Extracts & Graduates, Spring 2014

THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES • MAGAZINE FOR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS • SPRING 2014

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LETTER FROM THE DEAN

THE SENSIBLE VISION OF DR. GAYLE BRAZEAU

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ROCKET IN FLIGHT: DR. STEVEN MARTIN TO LEAD RUDOLPH H. RAABE COLLEGE OF PHARMACY

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PRACTITIONER SCIENTISTS: DUAL-DEGREE STUDENTS HAVE DOUBLE VISION

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MEASURING WHAT WE VALUE

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FROM THE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

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RETIREMENT OF DR. WAYNE HOSS

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FULL CIRCLE: THE JOURNEY FROM PHARMACY CAMP TO PHARMACY FACULTY

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2013 OUTSTANDING ALUMNI AWARDS TO PHARMACY FACULTY

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COSMETIC SCIENCE Q&A

IN MEMORIAM

ALUMNI CAPSULES

Leaning In The past year has brought considerable change and reorganization to the leadership team of the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Through retirements and promotions, excellent leaders like Drs. Wayne Hoss, retired executive associate dean, and Bill Messer, former chair of the Department of Pharmacology and new Director of Research for UT, have moved on to other Hassoun, Wall, McInerney, Mauro & Hinko endeavors. The leaders who have risen in their places bring unique perspectives to their roles in the has encountered academic or personal college because of their varied experiences. obstacles, and persists to overcome them Among their assets is the diversity they add and be successful.” by virtue of being female in STEM (science, As executive associate dean, Dr. Hinko technology, engineering and math) fields. is working with longtime colleagues who While many studies note the gender gap in comprise the new leadership team for the STEM fields, the influx of female leaders in college. She is excited to see their growth the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical and development as leaders.

Sciences presents a promising future.

“The reorganization places each of us in Dr. Christine Hinko has added the title of different leadership roles and provides us executive associate dean to her dossier. with the opportunity to use our strengths Currently in her fifteenth year as associate cooperatively for the betterment of our dean for student affairs, she is eager to students and the college,” Dr. Hinko added. serve the college in a new capacity.

Dr. Marcia McInerney, former chair of the “I have been privileged to work with many Department of Medicinal Chemistry, is the students who are pursuing their goal of associate dean for research and graduate becoming pharmacists or pharmaceutical programs. As a diabetes researcher, scientists,” said Hinko. “Most rewarding Dr. McInerney secured $3 million in funding for me is witnessing a student who for her research and she took pride in continued on page 3

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From the Dean Dear Alumni and Friends, Thank you for your ongoing participation in education and service for your College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. As the years and seasons change, so does our college, and for the better. Even in the current fiscal climate, our college continues to offer innovative, quality educational programs in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences.

The college’s first cohort of Cosmetic Science majors will graduate this spring and enter a workforce that is eagerly awaiting their skills and knowledge. The Department of Pharmacology is busy teaching new courses and conducting research with students in the Experimental Therapeutics Ph.D. program, which has attracted students from around the world. Graduate programs in the college are enrolling more students, and our undergraduate students remain among the best in the nation.

In this issue of Extracts and Graduates, you will read about some of our college’s exceptional leaders, women who are mentoring students and setting a high bar for professionalism, patient care and research. You will also learn more about our recent alumni award recipients and about our students, around whom our educational mission revolves.

Your meaningful involvement with the college continues to influence our students, alumni and the college’s thriving research enterprise. On behalf of the college, I am ever grateful for your support.

With kind regards I remain,

Dr. Johnnie L. Early II, Dean and Professor The University of Toledo College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

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CREDITS CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Charisse Montgomery, M.A. ‘10 PHOTOGRAPHERS Charisse Montgomery Daniel Miller Jeff Scher SUPPORT STAFF Donna Haar Cynthia Soncrant DESIGN Stephanie Delo

SPECIAL THANKS Jeffrey Barton, BBA ‘98 Dr. Gayle Brazeau, BSP ’80, MS ‘83 Dr. Amanda Bryant-Friedrich Peg Donovan Dr. Christine Hinko Dr. Laurie Mauro Dr. Marcia McInerney Aimee Mendelsohn Dr. Michelle Serres, PharmD ‘10 Dean’s Cabinet Office of Marketing and Communications Office of Publications UT Foundation

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nurturing new scientists who have since become successful researchers. She will extend these efforts as she works more closely with graduate students.

“This is a natural extension of my former roles, and I am committed to expanding and enhancing research and graduate education during my tenure,” said McInerney.

The college’s graduate programs – including the master’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences, the master’s and Ph.D. degrees in medicinal chemistry, and the new Ph.D. in experimental therapeutics – have seen increased enrollment in recent years.

Dr. Laurie Mauro’s new role as the assistant dean for assessment allows her to focus on the academic preparation of the college’s graduates, and her considerable experience as a practitioner contributes to her insight.

Also part of the leadership team are Dr. Ezdihar Hassoun, the new chair of the Department of Pharmacology, and Dr. Kathy Wall, chair of the Department of Medicinal Chemistry. Dr. Early, dean of the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, is pleased to lead a college that respects and welcomes diversity in all its forms. “The amalgamation of our many viewpoints enriches our college tremendously,” he said.

Dr. Amanda Bryant-Friedrich, associate professor of medicinal chemistry, believes the women leaders in the college can be excellent mentors for students.

The women serving on the college’s leadership team also reflect the data that pharmacy and the pharmaceutical sciences are among the most auspicious career choices for women. As president of the Northwest Ohio Chapter of the Association for Women in Science and chair of the organization’s diversity task force, Dr. Bryant-Friedrich has an interest in seeing more women in science fields, particularly in leadership roles.

