Alumni Newsletter
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Spring 2009
Third World Medicine: Roosters,
Dean’s Message
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24th Annual Seminar by the Sea
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Mario Family Foundation Makes $500,000 Gift to URI
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First Ever Senior Prom: South Bay Manor and URI College of Pharmacy
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URI pharmacy professor has patent pending for pain-free method of monitoring drug levels in transplant patients
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Gift Recognition
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The Script: Student Newsletter
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P l a n ta i n s a n d P h a r m a c y : D e l i v e r i n g He a lt h c a r e i n Hon d ur a s Ted Doyle Shoulder to Shoulder Winter Medical Brigade February 13-22, 2009 Guachipilincito, Intibucá Honduras Not many sixth-year students can say that they have already run a pharmacy. Then again, they probably haven’t worked in one without screened windows, running water or electricity. This was a temporary pharmacy, borrowing space from a small building usually used as a school classroom or for small community gatherings. The building was made of a type of clay covered in a mixed terracotta-tin roof. Cattle migrated by and grazed just beyond the barbed -wire fence enclosing the structure. Within one day of arrival, we established our mission and unpacked supplies. We carried in tables and put up sheets to section off examination rooms. The boxes with our medicines were unpacked
and the tablets were counted and portioned into small Ziploc bags. This pharmacy carried vitamins, antibiotics, corticosteroid creams, antacids, ranitidine, eye drops, antifungal preparations, salbutamol, diphenhydramine, antiinflammatory pain relievers, and agents for treating parasites. The medicines we intended to offer were not sufficient to attenuate the symptoms and progression of chronic diseases. My initial frustrations of working with a limited formulary melted in the 89-degree heat and I made do with what we had. I resorted to pouring liquid acetaminophen into an empty bottle of children’s vitamins. The dichotomy between the breathtaking mountain scenery and the strife of the people who lived there was palpable. It was clear that we were there to relieve the burdens of poverty. Monday morning came and we opened the clinic. Our residents and physicians sat at nearby tables and
talked with patients in a way resembling a clinic visit. Everyone came to the pharmacy. The medical students and residents inquired about drug dosing and the place of medicine as the sole option available for therapy. The practice skills I gathered in Dr. MacDonnell’s class came into play as counseling was provided to every patient. We offered high standards of care and pharmacist-patient interaction was never more apparent. I spoke with a young woman on how to administer her baby’s vitamin drops. She giggled at the slightly less than perfect Spanish I spoke with a Castilian lisp. Although supplies were limited and patients were numerous, they waited, they were kind, and very grateful. The roosters began their calls by 4 in the morning. We were all awake two hours later, still tired from the day before. I gathered water from the pila, an outdoor, Continued on page 6
The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy Alumni Newsletter
Message from the Dean Another academic year ends as does an era at URI.
Upcoming Events “Last Chance” June Minicourse Series ‘09 Three Wednesday evenings in June: June 3, 10, and 17, 2009 Radisson Airport Hotel Warwick, RI
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16 Annual Louis A. Luzzi Seminar on the Links Monday, September 14, 2009 Quidnessett Country Club North Kingstown, RI
52nd Annual Heber W. Youngken, Jr. Pharmacy Clinic Thursday, November 5, 2009 Radisson Airport Hotel Warwick, RI
Dr. Carothers, or Bob as many of us in the community are fortunate to know him as, has reshaped URI in a remarkable way. If you have not seen the 50+ buildings he either presided over building or renovating, you have a thrill in store when you make a highly suggested return to visit Kingston. This beautiful place located in what Forbes Magazine rates as one of the top 12 best counties to raise a family in the US is really something to behold. Our 10th president has been one of the longest serving University Presidents in the nation, and he has done more to change the face, future and fortunes of our community than any president. Bob created a university with a conscience, one where students and faculty take on the problems of society and work to change their world for the better. Our college has also been transformed under Bob’s leadership. President Carothers established the URI Centennial Scholarship awards to raise the profile of students by supplying financial aid based on merit. The entering scholastic achievement of our freshmen has been significantly improved through this investment in quality. The College of Pharmacy enjoyed a huge percentage of that invest-
