a magazine for alumni and friends of university of the sciences in philadelphia spring 2006, volume 95 no. 4

culture of discovery USP Alumni Apply Themselves to the Patent Process

usp celebrates its keeping a finger on first person th 185 anniversary the pulse An Alternative A New Horizon for USP Spring Break in Mississippi from the president

Paging through this issue of The Bulletin, I faculty, of remaining in the forefront of Once again, let me thank all of you for your feel both proud and humbled: Proud of our scientific and educational technologies. ongoing support, manifest in so many ways, alumni who continue to forge new paths Because of the growing opportunities for the students and faculty of USP. I hope in their chosen professions and whose pio- for graduates in the health sciences, new that many of you will be in attendance on neering work is recognized by the awarding programs are being developed quickly at September 14 as we dedicate the new Sci- of patents. Humbled by the responsibility competitive institutions. Over the next two ence and Technology Center, and I look of ensuring future generations of students years, it is likely that two local universities forward to expressing my gratitude person- receive the quality of education, the in- will launch their own pharmacy programs. ally on that happy occasion. spiration and support, and the leadership Mindful of our unique position as the first With warm regards, skills that allow them to continue this great college of pharmacy in the nation, and tradition. Celebrating 185 years of history realizing the importance of building aware- ness with prospective students and their families, we are undertaking an initiative to reinforce the stature of Philadelphia Col- lege of Pharmacy. Beginning in July, we will philip p. gerbino P’69, PharmD’70 President launch a major marketing and advertising campaign featuring students, faculty, and alumni of PCP and their accomplishments. Through this effort, we will enhance the vis- ibility of PCP and the individuals who shape the reputation of USP’s flagship college.

USP has been fortunate to have attracted some outstanding academic leaders reinforces this responsibility even as we throughout its history, and I place a great recognize the impact our graduates have deal of emphasis on carefully planning when made on our world. a transition in leadership is anticipated. As many of you know, Dr. Barbara Byrne, vice The successful implementation of our president for academic affairs for the last strategic planning is critical to our ability nine years, has announced her impending to foster future generations of innovators retirement, effective June 30, 2007. Barb and leaders. Our obligation is to provide has brought an extraordinary level of com- students with the opportunity to realize mitment and dedication to her role, and she their potential, and students expect nothing had led USP to new standards of academic less. Our commitment is to create an envi- excellence. The search for a new chief aca- ronment in which ideas and talents flourish demic officer—a provost—is underway, and among a community of students, faculty, you will hear more about that in the coming staff, and alumni who exemplify the values months. Another key administrative leader- of a USP education. ship position that has been established is But we do not exist in an insular world. Ex- a senior vice president for marketing and ternal forces exert their own pressures, and development. A search is underway for that each day we face the challenges of attract- position also, and I anticipate announcing an ing the best and the brightest students and appointment by the fall. a magazine for alumni and friends of university of the sciences in philadelphia spring 2006, volume 95 no. 4

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Culture of Discovery USP Celebrates 185 Years Alumni Focus USP Alumni Apply Themselves on Founder’s Day Page 14 to the Patent Process Page 6 Page 3 A photo essay of USP’s 185th anniversary. Student Focus Alumni who have earned patents tell their stories. Page 16 Keeping a Finger on the Pulse A New Horizon for USP Sports in Short Page 8 Page 17 USP puts a new vision of the future into focus. Bulletin Board First Person: An Alternative Page 18 Spring Break in Mississippi Page 12 Alumni Events Students and administrators volunteer to Page 21 clean up damage from Hurricane Katrina. Scholarly Activity Page 23

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pharmacy has changed...and so has remington! ®

shoulder stretching and rotation machine Dear Alumni, a publication of university of the sciences in philadelphia The newly released 21st edition of Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy, is loaded with revisions The Bulletin is produced by the that keep pace with the changes in professional pharmacy practice. It has all the latest information you can Department of Strategic Marketing use in your practice. Communications potential therapeutic strategies for Alzheimer’s disease Vice President, Marketing and Public Affairs Dating back to 1886, Remington was the original full-curriculum text for all aspects of pharmacy. It was the Elizabeth Bressi-Stoppe method for producing non-abusable narcotic analgesics text your professors used when they were in pharmacy school. Associate Vice President, Strategic Marketing Communications, Executive Editor The 21st edition introduces 105 new authors and five new section editors. New agents are fully discussed in Carolyn M. Vivaldi more than 100 new drug monographs with special reference to their uses, preparation, description, solubility, polyurethane coating compositions publication design contraindications, side effects, and chemical structure. Creative Director The Pharmacy Practice and Administration section is completely updated to reflect the realities of today’s Angela Buchanico contemporary pharmacy practice. Written by a group of national experts, the new Pharmacy Practice section Production Assistant/Junior Designer covers professional practice guidelines relating to the use of medicines. It demonstrates the latest techniques Jessica Robles Worch golf putter with novel head design in the application of the pharmaceutical sciences to the delivery of health care to patients and also shows the editors undergraduate school. You had to work wide variety of practice opportunities for pharmacists. Scholarly Activity Cathy Mini hard to do well. Every one of the professors The 21st edition of Remington offers expanded and updated information on: was outstanding and giving to the students. Class Notes Culture of Discovery Nichole Wilson This combination of rigor and compassion • Pharmacy Law • Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics contributors was very motivating,” says LEONARD • Ethics • Industrial Pharmacy Carol R. Cool USP Alumni Apply Themselves to JACOB BI’70, MD, PhD, chairman of Life Shawn J. Farrell Science Advisors. • Disease State Management • Professional Communication Kimberly Iapalucci the Patent Process Dr. Jacob was a collaborator on six • Compounding • Technology and Automation division of institutional advancement patents, some related to an anti-infective • Pharmacoeconomics • Plastic Packaging Materials Vice President, by carol r. cool class of drugs used to treat eye infections, Institutional Advancement sexually transmitted diseases, and wounds. • Community Pharmacy • Quality Assurance and Control Kenneth J. D. Boyden, Esquire “One of the big questions in the pharma- • Pharmacogenomics • Stability of Pharmaceutical Products Senior Director, Data and Stewardship In 1421, Renaissance architect Filippo ceutical field is, how do you convert bench Amy Bryant Brunelleschi created a method of transport- science to the bedside, to pharmaceutical The new edition comes with a searchable and convenient CD-Rom. It allows readers to easily locate a topic, Director, Annual Fund ing marble more cheaply via a paddleboat. products,” says Dr. Jacob. “Patents view the content from the book, bookmark pages of interest, and add notes to refer to later. A comprehen- George Downs PharmD’72 His idea earned him the right to burn any provide proprietary ownership for the sive list of references is included at the end of each chapter. Director, Alumni Relations ship borrowing his design for three years. company, offering an incentive to To order your copy of the 21st edition of Remington, contact me. Stacy M. Rosemarin P’83 Perhaps this was the first patent. develop products that impact human Director, Major Gifts Encouraging scientific discovery by health.” One of Dr. Jacob’s patents Erica Spizzirri Sincerely, providing patent protection has been part that is impacting human health photo credits RANDY HENDRICKSON of United States history since the birth of supported the commercialization pp. 6–7, 17, 19 and 32 Kelly & Massa © 2006; the nation—Samuel Hopkins of Philadel- of Visicol, prescribed to prepare a Editor, Remington pp. 8–9, and 16 Scott Hewitt © 2006; p. 12 Advanced Concepts Institute photo provided by Heather Kelly MT’11; p.13 phia received the first federal patent in patient for a colonoscopy so the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia photos provided by Adam Haydt C’09; p.14 1790, at the cost of $4, for a new method doctor can visualize the colon, 600 S. 43rd Street photo provided by L.H. Buck Headings; p. 15 of “making pot and pearl ashes,” used to aiding in cancer prevention. Philadelphia, PA 19104 Al For © 2006. make soap and gunpowder. Phone: 215.895.1184 The USP Bulletin (ISSN 1524–8348) is Prepared for Discovery Fax: 215.596.8598 Encouraging scientific discovery has published four times a year by the Strategic The multidisciplinary study [email protected] Marketing Communications Department of been part of USP since its inception as well. University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, And our alumni have the patents to prove encouraged at USP trains students 600 South 43rd Street, Philadelphia, PA to look at problems from different USP alumni can get a special 19104-4495. it. Currently, more than 600 patents for new drugs, delivery processes, and medical angles. “Being a chemistry major discounted price of $99.99 for postmaster: Send address changes to at a school of pharmacy made me USP Bulletin, equipment are held by USP alumni. Ac- the 21st edition of Remington, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, 600 South 43rd Street, cording to patent holders, that spirit of very interested in drugs and how Philadelphia, PA 19104-4495, Attention: including the CD-Rom! discovery was fostered in the classrooms they work,” says Harvard associate Marie Schwarzl. Periodicals postage paid professor MICHAEL S. WOLFE at Philadelphia, PA. University of the and culture of USP. Sciences in Philadelphia admits students C’84, MS, PhD. “I took physiology of any gender, age, disability, race, creed, Providing the Right Motivation and pharmacology courses in color, sexual orientation, or national origin. “USP gave me the firm scientific foundation addition to the required The University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. in biology, chemistry, and the scientific method. It was a very rigorous continued on next page usp bulletin: culture of discovery page 