“It is extremely rewarding to see our graduates practice successfully in a wide variety of pharmacy practice roles. They are effectively contributing to “It is a positive sign of the college’s commitment to the care of patients in hospital, long-term care, diversity and inclusion to see the recent appointment ambulatory and community settings, and they impact of several women in visible leadership positions. patient care broadly by serving in colleges, industry Their appointments provide role models to the and professional organizations” said Dr. Mauro. women in the college currently pursuing degrees as “The practice of pharmacy is dynamic and requires well as those in junior faculty positions,” said continual change in program content and instruction. Dr. Bryant-Friedrich. “This is a vital part of the I look forward to ensuring that our programs continue equation to ensure the advancement of women in to evolve and prepare graduates to optimally the STEM-related disciplines.” contribute to patient care as they shape the practice of pharmacy and lead the profession.”

The Dean’s Cabinet discusses the college’s budget strategy.

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The Sensible Vision of Dr. Gayle Brazeau Dr. Gayle Brazeau, dean and professor at the University of New England College of Pharmacy in Portland, Maine, is enjoying a stellar career marked by a steady rise through the ranks of academic pharmacy along with numerous honors and awards.

Her curriculum vitae speaks volumes about her professional achievements, but the values and principles that drive her reveal more about Dr. Brazeau’s continued success.

After earning a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (’80) and a Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences from The University of Toledo (’83), she completed her Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics at the University at Buffalo, the largest campus in the State Brazeau University of New York system. Dr. Brazeau credits several mentors for helping her along the way, beginning with her parents.

“I have been blessed with many great mentors over the years. Certainly, it was my parents Donna and Jack Schwenning who always said I could do what I want to do with hard work and dedication,” Dr. Brazeau said. “I was very fortunate to have great faculty members who guided my thinking through The University of Toledo College of Pharmacy while pursuing my B.S. in Pharmacy.

These individuals were Dean Billups and Dean Schlembach as well as faculty members Dr. Alexander, Dr. Hinko, Dr. Bachmann and Dr. Mies.”

Dr. Brazeau believes she would not have been able to progress to the strong graduate program in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at

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the University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences if not for the mentorship and guidance of Dr. Timothy Sullivan, her research adviser in the M.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences program at The University of Toledo.

“All these individuals were essential in establishing my enthusiasm for academics and the importance of being intellectually curious and scholarly as an academician,” she said.

Hard work, passion and enthusiasm are the principles that guide Dr. Brazeau. She believes that challenging oneself is essential to growth.

“For example,” she said, “when pursuing my Ph.D. at the University at Buffalo, I purposely chose a challenging research adviser and then two of the most challenging faculty members in the department to serve on my dissertation committee.”

Dr. Brazeau credits her Ph.D. adviser, Dr. Ho-Leung Fung, and the two members of her dissertation committee, Dr. Gary Levy and Dr. Bill Jusko, for opening many doors following the completion of her doctorate and for reminding her of the importance of being a good academic citizen and a scholar.

“It is important to learn with passion each day,” Dr. Brazeau said. “In any setting, the greatest privilege we have is the opportunity to learn something each day. It is our own responsibility to learn and, more importantly, to realize how we best learn.” She asserts the need to stay engaged through reading, discussions with others and careful listening.

“We learn by working with each other and through the organizations with which we are engaged, whether they are part of our personal or professional passions,” she said. “We must also be willing to read and read broadly to enhance our knowledge professionally and personally. Reading books and journals is truly a key component of my life that has been a constant.”

Dr. Brazeau also chooses to greet life with enthusiasm each day. She and her husband, Daniel,

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have taken the time to explore all the places they have lived, learning and growing from their life experiences.

“Most importantly,” she said, “make the time to enjoy life with the ones you love the most each and every day.”

Dr. Brazeau cites the importance of professional organizations in her development as a scholar.

Professional organizations have been a source of mentorship, friendship, professional growth and opportunity throughout her career.

“We should reach out to support our community and organizations that we are passionate about in order to make a difference in our community and professions,” she said. “Some of my best friendships have been with people whom I have had the honor to work with through these organizations.” She also believes in engaging family and friends in the activities of professional organizations as a meaningful way to spend time together.

Dr. Brazeau encourages the commitment of time, expertise and effort in professional organizations, noting the importance of following through with projects and activities.

“It can be challenging at times, balancing multiple priorities and trying to find time to learn and to enjoy life,” she said. “Sometimes, you might have to step back to regroup or to ask for help from other individuals.”

Incidentally, asking for help is a skill Dr. Brazeau wishes she had learned earlier in her career.

“I had always been one to offer my help to others, as this was the way to help everyone move forward, but I was reluctant to ask for help from others, as

I thought it might reflect poorly on my abilities.”

Colleagues reminded her that others want the opportunity to assist, which allows everyone to move forward. She has since realized that asking for assistance is critical for effective leadership.

“I also realized the importance of leadership development from both a personal and organizational perspective,” Dr. Brazeau said. “It is important to become engaged with leadership development opportunities, reflect on leadership strengths and develop additional mentors and colleagues in your leadership development process.”

In addition to her involvement in professional organizations, Dr. Brazeau has a philosophy of giving back by focusing on student success.

She encourages faculty members to contribute financially to their institutions and to serve both as faculty advisers for student organizations and as graduate thesis advisers. This type of involvement constitutes good academic citizenship.

“In all these areas, it is important to develop a productive and positive, but at times tough, mentoring environment,” she said.

Dr. Brazeau reflects on the concept of sensible vision, as presented by Spencer Johnson in his book “Peaks and Valleys: Making Good and Bad Times Work for You – at Work and in Life.”

“It is my hope that everyone can find their sensible vision,” Dr. Brazeau said. “This sensible vision, in my view, is both having an occupation and position that fits with one’s own personality and goals and utilizing this to enable success for others.”

Dr. Brazeau is certain that in the success of others, one finds his or her own success and the greatest joys in life.

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Rocket in Flight: Dr. Steven Martin to Lead Rudolph H. Raabe College of Pharmacy Dr. Steven Martin, chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice, has announced his resignation, effective June 30. His strong leadership skills, collegiality and vision will be missed. Dr. Martin has spent ten productive years leading the Pharmacy Practice department, helping to mold the next generation of practitioners.