ment, much larger than any other college on campus, because our students were already among the best and brightest admitted to URI. Over the years of centennial awards, hundreds
of pharmacy students enjoyed this support. This factor alone drove the profile of our incoming applicants to new heights of University academic leadership. The College alumni and faculty owe a great deal of thanks to President Carothers for his support of our college’s nationally recognized leadership position. The class we graduate this year heads off into a world with economic challenges never heretofore encountered. A new Washington administration is working to alter the course of an economy in trouble. Healthcare re-
form is underway and will likely re-shape the very work environment we have trained these students to enter. We are not worried, however. At the College of Pharmacy, we know we have prepared leaders, compassionate care givers and innovative continuous learners. Our alumni population of over 50 years in pharmacy all demonstrate these qualities, and the latest entries into our profession’s ranks will continue our strong tradition. Finally, we are excited about our future here in Kingston. Over the summer we expect to break ground on our new 147,000 square foot LEED certified building as the second corner of the new North District health and life science quadrangle. Brian MacDonald, one of our PharmD. 2009 graduates told the crowd at Face of Pharmacy in the state house this year, “that our URI College of Pharmacy is the torch bearer of excellence in pharmacy in the North East. This new building will stand as a testament to that leadership position for decades to come.” Thank you Brian, it could not be said any better. We appreciate the kind and generous assistance of our alumni who continue to give to make that full facility a state of the art reality. Thank you for your support. Best of luck to all for a great summer. Ronald Jordan, Interim Dean
An Opportunity for Donors The College of Pharmacy Future Fund has received a limited amount of matching funds designed to encourage individual donors to make commitments to the building. Both new and existing pledges are eligible for this dollar-for-dollar match. New pledges that deliver a $10,000 minimum before December 31, 2011 qualify as do restated or existing pledges at or above previous pledge levels that are above this minimum and within this timeframe. Cash applied to such pledges are matched in the order received while these funds last. Time is of the essence in receiving these donations; matching funds are limited. If interested in making a new commitment or restating an existing one to qualify for this opportunity, please contact Rich Popovic at 401-874-9017 or rpopovic@foundation.uri.edu
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2 4 th A n n u a l S e m i n a r b y t h e S e a , M a r c h 1 8 , 1 9 & 2 0 , 2 0 0 9 The newly renovated Hyatt Regency Hotel in Newport, RI was the spectacular setting for the 24th Annual Seminar by the Sea, offered by the College of Pharmacy’s Office of Continuing Education. The theme for this yearly favorite was Caring for the Patient: Responding to New Challenges. With record attendance for the pre-conference workshops, three distinct programs were offered on Wednesday. Dr. Navindra Seeram, URI Professor of Pharmacognosy, offered the popular, Impact of Herbs and Nutraceuticals and addressed specific questions raised in advance by the attendees. Other workshops allowed certified pharmacists to obtain their annual immunization re-
newal credit and gave URI preceptors the opportunity to share best practices for technology and beyond. The plenary sessions on Thursday and Friday included a sometimes humorous look at the very serious issue of compassion fatigue which is faced by many health-care providers today. Other timely topics discussed were pharmaceutical waste management with a special RI regulatory guest speaker, electronic health records and new labeling regulations.
25th Annual Seminar by the Sea Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, March 24, 25 & 26, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Newport Hotel.
Keynote Speaker; Michael H. Samuelson, MA President & CEO, The Health & Wellness Institute, LLC, Providence, RI
Award Ceremony During the opening ceremony of the Seminar by the Sea, awards were presented for outstanding contributions to the college and the profession.
John Grossomanides, PharmD, R.Ph., (center) received the Dr. Norman A. Campbell Award for Ethics & Excellence in Healthcare from Interim Dean Ronald Jordan (left) and Dr. Norman A. Campbell (right).
Erica Estus, PharmD, Assistant Clinical Professor, (left) received the "Outstanding Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Preceptor of the Year Award for 2008" from Kathleen Fisher, R.Ph., MBA, Director, Office of Experiential Learning.
Linda (Campbell) Carver, R.Ph. received the "Outstanding Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Preceptor of the Year Award for 2008" from Brett Feret, PharmD, Coordinator, Office of Experiential Learning.