usp’s honor roll of patent holders pharmaceutical industry with Squibb, Smith to two years,” says Mansour-Awad, “and Alexandria, Virginia, an examiner from the USP alumni have also patented some Alumni from as far back as 1930 (Philadelphia College of Pharmacy) and as recent as Kline and French, Bristol Laboratories, accounts for, on average, ten percent of United States Patent and Trademark Office rather unusual items. LUANNE ZABYTKO 2004 collectively hold more than 600 patents: and Ajinomoto. His patents are in areas a new building’s engineering cost.” The (USPTO) came into the pharmacy for a P’77, an AstraZeneca employee, holds Abu S. Alam, PhD, P’67 Charles A. Lung C’61 as diverse as animal feeds, contraceptives, labor-intensive process first involves writing prescription. “He happened to be a phar- the patent on the Silk Touch golf putter Thomas F. August P’76 Elizabeth L. MacNamara, PhD, C’49 and analgetic abuse. “My foundation in protocols and then testing and documenting macist as well and proceeded to tell me she invented to improve her game. JOHN Joseph V. Bondi, PhD, P’72 Gerhard Maerker, PhD, C’51 chemistry and biology from USP was very the equipment. To validate a facility takes about his job while I filled his prescription. JOSEPH PharmD’00, a pharmacy manager Martin Buchalter P’55 Amany Mansour-Awad P’92 important. That type of cross training is 12,000 to 24,000 man-hours. I was interested and went to the USPTO at Praxair Healthcare Services, patented Joseph P. Burns C’42 Keith Marmer MPT ’89, DPT ’04 not common at the undergraduate level.” Mansour-Awad’s product, ValCreate, website and researched the patent examiner an automatic sprinkler garden edging Gaetano T. Caltagirone BC’92 Clayton E. Matthews BAC’40 Retirement hasn’t brought Dr. Gordon’s cuts the time needed to create protocols by position. I applied online and submitted system that waters the lawn while serving Robert J. Capetola, PhD, BI’71 Gunvant N. Mehta P’62 discovery days to a halt. He filed two new about 40 percent, providing more consistency my transcript. After an interview, I had as a border. Components of rechargeable Vincent J. Cease P’56 Allen Misher, PhD, HonDSc’59 patents in 2004. The first builds on his 1973 and uniformity with FDA standards. Three the job.” batteries were coinvented by PAUL J. Elizabeth T. Corsi, PharmD’81 Paul J. Nigrey, PhD, C’70 patent on adding denaturants to narcotics types of protocols are involved: Installation Jagoe now examines patents in the areas NIGREY C’70, PhD, a senior member Robert E. Dempski, PhD, P’56 Joseph L. O’Neill P’55 to prevent the potential for abuse. Mor- Qualification (IQ) ensures the equipment of chemistry and pharmacology composi- of the technical staff at Sandia National H. M. Neale Dickinson P’44 George N. Pajovich, Jr., PharmD’93 Agustin D. Escobar, PhD, PCEU’77 Richard D. Paoletti, Jr., P’95 phine, codeine, and oxycodone have been is installed correctly. Operational Qualifica- tions and methods. Fellow USP grad Laboratory. GEORGE N. PAJOVICH Charles A. Fenstermacher, PhD, P’50 Jill E. Pinkett PCEU’94 widely abused, in the case of oxycodone by tion (OQ) proves the equipment operates PHYLLIS SPIVACK P’78 also works at PharmD’93, employed by Wyeth-Ayerst Melvin C. Firman BAC’40 Robert L. Pollack, PhD, C/BAC’48 dissolving an oral tablet in water to prepare according to the manufacturer’s specifica- the USPTO, and her area of expertise is Research, holds the patent for a mini Jon R. Fisher, Jr., TX’84 Gerald P. Polli, PhD, P’56 an injectable form. Dr. Gordon’s newest tions. And Performance Qualification (PQ) medicinal chemistry. “A good chemistry garlic slicer. Michelle A. Fontana MPT’90 William J. Reilly, Jr., P’85 invention adds a gum substance to the mix verifies that the equipment all works cor- and biology background, combined with USP continues to encourage the spirit David A. Freas P’73 Glenn F. Reynolds OrgC’67 that thickens into a gelatin when in contact rectly together to manufacture the product. a knowledge of pharmaceutics and anato- of discovery in its students. And we expect Robert Goldman C’39 Marvin E. Rosenthale, PhD, P/PCOG’56 with water, so the opiate cannot be sepa- The software program also reduces the my, is a perfect background for my job our alumni will be creating things that Maxwell Gordon, PhD, C’41 Edward J. Saggese C’49 rated from the denaturant, adding a double review cycle by near 30 percent by organiz- here at the patent office,” Jagoe says. “I impact the world for generations to come. Wayne M. Grim, PhD, PhC’52 Stanley Scheindlin, DSc, PhC’47 deterrent for abuse. “The FDA couldn’t ing the documentation and review process. get applications for pharmaceutical agents, William E. Hanford, PhD, HonDSc’56 Clyde E. Shoop P’51 defractionate this dosage form,” says Dr. Mansour-Awad’s knowledge of the method of using pharmaceutical agents, Richard J. Harwood, PhD, P’65 Leonard S. Silbert, PhD, C’43 Gordon. He expects the patent to be ap- validation process was learned working and significant dosage forms, and many Glenn A. Herskowitz P’83 William E. Smith, PhD, P’52 Joel W. Hockensmith, PhD, P’77 Robert D. Spiers, DSc, C’36 proved this year. for a start-up firm as well as in the innova- of them are improvements over the medica- Edward A. Hotko P’51 Irach B. Taraporewala MedC’81 Dr. Gordon’s second new patent applica- tion-driven pharmaceutical industry in ments that I have learned and dispensed in Mary S. Howett, PhD, BI’69 Sameeh S. Toukan, PhD, P’51 tion is for the use of curdlan sulfate to Japan for several years. The idea for the the past. My Remington and my Facts and Michael R. Hoy, PhD, P’81 Manuel Tubis, PhD, C’31 inhibit HIV. “No drugs have succeeded in new software process was formulated Comparisons sit on my desk at all times Leonard S. Jacob, MD, PhD, BI’70 R. Richard Unangst P’58 curing HIV; this holds out the prospect of while attending business school, and she and are constantly in use.” David B. Jaspan P’79 Walter J. Valentine P’93 a cure,” he says. The HAART (Highly formed her own company to launch it. John S. Joseph, PharmD’00 Robert A. Volz C’54 Active Anti-Retroviral Therapy) treatment Encouraged in Creativity Frank A. Kapral, PhD, BI’52 Donald Waber P’43 for HIV reduces viral load below detectable Equipped to Serve As a hospital pharmacist, RICHARD Laurence B. Katz, PhD, P’59 Thomas A. Wheatley P’57 levels, but the virus is hiding somewhere And a USP education can even prepare those D. PAOLETTI P’95 knows certain Martin Katz, PhD, P’54 Brian Williams P’84 not accessible to the drugs. Curdlan sulfate helping others submit patents or working to look-alike, sound-alike medications Arnold Koff C’35 Michael S. Wolfe, PhD, C’84 flushes out the T-cells harboring the virus approve patents. MICHAEL N. MERCANTI can be easily confused to disastrous Marvin L. Lewbart, MD, P’51 Luanne Zabytko P’77 so that HAART can attack the remnants P’84 (JD’89 Case Western Reserve Univer- results. So he developed a creative of the virus. sity) uses his pharmacy background to help solution: the patented ShrinkSafe Both of Dr. Gordon’s current patents clients of his firm, Lucas and Mercanti, LLP, ID Band, which covers an existing chemistry curriculum. The next logical step produce the amyloid peptide. “In retrospect, are for discoveries in areas his former prepare and prosecute patent applications, medicine bottle to distinguish a was a degree in medicinal chemistry. My we now believe that the molecules covered companies worked in but then closed especially in pharmaceutical, chemical, high-risk medication from others USP experience was a critical part of matur- by these particular patents are not likely down. “It proves the need to have more biochemical, and biotechnology areas. and require an additional step before ing into an interdisciplinary scientist.” to become useful drugs of themselves, scientists pursuing careers in the leadership His clients include large pharmaceutical dosing. The first will be used on Dr. Wolfe has two patents and has because they completely block the protease, of the industry. Some of the work I am companies such as Schering-Plough, emerg- neuro-muscular blocking agents. established a new lab at Harvard specifically which has important normal functions in most proud of was outside the bench, ing biotechnology companies such as Enzon MICHELLE FONTANA MPT’90 dedicated to discovering and developing the body,” he says. “So the protease should working in licensing and directing the Pharmaceuticals and Imclone, excipient developed and patented the ROMNEE drug candidates for Alzheimer’s disease. ideally be tweaked to lower the amyloid cancer program at Bristol.” manufacturers such as Colorcon, and inter- machine to help her physical therapy He first became interested in Alzheimer’s peptide while not blocking the essential national pharma companies based in South patients regain range of motion as disease when, at a meeting during his post- pathway. We have recently identified Trained to Think Differently Korea and Italy. “I represent a number of quickly as possible. doc days, a clinical scientist told him about molecules that do just that, and our new Not all USP alumni patents are for drug companies that do research in many differ- President and CEO of the biotechnology the amyloid peptide found deposited in the Alzheimer therapeutics lab is working discovery. AMANY MANSOUR-AWAD ent scientific fields,” says Mercanti. startup Aptagen, LLC, GAETANO brains of Alzheimer’s patients. “I wondered hard to modify these compounds to make P’92, founder of Red Fox Validation, “PCP&S provided me with a broad founda- THOMAS CALTAGIRONE BC’93 (PhD, if I could approach the problem of amyloid them optimally active in mouse models of created and patented a software program tion in the pharmaceutical and life sciences Drexel University College of Medicine) in Alzheimer’s disease as a chemist and offer the disease.” that helps pharmaceutical companies test from which to draw upon. My undergradu- holds a patent for human mannose-binding a different perspective.” Equipped to Be a Leader their facilities for FDA approval. “Validat- ate education is an integral element of the protein production in methylotrophic yeast. Both of Dr. Wolfe’s patents are for ing a new facility and its equipment to intellectual property law which I practice.” JILL E. PINKETT PharmD’94 holds two MAXWELL GORDON C’41 (PhD, Univer- molecules or processes that work to block prove they are capable of producing a While DONNA DRAGON JAGOE P’80, patents for dosage delivery systems from sity of Pennsylvania) holds close to 200 g-secretase, one of two proteases that consistent product takes, on average, one RPh, was working at a retail pharmacy in her work at Shire Labs. patents amassed over a 50-year career in the usp bulletin: usp 185 years page 

On February 23, USP celebrated its anniversary of the day the University was first founded as Philadelphia College of Pharmacy (PCP) 185 years ago— The practice of pharmacy in the nineteenth February 23, 1821. The annual event, century still relied heavily on centuries-old known as Founder’s Day, commemorates folk wisdom passed down from apothecary the legacy of PCP and the growth of what to apothecary. In 1821, 68 prominent was once a small college into what is now Philadelphia apothecaries met in Carpenters’ a vibrant university. President Gerbino Hall to establish improved scientific stan- gets into the spirit dards and train more competent apprentices of the celebration. and students. They pledged “to invite a spirit of pharmaceutical investigation” and to guard the public from “the introduction of spurious, adulterated, deteriorated, or otherwise mischievous articles.” One year later, they organized and incorporated the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy—the first college of pharmacy in North America. The group ushered in a new era in the practice of pharmacy—the identification, selection, compounding, and analysis of drugs—and The day-long celebration commenced at birthday party featuring “mocktails,” laid the foundation for a legacy of future noon with birthday cake in the cafeteria. sandwiches, snacks, and fun. USP’s own advances and discoveries. President Gerbino joined students, faculty, mascot, Drake even made an appearance. Many revolutionary discoveries contrib- and staff for a slice of the birthday cake. A A dance party followed the reception uting to today’s practice of pharmacy were disc jockey and birthday decorations created in the gymnasium featuring Jason Douglas’ made by PCP graduates. More recent a festive mood. Danceadelphia. USP’s 185th birthday party graduates of USP have continued this legacy Later that day, the 185th birthday was an event to remember! and are founders of their own pharmaceuti- celebration continued with a reception in cal companies or companies serving the the ARC. More than 150 students and staff pharmaceutical industry. gathered in the Mercadante Atrium for a usp bulletin: keeping a finger on the pulse page 

vision statements Keeping a Finger on the Pulse ■ Community Involvement: The University participates as a positive influence and partner in the community. pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and health A New Horizon for USP care industries, President Gerbino took the ■ Culture of Community: Foster a culture of community where respect, lead in building upon the University’s civility, collegiality, collaboration, and creativity are practiced and valued. by kimberly iapalucci existing strategic plans. “My executive management committee (EMC) joined me for a series of brainstorm- ■ Education at USP: USP students will become professionals distinguished by ing sessions to try to articulate the concepts leadership, innovation, and excellence in a dynamic and diverse global society. that we need to address as we plan and strategize for a competitive and rapidly “We have an obligation to live administrators need to be equally flexible to changing environment,” he says. “My role ■ Marketing and Branding: Create a culture of brand behavior and integrated marketing throughout the University. up to our legacy,” says PRESIDENT meet the needs of tomorrow. was largely conceptual—I aimed to just GERBINO P’69, PharmD’70. “What President Gerbino and his team recognize keep everyone focused on what USP should that not only does USP have a remarkable aspire toward, ideologically, and within better time than our 185-year celebration ■ Market Responsiveness: Develop market-responsive curricula, programs, legacy but the institution’s growth continues the context of our mission.” to work together in fostering new research collaborations and partnerships, and centers of excellence that enhance the to parallel the rapid growth of the region’s With these issues at the forefront, Presi- and educational innovations sustaining University’s mission, vision, and social benefit and become sources of rev- science, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology dent Gerbino and the EMC collaborated University of the Sciences in Philadelphia’s enue. Be prepared to identify and react to opportunities resulting from industries. The Greater Philadelphia region and crafted eight concepts, or Vision State- reputation and niche as a leader in educat- changes in the structure and environment of higher education, such as the was recently ranked fifth nationally for ments (see sidebar) that would be critical to ing tomorrow’s scientists and health consolidation of institutions and programs. care professionals.” strength in the life sciences industry. A enhancing the value of USP. A statement The mammoth legacies of graduates recent Brookings Institution study named of focus or goal for each of the areas was such as ELI LILLY ’07, ROBERT MCNEIL Philadelphia second only to the New York crafted. The Vision Statements build upon ■ Philanthropy: Have the community realize that philanthropy is relationship ’38, JOHN WYETH ’54, and SILAS M. metropolitan area as a center for pharma- the framework of Vision 2010 and provide building and is everyone’s responsibility. We must create a culture of philan- BURROUGHS 1877 are well-known within ceutical research with firms like GlaxoSmith- a springboard to the future. thropy within the University community, its students, parents, alumni, the USP community. They are joined by Kline and Merck that each have a significant To ensure that the process benefited friends, corporations, and foundations. recent alumni who concur that they learned research and manufacturing presence in from expert guidance and support, President valuable leadership skills at USP. the region. In our 185th year, USP still has Gerbino engaged Goldstein & Associates, a ■ Rapid advances in the health and science its finger on the pulse of these industries. consulting group with extensive experience Research: Create a nucleus or core research environment that inspires marketplace, a change in the way higher Our students remain some of the most developing strategic planning for higher students and faculty toward research and scholarship, brings in extramural education operates, and increasing competi- marketable, and remarkable, graduates education. The group consulted with the funding, and develops intellectual property that provides or enhances tion creates new challenges for USP. Policy in Philadelphia. EMC in developing the planning process social benefit. makers are demanding more accountability “Our future students need to be the itself and in developing the vision statements best,” says President Gerbino. “We want into more fully articulated charges for the from higher education. Colleges and univer- ■ Stewardship and Effectiveness: Continue to create the University of the them to excel during their college career working committees. SARA GALLAGHER, sities across the nation are using more future. This includes its physical nature and incorporates the concepts of at USP and evolve into the innovators and assistant vice president & executive assistant contemporary business principles rather stewardship of our resources, efficiency, effectiveness, quality, value, and leaders our alumni have been and continue to the president, who is a member of the than traditional academic models. To retain cost of all aspects of our operations. our culture and philosophy, faculty and to be.” To ensure USP keeps pace with the EMC, is working closely with Goldstein & dynamic marketplace that encompasses the Associates in managing the process. continued on next page usp bulletin: keeping a finger on the pulse page 11

