College of Pharmacy
2017 ANNUAL REPORT
College of Pharmacy
2017 ANNUAL REPORT Toyin Tofade, MS, Pharm.D., BCPS, CPCC Dean COLLEGE Muhammad Habib, Ph.D. Associate Dean for Academic Affairs LEADERSHIP Youness Karodeh, Pharm.D. Assistant Dean for External Programs and the Non-Traditional Doctor of Pharmacy Program
Olu Olusanya, Pharm.D. Assistant Dean for Clinical Partnerships
Monika N. Daftary, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ ID, AAHIVP Interim Chair, Department of Clinical & Administrative Pharmacy Sciences
Emmanuel Akala, R.PH., PH.D. Director, Center for Drug Research and Development and Interim Chair, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Oluwaranti Akiyode, Pharm.D. Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and Director of Professionalism and Professional Development
Tamara McCants, Pharm.D. Executive Director, Experiential Program ALUMNI Keli Edwards, Pharm.D., President Frederick Munford, MS, DMin, Alumni Liaison ASSOCIATION
Please continue to support the College of Pharmacy. Our funding priorities for the coming GIVING year include: increased scholarship support for students, support of academic programs, and planning for a new building. Please visit our website for additional information. http://healthsciences.howard.edu/education/colleges/pharmacy. Thank you!
COLLEGE of PHARMACY 2300 Fourth Street, NW Washington, DC 20059 Tel: 202-806-6530 | Fax: 202-806-4636
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Message From The Dean 4 Facts & Statistics 5 Students Accomplishments Awards 6 Faculty Productivity - Publications 7 Presentations 9 Abstracts 10 Funded Grants 13 Honors & Awards 14 Stem And Healthcare Profession Pipeline Program 15 Experiential (Achievments/Highlights) 20 Community Outreach 21 International 23 Notable Alumni 25 Board Of Visitors 26 Invitation To Join The Dean’s Circle 29 Giving Levels 30
Howard University College of pharmacy strives to VISION be a premier college in teaching learning, practice research, leadership and service.
Consistent with the mission of Howard University, MISSION the mission of the College of Pharmacy is to provide pharmaceutical education of excellent quality to students with high academic, scholarship and leadership potential, with particular emphasis upon the recruitment, retention and graduation of promising African-American and other ethnically diverse minority students. We are L . E . A . D. E . R . S. Leadership | Excellence | Accountability | Diversity | Engagement | Relationship | Service
MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN
he College of Pharmacy had another successful academic year in 2016 -2017. It has been a busy year! Many thanks to our leaders, faculty, staff, and students for making this possible. T I am honored to showcase the great work that our faculty, staff, and students have accomplished during the past year displayed in this report.
In our first 100 days of the school year we:
1. Assembled an entrepreneurship and innovation committee to explore ways to increase revenue into the Howard University College of Pharmacy. 2. Facilitated the revision of the college bylaws and adopted a vision statement with subsequent approval by the faculty. 3. Implemented strategies to increase enrollment - We have over 80 students enrolling for class of 2021. 4. Developed and executed systems for personnel and fiduciary accountability and began the process of preparing the college for an accreditation visit. 5. Submitted a balanced budget amidst a prescribed 4% budget cut. 6. Pursued international collaborations in- Egypt, The Netherlands, Ghana and Nigeria. 7. Created and executed a mission driven budgeting tool for cost units.
Several faculty attended the AACP Holistic admissions, experiential, and assessment training. In addition, we completed a successful Board of visitors Meeting March, 2017 during which we reactivated the Dean’s Circle/Dean’s Society giving level, focused on strategies for a capital campaign to raise funds for a new building ($50M).
Our students were very successful at securing pharmacy internships with pharmaceutical industry acceptances doubling over the past year. They also continue to participate in research, clinical training, and community pharmacy initiatives to enhance the educational opportunities provided through the curriculum locally and globally. I have received feedback from professors and employers at conferences that the Howard College of Pharmacy students have demonstrated that they are prepared to withstand the various challenges of scare resources in the workplace by being creative. When prospective students visit the college, testimonies from our student ambassadors to them include opportunities for students to participate in international rotations in Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Qatar, South Africa, South Korea, Zambia, and other international sites continue to play a part in attracting them to enroll. Mostly they commend our students and indicate how positive and passionate they are about the program here. During our focused visit, I was extremely proud to hear ACPE site visit team say our students were “positive and articulate” they also added that our students played an “integral part” in the accreditation self-study process. We are raising leaders here at Howard University and I am honored to be in the presence of such talented faculty, staff, alumni, preceptors, and students while having the privilege of serving you as your dean.
Please feel free to stop by and visit. There is a lot going on at the College as you will see in the pages below. We look forward to your continued support. Thank you for all you do to make Howard University College of Pharmacy proud!
Toyin Tofade, MS, Pharm.D., BCPS, CPCC Dean and Professor Follow me on Twitter @hurxdean
4 / ANNUAL REPORT | 2016-2017 College of Pharmacy Facts & Statistics
Pharm.D. Program Scholarships
TOTAL ENROLLMENT 300 (PHARM.D.) $129,999.99 OF NIH GRANT GRADUATES (2017) 90 AWARDED TOTAL NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS ENTERING CLASS (CLASS OF 2020) 46 (PHARM.D. & NTDP) 29
Ph.D. Program Academic Training
TOTAL NUMBER OF AWARDS 9 POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWS 5 (3 foreign government scholarships, 2 Edward Bouchet Scholarships, 2 Graduate School Assistantship and 2 COP Teaching Assistantships; Full-time and Part-time) Faculty TOTAL ENROLLMENT 14 FULL TIME 29 GRADUATES (2017) 1 PART TIME 2 ENTERING CLASS 0 PRECEPTOR FACULTY 400
New Promotions Staff
MARY MANENO-ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR TOTAL NUMBER OF STAFF 21 SIMEON ADESINA-ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
2016-2017 | ANNUAL REPORT / 5 Student accomplishments (Awards)