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M a r i o F a m i l y F o u n d at i o n M a k e s $500,000 Gift to URI
Welcome BACK David Worthen
Multi-year pledge will support construction of new College of Pharmacy building and specifically fund the 3-D Visualization Auditorium. The president of the Mario Family Foundation, Dr. Ernest Mario, received his master’s degree and doctorate from URI’s College of Pharmacy in 1964 and 1966, respectively. He received his undergraduate degree from Rutgers University. This most recent gift from the Mario family will support the College of Pharmacy’s planned construction of a $75 million, state-of-the-art facility to become home to the University’s fast -growing and highly regarded pharmacy program. .
The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy Kingston, RI 02881 401-874-2761 uri.edu/pharmacy Mr. Ronald Jordan Interim Dean Dr. Joan Lausier Associate Dean, Academic and Student Affairs 401-874-5888 Dr. E. Paul Larrat Associate Dean, Research and Graduate Education Dr. Stephen Kogut Chair, Pharmacy Practice Dr. Clinton Chichester Chair, Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences Alumni Newsletter: Editors: John Grossomanides, Rita Marcoux, Richard Popovic Michael Simeone, and Dawne Strickland. Layout: Ian Lester
Please visit us on our web site at: uri.edu/pharmacy/alumni Email us at: pharmce@etal.uri.edu Send us a fax at: 401-874-4424 Page 4
Interim Dean Ron Jordan said, “The Mario Family Foundation’s contributions to the URI College of Pharmacy have been critically important to our program, faculty and students. The Endowed Mario Distinguished Chair in Pharmaceutics, coupled with this present gift to support our 3D visualization auditorium, will help continue our preeminent work in educating Pharmaceutical Doctorate candidates and graduate students as well as in the area of drug discovery research. We are very grateful for the leadership and generosity Dr. Mario has provided and are extremely proud of having our programs associated with his name.”
uri.edu/pharmac y/news Visit uri.edu/pharmacy/news for the stories behind the following headlines and many more news articles about the college.
URI receives $18 million grant to strengthen biomedical research capacity in Rhode Island May 20, 2009 – The University of Rhode Island has been awarded a five-year, $18 million grant by a branch of the National Institutes of Health to strengthen biomedical research capacity in Rhode Island. One of the largest grants in the University’s history, the grant is the third in a series of multimillion dollar awards the agency has given URI for this purpose since 2001, for a total of $42 million….
Public health announcements earn URI pharmacy students national acclaim May 6, 2009 – Two teams of University of Rhode Island pharmacy students finished among the top 15 colleges in a national video public service announcement contest sponsored by the University of Minnesota School of Public Health....
As Spring blooms on the Kingston campus I find an ideal opportunity to retrace the paths around the URI campus that I often walked as an undergraduate, as I explore a new path as a visiting faculty member. From URI, through professional and research positions, to industry and academia, both domestic and overseas, this path has led me back to URI, and to many exciting new opportunities. I am honored to work with a distinguished faculty and staff, and with dedicated, talented students, as I help to develop new projects in drug formulation and delivery, bioseparation and bioprocessing, and in animal and veterinary pharmacy. It is also a privilege to teach in several areas, including cGMP regulations and pharmaceutical technology, and to develop collaborative partnerships with industry and other academic disciplines and institutions. I am not sure where this path will lead, but it is great to stop back home along the way. David Worthen, Ph.D., J.D. Visiting Professor
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Board of Pharmaceutical S p e c i a lt i e s C e r t i f i c at i o n , 2 0 0 8 The following University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy graduates were certified in the December 2008 exam. We would like to extend our congratulations and wish them continued success in their careers. BCNSP (nutrition support pharmacotherapy) Ewa Dzwierzynski ‘96
First Ever Senior Prom: South Bay Manor and URI College of Pharmacy And since it’s that time of year, residents of South Bay Manor and students from URI College of Pharmacy worked together to create a memorable experience at their first Senior Prom on April 23. The event’s theme was “April in Paris….A Formal Affair” and the prom committee worked to bring a little bit of Paris right here to South County. The agenda included live entertainment, crowning of South Bay Manor’s very own King and Queen, and socializing, followed by a formal dinner. Formal attire was suggested, and this was the challenge since many of the ladies do not have formal gowns. Students on the prom committee launched a dress donation drive calling on friends and families to raid their closets and attics. Dresses were collected throughout the month of March, and many beautiful sample gowns were donated by the Bridal Garden in East Greenwich. A dress fitting event took place in early April
for the ladies to choose their gowns from the racks of dresses awaiting them. Although some modest styles were selected, all of the ladies looked quite stunning. Students from the newly formed ASCP group (see right) were very involved in planning the event details including decorations, music and favors. And what prom would be complete without escorts? Male students from the College of Pharmacy volunteered to escort the ladies into the dining room for their formal dinner. This was a wonderful opportunity for students and older adults to socialize and mingle…in true Paris style!