It became clear to the team, as they “We need to continue to deliver value,” and wellness. A bachelor of science degree involvement from many constituencies over the upcoming year. During the one- goal—is an essential element in our vision weighed the issues surrounding today’s USP, notes President Gerbino. “There is a ‘flight in pharmaceutical marketing and manage- across the University community. Seventy- year period, the strategies will be prioritized, for our future,” says President Gerbino. that what will attract tomorrow’s students toward quality’ among today’s students. ment was recently created as well to prepare four individuals representing many disci- and by May 2007, the tactical plans will be “The conclusions and recommendations to the University over competitors will be They are discriminating consumers making our students for employment in the thriving plines, skills, and backgrounds were selected in place. Other members of the USP com- emerging from these working groups will our continued promise of value and quality decisions about their future. Value is biotechnology and pharmaceutical indus- to serve on the eight committees to analyze munity will be engaged in future phases of not be the end of the process but the begin- of education, proven by the success of our what convinces them—not merely market- tries. The program is unique in that it gives the vision statements and develop strategies this process. ning of a strategic journey that will take alumni and students. They will see our ing messages.” students a foundation in science education to bring them to their full realization. Keeping our energies focused on the USP well into the future.” graduates willingly take the lead to advance The University has already been taking combined with essential business courses. Once those strategies are articulated, the mission, vision, strategies, and tactics will the practice of pharmacy, physical and some steps toward addressing marketplace Other new programs that address the next phase of the process will involve ensure that University of the Sciences in occupational therapy, research, and health needs and preparing our students to contrib- changing needs of incoming students include setting priorities and developing tactical Philadelphia continues to be a dynamic and policy and in all areas of the life and health ute to their chosen professions. The new a bachelor of science degree in humanities plans, resource needs, and a timeline thriving institution of higher learning. sciences, filling a growing need in these fitness and health management program and sciences and a master of public health. for implementation. “Working together as a community— industries where job opportunities outnum- (see page 20) was developed in response The successful development and imple- By early summer, the committees will integrated and striving toward a common ber qualified applicants. to national trends in health promotion mentation of the new vision requires propose strategies that will be considered

strategic planning committees envision usp’s future Dianna Collins, Director, Enrollment Communication ■ Research Buzz Kerr, Associate Dean, Philadelphia College of Pharmacy “Although people clearly recognize the fact that USP has a long tradition as The successful development and implementation of the new vision involves more than 70 individuals representing many disciplines, skills, and backgrounds. Pat Peterson, Director, Career Services an educational institution, it is less well known that we have been a leader ■ Community Involvement Ellen Carlson, Associate Registrar Glenn Rosenthal, Chair, Pharmaceutical Marketing & Health Care Business in research, as well. Our committee will be devising strategies that will “Good community relationships are more than just a good idea—they’re Dan Hussar, Remington Professor, Pharmacy Katherine Wright, Assistant Director, Human Resources enable the University to continue to be a leader in the area of research and an obligation for any university in an urban setting. We will take that John Masciantonio, Director, Computing and Network Services VP Liaison: Liz Bressi-Stoppe, Vice President, Marketing & Public Affairs scholarly activity.” philosophy a step further, focusing in a very active way on expanding Susan Rohanna, Director, Human Resources russell digate Committee Chair, Dean, Philadelphia College of Pharmacy our definition of ‘community’ to include not only our neighbors and Erica Spizzirri, Director, Major Gifts ■ Market Responsiveness community organizations but also public health centers and local VP Liaison: Anthony McCague, Vice President, Strategic Events & Special Projects “We will identify strategies to help the University benefit from changes in Members schools, promoting even greater interaction between the University the higher education landscape. Opportunities may include new programs, Tilman Baumstark, Assistant Professor, Biology and the community.” ■ Education strategic partnerships, academic partnerships, or centers of excellence.” Anil D’mello, Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences mary kate mcginty “Our committee is focused on identifying strategic initiatives to ensure andrew peterson Shawn Farrell, Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations Committee Chair, Associate Vice President, Community and Government Relations that USP attracts highly motivated and engaged students, that our educa- Committee Chair, Chair, Pharmacy Practice and Administration Robert Field, Director, Health Policy Program Members tional programs are rigorous and relevant, and that our students graduate Members Brigid Isackman, Associate Controller Carolyn Blackwell, University City District, Director of Neighborhood Initiatives not just with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in their careers Susan Barrett, Assistant Vice President, Corporate, Foundation and Ruth Schemm, Dean, College of Health Sciences Bob Boughner, Chair, Humanities but also with the skills necessary to be leaders and innovators.” Alumni Relations Reynold Verret, Dean, Misher College of Arts and Sciences Leslie Bowman, Coordinator, Instructional Services, Associate Professor, peter miller John Connors, Associate Dean, College of Graduate Studies, Director, Rod Wigent, Dean, College of Graduate Studies Committee Chair, Director, Academic Assessment Flexible Option Information Science VP Liaison: Barbara Byrne, Vice President, Academic Affairs Stan Crommarty, Director, Public Safety & Security Members Shawn Curtin, Executive Director, Finance and Operations Len Farber, Director, Student Life and Leadership Development Aminta Breaux, Dean of Students Margaret Kasschau, Associate Vice President, Academic Affairs ■ Stewardship and Effectiveness Barry Grossbach, Board of Trustees, Chair of Zoning Committee, Spruce Hill Barbara Little, Assistant Dean of Students Larry Poli, Associate Professor, Pharmaceutical Business “Safeguarding all assets that have been entrusted with us has been our Community Association Harvey Maldow, AstraZeneca, Director, Professional Relations Richard Stefanacci, Executive Director, Health Policy Institute goal. Good stewardship means protecting and treasuring our community Bob Jones, Director, Facilities Suzanne Murphy, Associate Dean, Misher College of Arts and Sciences VP Liaison: Gary F. Raisl, Vice President, Finance & Administration (students, alumni, staff, and the neighborhood), endowment, facilities, Claudia Parvanta, Chair, Social Sciences Bruce Rosenthal, Assistant Director, Pharmaceutical Business branding strategy, legacy reputation, and traditions. If we aim to manage Joe Ruane, Vice Chair, Social Sciences Shanaz Tejani-Butt, Associate Dean and Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences ■ Philanthropy these resources and continue to fulfill USP’s mission in the most produc- VP Liaison: Liz Bressi-Stoppe, Vice President, Marketing & Public Affairs Suzanne Trump, Assistant Dean, Academic Advising and Retention “A common misconception of philanthropy is that it is solely financial tive and customer-centered manner possible, then our committee will Andrew Ward, Student, Biology and Doctor of Pharmacy giving. True philanthropy is much more. It is the giving of self. Creating have met its goal.” joe trainor ■ Culture of Community VP Liaison: Barbara Byrne, Vice President, Academic Affairs a culture of philanthropy for our University is the responsibility of every Committee Chair, Controller, Associate Vice President, Finance “We are developing ways to build positive relationships across campus member of the USP community, past, present, and future.” for a stronger USP. Our focus has been to identify systemic issues that ■ Marketing and Branding george downs Members Committee Chair, Director, Annual Fund we can address that will enable us to move forward on all fronts. Key “In order to remain competitive, USP will need to distinguish itself with Russ Hart, Capitol Program Manager, Facilities constituencies, including students, faculty, staff, and alumni, are helping a strong brand identity that everyone in the University understands, Members Pat Lepore, CIO & Associate Vice President, Information Technology to foster a positive community environment on campus.” embraces, and lives every day. USP’s brand must be a promise of value Amy Bryant, Senior Director, Data & Stewardship Eileen McGovern, Assistant Vice President, Administrative Services b. j. cunningham and a quality education.” Chris Gradel, Assistant Director, Human Resources Tom Moiani, Manager, University Purchasing Committee Chair, Assistant Dean, Student Development carolyn vivaldi Ken Leibowitz, Assistant Professor, Communications Preston Moore, Associate Professor, Chemistry Members Committee Chair, Associate Vice President, Strategic Marketing Communications Walter Perry, Associate Dean/Director, Multicultural Affairs Steve Sheaffer, Vice Chair, Experiential Learning Mignon Adams, Chair, Information Science Members Harry Siegel, Associate Dean, Enrollment Services Alan Sims, Registrar Marty Beckerman, Director, Student Accounting Services Stephanie Bean, Alumna Student Government Representatives Rod Wigent, Dean, College of Graduate Studies Joe Canaday, Professional Academic Advisor Michael Brody, Director and Curator, Museum VP Liaison: Kenneth J. D. Boyden, Vice President, Institutional Advancement VP Liaison: Gary F. Raisl, Vice President, Finance & Administration usp bulletin: first person page 13

Instead of going to Cancun or NASCAR speeds ripped through this Gulf your life. Those kinds of places cannot be drive and energy of nearly 700 college logged debris, some as large and as heavy also the most direct way for the survivors South Padre Island, 16 USP students Coast community of working- and middle- described—they can only be experienced. students in March 2006 alone is incredibly as a refrigerator, to a pile at the side of the and the volunteers to disengage from the chose to spend their spring break doing class Mississippians, leaving complete Realizing the silence, Julie abruptly asked daunting, but it didn’t seem to faze him road. The next day you might find yourself damage that surrounded them and to volunteer hurricane relief in Waveland, destruction and vulnerability in its wake. where I was staying. “We’re at a volunteer and his staff very much. “We know how gutting a home while the owner paced the connect with the hope and inspiration Mississippi. Organized by the University’s “When we were there we saw dead base camp called the I Care Village. The to place people where they are needed the yard frantically, wracked with anguish that welled within them. Center for Community Connections, the animals rotting in trees, cars on top of Morrell Foundation runs it. I’m told we’ll most and how to get the most value out and grief, unable to watch the demolition. One USP student, who hails from New weeklong volunteer effort was billed as an houses, houses on top of cars…” her voice be eating camp food and sleeping in tents.” of every volunteer hour,” said Boisvert. Other days might be spent in an elementary York, confided to me that her experience “Alternative Spring Break.” I chaperoned trailed off. “Well, if you’re in tents, you’ll fit right For our part, we went wherever we school working with children while the came into focus while clearing debris from on the humanitarian mission with ELIZA- She wanted to tell me what to expect. She in. There are a lot of folks around there were assigned and gave every last ounce few remaining teachers caught up on their the home of a local firefighter. Among the BETH GABLE, director of USP’s Center wanted me to be prepared. She wanted me who don’t qualify for trailers. They’ve been of our effort. paperwork or even processing volunteer many belongings she retrieved from the for Community Connections, and PATTY to be able to prepare the students for what in tents since September,” she said. work orders or coordi- wreckage was a ball cap embroidered with O’HAGAN, administrator for student they might encounter. But she couldn’t. During our trip, Steve Boisvert, the nating intake for “FDNY.” Later, she learned that the fire- activities. While other college students After my week “on the ground,” I under- executive director of Community Collabora- volunteer lawyers. fighter had volunteered at Ground Zero across the country dedicated themselves to stood. Sometimes, words and pictures just tions International (CCI), straightforwardly Sharing the tragedy after September 11. “At that moment, I advancing the more debauched aspects of don’t cut it. Sometimes what’s most pro- expressed the collective attitude among the and hope of the resi- felt a connection,” she said, “and I under- a traditional spring break, these students found is how a place feels, how it squirms residents of Waveland trying to rebuild. dents’ lives was half of stood exactly what we were doing and committed themselves to a week of intense into your consciousness, how it changes “We’re the only ones,” he said. “We’re the our volunteer experi- what it meant.” only people who can show up at someone’s ence. After a few days, For me, it came after a day full of slog- door today, ask them what they need help the stories I collected ging debris across 25 yards of sandy beach with, and return tomorrow to get that job began to stack up in to piles at the edge of a road. It was a simple done.” He has been directing the volunteer my mind like little “thank you” offered by an old timer in a efforts of college students in Waveland since First Person the storm passed in September. CCI was responsible for coordinating all ANGELA YU PharmD’08 (left) and LING YANG our volunteer activities and providing our “Sometimes what’s most profound is how a place feels, how it squirms into An Alternative Spring Break PharmD’11 (right) put their hearts, souls, and a lot accommodations. Working with a consor- your consciousness, how it changes your life. Those kinds of places cannot of muscle into their volunteer efforts. in Mississippi tium of relief providers, CCI is targeting be described—they can only be experienced.” their efforts toward serving Waveland’s As hurricane relief volunteers, we worked shawn farrell most vulnerable residents. Coordinating the in Waveland for seven days. During that by shawn j. farrell time, I worked alongside some of the most dedicated, civic-minded students I’ve ever encountered. Over the course of the week, mountains of narrative rubble. Like the piles front loader. He lived in one of the houses volunteerism in some of the worst conditions our students worked together with nearly of debris that dotted the landscape through- on the other side of the road, and for a time in the country. Few of us were prepared for 80 students from five or six different univer- out Waveland, the stories were eerily similar at least, he could sit atop his hulking ma- the experience. sities, including groups from University of in scope and inspiration. They are familiar chinery and look past the mountains of Before I left for Waveland, I had a long Maine, University of South Dakota, and to anyone who cared to watch the devasta- garbage to a clear beach and a calm sea. It conversation with my younger sister, Julie, Loyola College in Maryland. tion unfold on CNN. The stories matched was enough to be thankful for. And for me, who works for the Red Cross in our home- Each day, we were directed to another the images of so many news reports during being thanked was enough too. town, Fort Worth, Texas. After spending site. Some days it was a long stretch of sand the storms: elderly women clinging to trees, For me, those two simple, kind words months working with evacuees, she was strewn with the swollen artifacts of count- people stranded on roofs, parents desper- passed from a local to a volunteer, barely sent to New Orleans for a week to help less homes, chunks of memories returned to ately seeking a lost child, someone reaching audible over the din of a rumbling front with the volunteer efforts organized for the land after churning in the sea that stole out across raging flood waters to save a loader, became the sound of progress and Mardi Gras. As she was leaving the Gulf it. Other days, the site was nothing more complete stranger. hope in Waveland. than the tattered remains of a home, or a When a person from Waveland shares Coast, I was arriving. Sixteen USP students and three administrators traveled to Waveland, MS, during spring break to assist home demolished, or a home to be demol- his or her story with you directly, however “New Orleans is bad, but you’re going with the clean-up effort following Hurricane Katrina. Pictured in the first row, from left, are: Jeena ished. In a sense, it didn’t matter where we similar it may be to others you’ve heard, it to the hardest hit area,” she said. I could tell Joseph PharmD’08; Dipti Mirchandani BI’06; Diana Samuel PMM’08; Sapana Amin PharmD’08; Courtney she was working up to a warning. Cavelieri PharmD’11; Cari Kerby HPsy’09; Xy Ling Yang PharmD’11; Brandi Garbutt PharmD’09; Mary were sent, the work was nearly always the anchors you to the people and to the place. New Orleans may have flooded, but Geiser PA’08; and Nisha Patel PharmD’08. Second row, from left: Jonathan Hanna C’06; Yin Chieh same: attempt to create order from chaos. It seemed as though the stories were the Waveland was nearly swept off the map. (Angela) Yu PharmD’08; Shawn Farrell, director of corporate and foundation relations; Patricia O’Hagan, The jobs were varied and plentiful. One only way we, as volunteers, could hope to Seventy-five-foot waves and winds topping administrator for student activities; Elizabeth Gable, director of the Center for Community Connections; day might be spent dragging bits of water- unite the tragedy with the aftermath. It was Elise Autenrieth C’06; Lauren Cowley PharmD’10; Sibyounthanh Lam PharmD’10; and Adam Haydt C’09. uspusp bulletin:bulletin: alumniarticle focus title page 15 headeralumni focus Climbing to Extraordinary Heights From PT to Inventor: Alumnus Carves His Own Niche