The College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences wishes Dr. Martin success as he enters his new role as dean of the Rudolph H. Raabe College of Pharmacy at Ohio Northern University. It is always a pleasure to see a Rocket take flight!

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Practitioner-Scientists: dual-degree students have double vision The college’s first PharmD/PhD dual-degree student, Ferdinand Bedi, will graduate this spring as a polished practitioner and a skillful scientist.

He plans to pursue a career in academia, and his mentor, Dr. Amanda Bryant-Friedrich, knows he is fully prepared to pursue his goal.

Dr. Bryant-Friedrich, associate professor of medicinal chemistry, mentors Bedi and another PharmD/PhD student, Shin Cho. She believes it takes a special kind of student to pursue this dual degree.

“As pharmacy practitioners, they enjoy interacting with people and helping to improve people’s health,” said Bryant-Friedrich. “They also have a deep appreciation for the science behind the practice, and they want to contribute to the research that leads to effective treatments.”

In Dr. Bryant-Friedrich’s laboratory, PharmD/PhD students are participating in research that will improve our understanding of the etiology of cancer. Bedi is studying how oxidation begins to damage cellular DNA, the process that leads to the formation of cancer cells. Meanwhile, Cho is studying how cells become cancerous and behave abnormally in the body.

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PharmD/PhD students commit to an educational journey that is several years long. They complete the curricular requirements for the PharmD degree and then pursue the research training for the PhD. In total, they spend nearly nine years at The University of Toledo.

Cho was one of four students in the U.S. who earned a scholarship from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy’s Express Scripts Scholars Program. The award supports dual-

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degree students, who often have increased financial challenges, by providing $10,000 to support their research.

The dedication and academic curiosity of PharmD/ PhD students prime them uniquely for careers in academia and in the pharmaceutical industry.

As faculty members, they will understand the practice of pharmacy, and they will have significant experience in pharmaceutical science research.

They are also capable of working within the pharmaceutical industry to guide the process of creating treatments because they have an in-depth understanding of the way patients will respond to treatment.

The PharmD/PhD dual-degree program is attracting ambitious, research-minded students who are interested in becoming experts at practicing pharmacy and at developing treatments.

Measuring what we value The book Assessment in Practice: Putting Principles to Work on College Campuses tells us that “institutional assessment efforts should not be concerned about valuing what can be measured but, instead, about measuring that which is valued.” Last year, the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences made a strategic addition to the staff to address how the college measures what we value and to ensure that we continuously measure up.

Aimee Mendelsohn is the college’s assistant director of assessment and instruction. Her role is to facilitate assessment in the college, evaluating the programs, learning outcomes and curricular changes in each degree program. Her unique set of experiences and qualifications make her ideal for this role. Mendelsohn holds a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, a master’s in Curriculum and Instruction, and an educational specialist degree in Administration and Supervision, all from Bowling Green State University. In addition, she is licensed by the Ohio Department of Education as an elementary school teacher, principal for grades K-9, and as a teacher evaluator.

Currently working on her M.S. in Higher Education Administration with a focus on the adult learner, Mendelsohn is applying her skills to assessing student learning in the college’s academic programs. She has been with the college for a year, and in her current role, she has helped to create and evaluate yearly assessment reports for each

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program, analyzed courses and program surveys, and analyzed student admission data. She has also worked to develop, review and map program-specific student learning outcomes. Faculty members have benefited from her presentations about the millennial learner and the flipped classroom.

With her focus on assessment, Mendelsohn will help the college continue to meet the needs of an evolving student population and adjust educational approaches to accommodate new technologies.

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Retirement of Dr. Wayne Hoss

From the Director of Development

In 2013, the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences celebrated the career and retirement of Dr. Wayne Hoss, executive associate dean of the college Hoss since 2003.

Dr. Hoss’s leadership and vision were a driving factor behind many of the college’s successes over the years. Among his many roles was the administration of the college’s graduate programs, securing funding such as grants and stipends for students.

Dear Alumni and friends,

Dr. Hoss also orchestrated and managed the college’s expansion to the Health Science Campus in 2010. He met with architects and designers and coordinated with the facilities team to ensure that the college’s needs were met and that the Frederic and Mary Wolfe Center would provide the necessary laboratory and instructional space to carry the college into the next era of pharmacy and pharmaceutical science education. His meticulous organization and anticipation of difficulties eased the transition of moving multiple offices and labs from Main Campus to the Health Science Campus. For his efforts in this regard, Dr. Hoss was presented with the college’s first Future of Pharmacy Award.

As an advocate for the college, Dr. Hoss’s role involved a great deal of strategic planning.

From constructing budget plans to organizing the reaccreditation of the Doctor of Pharmacy program, Dr. Hoss had his finger on the pulse of educational issues within the college. He often served as the contact with the college’s accreditation board, and he was well-known for his straightforward approach to handling difficult issues like budget reductions and resource planning.

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The college’s current fundraising campaign, chaired by Dr. Robert Schlembach, is progressing well. Doc has been in contact with many alumni to request their engagement in the process of raising funds to Barton support the college and its students.

Many of you will soon receive letters from members of your graduating classes to support Dr. Schlembach’s alumni scholarship. Over the years, Doc has been extremely committed to supporting student scholarships. The alumni scholarships in his name helps to ease the financial burden experienced by students so they can complete their pharmacy education and improve the human condition.

If you received a scholarship from the college while you were a student, you will soon receive a letter from the university requesting your support for scholarships. This offers an excellent opportunity to give back to the university and pay it forward to students who benefit from scholarship support.

Your continued support of the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is appreciated and felt by the students, faculty and staff of the college.

Many of your names are present in halls of the Frederic and Mary Wolfe Center, and your gifts support ongoing research projects that impact public health and disease management. Each gift makes a difference, and I thank you for your generosity and your involvement.