ADOM EXCELLENCE DEAN WENDELL T. HILL, JR. MEMORIAL AWARD I AWARD Nebil Mohammed Nebil Mohammed ADOM EXCELLENCE AWARD II DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICAL Nikeshia Dunkelly-Allen SCIENCE FACULTY AWARD Sara Bekele ADOM EXCELLENCE AWARD III Sara Bekele EXCELLENCE IN ANTIMICROBIAL THERAPY AWARD APHA ACADEMY OF STUDENT 1. Tolani Ishola PHARMACIST (APHA-ASP) CHAPTER 2. Nikeshia Dunkelly Allen RECOGNITION AWARD Jeremy McLemore EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC HEALTH NATURAL MEDICINES COMPREHENSIVE PHARMACY PRACTICE AWARD – USPHS DATABASE RECOGNITION AWARD BLACK APOTHECARY AWARD Tolani Ishola Nicole Catterlin Annabelle Dorian EXEMPLARY HIV ROTATION PROFESSIONALISM AWARD CENTER OF EXCELLENCE OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE AWARD Christine Tran SENIOR AWARD Tolani Ishola Extraordinary Service PHARMACEUTICAL HEALTH SERVICES *Chijoke Onejeme FACTS AND COMPARISONS AWARD RESEARCH AWARD OF EXCELLENCE IN CLINICAL Yewande Dayo Outstanding Service COMMUNICATIONS 1. Nikeshia Dunkelly Allen 1. Christina Peterson PROFESSOR SAMUEL M. HEMAN- 2. Rut Beyene 2. Nicole Catterlin ACKAH MEMORIAL AWARD Sara Bekele CENTER OF EXCELLENCE OUTSTANDING FLOYD L. WHITE AND NARENDRA J. SHAH SENIOR RESEARCHER AWARD MEMORIAL PHARMACEUTICS AWARD TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS 1. Christina Peterson Akalu, Alemayehu OUTSTANDING STUDENT AWARD Nebil Mohammed 2. Yewande Dayo GOING AGAINST THE GRAIN AWARD COLLEGE OF PHARMACY FACULTY Quanesha Holland THEODORE B. ZALUCKY MEMORIAL AWARD PHARMACEUTICS AWARD IRANIAN PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION Nebil Mohammed Jateh Major AVICENNA AWARD COURAGEOUS LEADERSHIP AWARD Nebil Mohammed THEODORE B. ZALUCKY MEMORIAL PHARMACEUTICS AWARD Christina Peterson KAPPA PSI PHARMACEUTICAL Nebil Mohammed COURAGEOUS LEADERSHIP GROUP FRATERNITY, INC. - DISTRICT OF RECOGNITION AWARD COLUMBIA GRADUATE CHAPTER AWARD KENNETH SCOTT SCHOLARSHIP FUND Bisons Without Borders Christina Peterson Sara Bekele DEAN CHAUNCEY I. COOPER MEMORIAL MERCK AWARD MALCOLM X PRESTIGIOUS AWARD AWARD Sara Bekele Abiola Ojo Nikeshia Dunkelly Allen MOST IMPROVED PHARMACY STUDENT AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CONSULTANT DEAN’S LEADERSHIP AWARD AWARD PHARMACY 1. Ester Jan Adnew Workneh Chijoke Onejeme 2. Akalu Alemayehu MYLAN EXCELLENCE IN PHARMACY MEDICAL RESERVE CORP 3. Ojo Abiola AWARD Nwosu Onyekachi 4. Jorge Aguilera Rut Beyene
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7. Bond, V., Curry, B.H., Kumar, K., and PUBLICATIONS Pemminati, S. Restricted Blood Flow Exercise in Sedentary, Overweight African-American Females May Increase Muscle Strength and 1. Adouno, A.A., Ayuk, P., Lemos, R., Marabesi, Decrease Endothelial Function and Vascular B., Moldthan, H., Nagawal, R., and Karla, P.K. Autoregulation. J Pharmacopuncture. 2017; Drug and Gene Delivery Materials and Devices. 20(1):23-28. Emerging Nanotechnologies for Diagnostics, Drug 8. Brueckl, M., Carey, G., and Tofade, T. Creating Delivery and Medical Devices. 2017; P-375-386. global experiences with local impact for 2. Akala, E., Adesina, S., and Ogunwuyi, O., pharmacy and medical students. Annals of “Computer Optimization of Biodegradable Global Health. 2016 82(6) 1043-1047. Nanoparticles Fabricated by Dispersion 9. Barnes, M., Daftary, M., Maneno, M., and Polymerization”. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Farhat, F. Antiretroviral Therapy Utilization in Health, 2016; 13(1); 47- 63. the Intensive Care Unit. Journal of Infectious 3. Akiyode, O. Weight Loss Medications. Diseases and Epidemiology 2016; (2): 019. “Practice Synopsis”. American Association 10. Ettienne, E., Chapman, E., Maneno, M., of Diabetes Educators. Online Practice Ofoegbu, A., Wilson, B., Settles-Reaves, B., Document. September 2016. Clarke, M., Dunston, G., and Rosenblatt, 4. Bilal, A.I., Tilahun, Z., Gebretekle, R. Pharmacogenomics-guided policy in B., Ayalneh, B., Hailemeskel, B., and opioid use disorder (OUD) management: Engidawork. Attitude and Satisfaction An ethnically-diverse case-based approach. towards clinical pharmacy services in Addictive Behaviors Reports. 2017; 6, 8–14. Ethiopia: A post-deployment survey. Journal 11. Hailemeskel, B., Drame, I., Pansari, P., of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice. 2016; and Choi, M. A Survey of Preference and 9:1-14. Utilization of Drug Information Resources by 5. Bilal, A.I., Tilahun, Z., Gebretekle, Pharmacy Students. Adv Practice Nurse 2016; B., Ayalneh, B., Hailemeskel, B., and 2:122-128. Engidawork. Current status, challenges and 12. Hailemeskel, B., Habte, A., Fullas F, and the way forward of clinical pharmacy service Al-Matari, R., A Survey on the Use of in Ethiopian public hospitals. Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice. 2016; among Ethiopian Immigrants in the USA. J 9:7-14. Complement Med Alt Healthcare. 2017; 1(4): 6. Bond, V., Curry, B.H., Kumar, K., Pemminati, 555568. S., and Nonlinear Conte-Zbilut-Federici (CZF) Method of Computing LF/HF Ratio: A 13. Hailemeskel, B., Drame, I., Panasri, P., More Reliable Index of Changes in Heart Rate and Choi, M. Pharmacists Preferences and Variability. J Pharmacopuncture. 2016; 19(3): Utilization of Drug Information Resources. 207-212. Adv Practice Nurse 2016; 2:124.
2016-2017 | ANNUAL REPORT / 7 14. Hailemeskel, B., and Fullas, F. The Use of Nanotechnology, 2017; 5(1), 44-66. Freshly Roasted Coffee Bean Powder in the Treatment of Burn Wound: A Case Report. 22. Reid, T-E., Fortunak, J., Wutoh, A., and Wang, Dermatol Open J. 2016; 42-46. S. X. Cheminfomatic-based drug discovery of human tyrosine kinase inhibitors. Current Topics 15. Hailemeskel, B., and Fullas, F. The use of in Medicinal Chemistry 2016; 16:1452- 1462. Urica Dioica (Stinging Needle) as a Blood Sugar Lowering herb: A Case Study and a 23. Spinks, C., Ahmed, Z., Khan, M., Habib, Review of the Literature”. Diabetes Res Open M., and Faustino, P. Pharmaceutical J. 2016; 1(5): 123-127. characterization of novel tenofovir liposomal formulations for enhanced oral 16. Hu, H-B., Xia, J., Wang, D-M., Wang, X.S., drug delivery: in vitro pharmaceutics and and Wu, S.* A thoroughly validated virtual Caco-2 permeability investigations. Clinical screening strategy for discovery of novel Pharmacology: Advances and Applications. HDAC3 inhibitors. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2017; 18:137. 2017; 9: 29–38.
17. Luo, M., Wang, X. S., and Tropsha, A. 24. Tofade, T., Grogg, A., Brueckl, M., and Comparative analysis of QSAR-based vs. Lebovitz, L. Correlation between number of chemical similarity based predictors of GPCRs student clinical rotations and likelihood of binding affinity. Molecular Informatics 2016; residency selection.-A 4 year study. Currents 35: 36- 41. in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning 2016; 8(5) 629–633. 18. Oluwaseun, O., Kumari, N., Smith, K., Bolshakov, O., Adesina, S., Gugssa, A., 25. Tofade, T., Ross, P., and Brueckl, M. Clinical Anderson, W., Nekhai, S., and Akala, E. Track Program Expansion Increases Rotation Antiretroviral Drugs-Loaded Nanoparticles Capacity for Experiential Program. AJPE In Fabricated by Dispersion Polymerization with Press. Potential for HIV/AIDS Treatment. Infectious Diseases: Research and Treatment 2016; 9:21-32. 26. Trieu, A., Daftary, M., Maneno, M., Unonu, J. Evaluation of Knowledge, Interest, 19. Rashrash, M.E., Maneno, M.K., Wutoh, and Readiness of Student Pharmacists A.K., Ettienne, E.E.,and Daftary, M.N. in Prescribing Oral Contraceptives in An evaluation of hepatitis C knowledge Washington, DC. APhA2017 abstracts of and correlations with health belief model contributed papers. Journal of the American constructs among African American ‘‘baby Pharmacists Association. May 2017, Volume boomers’’. Journal of Infection and Public 57, Issue 3, e53 (SP – 180). Health 2016; 9: 436-442. 27. Wiley, K.C., Maneno, M.K., McKoy-Beach, 20. Rashrash, M., Maneno, M., Wutoh, A., Y.M., and Daftary, M.N. Effect of Patient Ettienne,and E. Daftary, M. Predictors Characteristics, Knowledge and Satisfaction of hepatitis c testing intention among with Warfarin Therapy on Willingness to African American Baby Boomers. Journal Switch to a New Oral Anticoagulant. Health of Epidemiology and Global Health 2017; Systems and Policy Research. 2016; 3:3. 2:119–122. 28. Xia, J., Hsieh, J-H., Hu, H-B., Wu, S., and 21. Reema, P., Solomon, A., and Akala, E., “pH- Wang, X. S. The development of target- Sensitive Polymeric Nanoparticles Fabricated specific pose filter ensembles to boost ligand By Dispersion Polymerization for the Delivery enrichment for structure-based virtual of Bioactive Agents”. Pharmaceutical screening. J. Chem. Inf. Model. 2017 (In press).