L.H. BUCK HEADINGS, JR., P’69 is no ordinary person, and he Each day became more difficult, as the thinning air caused When KEITH MARMER MPT ’89, DPT ’04 was attending classes Marmer served as CEO of his company from 1996 to 2003 and does many extraordinary, some would say, unbelievable, things. physical and mental fatigue. at USP becoming an inventor was the last thing on his mind. How as chief clinical operations officer through 2005. As CEO, he The pharmacist and admitted adventure travel junkie outdid all The guides warned him about the final day. “They said it would did this former PT in sports medicine become one of the Philadel- achieved significant annual increases in revenue for several consecu- of his past exploits when he summited Mount Kilimanjaro, the be the longest day of my life. To think that all my preparation and phia Magazine “100 People to Watch” in 1996? He quips, “It all tive years and secured three rounds of venture capital funding world’s tallest freestanding mountain. training came down to this one day.” just came my way and started steamrolling.” for execution of a national expansion strategy. He forged a major It was a personal odyssey for Buck. He did it for himself, to He would sleep for only two hours out of 24 that day. The final Marmer invented DV2-FCE technology. While functional capac- partnership with Deloitte Consulting and implemented comprehen- prove he had the grit and determination it took to scale a 19,340- ascent began at 10 p.m. and continued until they all reached the ity evaluation (FCE) was already in use in the physical therapy sive HIPAA policies and procedures. “I think the reason the company foot mountain. He also did it as an Eagle Scout, to raise money for summit at 8 a.m. They spent little time basking in their achievement. industry as a method of measuring movement, Marmer improved took off so quickly is simply because I loved what I was doing.” boy scouting programs in his hometown of Lewistown, Pennsylva- “You are mentally and physically exhausted. Your mind plays the technique by inventing and patenting a computerized video Today, PhysioMetrics has evolved into an entity that trains other nia, as well as for his late father and another late longtime friend. tricks because of the altitude. It is hard to think and reason,” motion analysis system to measure FCE. He formed his company, physical therapists to use DV2 technology and has employees and “No matter how old you are, with a little training and prepara- Buck said. PhysioMetrics, Inc., to deliver this revolutionary computer system. licensees in 19 states. Current clients include WalMart, UPS, CVS, tion, you can do almost anything,” he said. “You need the will to The group stayed on the summit for 40 minutes before turning The system employs videotapes of individuals in motion and mea- AIG, and Liberty Mutual. Marmer’s role as founder of the company make life happen.” around to begin their descent. sures human function through virtual reality. has afforded him the opportunity to step back from daily operations It was a will that would be sorely tested at times during the Buck encountered headaches and some nausea along the way but Soon after the idea for videotaping human movement came to and consult with other health care businesses. He is currently climb, even for a man who has made it his personal mission to Marmer, he realized he needed to make the system mobile so he focusing on business development consulting for Specialty Diets in accomplish all of the adventures listed on the Travel Channel’s could sell it. “One day I decided Malvern, Pennsylvania. This “101 Things You Should Do Before You Die” list. “Climbing Kilimanjaro is like hiking from the equator to the to take a room full of the equip- newly formed company is “Climbing Kilimanjaro is like hiking from the equator to the north pole in five days. You go through five ecosystems.” ment down to my basement and benefiting from Marmer’s north pole in five days. You go through five ecosystems,” Buck rebuild it to fit into the trunk of vision and strategic plan for explained. l.h. buck headings, jr., p’69 my car,” recalls Marmer. His entering its target markets The adventure nearly became efforts earned him three patents: through a world-class sales a solitary one for Buck. The two one for the computerized system and marketing campaign. British men who were to join him did not suffer from more and two others for making the At 40, he is devising some on the trip had been delayed on severe forms of altitude system mobile. ideas for his future. He’s arriving in Tanzania. “The guides sickness. When PhysioMetrics was been an adjunct professor of picked me up at the hotel and said Despite the “long, painful” founded it was the first health physical and occupational I would be on my own,” he remem- trek down the mountain, therapy at the University since bers. “At the last minute, we stopped Buck and his comrades 1999 and plans to continue in at the airport on the way to the greeted everyone coming up that role. “I enjoy the class- mountain and picked up the others.” the mountain, something they “I think the reason the company took off so quickly is room time but also the course As soon as the trio began their vowed to do when they began curriculum development and simply because I loved what I was doing.” quest, they sensed the climb may their journey and no one administrative roles,” Marmer be a bit more arduous than they spoke to them. They called keith marmer mpt’89, dpt’04 says. He is even taking on USP interns. “I just gave an internship to first imagined. out greetings of “jambo” or a pharmaceutical marketing and management student. I think she’ll “The journey went from Serengeti BUCK HEADINGS, P’69 (left) with Mount Kilimanjaro guide Ian Minjas at “karibu,” which mean hello be terrific.” the summit of the mountain, October 6, 2005. heat to Arctic cold,” Buck said of the and welcome in Swahili. He also plans to continue to lecture nationally. He will be wild fluctuation in temperature. Upon completion of the climb, Buck thought about the many care services company to provide mobile physical analysis testing presenting his most recent research, titled Differences in Reliability The men took the Marangu Route, an eastern trail up the moun- Boy Scouts who would be able to go to camp from the $2,600 he services and consulting. It was at this point that Marmer authored between Generally Accepted Measures of Effort in Functional tain. It added an extra day to the trip but was worth it because the raised by soliciting donations before the trip. the technology’s clinical training manual and created a certification Capacity Evaluations, at the American Physical Therapy Associa- path is more gradual and gives climbers more time to acclimate to “This is my way of giving back to the Boy Scouts, thanking them in PhysioMetrics Functional Capacity Evaluation. tion Annual Conference this summer. Publication of the research the high altitude. for the time and energy of my leaders, as well as current and future “PhysioMetrics has conducted extensive research,” says Marmer. is pending. Although the group climbed 12 to 20 miles each day, they were leaders,” Buck said of his decision to link his climb with a fund- “The analysis of human movements by way of algorithms determines He also noted that he is excited about the prospect of helping to reminded repeatedly to “pole, pole,” which is Swahili means “go raising effort. both functional capacity and level of effort. Our results are based attract more research and corporate activity to USP. “The personal- slowly.” By the end of the climb, that was the only speed Buck The climb is something Buck will never forget. “Would I climb solely on objective, factual data.” The data evaluates an individual’s ized attention and the chance to network during my years as a could go. Mount Kilimanjaro again? You betcha.” functional level of work and ability to complete daily activities. student helped me develop strategic thinking and enhance my best Days began early, around 5:30 a.m. After breakfast, the men The system caught on quickly in the insurance industry. “Insur- skills. I am very motivated to help USP maintain its role of produc- would hike until stopping for a packed lunch. They would reach ance companies have found that they can determine the validity of ing movers and shakers in the health care industry.” the next base camp by about 5 p.m. and have dinner. After dinner, worker’s compensation claims with DV2,” says Marmer. “Con- there was time for a few photos and then it was off to set up versely, those who are injured and cannot work might use the the water and gear for the next day. Usually, everyone was asleep technology to support their claims.” by 7 p.m. usp bulletin: alumni focus page 17 student focus sports in short