Sincerely, Jeff Barton, BBA ‘98 Jeffrey.Barton@utoledo.edu 419.530.5413

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Pledge Form

An alumnus, Professor Emeritus and former interim dean of the college, Dr. Schlembach, or “Doc” as he is known to many, has shown tremendous dedication to the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and to the education of our students throughout the years. Please consider making a gift to support one of Dr. Schlembach’s scholarship funds. Your tax-deductible gift, combined with those of other alumni and friends, will honor Doc’s leadership and commitment to pharmacy education at The University of Toledo.

For more information about giving, please contact Jeff Barton, development officer, by phone at 419.530.5413 or by email at jeffrey.barton@utoledo.edu.

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Full Circle: The journey from pharmacy camp to pharmacy faculty From pharmacy camp to pharmacy student to pharmacy faculty member, Dr. Michelle Serres, PharmD ’10, has experienced it all. A clinical lecturer in the Department of Pharmacy Practice,

THEN: As she received her white coat in 2006 and shook hands with Dr. Monica Holiday-Goodman.

Serres couldn’t have predicted that just a few years later, she would be part of UT’s pharmacy faculty.

pharmacy, in particular. The fast pace and diverse activities of a community pharmacy, including patient care, were appealing to her.

Serving as a teaching assistant during her P3 year, along with her subsequent residency training at WW Knight Family Medicine Center, allowed her to envision a future that involved both patient care and teaching. Serres earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2010.

After completing her residency, Dr. Serres returned to The University of Toledo as a clinical practitioner for diabetes patients, further honing her patient education skills. Now part of the experiential education program for Doctor of Pharmacy students, Dr. Serres helps to coordinate Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPEs) for students in the professional division. She is able to share her experiences and help student pharmacists become adept practitioners. Having been a pharmacy student at UT, she understands fully the journey her students will take as they prepare to improve the human condition.

she is an example of a true success story for the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. As a high school student, she had an aptitude for science and math that drew her to participate in Pharmacy Summer Camp. More than the introduction to a career, camp was a bonding experience with like-minded students who were experiencing, for the first time, a slice of college life. Pharmacy Summer Camp, which has been sponsored by Walgreens since 2001, solidified pharmacy as a career choice for Serres. A Toledo native, it was a natural choice for her to select The University of Toledo.

During her undergraduate years, Serres prepared for the competitive application process for the professional division.

Meanwhile, she worked in a pharmacy and developed an appreciation for community

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NOW: Dr. Serres and Dr. Holiday Goodman collaborate in their work with IPPE students and as members of the college’s admissions committee.

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2013 Outstanding Alumni Awards Karen Seibert, Ph.D. is the 2013 Distinguished Alumna. The Distinguished Alumnus Award is the highest honor and distinction the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Alumni Affiliate bestows on an alumnus in recognition of outstanding career achievement in pharmacy or health care, including research, teaching, administration and publishing.

early new target identification to defining clinical proof of concept as it relates to multiple patient populations. While at Pfizer, Dr. Seibert collaborated with leaders at Washington University to renew the long-standing biomedical agreement between the two institutions and served as co-chair of the collaboration’s Joint Steering Committee.

Dr. Seibert is known as one of the principal investigators who identified the arthritis and pain drug, Celebrex®. In studies initiated at Washington University in the late 1980s, Dr. Seibert and colleagues were the first to describe a novel enzyme involved in pain and inflammation (COX2). These discoveries led to the development of specific inhibitors of the COX-2 enzyme that provide significant improvement over previous therapies for patients with arthritis.

In 2000, she was awarded the Edgar Queeny Prize by the Monsanto Company for excellence in science and technology in recognition of her contributions to COX-2 research, and in 2002 she received the Discoverer’s Award, an honor that the pharmaceutical industry pays to its scientists. In 2008 she was named the “St. Louis Health Care Hero” for her contributions to drug discovery and

Dr. Karen Seibert and Dr. Nadine Shehab cheer on the Rockets with Dean Early

Dr. Seibert, who earned a master’s degree in pharmacology from The University of Toledo in 1984, is professor of pathology and immunology, professor of genetics, and director of Genomics and Pathology Services at Washington University School of Medicine. Her work is focused on identifying clinical and translational research programs that have significant potential to improve the diagnosis or treatment of disease.

Previously, Dr. Seibert spent nearly 20 years in the pharmaceutical industry, most recently as Vice President of Research and Development for Pfizer at its St. Louis Testing Laboratories.

Her responsibilities included the management of research programs at multiple stages, spanning

Dr. Seibert’s “What’s in the Little White Pill?” seminar was well received by students and faculty members alike.

development, and she was awarded the 2013 Outstanding Scientific Leadership Award from the St. Louis Academy of Science.

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Dr. Seibert received her undergraduate degree in biological sciences from Northwestern University, a Master of Science in pharmacology from The University of Toledo, and a Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. She was awarded a postdoctoral fellowship at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis before joining Monsanto in 1991. Dr. Seibert has delivered many papers worldwide in the areas of inflammation, pain and cancer research and has coauthored nearly 100 scholarly publications.

Dr. Seibert is a member of the American Association for Cancer Research, the American Society of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, and the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. She serves as a member of the board of directors for St. Louis Lydia’s House, and St. Louis YWCA, and she previously served on boards for St. Louis Winning Women, the United Way of St. Louis Executive Leadership Team, DeToqueville Society for United Way – St. Louis, and American Heart Association – Go Red for Women Executive Leadership Initiative. She was named a Leader of Distinction by the St. Louis YWCA in 2005.

public health surveillance system (NEISS-CADES) that is a joint CDC, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) activity utilized for monitoring outpatient adverse drug events. These national surveillance data have served as the basis for medication safety targets set by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and have been cited by members of Congress in calling for coordinated federal efforts at reducing adverse drug events. Dr. Shehab has served as the principal or co-investigator for various medication safety-related studies that have been

Nadine Shehab, PharmD ‘02, MPH Dr. Shehab, center, enjoyed dinner with her pharmacy family during received the Outstanding Young Alumna Homecoming weekend.