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Academy of Colleges of Pharmacy, Anaheim PRESENTATIONS (July 2016). 7. Bullock, J.J. and Wang, X. S. Consensus 1. Aka, J., Wingate, L., McCants, T., Diaz- comparative modeling to construct structural Luna, J., Maneno, M., and Ettienne, E., models of human C-C chemokine receptor The Development And Implementation 4 (CCR4) to discover small-molecule Of Pharmacist‐led Medication Therapy therapeutics to treat cancer metastasis. Management In A Collaborative Care Setting Structural Biology Related to HIV/AIDS 2017. For High Risk Medicaid Beneficiaries With Bethesda, MD (Jun. 2017). Diabetes Mellitus. American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists, Las Vegas, NV 8. Elekwachi, O., Wingate, L.T., and Clarke- (December 2016). Tasker, V. An examination of the role of advertising and promotional labeling in adult 2. Aka, J., Wingate, L., McCants, T., Diaz-Luna, immunization disparities. FDA Science Forum. J., Maneno, M., and Ettienne, E.,Transitional Silver Spring, MD (June 2017). Care: Evaluating the Economic Value of a Pharmacist-Led Transition of Care Program 9. Gyasi, K., Ettienne, E., Oishi, T., Ofoegbu, A., for Chronically-ill Medicaid Beneficiaries. K, Maneno, M., and Wingate, L. Economic American Pharmacist Association, community of West Afrian States’ (ECOWAS) San Francisco, CA (March 2016). inclusion in the international council of harmonization (ICH) initiative: overcoming 3. Alem, G., Clarke Tasker, VA., Wingate, L.T., barriers to pharmaceutical global regulatory Edmond, T., Williams J., and Onuma J., harmonization. Howard University Research (February 28, 2017). Systematic review of Week. Washington, DC (April 2017). ethnic disparities in tetanus immunization for elderly adult populations. Howard University 10. Howard, E., Williamson, K., Latten, L., Interprofessional Education and Practice Wingate, and L. Obdivo (Nivolumab). A cost Conference. Washington, DC (April 2017). effectiveness analysis in melanoma. Howard University Research Week. Washington, DC 4. Aytekin-Kurban, G., Wang, X.S., (April 2017). Rwebangira, M.R., and Liu, C. Ligand-based pharmacophore modelling of human CC- 11. Htar, N., Afari, A., Anchewe, A., Chukwurah, chemokine receptor 4 allosteric antagonists. B., Cowan, C., Dirabou, P-E., Mohmand, Howard University Research Week 2017. A., Welch, B., Yeboah, A.; Latten, L., and Washington, DC (Apr. 2017). Wang, X. S. A crowdsourced, comprehensive database of rare diseases prevalent 5. Bazemore, K., Wingate, L., Maneno, M., predominant in people of African descent: Ettienne, E., Akala, E., Bernard, D., Tofade, The case study of Noma. Howard University T., and Karodeh, Y. Evaluating the impact of Research Week 2017. Washington, DC (April the Howard University College of Pharmacy’s 2017). Pharmacy Biomedical Preview (PBP) Program on Academic Performance. Howard University 12. Latten, L., and Wingate L. A cost-effectiveness Research Week. Washington, DC. (April 2017). analysis of epclusa compared to viekira pak for treatment of hepatitis C. Howard 6. Bernard, D., McCants, T., Okafor, O., University Research Week. Washington, DC Onejeme, C., Prince, M., and Sconion-Morris, (April 2017). T. “Pils”: A Peer-To-Peer Mentoring Program to Improve Academic Progression. American
2016-2017 | ANNUAL REPORT / 9 13. Lau, I., Afari, A., Barros, M., Moraes, R., and Wang, X. S. A comprehensive database of ABSTRACTS histone deacetylase inhibitors to induce latent HIV-1 reactivation. Howard University Research Keith A. Hecht, Southern Illinois University Week 2017. Washington, DC (April 2017). Edwardsville; Regan Healy, Roseman University 14. Stubbs, K., Massing, M., Adedoku, A., of Health Sciences; Jingyang Fan, Southern Illinois Yoko-Uzomah, J.Y., and Wingate, L. A cost University Edwardsville; Krishna Kumar, Howard effectiveness evaluation of ixekizumab in University Washington DC, Development and treatment of moderate to severe psoriasis Implementation of a Clinical Oncology Pharmacy compared to other biologics. Howard Learning Module in India, AACP Annual Meeting, University Research Week. Washington, DC Pharmacy Education 2016 in Anaheim, CA. (April 2017). Intensive workshop in Mysore, India provides 15. Tofade T. Paving your career path through clinical pharmacy preceptor training to multi- targeted development Keynote Presentation University Indian faculty. Elizabeth Sherman, to student body. University of Cincinnati James Pharm.D., Mark Decerbo, Pharm.D., Krishna Winkle College of Pharmacy. (March 2017). Kumar, PhD, MPS, William Wolowich, Pharm.D., Parthasarathi Gurumurthy, PhD, PG Dip Clin 16. Tofade T. Paving your career path through Pharm (Australia) , Ponnusankar Sivasankaran, targeted development Keynote Presentation. MPharm, PhD, Arun Kanniyappan Parthasarathy, UNC Research in Education and Practice MPharm, PhD, Suresh Bhojraj, MPharm, PhD, Symposium (May 2017). DSc, Pharmacotherapy Volume 36, Number 12, 2016, 298. (e279). 17. Tofade T. Facilitator-Continuing professional development updates and input from the US faculty provide infectious disease training th audience. 76 International Congress of FIP. to doctor of pharmacy students and faculty at Buenos Aires, Argentina (August 2016). workshops in India. Elizabeth Sherman, Pharm.D., Miranda Nelson, Pharm.D., Krishna Kumar, PhD, 18. Williams, J., Clarke-Tasker, Edmond. T., MPS, Mark Decerbo, Pharm.D., Ponnusankar Alem, G., Onuma, J., and Wingate, L. Sivasankaran, MPharm, PhD, Gopinath Chakka, A systematic review of ethnic disparities in MPharm, PhD, Suresh Bhojraj, MPharm, PhD, receipt of the pneumococcal vaccine among DSc, Arun Kanniyappan Parthasarathy, MPharm, elderly adult populations over the last ten years. PhD , Pharmacotherapy Volume 36, Number 12, Howard University Research Week. Washington, 2016, 299, (e279-80). DC (April 2017).