Women’s Sports Teams Honored with Banners in ARC Women’s Air Rifle On February 23, USP celebrated recent champion- Scholar-Athlete Soars On ships won by the women’s tennis and cross country Captures MAC Title teams. Banners in honor of the championships were and Off the Court The women’s varsity air rifle team revealed at a pep rally in the Bobby Morgan Arena. captured the Pro Marksmanship Over 100 students and staff joined president gerbino and bob heller, assistant director of athletics, When LEAH SHUMOSKI PharmD’07 was five, she told her division title at the Mid-Atlantic for a fun-filled evening of cheering on the teams followed by a reception in the atrium of the ARC. mother she wanted to trade in her dance shoes for a softball glove. Air Rifle Championships hosted Nearly twenty years later, the scholar, athlete, and future pharma- by the U.S. Coast Guard, defeat- The USP women’s tennis team captured the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) championship by defeating Georgian Court University, 6-3, to earn the conference’s first-ever women’s tennis automatic bid to cist is an honor student at USP, the Central Atlantic Collegiate ing Massachusetts Maritime the NCAA championships. Conference (CACC) Women’s Basketball co-Player of the Year, Academy’s women’s air rifle team, 1355-1302. and the first player in the CACC to earn four Player of the The USP women’s cross country team outscored the nine other CACC schools competing at the champion- Week awards. ship meet, winning the title by two points over Felician College and three over Georgian Court University. A high energy level, combined with a competitive spirit that Cross Country Teams USP competed in the NCAA East Regionals for the third consecutive year, finishing 16th overall, their best would dazzle even a pro athlete, gives her the ambition to succeed. Named All-Academic finish ever in the event and the best finish ever by a CACC school. “I manage to do all the things I love to do because I know I may The men’s and women’s cross This was the first CACC Championship won by either team. not have a second chance,” says Shumoski. “This is it; I’ll only be country teams have been selected in college once.” She admits that being in competitive situations by the United States Track and drives her to succeed like nothing else. Field Cross Country Coaches As a senior forward on the USP women’s basketball team, she is Association (USTFCCCA) as All- the first Division II women’s player to amass 1,800 career points, Academic Teams for the 2005 season. To qualify, a team must 900 rebounds, 250 assists, 250 steals, and 100 blocked shots. Women’s Basketball Additionally, she is the first player in USP history (male or female) have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0. Athletes must to record to 1,500 points and 1,000 rebounds. She helped lead the Awards have competed in at least 50 Devils to a 23-8 record. She also helped lead USP to its second percent of their team’s cross LEAH SHUMOSKI Pharm’07 and CACC championship in three years and to earn a place in the country competitions and appear SHELBY RANCE Pharm’09 were ing time with my niece,” she says. “It helps me realize what is really NCAA Division II national championships. on the National Collegiate Athlet- named to Daktronics Division II With two older brothers who were sport enthusiasts, Shumoski important.” The scholar-athlete also volunteers to help the senior ics Association eligibility form. Women’s Basketball All-Northeast grew up a tomboy. Athleticism runs in her family, but so does an citizens who are members of her church. “Sometimes they just need Region Team as a First Team The women’s team was one of selection. They also were named affinity for science. Her father, a chemistry and physics teacher, help with everyday tasks.” The USP women’s cross country team, from left: Bob Heller, head coach of just two Central Atlantic Colle- Philadelphia Inquirer Academic encouraged her from an early age to excel in science. Her oldest Shumoski recognizes how her focus on teamwork and her drive the women’s cross country team; Jean Dugan PharmD’10, Kristine Ziemba giate Conference (CACC) teams All-Area Basketball Performers brother, Zach, who earned a degree in biology, returned to college to serve others will benefit her in the pharmacy profession. “I can PharmD’09, Maureen McNally PharmD’11, Joy Aifuwa PharmD’10, Amanda selected and one of 85 teams of the Year and were Second at USP to pursue a second degree in pharmacy. They often attend imagine how being part of a team of doctors and nurses in a hospi- Reed PharmD’09, Dana Lulias PT’09. Not pictured: Shelby Rance PharmD’09 nationally to earn this honor. Team selections for the ECAC tal setting would require an understanding of collaborating with and Hayley Lentz PMM’08. classes together and push each other to keep going. “My brother is The men’s cross country team Division II Women’s Basketball others toward a common goal—in this case helping the patient.” my role model,” she says. “Family ties keep me going. I really don’t is the sole CACC representative All-Star Team. want to disappoint my parents.” She believes her ability to communicate well and motivate others among the 60 schools nationally will be put to good use in her future profession. Gifted physically, she demonstrates her love of the game by selected. Women’s Rifle Awards keeping fit and healthy and being prepared for practices. “As a Shumoski will graduate in May of 2007 and looks forward to a leader on the team, I encourage my teammates to come to practice fulfilling career as a practicing pharmacist. If her will to succeed at JOY AIFUWA Pharm’10 was MICHELLE BAUER Pharm’10 named to the USTFCCCA All- ready to work hard but also have fun.” She noted that while college USP is any indication of her future, she will surely become a leader was named as the Philadelphia Academic Team. To qualify for Inquirer life should be fun, dedication to the game of basketball and aca- in the industry. Academic All-Area At- this team one must finish among Large Performer of the Year. demic achievement need to come first. “You may let yourself down, the top 30 percent of the runners She was also named First Team but also you let the whole team down when you’re not at your at the NCAA regionals, compete All-MAC in smallbore and Second best.” She keeps in mind that there is always someone better, and in 50 percent of the team’s total Team All-MAC in air rifle for she reminds her team to stay humble. meets, and have at least a 3.25 ’05–’06 season. Shumoski advocates a balance in life among sports, academics, grade point average. and a social life. She learned a valuable lesson when a knee injury The USP women’s tennis team, kneeling from left: Anna Garber PMM’08, during her senior year of high school kept her off the basketball Christina Sebastiani PharmD’11, Anne Olaya PharmD’11, Amanda Bedway courts for several months. “I realized that there needed to be some- PharmD’10, and Gabrielle Exler BI’09. Standing: Liz Ryan PharmD’10; Tara thing else in life if basketball somehow wasn’t possible,” she says. Torrone PharmD’09; Michelle Inzillo PharmD’08; Stephanie Gabel PT’09; She encourages her teammates to have fun and relax in between Julian Snow, professor of chemistry and head coach of the women’s tennis team; Rachel Salahub PharmD’09; Sarah Leonard MT’09; and Christine practices, classroom time, and exams. “I like to de-stress by spend- Walsh PMM’08. usp bulletin: bulletin board page 19 bulletin board A Special Legacy with Judge Midge Rendell

mary kate mcginty, P’83 associate vice president for community and government relations, president gerbino and delbert s. payne, Board of Trustees Chairman, presented judge marjorie o. rendell HonDSc’05, First Lady of the Commonwealth of Pennsylva- nia, with the collected works of her grandfather, otto w. osterlund, Fifth-year physical therapy students recite a 1899 graduate of the Philadelphia The Oath of the Health Professional at the College of Pharmacy and former Physical Therapy White Coat Ceremony. USP President (1921). Judge Rendell, accepted the collection on behalf of the Osterlund family. The presen- tation was part of USP’s Founder’s One Step Closer to a Growing Profession Day activities, which celebrated the Twenty physical therapy Many states already require continuing education credits to remain University’s 185th anniversary on students celebrated licensed. Upon graduation, the twenty students who donned their February 23, 2006. a milestone in their white coats this February will take their licensure exam and be careers on February 14 prepared to practice physical therapy. at the Physical Therapy RUTH SCHEMM, EdD, dean of the College of Health Sciences, White Coat Ceremony. joined the students for their ceremony. “The Physical Therapy The students donned White Coat Ceremony was a moving experience because students white coats and recited are given a symbol that signifies the responsibility of entering the Oath of a Health clinical practice,” she said. “This is a mantle of responsibility. Professional, a gesture Students realize the significance of this event and the knowledge, to reinforce their com- skills, and attitudes that they bring to their future patients. The high mitment to working number of faculty participants emphasizes the awesome responsibil- JAKARA WOODS PT ’06 dons her white with patients compas- ity of preparing the new clinical leaders of tomorrow.” coat with the help of PETER MILLER, PhD, sionately and to enhanc- physical therapy professor and director of ing their health and academic assessment. well-being. The ceremony also marks a transition into the students’ final clinical rotations Oath of a Health Professional prior to their May 2006 graduation. At this time, I vow to devote my professional life to the service With a shortage of physical therapists on the horizon, the stu- of all humankind through my chosen health profession. dents will be filling a growing need in their profession. Currently, the number of jobs exceeds the number of qualified professionals I will consider the welfare of humanity and relief of human in the field. Future job opportunities include private practice and suffering my primary concerns. positions in doctor’s offices and fitness facilities. The aging popula- I will apply my knowledge, experience, and skills to the best tion will create an increasingly strong demand for therapy in hospi- of my ability to assure optimal therapeutic outcomes for the tals, rehabilitation settings, and home health care. individuals I serve. Additionally, a trend toward On February 23, 2006, Sylvester James Gates, Jr., PhD, delivered wellness and prevention will I will keep abreast of developments and maintain professional a talk titled, “Einstein’s Third Millennium Question: ‘Is Cosmic spur a demand for physical competency. Concordance in Concomitance with Superstring/M-theory?’” therapists in organizational/ I will embrace and advocate for positive changes in health as part of the University’s World Year of Physics lecture series. corporate settings. Many compa- service delivery systems. Gates presented an introduction to superstring/M-theory nies utilize physical therapists to through the use of representative imagery. He also discussed develop on-site fitness programs I take these vows voluntarily with the full realization of the cosmic concordance, including dark matter, dark energy, the or teach safe work habits to responsibility with which I am entrusted by the public. Renowned Physicist Speaks CMB, and bayon asymmetry. reduce workplace injuries. A reception followed the lecture, giving all the attendees the Physical therapists will notice on Campus opportunity to meet Gates and discuss physics. A special group a trend toward continuing of advanced placement high school students (pictured) traveled education to keep stride with Barbara Bourbon, PhD, PT, was keynote speaker at the ceremony. from Central Pennsylvania to attend the lecture, see the campus, new advances and technologies. Bourbon, a former physical therapy professor at the University, gave valuable career advice to the new professionals. and talk with faculty and Gates about career options. usp bulletin: alumni events page 21

“If we want our alumni to remain involved New Majors Expand Career and Education Options alumni events in the life of the university, we need to USP recently introduced two new bachelor of science degrees designed to give students more options as they choose careers or continue remain involved in, and relevant to, the their education. For fall 2006, students can choose fitness and health management or humanities and science. Both programs reflect the lives of our alumni.” University’s focus on preparing its students to gain employment or for entry into graduate programs. stacy m. rosemarin p’83

Fitness and Health Management Humanities and Science Housed in the College of Health Sciences, the program provides The interaction between courses such as biology and chemistry a foundation for graduate degrees or careers in athletic training, and courses in history, literature, and other humanities is the Graduates met at one of sports administration, fitness/wellness, health education, and basis for this new major at USP. The program was created to Philadelphia’s trendiest other related fields that combine health sciences with exercise provide a strong foundation in the natural sciences combined restaurants, Buddakan, on Feb. 19 for the Target physiology, kinesiology, and sports psychology. Rather than with in-depth study in the various disciplines of the humanities. Alumni Dinner. focusing on illness and pathology, the curriculum focuses on the The program is housed in the Misher College of Arts and Sci- prevention of health problems. ences. Graduates will have knowledge and awareness of issues “Many incoming students have expressed interest in a pro- prevalent in medicine, law, pharmacy practice, and other health gram that integrates their interest in sports, recreation activities, and science fields. sports management, health, and wellness,” says RUTH L. Students will complete 32 credits in natural sciences and a SCHEMM, EdD, dean of the College of Health Sciences at USP. minimum of 42 credits in humanities. “What is unique about “The program is unique in that it features two semesters of this curriculum is the amount of science required alongside supervised fieldwork experience and a capstone course designed a full liberal arts course load,” says C. REYNOLD VERRET, to integrate all aspects of the major.” PhD, dean of the Misher College. “Broadening a student’s Program requirements include courses in occupational thera- exposure to literature, languages, philosophy, and the arts py, social sciences, pharmacy marketing and management, and combined with a substantial On Feb. 25, alumni met at the ARC for a basketball biology. Many of the fitness major courses will be open to the science background makes double header. The Devils played Holy Family University. them more marketable to USP student body as electives. Additionally, service learning and “If the natural sciences can From left, first row: Chauntrelle Clayton PMM’03; Matt Crawford businesses and better pre- civic engagement will be important in the curriculum. An intern- be successfully united with PMM’03; Andrew Kennedy P’00; Jay Wood PharmD ’03; Melissa pared for a wide range of ship requirement will feature active, student-centered learning so Bradford Wood MPT’01. Row 2: Mark Tacelosky P’97, PharmD’98; graduate options.” the social sciences and the program requirements are integrated into real-world experiences. Steve Murray P’98, PharmD’99; Len Rosenberg P’80. Row 3: Mike Students have an option humanities, the liberal arts Employment opportunities for athletic trainers, health educa- Wood MPT’01; Anthony Tassone PMM’03; Tony Carney P’80; to customize a major based in higher education will be tors, and fitness and wellness experts are expected to grow faster and Chris Bratelli PMM’05. than average upon a topic or theme of their revitalized…” through 2014. choice. “Our students typi- e. o. wilson, consilience: the Job growth will cally have a strong sense of Job growth will be concentrated unity of knowledge purpose coming to USP and in health care industry settings be concentrated in health care are knowledgeable about such as ambulatory health care industry settings issues in their area of inter- services and hospitals. such as ambula- est,” says Dr. Verret. He also noted that since a large percentage tory health of USP graduates pursue advanced degrees, the major will prove President Gerbino received the PLS Leadership Award at the care services to be a popular background for medical, dental, or veterinary Phi Lambda Sigma Pharmacy Leadership Society Awards Dinner and hospitals. Dramatic growth in all areas of health care, school as well as law school, library science, or other master’s in San Francisco on March 18. but especially the preventative areas, is the result of advances and doctoral programs. During the course of study, every gradu- in technology, an increasing emphasis on preventative care, and ate will complete the necessary requirements for application to an increasing number of older people who are more likely to medical school and various other graduate programs. need medical care. Additionally, employers are realizing the benefits of providing preventative health care to employees and are anticipated to offer more in-house fitness programs well into the future. “Recent articles on the growing numbers of aging adults, President Gerbino pictured with obese children, and people with chronic health needs all serve Jerry Mazzucca P’67. as indicators that the growth in fitness and wellness programs will expand in the future,” says Dr. Schemm.