Pictured Above: The prom king and queen are residents of South Bay Manor. King (Leo Hofinger) and Queen (Virginia Pratt). College of Pharmacy students voted to select the king and queen based on the individuals "having the most fun".
BCOP (oncology pharmacy) Khaled Elsaid ‘02 BCPS (pharmacotherapy specialist) Ryan Attwood ‘07 Amber Castle ‘07 Monica Coulombe ‘05 Kim Deady ‘05 Jenana Halilovic ‘06 Christine Hannan ‘05 Christopher Paciullo ‘07 Patricia Powell ‘06 Alicia ZuWallack ‘00 BCPP (psychiatric pharmacotherapy) Chloe (Mako) Morgan ‘05
New Pharmacy Student Organization on Campus America’s Senior Care Pharmacists (ASCP) There has not been a new pharmacy organization started on the URI campus in many years, but on March 3, the new student ASCP chapter held its first meeting. Attendance was fantastic- over 40 students attended who were interested in advancing the group’s mission. Students from every class were represented- even freshmen and sophomores. Many more students have expressed interest in joining the group’s listserve and Facebook group so membership keeps growing. According to the ASCP website, only 18 other student chapters currently exist nationwide making URI College of Pharmacy the newest addition to this list. Based on the reality of how the U.S. Population is aging so rapidly, particularly as the baby boomers begin to reach age 65….providing students with opportunities to work with older adults is critical to the future of pharmacy. Page 5
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URI pharmacy professor has patent pending for pain-free method of monitoring drug levels in transplant patients
SEEKING PARTNERS: Associate Professor of Pharmacy Fatemeh Akhlaghi is seeking commercial partners to help her team expand its research into use of saliva as a painfree way to monitor concentrations of anti-rejection drugs in patients that undergo transplants. Photo courtesy of Jeff Foley — American Heart Association.
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is reviewing a University of Rhode Island pharmacy professor’s proposal to use saliva as a noninvasive way to monitor concentrations of antirejection drugs in patients that undergo transplants. Associate Professor of Pharmacy Fatemeh Akhlaghi said saliva offers a pain-free way to measure levels of immunosuppressive agents such as cyclosporine, and mycophenolic acid, which are essential in preventing organ rejection after transplantation. She is also researching the use of saliva for monitoring the concentration of two other immunosuppressive drugs, tacrolimus and sirolimus. “Routine concentration measurement for these agents is essential for their efficacious and safe use. This
is currently done through blood tests that are usually administered twice a week in a clinic or hospital,” Akhlaghi said. “Our method uses saliva to measure these drug levels. Saliva tests are good for children and elderly. With the elderly, blood draws can be difficult because of the loss of muscle and connective tissue, making the veins less stable and more prone to bruising.” Frequent testing of medication levels in transplant patients is required for two reasons; if the concentration of an immunosuppressive agent is low, the patient risks rejection of the organ, and if the concentrations are high, the patient risks infections and toxicity. “We seek commercial partners to allow us to expand the clinical studies, optimize the sample collection procedure and investigate the possibility of developing non-mass spectrometry methods for this application,” Akhlaghi said.
Mass spectrometry is an instrumental method for identifying the chemistry of a substance through the separation of gaseous ions based on their differing mass and charge. Akhlaghi’s method is less complicated and less expensive. “This method is very effective for the drugs listed in my study,” Akhlaghi said. “And it’s not just because the method is less invasive. We actually came up with more precise measures of the drugs’ effects. “Saliva allows non-invasive specimen collection by the patient at home,” she added. “Patients can just put the sample in the mail.” Obtaining a sample would be as simple as spitting in a cup or taking a swab of the mouth, Akhlaghi said. “Because a transplant patient remains dependent on life-long therapy with a cocktail of immunosuppressive agents, a non-invasive monitoring procedure is important. It’s all about improving the patient’s quality of life.”