Award from the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Alumni Affiliate. This published in leading medical journals such as the award is bestowed on an alumnus who is 40 years New England Journal of Medicine, Annals of Internal of age or younger and displays leadership and Medicine, and Pediatrics, and that have been the professional excellence in pharmacy or health care. recipients of CDC-wide awards and nominations for Dr. Shehab, who earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from The University of Toledo in 2002, is a Senior Service Fellow in the Division of Health Care Quality Promotion (DHQP) and senior scientist in the DHQP Medication Safety Program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Dr. Shehab also serves as an adviser to division leadership and representatives of the CDC Washington office on effectively incorporating pharmacists and pharmacy policies into existing and planned activities, including efforts to align CDC’s infection control standard precaution policies with those of regulatory and professional pharmacy organizations. She has served as the principal

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pharmacy consultant to her division and other CDC groups for several high-profile medication-related outbreaks such as those involving contamination of the national supply of unfractionated heparin (2008) and of pharmacy-compounded steroids (2012), as well as for incidents involving unsafe medication injection practices. Dr. Shehab provided key input into CDC’s efforts to establish hospitalbased reporting of antimicrobial use to the National Health Care Safety Network, and she co-led the implementation of CDC’s antiviral adverse event surveillance efforts during the 2009 H1N1 pandemic influenza, including coordinating these efforts with other federal agencies and contributing to the development of health care professional communications content related to safe antiviral dispensing information for pharmacists. Dr. Shehab was also very actively engaged in the formation and promotion of a CDC Pharmacists Workgroup, a voluntary scientific workgroup of CDC pharmacists and pharmacy-trained individuals whose aims are to provide input and guidance to CDC in advancing the interconnected disciplines of pharmacy and public health practice, to improve the understanding and utilization of pharmacists as public health

practitioners, scientists and technical consultants, and to develop CDC’s capacity to use pharmacists to carry out its mission.

Dr. Shehab earned her Master of Public Health degree from the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health (Baltimore, Md.).

She completed postgraduate clinical residencies at the Cleveland Clinic hospital and the University of Michigan Health System. Dr. Shehab maintains her links to the Toledo pharmacy community through her parents, both of whom are passionate and engaged pharmacists as well as active members of the Toledo Academy of Pharmacy. She is currently collaborating with The University of Toledo College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Dean’s office on establishing an endowment that would support The University of Toledo in hosting visiting pharmacy scientists/practitioners from the Middle East/North Africa region on an annual basis, with the goal of strengthening pharmacy practice and pharmacy education in developing and transitional countries in the Middle East/North Africa region through cross-cultural and information exchanges with a leading U.S. school of pharmacy.

Cosmetic Science Q&A As the first cohort of cosmetic science majors prepare to graduate in spring 2014, Dr. Gabriella Baki, a visiting assistant professor, answered questions about this exciting new major in the B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences degree program.

Dr. Baki (second from right) instructs students in a cosmetic science laboratory course.

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Q: How does cosmetic science differ from other areas of pharmaceutical science?

A: Cosmetic science is interdisciplinary, which

means that it is a delicate mixture of various sciences, diverse and inclusive of numerous scientific fields. In order to be a successful cosmetic scientist, one has to understand the basic anatomical and physiological features of the human body, have a sound chemical background along with strong analytical and formulations skills, must understand and apply the current US laws and regulations, and understand the workings of a business. The cosmetic science major at The University of Toledo College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences was developed by taking all these factors into consideration in order to provide our graduates with unique knowledge and skills that they would not get in any other academic environment.

Q: What type of student is attracted to this program?

A: A variety of science-oriented students are

attracted to this program, including those who want to work in a lab and create something unique; those who want to work in business; others who want to be on the go and be involved in sales; and students who want to test products to ensure that they are safe for consumers. With a degree in cosmetic science, students have a wide selection of jobs available after graduation, which makes this program highly attractive.

Q: What have you learned as you taught this first group of students?

A: Teaching is a huge responsibility, since the

knowledge students acquire in the class should provide a strong foundation for their careers. I am glad to be part of this program. Teaching the first group of students was absolutely amazing and fun at the same time. Sarah, Alison and Kayla were extremely interested and very active in their classes.

Through teaching students and having their valuable feedback, I came to realize that a cosmetic science class is not just another course for the students 14

but a very exciting experience as well. Cosmetic science deals with products we use every day to look beautiful, feel clean and smell good. Students are interested in what a lipstick, toothpaste or sunscreen is made of and how they are tested.

I also learned how much common misconceptions and misleading information influence the way we think of products. As part of our coursework, we debunked many of these myths, which helped students understand the truth behind these misconceptions.

Q: What are the strengths of our program in comparison to others in the country?

A: The cosmetic science program at The University of Toledo College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is the first and only undergraduate program in the entire United States. One of the biggest strengths of our program is the strong emphasis we put on formulation science and technology. This is a field that is rarely taught in other schools. Our students formulate more than 100 products in the lab, including color cosmetics and personal care products. During this laboratory training, students learn to apply the knowledge they acquire in the class to real products. After the products are graded, they can take home every product they formulate. Who would not be excited about that?

A unique requirement of our program is a 10-week internship that provides students with a real-life experience at a real cosmetic company on a real project. Another unique feature of this program is that, unlike in many other schools, students are actively involved in the professional community.

The majority of cosmetic science students are members of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC), which is a national society of cosmetic scientists from industry, government and academia.

Students regularly attend SCC meetings and conferences, which provides them with a great opportunity for broadening their knowledge as well as networking. It is also important to mention that unlike other majors in the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, cosmetic science

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students take mandatory business and marketing classes. It enables them to understand how a business works. In addition, we regularly have guest speakers from the industry to share their

knowledge and experience with our students. These occasions provide them with a great networking opportunity.