A group of students congratulate President Gerbino on his PLS Leadership Award in San Francisco. usp bulletin: scholarly activity page 23

The PCP Alumni Association hosted a “Taste of Philly” reception on March 20 in San Francisco. Attendees enjoyed Philly favorites including cheesesteaks, soft pretzels, and Tastykakes (photos below). scholarly activity

symbols richard stefanacciF • “The Real 800-Pound Gorilla,” Presentations Bob Kayden P’78 and Coleen O. Kayden P’78. • “Medicare Part D: The Danger Medicare Patient Management, paula kramerF, michelle F Faculty and staff of Being a Deer Caught in the 1(1):5–6, 2006. cohenF, anthony Alumni = ] Headlights,” Clinical Geriatrics, • “Medicare Prescription Drug calcatera], “Enhancing Well- Current Student = M 14(3):11–12, 2006. Coverage—What It Means for ness in Seniors in Independent • “Alleviating Confusion and Pre- Today and Tomorrow,” Medicare and Assisted Living Through college of venting Fraud in the Medicare Patient Management, 1(1):7–12, Exercise, Education and Life-Style graduate studies Part D Program,” P&T Journal, 2006. Redesign” at the National Council 31(3):2–4, 2006. on the Aging and the American • “Ethical Dilemmas—Caring to Society on Aging Joint Conference Presentations • “Implementation of the Medi- Know” (physician attitude about in Anaheim, CA, on March 16. richard stefanacciF care Prescription Drug Program: Medicare Part D), Caring for the Megan Carrigan PharmD’04 (left) • “Assisted Living Facilities: Issues & Answers,” Clinical Ages, 6(12):26, 2005. Publications reminisced about her PCP days with Innovative Models of Care,” Geriatrics, 14(2):6–8, 2006. • “Healthcare Tipping Points,” “Management of Polyphar- michelle cohenF, ruth Kristen Sylvester PharmD’04. • “Medicare Part D: 10 Most Asked Assisted Living Consult, 1(6):6–7, macy Issues in the Care of the schemmF, “Client-Centered Questions about the Medicare 2005. Elderly,” and “Medicare Part Occupational Therapy for Indi- Prescription Drug Program,” D: Impact on LTC” at the • “Managing Parkinson’s Disease: viduals with Spinal Cord Injury,” Clinical Geriatrics, 13(12):12–15, American Medical Directors The impact of Medicare’s new Occupational Therapy in Health 2005, www.hmpcommunica- Association Annual Conference prescription drug benefit,” Care, November 2005. tions.com/cg/displayArticle. in Dallas, TX, March 15–19. Schwarz Pharma Parkinson’s cfm?articleID=article5094. Report, winter:4–6, 2005. lora packelF, et al., “Cancer- • “Medicare Part D: Impact on • “Are You Health Insurance Related Fatigue,” Archives of New Jersey LTC Facilities” at the Physical Medicine and Rehabilita- Literate? A Question for New Jersey LTC Administrators college of tion, Physicians,” Journal of the Volume 87, Issue 3, Pages Conference in Atlantic City, NJ, health sciences American Geriatrics Society, 91–93. on March 21. 54(1):166–168, 2006. Grants ruth schemmF, michelle Publications • “The Cost of Being Excluded: michelle cohenF, annette cohenF, “Using the Teaching/ richard stefanacciF, et al. Impact of excluded medications iglarshF received $2,000 Learning Process to Understand •“A Real Y2K for Medicaid P&T under Medicare Part D on the support to faculty to teach sur- Perceptions of a Client-Centered dually eligible nursing home vival skills and ethics, Subaward Intervention,” Occupational Tom Croce P’87 (left) and Pete Van Pelt P’97. Joe Fink P’70 (left) and Arthur Jacknowitz PharmD’74. Committees,” P&T Journal, 30(11):670–672, 2005, residents,” Journal of the Ameri- 104409-2, under the NIH Prime Therapy in Health Care, February www.ptcommunity.com/ can Medical Directors Association, Award 5 R25 NS39805-05 to Uni- 2006. ptJournal/fulltext/30/11/ 6(6):415–420, 2005. versity of Pittsburgh, September 1, 2005–July 1, 2006. From left: Violette J. Geza P’02; PTJ3011670.pdf. • “Medicare Part D and Your department of President Gerbino P’69, PharmD’70; • “The Medicare Modernization Patient,” Pennsylvania Medical academic advising Hiral M. Patel P’95, BI’02; Act and Its Implications for Society Counter Details, February Poster Presentations Sue F. Hussar P’67; Bill Ellis P’85; Pharmaceutical Marketing,” 2006. michele mulhallF, “Students Presentations as Agents of Change: Using and Lisa Lee PharmD’02. Product Management Today, • “Disparity in Assisted Living: suzanne trumpF, “Teaching Triple-Entry Journals in Clinical 17(2):14–21, 2006. An Honest Self-Assessment,” Change on Your Campus” at Education” at the Combined Assisted Living Consult, 2(1):14– the National Academic Advising • “A Primer for Medicare Part D Sections Meeting sponsored by 17, 2006. Association Region 2 Conference Plan P&T Committees,” Medicare the American Physical Therapy in Lancaster, PA, on March 23. Patient Management, 1(1):31–37, • “Clinical Marketing,” Assisted Association in San Diego, CA, 2006. Living Consult, 2(1):6–7, 2006. on February 1.

michele mulhallF, et al., “Evaluation and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers” at the Combined Sections Meeting sponsored by the American Physical Therapy Association in San Diego, CA, on February 1. Seated are Pat and Dan Pagano P’70. Standing are David Schwed P’70 and Mimi Hill Shannahan P’71. usp bulletin: scholarly activity page 25

department of misher college of himien d. jonesM, james r. adam wenocur]M, james Publications guillermo moynaF, et al., david traxelF gave talks on Grants institutional arts and sciences mckeeF, michael f. bruistF, pierceF, et al., “Analysis of 16S tilman baumstarkF, anna “Use of Ionic Liquids in the the historical period covered by adeboye adejareF “Looking For DNA-Binding Pro- Bacterial Identification Microar- georgeM, et al., “Conformational Study of Fruit Ripening by High his book Crusader Nation: The advancement $250,000 Keystone Innovation teins that Hydrolyze ATP” at the rays using Phylogenetic Simula- Changes Involved in Initiation Resolution 13C NMR Spectroscopy: United States in Peace and the • Awards Starter Kit from the Common- annual meeting of the American tion” at the annual meeting of the of Minus-Strand Synthesis of ‘Green’ Solvents Meet Green Ba- Great War, 1898–1920, in both Publications F wealth of Pennsylvania for the vojislava pophristic Association for the Advancement American Association for the Ad- a Virus-Associated RNA,” RNA, nanas,” Chemical Communications, Washington, DC, and Richmond, george downsF, “The Phar- “Development of an In Vivo Im- received an award from Colgate- of Science in St. Louis, MO, Febru- vancement of Science in St. Louis, 12:147–162, January. 714–716, 2006. Two “news-type” VA. He was also interviewed on macist as Physician Extender in aging Facility and New Faculty Palmolive Company for “Structure ary 16–19. Research was support- MO, February 16–19. Research notes showcased this article: radio stations in both cities. Family Medicine Office Practice,” and Dynamics of Zr(IV) Ion and ara dermarderosianF Recruitment.” Journal of the American Pharma- ed by a Merck/AAAS grant. was supported by a Merck/AAAS Chemical and Engineering News Zr(IV) Clusters in Solution: A Com- • “Bananas Fight Depression, murray zangerF, james • $222,150 from the National In- cists Association, 46:77–83, 2006. grant. from ACS and Chemical Science putational Study.” stephen moelterF, et al. Heartburn and More,” Bottom from RSC. Also, the paper was mckeeF, et al., “Synthesis of stitutes of Health for “Non-Pep- • “Effect of Thought Disorder on Line/Health, April 12, 2006. Tetrahydrobenzazepinesulfon- F Presentations selected as a “Hot Article” by the tide Amyloid Plaque Formation jacquie smith was awarded Frontotemporal fMRI Activation amides and Their Rearrangement department of F • The Review of Natural Products, RSC editorial staff, and it was the Inhibitors.” the “President’s Special Recogni- During Overt Word Production salar alsardary , “Some to Diarylsulfones,” Synthetic Com- student affairs coeditor, Facts and Compari- fourth-most-accessed Chemical bin chenF, $316,440 from the tion Award” by the Pennsylvania in Patients with Schizophrenia” Results on Triangle Neighborhood munications, 36, 355–363, 2006. sons, 2005. Communications article in the Department of Defense for “En- Association for Educational Com- at the annual meeting of the Graphs” at the Thirty-Seventh Presentations month of January. hancing Tumor Drug Delivery by munications & Technology, for Society of Biological Psychiatry, Southeastern International Con- • “Supplements and Herbs,” len farberF, ross radishF, Laser-Activated Vascular Barrier outstanding service in the field of Toronto, Canada, on May 18. ference on Combinatorics, Graph chapter in Complementary and vojislava pophristicF, et al. philadelphia college “Cross Campus Collaboration” Disruption.” instructional technology initiatives [Abstract, Biological Psychiatry.] Theory and Computing at Florida Alternative Medicine for Older • “Controlling the Shape and of pharmacy at the 2006 Delaware Valley for the Commonwealth. Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Adults: A Guide to Holistic Ap- Flexibility of Arylamides: A Student Affairs Conference in • “Formal Thought Disorder and FL, March 6–10. proaches to Healthy Aging, p. 31. Combined Ab initio, Ab initio Abstracts Poster Competition Lafayette Hill, PA, on February 17. N400 Repetition Effects During Grants joan tarloffF, et al. Students and faculty participated List-Learning in Schizophrenia” anatoly kurkovskyF, “Formal robert fieldF, “Pharmacists Molecular Dynamics and Classi- F • “Instability of Lactate Dehydro- in the poster competition at the patricia petersonF, et zhijun li received a two-year at the annual meeting of the Architectural Analysis of Complex Set to Become More Active cal Molecular Dynamics Study,” genase Activity in the Presence recent Mid-Year Conference al., “Diversity in the Career grant for $60,000 from the International Neuropsychologi- Computer Systems” at the 38th Clinicians in Pennsylvania,” P&T Journal of Physical Chemistry B, of Chemicals,” Toxicological of the Pennsylvania Society of Counseling Field—Thirty-Five Pharmaceutical Research and cal Society in Boston, MA, IEEE Southeastern Symposium on Journal, 31(2):100–105, February 110, 3517, 2006. Sciences, 90:487, 2006. Health-System Pharmacists in Years—How Far Have We Come” Manufacturers of America. on February 4. System Theory in Cookeville, TN, 2006. • “Characterization of Non-Bio- Atlantic City, NJ. Overall, USP was at the Thirty-Fifth Year Anniver- March 5–7. logical Antimicrobial Polymers in • “Correlation of Reactive Oxygen stephen moelterF, eric philip gehrmanF, et al., “Ac- responsible for submitting a total sary Conference of Mid-Atlantic Poster Presentations Aqueous Solution and at Water- Species and Menadione- or golubM, et al., “Development tigraphy Scoring Reliability in the of eight posters for the competi- Career Counseling Association in kate beishlineM, john Lipid Interfaces from All Atom Para-Aminophenol-Induced of a Semantic Context Process- Professional Activity Study of Osteoporotic Fractures,” tion in which six received awards Lancaster, PA. nikellyF, “Improving the Gas Molecular Dynamics,” Journal of Cytotoxicity in LLC-PK1 Cells,” ing Test: The Category CPT” at warren hopeF was appointed SLEEP, 28 (12):1599–1603. in their respective categories. Chromatographic Method for the American Chemical Society, Toxicological Sciences, 90:485, ross radishF, “Our Campuses the Greater Philadelphia Area to the newly formed Editorial Blood Alcohol Analysis: Deter- F 128, 1778, 2006. 2006. to Our Communities—A Metro- Research Day, Drexel University, Advisory Board of Greenwich gina kaiser , book review of Student Category mination of Optimum Retention • Abstracts presented at the 2006 politan Experience” at the ACPA Philadelphia, PA, on March 16. Exchange, a British publisher of My Father Is a Book: A Memoir of • “Ab initio Calculations of Intra- First Place: Gap Length, Temperature, and Society of Toxicology meeting in Annual Convention in Indianapolis, educational study materials in Bernard Malamud by Janna Mal- Molecular Parameters for a Class lindsey poteM, john dangM, Pressure Settings” at the annual M San Diego, CA. IN, on March 21. jessica n. nixon , jamie k. literature. Greenwich Exchange amud in Library Journal, 131(5):74, of Arylamide Polymers,” Journal daniele geloneF, “A Single meeting of the American Asso- M da silva , elisabetta publishes five of Dr. Hope’s March 15. of Computational Chemistry, 27, eric wittbrodtF, “Comparison Center, Retrospective Study rachel yudellF recently host- ciation for the Advancement of fasellaF, “Synthesis of Mono- books. He attended the first 693, 2006. Evaluating 5-Year Clinical joel m. kauffmanF of Selected Utilization Variables in ed an Eastern Association for Col- Science in St. Louis, MO, February meric and Dimeric Chalcones” meeting of the board over spring Outcomes in Hepatitis C versus • “New Vaccine for Shingles: Is • “Interaction of Arylamide Critically Ill Patients with Anemia leges and Employers workshop, 16–19. Research was supported by at the annual meeting of the break in London. Non-Hepatitis C Renal Transplant Prevention Really Better than Polymers with Heparin and Lipid Who Received Weekly Recom- entitled “Generating Revenue for a Merck/AAAS grant. American Association for the Recipients.” Bilayers,” Biophysical Journal, binant Human Erythropoietin Career Services Centers.” Yudell Advancement of Science in kim robsonF Treatment?” Journal of Ameri- peter janisM, stephen can Physicians and Surgeons, 235A, 2005. (rHuEPO) or no rHuEPO,” Phar- was part of a three-member St. Louis, MO, February 16–19. • Finished work on an inde- Second Place: moelterF, et al., “Measuring macotherapy, 25:1447, 2005. team who organized, planned, Research was supported by a pendent adventure short film 10(4),117. william reinsmithF, “The • melissa chungM, kim Communication Disturbances in and implemented this event, Merck/AAAS grant. Forgive Us Our Debts in January. • Malignant Medical Myths, Infinity Forest, Not the Tree(s): The phanM, corrine youngM, Schizophrenia” at the Greater which brought 42 representatives Publ., West Conshohocken, PA, Plight of the Generalist,” Liberal lauren finocchiM, amber Philadelphia Area Research Day, • Performed at the Adrienne from other college and university 2006. Education, Vol. 92, No. 1, 56–60, kingM, jean scholtzF, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Theater’s Playground in the Career Services Centers in the Winter 2006. “Pilot Study Using Pharmacy PA, on March 16. Brick Playhouse production of anatoly kurkovskyF, “Formal Mid-Atlantic Region to the USP Students to Perform Medication Night of a Thousand Plays, an Architectural Analysis of Complex joseph ruaneF, book review of campus. Reconciliation.” evening of original, new short Computer Systems,” Proceedings Good Catholic Girls: How Women plays in February. of the Thirty-Eighth Southeastern are Leading the Fight to Change the • Performed in Belles of Dublin Symposium on System Theory, Church by Angela Bonavoglia in at the Society Hill Playhouse pp. 56–60, 2006. Equal wRites, vol. XIII No. 4, p. 14. in March. usp bulletin: scholarly activity page 27