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A Pilot Study of High-Intensity Eccentric Exercise Computer Optimization of Stealth Poly-L- on Vascular Endothelial Function and Arterial Lactide Nanoparticles Fabricated By Dispersion Stiffness In Young Adult African-American Women Polymerization (September 2016). With and Without Parental Hypertension Valynsia Campbell-scott, Vernon Bond, Krishna Kumar, Emmanuel O. Akala: Strategies for an HIV Cure Howard University Research Symposium 2017, 2016 November 14 - 16, 2016. p. 154. Ruth Kirschstein Auditorium, Natcher Conference A Preliminary Study of Acute Aerobic Exercise on Center (Building 45) NIH Main Campus, 9000 Total Peripheral Resistance During Mental Stress Rockville Pike Bethesda, MD 20892. Development in Young Adult African Americans: Rashaad- of Antiretroviral Drugs‐Loaded Nanoparticles dreana Jett, Vernon Bond Krishna Kumar, Fabricated by Dispersion Polymerization for GALT Howard University Research Symposium 2017, Targetable Drug Delivery Systems. p. 162. Emmanuel O. Akala: Annual DC CFAR Research Acute Aerobic Exercise Does Not Alter Heart Symposium January 27, 2017. George Washington Rate Variability During Mental Stress in Young University, Washington, DC. Emmanuel O. Adult African Americans: Precious Ndukwe, Akala: Development of Antiretroviral Drugs‐ Vernon Bond, Krishna Kumar, Howard University Loaded Nanoparticles Fabricated by Dispersion Research Symposium 2017, p. 168. (Winner Polymerization for GALT Targetable Drug Delivery most outstanding presentation in the area of Systems. translational and clinical sciences). Emmanuel O. Akala: Design of Biodegradable Effects of Acute Aerobic Exercise on Mood Nanoparticles Fabricated by Dispersion Responses and Prefrontal Cortex EEG Asymmetry Polymerization for the Delivery of Bioactive in Young Adult Women and Men: Alexis Osby, Agents, February 17, 2017 at the Snowbird Vernon Bond, Krishna Kumar, Howard University Symposium in honor of Jindrich Kopeck, Ph.D., Research Symposium 2017, p. 169. D.Sc., Distinguished Professor of Pharmaceutics & Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Bioengineering, 2010-Current Editorial Board Member of the University of Utah on the occasion of his birthday. following Journals: Archives of Pharmacy Practice Professor Kopecek directed Professor’s Akala Journal of Autocoids Journal of Pharmacology postdoctoral research work at the University of and Clinical Toxicology Journal of Drug Discovery, Utah, Salt Lake City. Development and Delivery Journal of Clinical Pharmacology (Karla, Pradeep). *Trieu A., Daftary M., Maneno M.,and Unonu J. Evaluation of Knowledge, Interest, and Readiness Karla PK. Identification of HIV Drug Transporter of Student Pharmacists in Prescribing Oral Targets on Primary Human CD4+ T Cells and Contraceptives in Washington, DC. APhA2017 vaginal epithelial cells. 2017. abstracts of contributed papers. Journal of the Ako-Adounvo AM, Karla PK. Development, American Pharmacists Association. May 2017, Characterization and In Vitro Testing of Volume 57, Issue 3, e53 (SP – 180). Brinzolamide Loaded PLGA Nanoparticles. 2017. *Ariyo O., Adedokun A., Daftary M., and Emmanuel O. Akala, Simeon K. Adesina and Maneno M. Knowledge, Attitudes, and Readiness Oluwaseun Ogunwuyi. NanoDDS’16 14th of Student Pharmacists About to Enter Practice Annual Nanomedicine and Drug Delivery Regarding Naloxone for Opioid Overdose Symposium, Johns Hopkin University, Baltimore. Reversal.APhA2017 abstracts of contributed
2016-2017 | ANNUAL REPORT / 11 papers. Journal of the American Pharmacists Association. May 2017, Volume 57, Issue 3, e72 (SP – 245). Dayo Y., Daftary M., Maneno M., Akiyode O., Hailemeskel B., and Karodeh Y. Student interventions on international pharmacy rotations. APhA2016 abstracts of contributed papers. Howard University Research Week 2017. Washington, DC (April 2017). Brown D., Maneno M., Daftary M., Ahmed S., and Gajjala J. Risk Factors for 30-day readmission among patients with Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection in an urban teaching hospital. APhA2016 abstracts of contributed papers. Howard University Research Week 2017. Washington, DC (April 2017) – Winner!
Morrison C., Daftary M., Dayo Y., and Maneno M. Comparison of cardiovascular risk assessments from the American Heart Association /American College of Cardiology and the Adult Treatment Panel the a Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Infected population: eligibility and appropriateness of lipid- lowering treatment. Howard University Research Week 2017. Washington, DC (April 2017).
Liu L., Daftary M., Maneno M.,and Gajjala J. Estimation of fracture risk in a Human Immunodeficiency Virus positive population in Washington, DC. Howard University Research Week 2017. Washington, DC (April 2017).
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• AIDS Education and Training Center- local FUNDED GRANTS performance site (LPS) Howard University subcontract from University of Pittsburgh, Graduate School of Public Health. Funded • China Scholarship Council (CSC) of the for $8,200 for CDC HIV Testing. Co-Principal Ministry of Education Special Programs to Investigator: Monika N. Daftary, Pharm.D.. Training Regional Professional in West of (Principal Investigator: Linda Frank, PhD China (201408615090; Aug. 1, 2016 – Jul. 31, – University of Pittsburgh) – 7/1/2016 – 2017) Role: U.S. Mentor (0% Effort) Total direct 6/30/2017. costs: $21,600 Project title: Drug Design for HDAC2 Inhibitor to Treat Alzheimer’s Disease • NWDP grant (National Workforce (Simon Wang). Diversity Program), 1 CPIMP151110-01-00. 8/16-Present- Director Toyin Tofade, Co • Gene-Physical Activity Interaction on Energy director Dr. Mary Maneno. Award amount Expenditure in Obese African American $500,000 annually. Women: Principal Investigator(s): Vernon Bond, Jr; Latifa Jackson; Fatima Jackson; Krishna • Trusted Health Plan ($70,000) “Health Kumar; Celia De Souza Batista. 2017-2018. RCMI Outcomes Research Academic Fellowship” (P3) Program (externally reviewed) $100,000.00 Submitted May 2016 Funded: June 2016 (Role: responsible for specific aim 2). Project: July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2018. • National Association of County and City Health Officials Agreement NACCHO ($13,000) “MEDIServe: Prevention and Management of Prescription Substance Abuse in the Elderly Population” Submitted December 2017 Awarded (March 2017). • National Association of County and City Health Officials Agreement NACCHO ($15,000) “Prepare DC - Pharmacists Promoting Community Resilience” Project: April 1, 2016 – July 31, 2016 Closeout Completed (October 2016). • NIH/NCI: 1SC1CA199810-01 Akala (PI) 05/01/15-04/30/18: Title of Project: Novel Nanotechnology Platform for Breast Cancer Treatment ($1,132,500:00). • MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center- local performance site (LPS) Howard University subcontract from University of Pittsburgh , Graduate School of Public Health. Howard University Interprofessional Education (IPE) Funded for $279,000 for MAI. Co-Principal Efforts on HIV Care Investigator: Monika N. Daftary, Pharm.D.. (Principal Investigator: Linda Frank, PhD – University of Pittsburgh) – 7/1/2016 – 6/30/2017.
2016-2017 | ANNUAL REPORT / 13 Honors and Awards
Hailemeskel B. Fulbright Visiting Scholar 2016 – Current
Daftary MN. 2016 Cardinal GenerationRx Champions Award, October 2016, Washington DC Pharmacists Association
McCants T. Reappointed to the District of Columbia Board of Pharmacy until March 2020. Has served on the Board of Pharmacy since 2006. Served as the Chair of Legislative and Regulations Sub- committee from 2007 through 2012. Served as a delegate for Washington, DC at the 2016 National conference for NABP.
