Culture of Discovery USP Alumni Apply Themselves to the Patent Process

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 cover story features departments 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 Class Notes Page 28 bingo card for Pepcid disposable ophthalmic irrigation device usp bulletin: culture of discovery page 3 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.

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