• john dangM, lindsey Presentations in Philadelphia, PA, on March • “Contemporary Challenges Publications sriramakamal registrar poteM, daniele geloneF, bin chenF, et al., “Tumor Vascu- 12; and American Pharmacists in Cardiovascular Emergen- bin chenF, et al., “Tumor jonnalagaddaF, et al. “A 5-year, Single-Center, lar Permeabilization by Vascular- Association annual meeting, San cies. ST-segment Elevation Vascular Permeabilization by • “Predictors of Glass Transition in Professional Activity Retrospective Analysis of Targeting Photosensitization” Francisco, CA, March 17 and 20. MI Guidelines and Real-World Vascular-Targeting Photosensiti- the Biodegradable Poly-Lactide alan simsF was elected to a Renal Transplantations in at the American Association for jean scholtzF, organizer Challenges” at the Satellite Sym- zation: Effects, Mechanisms and and Poly-Lactide-co-Glycolide two-year term as vice president African American versus Non Cancer Research (AACR) Anti- and moderator of a three-hour posium to the American Society Therapeutic Implications,” Clinical Polymers,” Journal of Applied for registration and records African American Patients angiogenesis and Drug Delivery session “Understanding Drug of Health-System Pharmacists Cancer Research, 12:917–23, 2006. Polymer Science, 100(3), 1983–87, management of the Middle States Receiving Contemporary to Tumors: Bench to Bedside and Dosing In Special Populations” at Mid-Year Clinical Meeting, in 2006. Association of Collegiate Regis- Las Vegas, NV, on December 6, anil p. d’melloF, ying liuM, Immunosuppression.” Back in Boston, MA, November the American Society of Health- • “The Effect of Coencapsulation trars and Officers of Admission 2005. “Effects of Maternal Immobi- M 9–13, 2005. System Pharmacists Mid-Year (MSACROA) at the 75th annual • amber king , jean lization Stress on Birth Weight of Bovine Insulin with Cyclodex- F Clinical Meeting in Las Vegas, NV, • “Update on LMWHs in VTE: meeting held in Philadelphia, PA, scholtz , “Assessment of anil p. d’melloF, “Transport- and Glucose Homeostasis in the trins in Ethylcellulose Microcap- December 2005. Challenging the Heparin November 28–December 1, 2005. Medication Reconciliation in a ers and Metabolizing Enzymes— Offspring,” Psychoneuroendocri- sules. Journal of Microencapsula- Paradigm” at the University of He also serves on the program Community Teaching Hospital.” Implications for IVIVC and nology, Vol. 31 (3), pp. 395–406, tion, 22(6), 661–670, 2005. sarah spinlerF Pharmacotherapy Associates committee for the annual meeting. Resident Category Biowaivers Based on the Biophar- 2006. clyde ofnerF, karen picaM, • “Therapeutic Dilemmas with Accredited Continuing Educa- First Place: maceutic Classification Scheme” Clopidogrel” at the 20th Annual bill j. bowmanM, chao- tion Program in Bristol, VA, on daniel hussar]F jean scholtzF, “Effectiveness at the Ritz Carlton, Philadelphia, Pharmacists Invitational Confer- sheng chenM, “Growth Inhibi- February 9. • “New Drugs: Ramelteon, of Sliding Scale Insulin on Glyce- PA, at a conference titled Dis- ence on Antithrombotic Therapy tion, Drug Load, and Degradation Tipranavir, Nepafenac, and mic Control and Patient Outcomes solution—Moving Beyond Quality (PICAT), University of Wisconsin • “Transfusion Rates Associated Studies of Gelatin/Methotrexate Deferasirox,” Journal of the in the Intensive Care Unit.” Control, organized by the Institute Continuing Education Program, with Excess Dosing of Antiplate- Conjugates,” International Journal American Pharmacists Associa- for International Research on in Las Vegas, NV, on December 3, let and Antithrombin Agents of Pharmaceutics, Vol. 308, pp. Pharmacist Category tion, 46:107–111, January/ January 27. 2005. in Patients with Non-ST-seg- 90–99, 2006. First Place: ment Elevation Acute Coronary February 2006. ]F • “Renal Considerations in Dosing jean scholtzF, “A Pharmacy- daniel hussar Syndromes” at the American • “New Drugs: Abatacept, sarah spinlerF, et al., “Acute Low-Molecular-Weight Hepa- Based Immunization Program in a • “New Drug Update” at the Colo- College of Clinical Pharmacy An- Sorafenib, and Nelarabine,” coronary syndromes,” chapter rins” at the University Pharma- Community Hospital.” rado Pharmacists Association nual Meeting in San Francisco, Journal of the American Pharma- in Pharmacotherapy 6th Edition, cotherapy Association, Satellite mid-year meeting in Snowmass, CA, on October 26, 2005. cists Association, 46:300–303, DiPiro JT, Yee GC, Matzke GR, CO, on January 8; Delaware Symposium to the American So- Wells BG, Posey LM, editors; .Mc- Poster Presentations • “Predictors of Discharge Lipid- March/April 2006. County Pharmacists Association ciety of Health-System Pharma- Graw-Hill, New York; 2005, christine crincoliM, niti Lowering Therapy Prescription in Drexel Hill, PA, on January 18; cists Mid-Year Clinical Meeting in • “New Drugs of 2005,” The Drug pp. 291–320. patel*, ruy tchaoF, peter for Patients Hospitalized with and Lancaster General Hospital Las Vegas, NV, on December 4, Advisor, 5:1–8, January 2006. harvisonF, “Comparative Hep- Non-ST-segment Elevation Medical grand rounds, Lancast- 2005. • “New Drugs of 2005, Part 1,” sarah spinlerF, “New atotoxicity of 3-(3,5-dichlorophe- Acute Coronary Syndrome: Concepts in Management of er, PA, on February 21. • “From Clinical Trial to Prac- The Drug Advisor, 5:1–12, nyl)-2,4-thiazolidinedione (DCPT) Results from the CRUSADE Reg- Heparin-Induced Thrombocyto- tice: Management of Patients February 2006. in Male and Female Fischer 344 • “New Drugs of 2005” at the istry” at the American Society penia,” Journal of Thrombosis and Undergoing Elective PCI” at (F344) Rats” at the 2006 Society Iowa Pharmacy Association of Health-System Pharmacists • “New Drugs of 2005, Part 2,” Thrombolysis, 21(1):17–21, 2006. of Toxicology meeting in San Expo in Des Moines, IA, on Janu- the Satellite Symposium to the Mid-Year Clinical Meeting in The Drug Advisor, 5:1–20, March Diego, CA, March 4–9. ary 29; Connecticut Pharmacists American Society of Health- Las Vegas, NV, on, December 8, 2006. eric wittbrodtF, “The Impact Association mid-year meeting in System Pharmacists Mid-Year 2005. of Postoperative Ileus and Emerg- M • “The Sleeping Giant” (editorial), niti patel , christine crin- Southington, CT, on February 9; Clinical Meeting, in Las Vegas, ing Therapies,” P&T Journal, M F The Pharmacist Activist, 1:1–2, coli , ruy tchao , peter California Pharmacists Associa- NV, on December 5, 2005. Professional Activity 31:39–43, 46–47, 59, 2006. harvisonF, “Effect of Aromatic January 2006. tion Outlook Conference in Palm • “Medical Therapy in Acute Coro- daniel hussar]F Substituents on 3-(3,5-dichlo- • “New Drug Review: Pregabalin,” Springs, CA, February 18–19; nary Syndromes. The Future • Interviewed by KYW-1060 radio rophenyl)-2,4-thiazolidinedione The Pharmacist Activist, 1:3–4, Massachusetts Pharmacists of Medical Therapy for Acute regarding warnings for medica- (DCPT)-Induced Hepatotoxicity January 2006. Association mid-year meeting in Coronary Syndromes: Implica- tions used for the treatment of in Rats” at the 2006 Society of Westborough, MA, on March 2; tions for Clinical Practice” at Attention Deficit Hyperactiv- • “The Medicare Prescription Toxicology meeting in San Diego, PCP/USP Advances in Pharmacy the Exhibitor’s Theater at the ity Disorder (ADHD). Aired on Benefit?” (editorial)The Phar- CA, March 4–9. Practice Symposium in Plains, American Society of Health- March 23. macist Activist, 1:1–4, February PA, on March 5; Pennsylva- System Pharmacists Mid-Year • Quoted in the 2006 Edition of 2006. nia Society of Health-System Clinical Meeting, in Las Vegas, U.S. News & World Report’s pub- • “New Drug Review: Eszopi- Pharmacists mid-year meeting NV, December 5–6, 2005. lication, America’s Best Graduate clone,” The Pharmacist Activist, in Atlantic City, NJ, on March Schools. 1:5–6, February 2006. 8; Rhode Island Pharmacists Association in Newport, RI, on March 10; PCP/USP Advances in Pharmacy Practice Symposium usp bulletin: class notes page 29 class notes