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Dr. Beverly Mims ABOUT US Dr. Erika Romeus Dr. Jacqueise Unonu he HUCOP STEM and Healthcare Professions Dr. Salome Weaver Pipeline programs include all programs Dr. La’Marcus Wingate T supported through the Howard University Center of Excellence (COE) which is funded by Program Manager National Workforce the Health Resources and Service Administration Diversity(NWDP) (HRSA) from July 2000 and the Howard University Ms. Tawanna Terry National Workforce Diversity Pipeline (NWDP) Program funded through the Office of Minority Program Administrative Assistant/ Health within the Department of Health and Outreach Coordinator National Workforce Human Services (DHHS) since July 2015. Diversity Ms. Lawander McFarland
Database and IT Specialist OUR TEAM Mr. Jonathan Murphy Program Director COE/NWDP COE/NWDP Partnership Institutions/Sites Eastern Senior High School Dean Toyin Tofade Prince George’s Community College Program Co-Director COE/NWDP Friendship PCS Dr. Mary Maneno North Virginia Community College Montgomery College Program Manager Center of Excellence Alabama A & M University Mrs. Celia Williams-Fowlkes Coppin State University Eleanor Roosevelt High School Program Outreach Coordinator Center of HD Cooke Elementary Excellence Benjamin Banneker High School Ms. Veronica Bruce Cardozo Senior High School Howard University Pre-professional Educ. Program Recruitment Coordinator Howard University Middle School Ms. Terry Morris Morgan State University Bell Multicultural Middle/Columbia Heights COE/NWDP Faculty and Trainees Bowie State University Dr. Simeon Adesina Friendly High School Dr. Emmanuel Akala Bowie High School Dr. Oluwaranti Akiyode Charles Flowers High School Dr. Matthew Boyd (Fellow) Girls Inc. of Washington DC Dr. Monika Daftary City Gate Community Center Dr. Imbi Drame Ambassador Horace G. Dawson Scholars Program Dr. Earl Ettienne Andromeda Transcultural Clinic Dr. Amol Kulkarni La’Clinica Del Pueblo Dr. Yolanda Mckoy Beach McKinley Technical High School
2016-2017 | ANNUAL REPORT / 15 week residential summer enrichment science MISSION academy for rising 11th and 12th grade high school students where they are exposed to undergraduate courses, an internship (at STATEMENT the Veterans Affairs and Howard University The mission of our pipeline programs is to Hospitals), and the various health professions deliver excellence, consistency, and continuity career paths available at Howard University. in the creation of educational opportunities and pathways for workforce diversification in Junior Under Represented Minorities STEM, and Healthcare related fields. This will be (URM) Program achieved through the implementation of a vital The Junior URM Mentoring Program (JUMP) curriculum, academic support services, career is one of the many support programs offered pre-exposure, and a combination of practical through the NWDP to serve as a diversity experiences that will guide students’ pursuit of pipeline in healthcare and STEM careers. their career goals. The JUMP program is a one-week summer enrichment program for rising 9th and 10th grade high school students.
Pharmacy and Pre-Professional Tutorial VISION STATEMENT Programs The HUCOP STEM and Healthcare feeder The COE also offers year round tutorials to pipeline programs at Howard University strive interested students in elementary, middle, high, to be the leading programs in developing undergraduate and professional schools. diverse professionals within the STEM and healthcare fields. HUCOP programs envisions Health Occupational Program having a monumental impact on the national The Health Occupational Program (HOP) is one efforts to diversify the STEM and healthcare of many support programs offered through workforce. We will educate, empower, and the NWDP to serve as a diversity pipeline in expose parents, students, and other educators healthcare careers. HOP is a sixteen week nationally for the purpose of facilitating student program for rising 9th grade high school entry into STEM and healthcare professions. students who have a specific interest in health professions. Students in this program meet throughout the academic school year for a career lecture series which includes hands-on PROGRAMS activities to engage them in respective health careers. DESCRIPTIONS STEM Career Intervention Program The STEM Career Intervention Program (SCIP) High School Summer Enrichment is a sixteen week program for rising 10th grade Science Academy (HSSESA) high school students who have a specific interest The High School Summer Enrichment Science in professions within science, technology, Academy (HSSESA) is one of the many support engineering, and mathematics (non healthcare programs offered through the COE to facilitate related). Students in this program will meet entry to any health professions program, twice per month for a career lecture series but preferably Howard University’s Doctor which includes hands-on activities to engage of Pharmacy Program. The HSSESA is a six- them in respective STEM careers.
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Advanced College Summer Enrichment through the COE and Blackboard website, Program (ACSEP) Tier 1 and will utilize AccessPharmacy®, You Tube, ACSEP Tier 1 through the NWDP is designed Survey Monkey, Tegrity and ExamSoft. Students to introduce interested college freshman and will receive preparation guidelines, and a sophomore students to the expectations of structured introductory module including weekly the healthcare and STEM fields. The program assignments, textbook readings, online chat curriculum includes a five-day academic schedule room discussions, and online assessment. Course that exposes students to pre-requisite classes that materials will focus on Integrated Therapeutics are required for a major in the health care and/ I & Integrated Therapeutics II (Pathophysiology, or STEM professions. Required workshops and Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology and Dispensing). research projects allow students direct hands-on exposure. Faculty Student Research Program (FSR) The COE Faculty/Student Research Program is Advanced College Summer Enrichment designed to increase the active engagement Program (ACSEP) Tier 2 of professional pharmacy students in research The Advanced College Summer Enrichment projects along with faculty/research mentors who Program (ACSEP) Tier 2 is another support are conducting research which have a focus on program offered through the COE to facilitate minority health Issues. entry to any health professions program, but preferably Howard University’s Doctor of Pharmacy Biomedical Preview Program Pharmacy Program. ACSEP Tier 2 is a five-week (PBP) summer enrichment program for undergraduate The Pharmacy Biomedical Preview (PBP) Program level students who have completed at least offered through the COE to meet the needs sixty credit hours in an accredited college or of Howard University Student Pharmacists. university. The first four weeks of the program The PBP Program is a five-week on-site non- consist of didactic classes in Organic Chemistry, stipend enrichment activity. The purpose of Anatomy/Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, the PBP Program is to provide students with an Calculus, Medical Terminology, and English. early academic experience in pharmacy school Students are taught real world professionalism while improving the on-time graduation rate behaviors to mimic pharmacy, medical, nursing of Pharm.D. Candidates. This PBP Program is and Dental School curriculums. The 5th week of designed to offer a jumpstart to students in the program, participants are exposed to research Pharmaceutical Calculations, Structures and methods, and they learn about the relationship Functions in Therapeutics (Anatomy/Physiology), between researchers and clinicians and their and Applied Biomedical Sciences (Biochemistry/ impacts on one another. Microbiology) while providing first year student pharmacists with an opportunity to prepare, Pharmacotherapy Preview Program organize and assimilate new scientific knowledge. The Pharmacotherapy Preview (P3) Program offered through the COE to meet the needs of Standardized Testing Preparation current Howard University Student Pharmacists. Programs The P3 Program is proposed to prepare rising HUCOP through the support of the COE provides second year students for the pharmacology and preparation for key standardized tests including pharmacokinetics component of the curriculum. the SAT, ACT, the Pharmacy College Admission This twelve-week component (during the summer Test (PCAT), and the (North American Pharmacist prior to the second academic year) will be offered Licensure Examination (NAPLEX). online only to all rising second year students,
2016-2017 | ANNUAL REPORT / 17 2016 where the PBP Program was showcased as KEY PROGRAMMATIC a model pipeline program to facilitate entry