In Memoriam Charles Cromly,’48, Toledo, Ohio at age 92 William M. Holmes,’50, Apex, North Carolina, at age 84 Leo Walters, ’50, Defiance, Ohio at age 86 William Dillon, ’52, Winchester, Virginia, at age 83 Melvin Wilczynski, ’52, Toledo, Ohio, at age 83 Herman C. “Bud” Kahler, ’53, Pemberville, Ohio, at age 80 Gerald Cooper, ’55, Toledo, Ohio, at age 80 John Stoner, ’61, Tiffin, Ohio at age 73 Robert Nesbit, ’65, Holland, Ohio at age 73 Phillip Crary, ’66, Temperance, Michigan, at age 75 Dr. Joan (Weinstein) Tarloff, BSP ’72, M.S. ’77 and Ph.D. ‘82, of Blue Bell, Penn. at age 63 Linda Salyers, ’84, Sandusky, Ohio at age 55 Betty J. (Miller) Peterson,’83, Toledo, Ohio, at age 78 Edward R. Schuler II, DO,’83, Kingston, Ohio, at age 50 Ken Kalosky, ’97, Campbell, Ohio at age 45 Martin E. Peters, PharmD ’13, Grosse Pointe, Michigan at age 31 Jose I. Aponte, who taught in the UT College of Pharmacy for more than 25 years, passed away on December 26, 2012 at the age of 100. He joined the University in 1946 as an assistant professor of pharmacy, becoming associate professor in 1950

and professor in 1956. In 1964, he received the Outstanding Teacher Award. His service on various UT committees included military affairs and academic grievances. He retired in 1972 as emeritus. In 1985, the college dedicated the Aponte Model Pharmacy, created to give students hands-on experience in dispensing medicine, in his honor.

Dr. Miles P. Hacker passed away July 14, 2013, having served on The University of Toledo College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences faculty for more than 10 years as a professor of pharmacology and a master teacher. During his service on the faculty, Dr. Hacker was named professor of the year, an award indicative of the admiration students had for him. Dr. Hacker is one of the authors of Pharmacology: Principles and Practice, a textbook that represents the tremendous and universally recognized expertise of faculty members at The University of Toledo. An adviser for the college’s Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences program, he was instrumental in establishing the program and developing its curriculum. Dr. Hacker also made substantial contributions toward the establishment of the doctoral degree in experimental therapeutics.

Among his research accomplishments, Dr. Hacker developed pixantrone, a cancer medication that inhibits DNA synthesis of cancer cells, contributing to the field of cancer research and treatment worldwide. His vast knowledge of pharmacology has benefited and continues to enrich the students, alumni and faculty of The University of Toledo College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

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Alumni Capsules Joel Levitan, BSP ’69, is the District 2 representative for the Ohio Pharmacists Association board of trustees. He represents Defiance, Fulton, Henry, Lucas, Williams and Wood counties.

Mark Bonfiglio, BSP ’85, was recently promoted to vice president for content development in the Clinical Drug Information Division of Wolters Kluwer Publishing.

Philip Miller, BSP ’71, M.S. ’88, is the 2014 recipient of the Walter M. Frazier Award from the Ohio Society of Healthsystem Pharmacists. This award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated sustained exemplary service in healthsystem and community service.

Further criteria for the award include high moral character, good citizenship and high professional ideals as well as significant contributions to healthsystem pharmacy. The award was presented at OSHP’s annual meeting in April 2014.

Terry Short, BSP ’85, is Assistant Vice President for Academic Planning and Operations at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

Michael Farley, BSP ’77, joined Triad Isotopes, Inc. as pharmacy manager of the company’s Cleveland location.

Deb Saine, BSP ’79, M.S., RPh, is a recipient of the Cheers Award from the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP). The Cheers Award honors individuals, organizations and companies that have set a standard of excellence for others to follow in the prevention of medication errors and adverse drug events.

Saine is the Medication Safety Manager at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, VA and was recognized in 2012 as the Distinguished Alumna of the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Dr. Karen Seibert, M.S. ’84, was selected by the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Alumni Affiliate as the Distinguished Alumna.

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Gireesh Gupchup, M.S. ’90, is Dean and professor at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Babatunde Ojo, M.S. ’92, Ph.D. ’95, a Fort Valley State University assistant professor of chemistry, joined the editorial board of Frontiers in Experimental Pharmacology and Drug Discovery, a Switzerland-based, refereed journal. The publication offered Dr. Ojo the position on the editorial board based on his scholarship and research accomplishments in the field of drug design, development and discovery. Dr. Ojo was also recognized by Minority Access in Washington D.C. as a Faculty National Role Model. This national award is given annually to five faculty members selected from all over the United States, South America, Puerto Rico and Mexico for minorities in the STEM disciplines.

Matt Buderer, BSP ’93, RPh, of Buderer Drug Company in Perrysburg and Sandusky, Ohio, was named by Professional Compounding Centers of America (PCCA) as its Dr. M. George Webber 2013 Compounding Pharmacist of the Year, an award that is presented annually to an independent pharmacist who has demonstrated service excellence to patients, health care providers and pharmacy colleagues.

Radhika (Desikan) Devraj, M.S. ’93, is an assistant professor at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Xi-Ping Huang, Ph.D. ’99, is Assistant Scientific Director for the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Psychoactive Drug Screening Program and is involved in assay development and quality control.

Francis Lobo, M.S. ’99, is director of Health Services Field at Bristol-Myers Squibb, Princeton, New Jersey.

John Clark, PharmD ’00, director of pharmacy services and PGY-1 pharmacy residency program director at University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers and clinical assistant professor at the College of Pharmacy, received the 2012 Michigan Society of HealthSystem Pharmacists (MSHP) Joseph A. Oddis Leadership Award, presented at the society’s annual meeting.

Matt Miller, BSPS ’00, completed EMT school in Ohio and is now completing paramedic school. His career goal is to work on Life Flight or a similar helicopter transport.

Jameson Reuter, BSPS ’00, is director of pharmacotherapy management at XLHealth, United Healthcare in Baltimore, Maryland.

Dr. Julie Murphy, PharmD ’01, is a clinical associate professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and a Clinical Pharmacist at the UT Medical Center. She serves as a preceptor for both student pharmacists and PGY1 pharmacy residents completing their internal medicine rotations.