sonya scott P’00, PharmD’01 in memoriam 1936 1967 1981 1992 1994 1999 and Christopher Yohn were C’36 C’81 (MD’85, P’94 and his earl m. chamberlin gerald a. “jerry” mazzuccca marcia d. wolf andrea (lazowick) feldman david s. dessender heather (grove) gronholm married on October 22, 2005, in (MA’37, Boston University; MA’44, P’67 (JD’76, Lincoln University) was Medical College of Maryland) was P’92 (PharmD’94, Nova Southeast- wife Kristen announced the birth of P’99 and her husband Lars Forties Sellersville, PA. In attendance were PhD’46, Harvard University) installed as the 2006 president- elected president of the Maryland ern University) was appointed to son Dean Wallace on February 20, announced the birth of daughter irwin bromberg P’42 died on deborah l. deeugenio P’00, retired as senior director of process elect of the California Pharmacists Physical Medicine & Rehabilita- the position of national director of 2006. Dean Ava Julia on September 12, 2005. February 22, 2005. He is survived PharmD’01; rosamaria research at Merck & Company in Association during its Synergy 2005 tion Society. She is the president of psychiatry scientific affairs liaisons joins big sister Heather is a pharmacist with CVS by his wife of 60 years, Regina (lamonica) karetsky MPT’00; Rahway, NJ, in 1980. Since then he Annual Conference. the Maryland Pain Special Interest at Ortho-McNeil Janssen Scientific Kayley. David in Indiana, and Lars is a pilot Bromberg P’44, and their children amy (wolfgang) calcagno has taught chemistry to aspiring Group. Marcia is board certified in Affairs on January 16, 2006. She lives is the pharma- with AirTran Airways. They live in Michael and Roberta. P’00, PharmD’01; christopher nurses at Union County College and physiatry and pain medicine. She in Miami with her husband Mark and cist-in-charge Westfield, IN. j. calcagno P’00, PharmD’01; james g. hamlin C’43, P’49 volunteered at his local hospital for is in private practice in Baltimore sons Chase and Cameron. at Cigna Tel- 1974 aimee (trinidad) naumovitz passed away on October 29, 2005. 23 years. In 2002, he and his wife as the medical director of the Mid- Drug in Horsham, PA. He resides in paragi s. patel P’99 and her hus- arthur i. jacknowitz P’99, PharmD’01; timothy s. He is survived by his wife Dorothea. sold their home of 58 years and now PharmD’74 was named Most Loyal Atlantic Pain Medicine Center. Ardmore, PA, with his family. band Neel Patel welcomed son Jayen Neel on November 8, 2005, at Over- naumovitz MB’98; suzette live in an apartment in Westfield, NJ. Faculty Mountaineer, an honor West george f. hoffnagle P’43, 1993 look Hospital in Summit, NJ. The (bergmark) habtemicael Virginia University reserves for tiffany (mcmillan) MS’48 died on December 17, 2005. family lives in Hoboken, NJ, where PharmD’03; michael e. those who exemplify faithfulness to lightner P’93 and her husband He was predeceased by his wife and 1983 1995 Paragi works castagna P’00; and james r. the ideals and goals of the university lane m. freeman P’83 is Harold welcomed the birth of soo jin (ahn) han P’95 and is survived by his four children. 1956 in the drug anderson P’00. Sonya is a jack i. boyland P’56 (MBA’65, and exhibit support for its activities celebrating his tenth anniversary daughter Ciara Brynne on August 16, her husband Joshua announced the drug supply manager for Wyeth Fairleigh Dickinson University) is and operations through leadership as owner and chief pharmacist at 2005. They regretfully announced birth of son Caleb Chong Myung information Fifties department in Collegeville, PA, and Christopher retiring after more than four years and service. Art has served as a South Mountain Pharmacy in Allen- her sudden on October 2, 2005. Soo is a floater richard p. gillespie P’56 of Schering is a civil engineer for Momenee & of volunteer service in the northwest faculty member at WVU since town, PA. The pharmacy specializes death on pharmacist for Giant Pharmacy. passed away on February 12, 2005. Plough. Associates in Exton, PA. The couple New Jersey chapter of the American 1974. He and his wife Linda reside in home health care and assisted December 3, Joshua is a computer programmer lives in Phoenixville, PA. He is survived by his children and Red Cross Disaster Action Team. in Morgantown, WV. living homes as well as retail phar- 2005, at Her- for Toll Brothers. They live in susan (lichtenberg) his brother william g. gillespie He is a senior medical information macy. Lane lives in New Tripoli, PA. shey Medical Lansdale, PA. wnorowski P’99, PharmD’00 P’50. specialist with Norvatis and lives in Center. She and her husband Alex welcomed son Morristown, NJ. is survived by her parents and her 2002 1975 Benjamin Alexander on November 11, anil d. datwani PharmD’02 siblings Brock, Adina, and Linnea. patricia (rhoads) klishevich 1984 1996 2005. He joins big sister Sarah (2). acquired Ar-Ex Pharmacy in P’75 announces the engagement jeanette (pascuzzi) heacock lisa cohen P’96 married Rick margaret (arnold) The family lives in Hillsborough, NJ. July 2005. Ar-Ex Pharmacy is an 1964 of her son zachary a. klishevich P’84 (MBA’88, Drexel University) Shapiro on September 17, 2005. independent retail pharmacy shepherd P’93 and her husband joel s. steinberg BI’64 (MS’68, to liliam m. spieker, both has been named as an ASQ-Certi- Lisa is a pharmacy manager and located in Fords, NJ. Hahnemann University; PhD’73, PharmD’05. Zachary and Liliam, who fied Six Sigma Black Belt. A certified Joseph announced the birth of son consultant for Senior Care Pharma- Medical College of Pennsylvania; met during their first year at USP, Six Sigma Black Belt demonstrates Joseph Kenneth, Jr., on September cy, and Rick is vice president of 2000 7, 2005. Margaret is currently a clini- claire (doyle) fishman MD’76, Temple University) has have been together for six years. team leadership and managed team Energy Mizer. The couple lives MPT’00 has started A to Z Pediatric coauthored a book on Guillain-Barre Zachary asked Liliam for her hand in dynamics in all aspects of the DMAIC cal pharmacist at Keystone Mercy in Charlotte, NC. 2003 Wellness, a company that aims swati k. patel PharmD’03 and syndrome and variants for the marriage on November 19, 2005. No model (define, measure, analyze, Health Plan. She and her family live to develop and improve the quality her husband Jay welcomed the birth American Academy of Neurology. date has been set, but they are con- improve, control.) She is currently in Marlton, NJ. of children’s lives through move- of daughter Jiya Patel on June 25, Publication is expected in the templating a spring 2007 wedding. the director of policy compliance frank j. vernusky MPT’93 1997 ment, play, and structured social 2005. Swati is a staff pharmacist spring of 2006. The mother of the groom-to-be and procedures for Wyeth Pharma- was recently promoted to one of jennifer (vassie) weissmann interaction. The company is located at Harris Teeter in Greensboro, NC, wishes them the best of luck. ceuticals. two clinical specialist positions in P’97 gave birth to daughter Alyson in Brick, NJ. View the company’s where she and her family live. Jay Suzanne on August 17, 2005. She john k. shaffer P’84 (JD’93, the outpatient physical therapy website at www.atozpediatricwell- is a medical resident specializing 1965 department at Kaiser Permanente joins big brothers Nicholas and ness.com. in internal medicine at Moses Cone richard kostrzewa C’65, Rutgers University) has been named Braden. The family resides in 1979 managing attorney for the Bucks in San Francisco, where he has been Hospital, also in Greensboro. MS’67 (PhD’71, University of nancy (franchak) gilbert employed for seven years. Hammonton, NJ. heather t. janik BC’00 and her Pennsylvania) was appointed doctor P’79 was recently promoted to exec- County, PA, office of Snyder & partner Sonia Vazquez are celebrat- honoris causa utive sales representative at Eli Lilly Shaffer. The office provides in-house mary (spencer) wilson P’93 ing the birth of by the Medical & Company. She has been employed defense representation for Nation- and her husband Rufus welcomed their daughter wide Insurance Company throughout 1998 University by Eli Lilly for 22 years. She was also the birth of daughter Madisyn Avery jill m. gonzalo P’98 and Rajesh Isabella Sol. Pennsylvania. of Silesia in awarded the Becoming Elite Award on December 21, 2004. She joins big Reddy were married at Church of Poland in June for the third quarter of 2005 by the sister Abigail the Holy Angels in Kulpmont, PA, 2005. He is Neuroscience Division of Eli Lilly. (3). Mary on May 14, 2005. Jill is a pharmacy currently a professor of pharmacol- is a floater manager at Genuardi’s Markets in ogy at Quillen College of Medicine in pharmacist Conshohocken, PA. Raj is a second- Johnson City, TN. for CVS in year resident at Lankenau Hospital the Scranton, in Wynnewood, PA. PA, area. usp bulletin: charitable gift annuity page 31 call for nominations charitable gift annuity

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Mail this form to: university of the sciences in philadelphia alumni office 600 s. 43rd street philadelphia, pa 19104-4495 MISSION OF THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Victoria R. Elliott P’87 DEGREE/PROGRAM ALUMNI ASSOCIATION COMMITTEES ABBREVIATIONS Michele Gerbino P’75 To engage the graduates of University Annual Giving Advisory BAC Bacteriology of the Sciences in Philadelphia in Divyesh Khetia PharmD’02 Michael Castagna P’00, Chair BC Biochemistry promoting the goals and objectives of Ruth A. Brown P’71 Dominic A. Marasco P’96 the Association and the Institution. BI Biology George E. Downs PharmD’72 Sarah Michlin HPsy’04 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE BInf Bioinformatics Victoria R Elliott P’87 Nominations President S. Roger Wetherill P’68, Chair BW Biomedical Writing Louis J. Lupo P’76, PharmD’01 Rosemary C. McFall B’63 Robert Bell P’63 C Chemistry Audit President-Elect David Bergman P’51 CS Computer Science Tiziana Palatucci Fox P’84, Tiziana P. Fox P’84, PharmD’02, Chair PharmD’02 Lorri K. Halberstadt P’83 Lorri K. Halberstadt P’83 ES Environmental Science

Vice President Richard M. Hall MT’83 Robin S. Keyack P’81 HonDSc Honorary Degree (Science) Mary K. Maguire P’83, PharmD’01 Mary K. Maguire P’83, PharmD’01 Marlene Mentzer P’81 Treasurer Reunion HPsy Health Psychology Awards Richard M. Hall MT’83 Robin S. Keyack P’81, Chair Wayne R. Marquardt P’82, Chair HS Health Science Secretary Jennifer M. Belavic PharmD’03 Arthur M. Blatman P’69 IndP Industrial Pharmacy Lorri Kanig Halberstadt P’83 Ruth A. Brown P’71 Seldia Z. Blatman P’37 MB Microbiology Past President William M. Deptula P’56 Janice A. Gaska P’79, PharmD’82 William M. Deptula P’56 MedC Medicinal Chemistry Teresa P. Dowling P’72, PharmD’74 Melissa Derr MPT’04 Director at Large MOT Master of Robin S. Keyack P’81 Susanne H. Dudash P’89 Michael Ermilio P’47 Occupational Therapy Elizabeth A. Fusco P’63 DIRECTORS Tiziana P. Fox P’84, PharmD’02 MPT Master of Physical Therapy Term expires 2008 Daniel A. Hussar P’62, MS’64, PhD’67 Arlene Kessler MS Master of Science Jennifer Borowski PharmD’05 Mary K. Maguire P’83, PharmD’01 S. Roger Wetherill P’68 MT Medical Technology William M. Deptula P’56 Gerald Meyer P’73, PharmD’74 Student/Alumni Donna M. Feudo P’89, Chair OrgC Organic Chemistry Siobhan Duffy P’84 Elleni Pippis P’94, PharmD’96 Rosemarie O’Malley Halt P’89 Alan S. Aronovitz P’82 P Bachelor of Science Bylaws in Pharmacy Vincent Madaline PharmD’05 Rosemary O’Malley Halt P’89, Chair Jennifer M. Belavic PharmD’03 PA Physician Assistant S. Roger Wetherill P’68 Malvin Aaronson P’44 Karen S. Bliss P’89 PharmD Doctor of Pharmacy Term Expires 2007 Shawn Boyle PharmD’01 Shawn Boyle PharmD’01 Melissa Derr MPT’04 Gerhard Maerker C’51 Victoria R. Elliott P’87 PhC Pharmaceutical Chemistry Chetna Kabaria PharmD’04 Finance Christine S. Jump P’74 PhD Doctor of Philosophy Wayne R. Marquardt P’82 Richard M. Hall MT’83, Chair Mary Kate McGinty P’84, BW’04

Mary Kate McGinty P’84, BW’04 Harold L. Brog P’55 Student Recruitment/Placement PhG Graduate in Pharmacy (equivalent to P that is Elleni Pippis P’94, PharmD’96 Tiziana P. Fox P’84, PharmD’02 Robert Spera P’88, Chair used today) Karen S. Bliss P’89 Robert Spera P’88 Dan Halberstadt P’83 PhTech Pharmaceutical Technology Term Expires 2006 Lorri K. Halberstadt P’83 Chris Cella P’85 PH/TX Pharmacology and Vincent A. DePaul P’51 Louis J. Lupo P’76, PharmD’01 Deidre C. Craig P’00 Toxicology Victoria Rehill Elliott P’87 Mary K. Maguire P’83, PharmD’01 Rina Kelley P’78 PMM Pharmaceutical Donna M. Feudo P’89 Dominic A. Marasco P’96 Raenne Napoleon C’05 Marketing Elizabeth A. Fusco P’63 and Management Growth and Development Gay K. Owens PharmD’96 Andrea Gampel PMM’03 Tiziana P. Fox P’84, PharmD’02, Chair Psy Psychology

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