• Through the leadership efforts of Mrs. MILESTONES Williams-Fowlkes the HUCOP pipeline programs collaborated to expand STEM pipeline programming in the College of Engineering FOR COE AND through successful receipt of $45,000 in grant funding from the Army Education Outreach NWDP PIPELINE Program. • Through the leadership outreach efforts of Ms. PROGRAMS Veronica Bruce, the Howard County Library HiTech Program collaborated to visit the College and for the last 2 years hosted an exchange program of Japanese students affiliated with • The COE leadership, staff, and faculty successfully Eleanor Roosevelt High School’s Science and hosted a site visit by HRSA the Health Technology Program. Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Division of Health Careers & Financial Support • The COE and NWDP pipeline programs have Personnel July 2016 where we showcased all continued partnerships with 16 institutions program activities as a representative of COE including. This fiscal year Flowers High School, programming around the country. Ambassador Horace G. Dawon Scholars Program and Girls Inc. were engaged as new partners. • The NWDP/COE pipeline academic enrichment programs have served 117 this past fiscal year • Through the leadership efforts of Ms. Tawanna and over 1000 students (90% under represented Terry, the HUCOP pipeline programs hosted the minority) now engaged post program’s initiation. first inaugural internal pipeline meet and greet across campus. Participants included the SHPEP • COE/NWDP leadership and faculty including program, Girls Inc., Upward Bound, and HU- Dr. Maneno, Dr. Ettienne, Dr. Mims, and Dr. School of Business. Wingate successfully facilitated the development of our National STEM and Health Care Pipeline • Through the leadership efforts of Ms. Lawander Resource center. (launch set for Fall 2017). McFarland, the first “Passing the Bison series”, where outgoing P4 students gave a mentoring • Collaborative partnership between the NWDP session for the HOP/SCIP students was pipeline program and the College of Pharmacy successfully conducted. alumni association continued this fiscal year which led to receipt of funding for workshop • Through the leadership efforts of COE/NWDP enhancements and meal support for the JUMP Clinical faculty Dr. Beverly Mims, Dr. Jacquiese program. Unonu, Dr. Imbi Drame, and Dr. Salome Weaver, at the Simulation Center will formally offer live- • Mrs. Celia Williams-Fowlkes was a Webinar simulation and clinical skills activities for our Presenter for the COE Quarterly Meeting on summer academic enrichment programs. February 16, 2016 and a Workshop Speaker at the 2016 AACP Annual Conference on July 23,
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PIPELINE PROGRAMS AND FACULTY STUDENT RESEARCH
he COE faculty-student research activities national meetings including APhA, ASHP, as well have expanded significantly and continued as the Howard University “Research Day”. Topics Tto provide research opportunities for and faculty student pairs for the academic year of pharmacy and graduate students in the program. 2016-2017 are shown below: Key faculty who have supported the program have been engaged in pharmaceutical sciences, health outcomes, health services research, and supported research has been presented at
TOPIC FACULTY STUDENT 1 Predicting Academic Success of Pharmacy Students using Dr. La’Marcus Kirsten Admission Data at the Howard University College of Wingate Bazemore Pharmacy 2 Opdivo (Nivolumab): A Cost Effectiveness Analysis Dr. La’Marcus Erica Howard Wingate 3 Epclusa: A Cost Effectiveness Analysis of the newest HCV Dr. La’Marcus Lauren Latten Regimen Wingate 4 A Cost effectiveness evaluation of Ixekizumab in treatment Dr. La’Marcus Keisha Stubbs of Psoriasis Wingate 5 Evaluating the Role of Historically Black Colleges and Dr. La’Marcus Aslam Ujala Universities in production of underrepresented minorities Wingate receiving PhDs in pharmacy related disciplines 6 Knowledge and Attitudes at a Pharmacy Students at an Dr. Daftary Detron Brown urban teaching Center with a High Risk Urban Population in regards to HCV infection and Point of Care testing 7 The effect of Physicians Adherence to JNC8 Guidelines on Dr. Daftary Micah Johnson Patients’ Blood Pressure Control 8 Economic Community of West African States’ (ECOWAS) Dr. Earl King Gyasi Inclusion in the International Council of Harmonization (ICH) Ettienne Initiative: Overcoming Barriers to Pharmaceutical Global Regulatory Harmonization 9 Using Real-World Evidence to access the institutional review Dr. Earl Titilope Ajayi board (IRB) process: Enabler or Inhibitor? Ettienne and Kayonda Bayo 10 In vitro Characterization of Anticancer Drug-loaded Dr. Adesina Bryanna Gray Nanoparticles 11 Fabrication of Polymeric Multifunctional Biodegradable Dr. Emmanuel Ginika Ezeude Nanoparticles for HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer Treatment Akala 12 Is there a generic for that? Perceptions of Generic Drugs Dr. Mary Sandrine among Physicians and Patients Maneno Maffo-Tchinda
2016-2017 | ANNUAL REPORT / 19 Experiential (Achievements/ Highlights) EXPERIENTIAL DEPARTMENT structure and processes of the health care system on the health and well-being of patients ESTABLISHMENT OF TWO POST and populations. It spans a broad spectrum of issues from studies evaluating the effectiveness GRADUATE PROGRAMS FOR of a particular medical or surgical procedure to HOWARD UNIVERSITY COLLEGE examinations of the impact of insurance status or reimbursement policies on the outcomes of care. OF PHARMACY Trusted Health Plan is a Washington D.C. based Managed Healthcare Organization. The goal algreens Health System Pharmacy and of the Howard University/Trusted Health Plan Howard University College of Pharmacy Health Outcomes Research Academic Fellowship WCommunity Pharmacy Residency to provide post-doctoral training to pharmacy Program (PGY1), Washington DC. Walgreens graduates to become competent health outcomes and the Howard University College of Pharmacy researchers within 24 months by implementing are united in their commitment to train future a minimum of two clinical pharmacy service champions in the community pharmacy arena. impacting a minimum of 500 patients. In December 2015 Walgreens awarded Howard University a $50,000 grant to establish the program. This postgraduate year one learning experience is the only community pharmacy residency program based in our Nation’s Capital. Participation in this residency program that will encourage the resident’s creativity and enhance practice skills as they find ways to address unique healthcare challenges in the community pharmacy setting. The 2017-2018 resident, Andrea Babb is a 2017 graduate of Florida A&M University. HOWARD UNIVERSITY/ TRUSTED HEALTH PLAN HEALTH OUTCOMES RESEARCH ACADEMIC FELLOWSHIP Health outcomes research is a unique “field of inquiry,” defined by questions and work, and not discipline or disease. Health outcomes researchers address a branch of public health research, which studies the end results of the
20 / ANNUAL REPORT | 2016-2017 College of Pharmacy Community Outreach Patricia Noumedem was recognized amongst peers lobal contributions: A Medical as a 2016 Bowl and Hygeia Award recipient and invited to the prestigious Remington Award. Missions trip was conducted in GGambia where more than 1,000 patients were counseled on proper use of the Urban Institute, the Patient-Centered medications as well as preventive health Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), measures. Pharmacists collaborated the MITRE Corporation, the Agency for with other health care professionals Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), including physicians, nurses, and dietitians and RTI International. to optimize therapeutic outcomes in patients. Dr. Noumedem played a critical • AcademyHealth @ Howard: HSRProj role in this trip. Student Competition Finalist (May 19, 2017): The AcademyHealth Organization, in conjunction with the National • AcademyHealth Welcomed President/ Information Center for Health Services CEO Lisa Simpson (January 18, 2017): The Research and Health Care Technology Howard University College of Pharmacy (NICHSR) of the National Library of (HUCOP) AcademyHealth Student Medicine (NLM), hosted a student Chapter kicked off their first event by research competition for members of inviting Dr. Lisa Simpson, President and the AcademyHealth Student Chapters. CEO of AcademyHealth, to speak to an This competition asked Student Chapter audience of HUCOP students. Dr. Simpson members to conduct research using data encouraged students to pursue unique from the Health Services Research Projects career opportunities in health services in Progress (HSRProj) database to identify research and health care disparities research gaps in important topics in HSR. research for pharmacists. Furthermore, Dr. Simpson encouraged involvement in the AcademyHealth Student Chapter and highlighted student membership benefits, including networking opportunities at annual conferences.