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Nadine Shehab, PharmD ’02, received the 2013 Outstanding Young Alumna Award from the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Alumni Affiliate.

Stephen Lexa, BSPS ’05, is a manager of production at Boehringer-Ingelheim, Ben Venue Laboratories.

Jean Cunningham, PharmD ’07, is an assistant professor of Pharmacy Practice and Drug Information Specialist at The University of Findlay.

Alex Adams, PharmD ’08, has been promoted to vice president, pharmacy programs for the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, and vice president, NACDS Foundation research programs, from director, pharmacy programs. As a pharmacy student at The University of Toledo, Adams served as a pharmacy rotation student before joining NACDS in 2009 as director, pharmacy programs. In his new role with NACDS, he will lead and develop pharmacy programming initiatives to continue the momentum for NACDS’ new pharmacy care and patient advocacy department.

In addition, in his new NACDS Foundation role, Adams will work to further one of the foundation’s core missions in advancing public health through research to help improve patient health and quality of life. Steven C. Anderson, NACDS president and CEO, IOM, CAE, said, “As a pharmacist, Alex’s passion and commitment to community pharmacy is personified in his work on behalf of NACDS, its members and the Foundation.”

Brandy Farmer, BSPS ’04, earned a doctor of pharmacy degree at the University of Tennessee in 2009 and is now a pharmacy specialist at Sanofi.

Oscar Garza, BSPS ’05, recently received a $10,000 New Investigator Award from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. Dr. Garza, who was a pharmacy administration major, went on to earn a master’s in Business Administration from UT, followed by a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Socioeconomics at the University of Iowa. He is now an assistant professor of Pharmaceutical Care and Health at the University of Minnesota.

Erika (Parker) Naddaf, BSPS ’06, majored in pharmacy administration and worked in sales and marketing for Forrest Pharmaceuticals after graduation.

She is now a hospital account manager for Otsuka America Pharmaceuticals.

Isaac Schiefer, BSPS ’07, recently joined the Department of Medicinal and Biological Chemistry as a research assistant professor. He earned his Ph.D. in medicinal chemistry at the University of Illinois at Chicago and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Northwestern University. Dr. Schiefer recently received a $10,000 New Investigator Award from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy.

Anthony Pattin, PharmD ’09, a clinical assistant professor at Wayne State University Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy, was accepted into the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Foundation Faculty Scholars Program. The program educates assistant professors from U.S. schools and colleges of pharmacy about designing, implementing and publishing community pharmacy-based patient care research.

Daniel Fackelman, BSPS ’10, is a Pharmacological Researcher and Sales Professional at Monterrey Technologies Inc. Thomas M. Henry, PharmD ’10 and Renee D. Niese, PharmD ‘10 were married Nov. 12, 2011 at St. John Orthodox Church in Warren, Ohio. The two now reside in North Carolina.

Ken Hohmeier, PharmD ’10, was installed as a trustee of The Ohio Pharmacists Association, representing District 13 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Kellie Buschor, PharmD ’12, completed her Pharmacy Practice residency at The University of Toledo in June 2013. Next, she plans to complete a cardiology residency before pursuing a clinical pharmacy position.

Kevin Brannigan, BSPS ’11, is a Pharmaceutical Technician at Boehringer Ingelheim in Cleveland, Ohio.

Michael Dursch, BSPS ’12, graduated with a major in pharmaceutics and is now in a Quality Control position at Aptalis, previously known as Eurand, in Vandalia, Ohio. Aptalis is a pharmaceutical manufacturing company with an emphasis on gastrointestinal and timereleased medication.

Andrew Hochradel, PharmD ’12, is the director of Specialty Pharmacy Services at Barney’s Pharmacy in Augusta, Georgia.

Hania Itawi, PharmD ’12, welcomed a daughter, Maya Yasser Elbissaty, Sept. 13, 2013.

Susan Lewis, PharmD ’12, completed her Pharmacy Practice residency at The University of Toledo in June 2013. continued on page 16

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Sayali Onkar, M.S. ’12, is researching an HIV vaccine at Walter Reed Army Institute.

Siramya Punnamaraju, M.S. ’12, is a chemist at Advanced Testing Labs in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Heather Walker, M.S. ’12, is a formulations chemist at Advanced Testing Labs in Macedonia, Ohio.

Abdulhamid Nassor, PharmD ’12, is a pharmacy manager for CVS Caremark Corporation.

Erin Thompson, PharmD ’12, completed her Pharmacy Practice residency at The University of Toledo in June 2013.

Krystalyn Weaver, PharmD ’12, is Director of Policy and State Relations for the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations following the completion of her residency at American Pharmacists Association.

Jessica Ciesler, BSPS ’11, M.S. ‘13, is a clinical research coordinator for the Toledo Community Oncology Program.

Tessa Conner, BSPS ’13, who majored in pharmacy administration, is now pursuing a master’s degree in Health Outcomes and Socioeconomic Sciences at The University of Toledo.

Amber DeVore, PharmD ’13, is completing a PGY1 residency at ProMedica Toledo Hospital.

Blake Dieckmann, BSPS ’13, graduated with a major in pharmacology/toxicology and entered the Quantitative and Chemical Biology (QCB) Ph.D. program at Vanderbilt University.

Suaad Abdullah, Ph.D. ’13, is an assistant professor of chemistry at Jordan University.

Jessica Dobbins, PharmD ’13, is practicing pharmacy with Walgreens.

Tanay Adenwala, BSPS ’13, who majored in pharmacy administration, is completing a Master of Business Administration degree at The University of Toledo.

Steven Dudics, BSPS ’13, who recently completed his studies in medicinal and biological chemistry, is pursuing a Ph.D. in immunology at The University of Maryland at Baltimore.

Sarah Albers, PharmD ’13, is completing a PGY1 residency at The University of Toledo Medical Center.

Tami Fletcher, PharmD ’13, is a Walgreens pharmacist.

