society Meeting, May 17, 2013, Central Michigan University, USA. Zed PJ. - Adverse Drug-Related Events and Hospital Visits: The Growing Epidemic, Pharmacotherapy Grand Rounds, Vancouver Island Health Authority, Victoria, BC, May 1, 2013 Raymakers AJN, Sadatsafavi M, Lynd LD, FitzGerald JM - “The Economic Burden of COPD: A Systematic Review,” Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH), May 2013.

Raymakers AJN, Bashir J, Cowan S, Yamashita M, Lynd LD - “A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Alternative Management Strategies for the Sprint Fidelis Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Recall: A Probabilistic Decision Analysis Model,” Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH), May 2013.

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