• AcademyHealth Networking Events (April 19, 2017): The chapter attended the AcademyHealth Invitational Mentoring and Networking Reception hosted by the AcademyHealth Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Minority Engagement at the AcademyHealth Headquarters on April 19, 2017. Students networked with members of other chapters and local policy and health research organizations, such as
2016-2017 | ANNUAL REPORT / 21 he 2017 HSRProj Research Competition for the AcademyHealth Student Chapters Tfocused on understanding potential gaps in HSR by asking students to use data from the HSRProj database, (with a focus on HSR projects funded in 2005 and afterward) along with other sources as necessary, to identify a research topic in HSR that is both interesting and important and for which there seems to be insufficient research or funding. The team consisted of Iman Ahmed (P2), Kevin Nguyen (P2), and Adaku Ofoegbu (1st year PhD). They presented an abstract aimed at exploring the effect of integrating pharmacogenetic testing in buprenorphine management on treatment outcomes for African American patients. The team determined that there is a gap in funded projects that integrate pharmacogenetic testing into buprenorphine management.
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even student researchers (Kwame Sarpong, Maimouna Traore, Omobolanle Kayode, SKelechi Eluchie, Adoma Yeboah, Laura Campbell, Adaku Ofoegbu) and two professors (Dr. Ettienne, Dr. Stiles) embarked to Accra, Ghana from between June 1, 2016 and July 31, 2016 to conduct research at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. Students working with Dr. Ettienne conducted research on comorbid mood disorder and diabetes and students working with Dr. Stiles conducted research in malaria. This report summarizes the research activity of the comorbid mood disorder in diabetes project. Participants of this study were recruited from the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital and originated from the various regions of Ghana, such as the Greater Accra, Volta, Eastern, and the Northern regions. An electronic patient intake form was used to collect patient data at each visit. Initially, participants completed a questionnaire to collect demographic information via an electronic intake form. Each participant completed a glycated hemoglobin (Hb) A1c test via the A1cNow testing devices to determine how they have been managing their diabetes over three months. Patients with A1c readings above 7% were counseled regarding pharmacological and non-pharmacological diabetes management approaches and referred to the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital medical team for further intervention. In addition, the participants underwent a buccal swab to collect genetic material for pharmacogenomic analysis. The examination concluded with two emotional assessments to establish the correlation between the patient’s mental health and how they have been managing the disease. This study continued with a retrospective review of the medical history of each individual.
2016-2017 | ANNUAL REPORT / 23 BENEFITS OF THE PHARM.D. DUAL DEGREE
HE COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AT HOWARD UNIVERSITY OFFERS A JOINT TPHARMD/MBA DEGREE. THE UNIQUE COMBINATION OF DIDACTIC MANAGEMENT AND PHARMACY COURSEWORK, COUPLED WITH INNOVATIVE PRACTICUM EXPERIENCES, PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH AN EXCEPTIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE OF THEORETICAL AND APPLIED INFORMATION NECESSARY TO EXCEL AS A HEALTHCARE EXECUTIVE.
If I had to cite one principle benefit of obtaining a Ph.D. in addition to my Pharm.D., it would be flexibility. With the combination of a Pharm.D. and a Ph.D., you may have opportunities to impact society that you would not have with a Pharm.D. alone. For me specifically, the Ph.D. degree presented opportunities to have an impact in government. In graduate school, I had the opportunity to have my dissertation funded by the Social Security Administration. The dissertation findings provided valuable information to the Social Security Administration on the preferred structures of Medicare Part D drug plans. After completing my Ph.D., I was able to take part in the Prevention Effectiveness Fellowship at CDC. The fellowship team shared that my background as a Pharm.D./Ph.D. was one of the main reasons they wanted me to join them. At the CDED, I had the opportunity to estimate the public health benefit, cost, and economic value of several international programs being raduates of our program have considered to reduce morbidity from certain Gassumed successful leadership infectious diseases. After joining Howard roles in, managed care organizations my Pharm.D./Ph.D. training has allowed me (MCO’s), pharmacy benefit to provide an analysis of how public health management companies (PBMs), programs would impact population health. As government, pharmaceutical industry an example, I was able to work with the local community and clinical practice sites. public health department and estimate how Alumni of the joint program have many new HIV infections would be prevented remarked about how well prepared through implementation of certain initiatives they were to move into leadership such as placing more HIV infected individuals roles. Employer engagement is often on antiretroviral therapy and having greater a sign of program excellence, and we proportions of these people to achieve viral can boast of a continued tradition suppression. I thoroughly enjoy these types of employers seeking our students of projects and would heartily encourage for internships prior to graduation someone considering a Pharm.D./Ph.D. to and permanenet placement after pursue this opportunity. graduation.
24 / ANNUAL REPORT | 2016-2017 College of Pharmacy Notable Alumni 2017 DISTINGUISHED YOUNG PHARMACIST OF THE YEAR IN ALASKA
DR. THERESA H. (NGUYEN) CASTELLANOS
lgona, Iowa – Ms. Theresa H. (Nguyen) Castellanos has been named the 2017 ADistinguished Young Pharmacist of the Year in Alaska. The prestigious award was conferred on the Anchorage pharmacist at the Alaska Pharmacists Association Annual Convention. Castellanos has been employed at Southcentral Foundation for seven years. She graduated from Howard University in 2009 with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
The Distinguished Young Pharmacist of the Year award is presented annually to a pharmacist in each state for individual excellence and outstanding contributions in state pharmacy association activities, community affairs and in professional practice. The award is sponsored by Pharmacists Mutual Companies.
Pharmacists Mutual, rated Excellent by A.M. Best, is a nationally recognized leader and provider of insurance products and risk management solutions for pharmacists and pharmacies, dentists and dental practices, associated businesses, and professionals. For over a century, Pharmacists Mutual has provided peace of mind to its policyholders through comprehensive, quality products and services.
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LEONARD EDLOE, PHARM.D. Co chair of the Board of Visitors. Chief Executive Officer of Edloe’s Professional Pharmacies Leonard Edloe, Pharm.D. is Co chair of the Board of Visitors. He is also a pharmacist and Chief Executive Officer of Edloe’s Professional Pharmacies, his family owned pharmacies located in Richmond, Virginia, and Pastor of the New Hope Fellowship, Gloucester, Virginia. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the Howard University School of Pharmacy, a Master of Divinity from the Samuel Dewitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University, and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Florida, School of Pharmacy. NORMA JENKINS STEWART, R.PH. Regulatory Health Consultant Norma Jenkins Stewart is a licensed pharmacist and public health regulatory administrator (retired). Norma Jenkins Stewart is a graduate of Howard University College of Pharmacy and is a member of several professional pharmacy associations, having held offices and committee chairs in several.
SYBIL RICHARD, ESQ. Attorney Ms. Sybil Richard, is Vice President of Professional Affairs at Wal-Mart US; Sam’s US and Puerto Rico. Ms. Richard earned a Bachelor of Science in pharmacy from Xavier University of Louisiana in 1991. She also has a Juris Doctor and Master of Health Administration, both from Indiana University.
ROGER S. CLARK, MBA Senior District Manager-Novartis Pharmaceuticals Roger S. Clark is a sales executive with over 30 years of experience in the Petrochemical and Pharmaceutical industries.
Roger holds a BA degree from Bucknell University and a MBA from the University of New Haven. Roger, a Native Washingtonian, is the father of two daughters Ashley and Kailah and currently resides in Prince Georges County with his wife Regina.
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MINNIE BAYLOR HENRY, ESQ. Worldwide Vice President for Regulatory Affairs, Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices & Diagnostics Minnie Baylor Henry received her pharmacy degree from Howard University’s College of Pharmacy and her law degree from Catholic University’s Columbus School of Law.
BASIL ANTHONY SMIKLE, JR. Political Consultant and Professor, School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University Basil Smikle, Jr. is a political consultant and policy analyst whose commentary is featured in local and national media outlets. In addition to running his consulting firm, Basil is a PhD candidate at Columbia University concentrating in Education and Politics. Basil graduated with a Bachelor of Science in 1993 from Cornell University in Industrial and Labor Relations. In 1996, he received a Masters Degree in Public Policy from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs.