Andrew Azzi, PharmD ’13, is completing a PGY1 community pharmacy residency at The University of Toledo.

Kathryn Barnhouse, PharmD ’13, is a practicing pharmacist with Target Pharmacy.

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Michelle Carey, PharmD ’13, who was valedictorian of the PharmD class, is completing a residency at WW Knight Family Medicine and Flower Family Practice in Toledo.

Ashkay Jain, M.S. ’13, is pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Missouri.

Amy James, PharmD ’13, is completing a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice residency at Kaiser Permanente in Parma, Ohio.

Ashish Kalra, M.S. ’13, is a chemist at Advanced Testing Labs in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Kelsey Keeley, PharmD ’13, is completing a PGY1 residency at Beth Israel Medical Center.

Alexis Kountouris, PharmD ’13, is a practicing pharmacist at Rite Aid Pharmacy.

Matthew Kowalski, PharmD ’13, is a Rite Aid pharmacist.

Stephanie Krueger, PharmD ’13, is practicing pharmacy at Rite Aid. Kristen Kuehner, PharmD ’13, practices pharmacy at Rite Aid. Sushant Lakkadwala, M.S. ’13, is completing a Ph.D. program at the University of North Dakota.

Alyssa Larkin, PharmD ’13, is a Walgreens pharmacist.

Jason Lasher, BSPS ’13, who majored in pharmaceutics, is completing a master’s degree in industrial pharmacy at The University of Toledo.

Tiffany Lear, PharmD ’13, practices pharmacy with Walgreens Pharmacy.

Kyunghee Lee, M.S. ’13, is in the Master of Science in Nursing Leader Program.

Robert Limas, BSPS ’13, is completing the master of business administration with a concentration in health care systems management at The University of Toledo after majoring in pharmacy administration.

Anusha Madineni, M.S. ’13, earned her master’s in medicinal chemistry and now works with Kashiv Pharma in New Jersey.

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Danielle McConnell, PharmD ’13, is a Rite Aid pharmacist.

Julie McLaughlin, PharmD ’13, is practicing pharmacy with Walgreens.

Julie Miller, PharmD ’13, is completing a PGY1 residency at Harper University Hospital in Detroit.

Sabastian Mizgala, PharmD ’13, is completing a PGY1 residency at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Lauren Monroe, PharmD ’13, is a practicing pharmacist with CVS Pharmacy.

Courtney Morgan, PharmD ’13, is a practicing pharmacist for Rite Aid Pharmacy.

Rana Mubarac, BSPS ’13, is completing a doctor of pharmacy degree at Northeast Ohio Medical University after completing a bachelor’s with a major in medicinal and biological chemistry.

Amy Ninlawong, PharmD ’13, is a pharmacist for Target.

Gesnita Nugraheni, M.S. ’13, who recently earned her master’s degree in Health Outcomes and Socioeconomic Sciences, has taken a faculty position at Airlangga University in Indonesia.

Sayali Onkar, M.S. ’13, who completed a master’s degree in medicinal chemistry, is a research assistant in the Military HIV Research Program at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Yasmin Parker, PharmD ’13, practices pharmacy with CVS Pharmacy.

Amit Patel, BSPS ’13, has taken a position with OmniCare Pharmacy after completing his studies in pharmacy administration.

Sharayah Reigsecker, BSPS ’10, M.S. ’13, is an In Vitro toxicologist for NAMSA in Northwood, Ohio.

Kimberly Rock, PharmD ’13, is a pharmacist for Walgreens.

Jessica Rushley, PharmD ’13, is a Walgreens pharmacist.

Emily Salzman, PharmD ’13, is completing a residency at the Veterans Affairs hospital in Cincinnati.

Zachary Sandusky, BSPS ’13, who majored in pharmacology/ toxicology, is studying biological science at Vanderbilt University.

Jarred Sigmon, PharmD ’13, is a practicing pharmacist for CVS Pharmacy near Athens, Ohio.

Jessica Spooner, PharmD ’13, is a Rite Aid pharmacist.

Vishak Sridar, M.S. ’13, who earned a master’s degree in industrial pharmacy, has taken a position with GRAM Laboratories in Irvine, California.

Andrea Stolarski, PharmD ’13, is practicing with CVS Pharmacy.

Ashley Taormina, PharmD ’13, is a pharmacist for Walgreens.

Devin Timberlake, PharmD ’13, is a practicing pharmacist for CVS Pharmacy.

Lisa Tran, PharmD ’13, is practicing pharmacy with Target in San Diego, California.

Meghan Vail, BSPS ’13, who majored in pharmacology/ toxicology, is completing a doctor of pharmacy degree at The University of Tennessee.

Brett Veach, PharmD ’13, is a pharmacist for CVS Pharmacy.

Stephanie Velota, BSPS ’13, has entered the Doctor of Pharmacy program at Northeast Ohio Medical University after completing her bachelor’s in pharmacology/toxicology.

Benjit Singh, PharmD ’13, is completing an industry fellowship at Rutgers University and is a new product business analytic fellow at Daiichi-Sankyo.

Ashley Smith, PharmD ’13, is a practicing pharmacist for Kroger in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Kevin So, BSPS ’13, is completing a PharmD degree at The Ohio State University after studying medicinal and biological chemistry at Utah.

Hussein Somji, PharmD ’13, is a pharmacist for Rite Aid Pharmacy.

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Pharmaceutical Science Board provides industry guidance The Pharmaceutical Sciences Board of the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is currently chaired

by Bryan Ball of IKARIA Inc., a company that manages pharmaceutical services and medical devices for critically ill patients.

The board, which advises the college on industry needs and the direction of change in pharmaceutical sciences, will hold its next meeting on November 12-13, 2014.

“I look forward to seeing the progress next year brings,” said Ball. “I continue to be impressed with the caliber of the students and the work being done by the college.”

The board’s next meeting will include a poster session during which students in the college’s undergraduate and graduate pharmaceutical science programs can present their research.