Third World Medicine: Roosters, Plantains and Pharmacy: Delivering Healthcare in Honduras (continued from Front Cover)
concrete structure resembling a well. A quick rinse off in the outdoor shower stall was a welcomed reprieve lasting a mere twenty minutes before the dust and sweat came back for the rest of the day. Tuesday I co-ran the laboratory testing everyone for anemia and older adults for diabetes. Hematocrits were read off of a slate after capillary tubes were spun in an old -fashioned centrifuge. The clinic doors were locked at noon for an hour so we could have lunch, debrief from the morning, and discuss plans for the rest of the day. Page 6
Our wonderful cooks gave us a meal consisting usually of some form of rice, beans, tortilla, steamed vegetables and fresh fruit. Hand sanitizing gel served as the only barrier between my stomach and amebic dysentery. By the time we got back to our stations, patients were gathered in large groups around the registration table. Wednesday I hiked with three other brigade members to Santa Cruz, an outlaying village called a casarilla. The hike was two hours long, very hot, and we started our day clinic the moment we got there. I ran a triage table with a medical student, collecting patient information and writing abbreviated SOAP notes I passed to a resident that made the diagnosis. We brought as many vitamins, acetaminophen and hydrocortisone that we could carry with us. There were no tests we could order, no referrals we could offer, or follow up appointment we could make. All we had was a month’s supply of vitamins and acetaminophen for someone who walked 4
hours on a dirt mountain road to receive healthcare. We returned and for Thursday and Friday I worked back in the pharmacy seeing more patients. Every afternoon and evening the children would play in our camp. They asked us for toys, soccer balls, pens and puzzles. They always looked on, intrigued and curious about whatever we were doing. During some little downtime, they approached me and I would joke with them, play La Camisa Negra by Juanes from my iTunes library and danced. The children laughed and were joyful. Our last evening of the week I went on a home visit with two other brigade members to spend time and have dinner with a local family. Our cooks packed us dinner and we brought it in with us. After chatting with the family, we sat at the table and unpacked the food. We gave the kids some of our vegetables and beans. They ate as if never seeing food before. In the end, we gave up our dinner altogether. Although I am back in the
United States, living comfortably and beginning to once again take for granted the luxuries of life we enjoy as Americans, my patients and the children are still in Honduras, still hungry and still in need. Clinic duty was long and arduous yet we did make a difference. Nearly 563 patients were counseled at the pharmacy during our week in Guachipilincito. Our bonds were formed, our presence noted, and steps were taken toward the ultimate goal. Land was purchased to establish a permanent clinic in the town. I have to believe that we started to take away barriers to access, and insurance, and reimbursement for services really don’t matter. But somewhere between las casarillas and dust, sitting in my makeshift clinic in rural Guachipilincito, I was reminded why I decided to become a pharmacist. Support for this activity was provided through proceeds from Seminar on the Links. This year the event will be held on September 14th.
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Gift Recognition—October 1, 2008 to March 31, 2009 Erica L * & Todd M Estus Fougera William J Golini John Grossomanides Dennis C & Louise Hillard Julie M Jones Roberta S King * E. Paul Larrat * & Amey Wilkinson Larrat Joan M Lausier * Pauline R Levasseur Rita M Marcoux * & James M Gutkowski Samuel J Montalto Jr. Lynn M Pezzullo Rhode Island Hospital Every effort has been made to enNorman C Saute sure the accuracy of the information Michael A & Katherine E. Sipala below. In the event of an error or Sherry J Soloff omission, please contact Rich Pop- Edward J Staffa ovic, Assistant Dean of DevelopPeter J. Swenton Jr. & Irene Roditakis ment at 401-874-9017 so that we Unilever HPC may correct our records. Verdure Sciences Kristin A Vogell Lifetime Benefactors Gordon S Willcox CVS/Caremark Corporation Richard Allen Yacino Sr. Mario Family Foundation John R & Cheryl Zevzavadjian Dr. Ernest Mario Elena Zour & Francois Menard Omar Family Magnate Foundation Dr. Mostafa M Omar Gifts $500-$999 Thomas M & Cathy H Ryan Stephen J Allen Dana H Anderson Gifts $50,000 and above Richard E Angeli Sr. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc Joseph G Armstrong Barry J Cadden Gifts $10,000-$49,999 Mario & Veronica Casinelli Lisa M Conigliaro Cadden Dr Brian K Dallaire Lisa A Durland Hoffmann La-Roche John C Fandetti III Robert L & Nancy Iacobucci Amy R Fuller Joyce Kaye Luzzi R Choudary Hanumara NACDS Foundation Edward M Rudnic & Elizabeth Gorman Rudnic George H Kenson Richard H Krupski Anthony J Solomon Lois Vars Mason & William B. Mason Walgreens John J Mastrianni Richard V & Sharon Steiger Morgera Gifts $5,000-$9,999 Philippe H & Karen M. Morisseau Christopher V Riel Timothy E Baker & Baker's Pharmacy of Michael B Robinson Jamestown Sara * & Stephen Rosenbaum Joseph P Burghardt Lionel R Savaria Scott A. Campbell & Ocean Pharmacy David E Silver Charlestown Danny R Simard Contraf-Nicotex-Tobacco GmbH Patricia Lynn Verhulst Douglas O & Kathleen O Fisher * Leonard R Worthen * Charles B & Joan H Frost Ronald P * & Karen W. Jordan Gifts $250-$499 Ocean Pharmacy Charlestown Inc Henrique T Pedro & Janice Violante Fatemeh Akhlaghi * & MR Jafari Robert W & Janice L Pollock William L & Cynthia I Anderson Brian P Russell Dugald J Brown Robert E & Arda Saute Charles F Burns David W & Cheryl A Cabral Gifts $1,000-$4,999 Cecilia L Caldwell Cowen Services Company LLC Albertson's Inc Roy A Eckloff Jr. Carole J Amore Anne L * & George M Hume John W Belviso Sungja Kang Norman A * & Mary Campbell Rivka E Klaff Lynn K Davis Kerry L LaPlante * Dr & Mrs Paul J. Desjardins Deborah J Magiera William E Dewhirst Andrew W Marcoux Louis T & Monica M. Difazio Joyce O'Brien Susan McCooey Drady
The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy gratefully acknowledges the alumni, corporations, faculty, foundations, friends, students and parents whose gifts have been received by the College between October 1, 2008 and March 31, 2009. Your continuing support allows us to educate and train the pharmacists, clinicians, pharmaceutical scientists and community leaders of tomorrow.
Laurie A Onanian Alice A Oravetz Norma J Owens * Brian J Quilliam * Lisa M Rodriguez Michael L * & Jennifer A Simeone Jessica L Tavares Nancy J * & Mark J Tortolani F Randy & Jane K Vogenberg Donald M Watson Jessica Weintraub Henry A & Karen A Zompa
Gifts below $250 James Abeshaus Laila Allen Victor J Allen Nicholas D Alteri Jr. Cynthia M Anderson Carl J Ashworth Gary F Avila Sylvia Bercovici Robert P Berman Michael T Berube Lori Ann Bilodeau Caitlin K Botelho Jeffrey P Bratberg * & Patricia Cavanagh Frank X Braun Marie-Claude Bugnet Bunker Hill Pharmacy Inc Dawn Butcher Kristen J Candon Paul H & Sharon Quirk Capuano Judith A Carroll Thomas J Carty Jr. Thomas M & Barbara J Chamberlain Maxine E Cohen Anthony A & Diane M Coniglio Gordon Paul Daglieri & Marcia Carrol Daglieri Peter R D'Agostino Nicolette Daniels Nancy L Davis Jeffrey A Del Ricci Jr Maurice P Depalo Arthur L DeSantis Stephen A. & Ann Marie Devine Amario Diorio Rebecca L Dobbs Jayne E Dodge Melanie Metzger Dougherty David M Dunn Joseph A & Debra A DuPrey John H Eddy Andrea C Eisley Philip T Fong Kenneth E Friedman Andrea C Girvan Barbara C Guentert Robert A Hathaway * Elena B Haveles Roderick B Henderson Susan Hersey Annette S Hockman Lisa M Hunt Donna M Isaac Elaine Soderlund Johnson Sarah G Kachur Patricia E Keith George A. Kenna & Nancy Costantino Kenna Brian G Kerr Donald S Kramer
Walter Joseph Krochmal William J Lambert Debra Ann Lawlor William JG & Audrey Lawton Douglas M Lehmann Fiona A Leo Mensah Laurie L Lincoln Christopher Lyman Steven A Mantel & Janet Schwartz Mantel Joseph Louis & Sonja A Masso Nancy J McCarey Shirley Pinder McKee Peter McMurray Patricia A McNulty Natalie A Mendham Larry Meyerson Lesley T Mifsud Baratz Andrew C Miller Donna L Miller Justina A Molzon Victoria K Moretti Dana R Morrill Cynthia L & Adam P Murphy Patricia Ryan Murray Joseph D Nasca Harold A Nelson Arnold M Olshan James V & Karen A O' Sullivan Helen R Palmer Richard E Palumbo Eugene Anthony Parker Normand A Pelissier John Jay Pelosi Maureen A Pelosi Susan M Petti Vincent T Piccirillo Edward J Popkin Shirley Freeman Putney & Edward J Putney William A & Lorraine Quirk Jennifer Reis Louis G Roy Janet C Russell Mark L Saible Mary McDonald Schmidt Ann M Schumacher Cosimo A Serio Pilar Seyrlehner Stephen T Sharkey Michael D & Audry E Sherry Joan Martha Shobrinsky David M Sironen Susan I Soldivieri Donald P Souza June Tyler Spink Karen J & Thomas W Stevens William J Summa Jr. Julie A Tessier Nicholas D Tessier Reverie Baranski Tiruchelvam Joseph Tkacheff Jr. Rita J Valentino Elizabeth M VanVeldhuisen Gary D & Ann Marie Viall Erin L Wilkes Hossein Zia * * Indicates a gift from member of the College’s faculty or staff (including emeritus faculty)
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THE SCRIPT The Student Newsletter of the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy
Recognizing leaders On February 26, 2009, ten professional students and two faculty and community members were recently inducted into Phi Lambda Sigma Pharmaceutical Leadership Society (PLS). The induction ceremony took place at Spain Restaurant thanks to a generous contributions from Rite Aid.
Above, first professional year student Amanda Wojtusik accepts her cord and is officially inducted as a PLS member.
Spring 2009
Edited by Andrew Cadorette
State House meets Face of Pharmacy
PLS promotes leadership within the pharmaceutical sciences by recognizing those who make a difference. Also, the goal is to foster an atmosphere of excellence to enhance the field as it approaches the future.
Congratulations to the 2009 Inductees Thomas Bertha, Rebecca Davis, Nick Dorich, Nicole Gerosa, Justin Gregoire, Angelica Lupo, Clement Ng, Kayla Smith, Peter Terreri, Amanda Wojtusik, Dr. Kristina Ward, Daniel Rowan
Students achieve high honor Every Spring semester, students of the second professional year that rank in the top 20 percent of their class are inducted into the Rho Chi Honor Society. Rho Chi’s vision is to instill a desire to pursue intellectual excellence and leadership ability to advance the profession.
On April 23, 2009, professional students visited the Rhode Island State house for the “Face of Pharmacy” day. Booths were set up around the foyer to increase awareness about topics involving heartburn, diabetes management, and immunization therapy. The goal was to promote the field of pharmacy to our legislators, making sure to keep attention focused on the profession and speak of the developments that will be seen in the future.
KY, LKS walking for a cause Above, second professional year students are in the process of being inducted into Rho Chi.
Congratulations to the 2009 Inductees Andrew Benson, Cynthia Murray, Christine Barabas, Elise Leandro, Megan Luther, Sherry Manferdini, Michelle Krawczynski, Amanda Downing, Scott Johnson, Lena Guo, Audrey Gould, Craig Messer, Mark Trindade, Amanda Riddle, Anastasia Manchette, Yunkyung Lee, Lauren Major, Jessica Lehmann
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Above, sisters of LKS pose for a photograph while walking for Relay for Life.
On April 17, 2009, both Lambda Kappa Sigma (LKS) and Kappa Psi (KY) participated in Relay for Life as part of the American Cancer Society to raise money for research. In total, combining both groups’ efforts, over $5,000 was collected. Kappa Psi took the title of first place in fundraising, accumulating the most of any group.