FRANK L. BROWN, MD Senior Medical Director, Cigna HealthCare Dr. Brown, an internist, is a Senior Medical Director with Cigna HealthCare and Fellow of the American College of Physicians, the Royal Society of Medicine, and the American College of Emergency Physicians.
He received his training and education in pharmacy, medicine, and business at Howard University, Yale University, and Virginia Commonwealth University, respectively.
2016-2017 | ANNUAL REPORT / 27 CHARLES MICHAEL VAN DER HORST, MD FACP, FIDSA Retired Professor Charles van der Horst is Emeritus Professor of Medicine and Infectious Diseases at the University of North Carolina. He currently serves as Senior Technical Advisor to More Than Me, a Liberian NGO.
MICHAEL KIM, PHARM.D. Entrepreneurial pharmacist Michael Kim, Pharm.D., is an entrepreneurial pharmacist and currently owns multiple pharmacies in the District of Columbia and Maryland. Dr. Kim has been the recipient of several awards since graduation including the Bowl of Hygeia award, the Howard University College of Pharmacy Alumnus of the Year award and the Washington DC Pharmacy Association Pharmacist of the Year award. He has been featured in multiple pharmacy publications and has been interviewed by many news media such as CNN, NBC, ABC and NPR.
Dr. Kim is the current Chairman of the Care Pharmacies Board of Directors, Vice President of the Washington DC Pharmacy Association, a Vice President of the National Community Pharmacist Association (NCPA) and sits on many other Boards and committees. He received his Pharm.D. from Howard University in 1998 and was part of the first ever entry-level Pharm.D. class to graduate from the College of Pharmacy.
28 / ANNUAL REPORT | 2016-2017 College of Pharmacy Invitation To Join The Dean’s Circle
Dear Sir/Ma’am,
arch 2nd, 2017 marked the Sesquicentennial Anniversary celebration of Howard University College of Pharmacy. For 150 years Howard University, has been a beacon of excellence in Mtruth and service through academic rigor, civic engagement and professional standards. I am writing to invite you to join our Dean’s Society.
The Dean’s Society was inaugurated in 2015 as a multicultural group of benefactors committed to assist Howard University College of Pharmacy in creating the critical funding for the much-needed resources.
The College of Pharmacy has a vision to be a premier college in teaching, learning, research, practice, leadership and service. We are seeking multicultural benefactors willing to use their time, talent, resources, and sphere of influence to help us:
• Build a $100 million state-of-the art building; • Create internship/employment pipeline opportunities for our talented students; • Create endowed professorships for merit and need; and • Create faculty support resources to enable conferences and research.
Please consider supporting the Howard University College of Pharmacy by donating to our Building Campaign, joining our Dean’s Circle/society of Giving or contributing to our annual scholarship fund. Your generous donation will aid our students, faculty and staff to reach unprecedented success in the future. No gift is too small, nor is any gift too large. If interested, please send a note to rninan@ howard.edu. My office will be in touch with you to arrange a meeting to further outline our needs and your capabilities to assist us.
In closing, I am very hopeful that you will accept our Dean’s Society invitation and join us in the journey of creating a state-of-the-art pharmacy school and academic environment.
In Service,
Toyin Tofade, MS. Pharm.D., BCPC, CPCC Dean and Professor [email protected]
2016-2017 | ANNUAL REPORT / 29 GIVING LEVELS GIVING 2016-2017 DEAN’S SOCIETY AND ABOVE Contributions to the Howard $50,000 University Pharmacy Alumni Association and Gala DIAMOND Donations received from the pharmacy alumni $25,000 – $49,999 association and the University between July 1, PLATINUM 2016 - June 2017. $10,000 - $24,999 Thank you so much for your support! GOLD 0-$99 Cynthia Willis D. Jerome McGuire $5,000 - $9,999 Alfred Burris Daphne Bernard Allen Bennett Debora H. Palmer SILVER Andrew Gentiles Denise P. Toyer McKan Anthea Francis $2500 - $4,999 Donna Clark Anthony Barnes Dorothy Black BRONZE Aundrella Hamed Earl Ettienne Benjamin F. Wright Easycare Pharmacy $1000 - $2499 Carlisha Colbert Gentiles Elizabeth Puwo Cheryl R. Myles Emeka Egwim Christopher Keeys Emilie E. Egbe Emmanuel Akala Emmanuel Jenkins Fred Saunders Fredric Lombardo Gezehagne Bahiru Janice Hill Jackson Janis H. Hill-Jackson Jo Anne Spearmon Joan Smith John Reed Justin Sebajjie Karen Williams Keli Edwards Kim Rains Kimberly E. Rains Kofi Bawuah Leroy Bradley Lewis R. Myles Dr. Babatunde Osun joined the COP Dean’s Circle for his generous donation of $20,000.00 Lewis/Cheryl Myles endowed Scholarship gift. Marcia Wooden McKinley S. Guess, Jr.
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Merton Hutchinson Jane Temitope Clarence E. Curry, Jr. Marian C. Johnson- Michelle Dillahunt Fadesere Genevieve C. Morales Thompson Muhammad Habib Judith Roseman Howard A. Bovell Mathew T. Whittico Naa A. Armar Julie Goslee Owens Janine B. Talbert Mendel Pharmacy Inc. Nicole Egwim Karla Evans Joseph V. Campbell Paul R. Reddix Norma Stewart Kimberly France Karen Dixon Carrington Rebecca Boyd Whittico OLu Olusanya Knikki Childs-Pendleton Kenneth Anderson Stewart Funeral Home Oluwole A. Williams Lawrence Momodu Lester Robinson Fund Pamela Meadows Lester Robinson, Jr. Lolita M. Smith Talmage Wilson Richard Green Linda Nwachukwu Metropolitan Triangle community Robert Nanton Lizbeth Brice Caridovascular foundation Rugiatu Bah Maria Cowan Center Inc. Washington D.C. Sabrina Keeys Martin E. Pinkett Olamide T. Jegede Pharmaceutical Sharika Johnson Martin Pinkett Paula A. Walker Associates Sharon Branes Michael Kim Renee McCarthy Terry M. Watts Mrs. Judith A. Roseman Sahr Bockai $2,500-4,999 Tiffany Goolsby Nigel Haynes Sheffield B. Barkwell, III Uzomah Elemihe Nigel L. Haynes, Toyin Tofade (SILVER) Valeria Burris M.B.A., M.P.A., P.D. Albertsons Safeway Vidhyanand Mahase Nurlean Hale-Holman $500-999 Anthony K. Wutoh, Wallene Bullard Olufunmilayo O. Ph.D. Wilhelmina Taylor Oladele AZPAC Match Program Constance F. Dallas Hilton Osbert M. Applewhaite Lavern V. Carnegie, Paul Smith Karen E. Spencer-Kea $100-$249 Kazeem O. Idowu Ph.D. Pauline Guthrie Medcom Trainex Adedokun Sule-Koiki Postelle D. Birch-Smith Kimberly P. France, RPh Alana N. Whittaker Michael J. Reid The Community Rashmi Shah Foundation for the Babatunde Osun Richard M. Watkins, Sr. Nneka Okezie-Okeh, Bernard Sims Pharm.D. National Capital Robert R. Sampson, Region Charlene Chen R.PH. Paul Wellington Smith Claretta B. Oshodi Rosalyn King Zetta M. Leftridge, Claretta Oshodi Samori Swygert PhamD $5000- Constance Dallas Sylvia Jackson 9999(GOLD) Dale Morton Terri Smith Moore Dean’s Circle David I. Scott Thucuma Sise CVS Health Foundation Denise Norman Trinh Nguyen $1,000-2,499 Deloitte Foundation Earnest Johnson Vance D. Hardy (BRONZE) John E. Jones Edward O. Ayanbiola Wanda Hill Eleanor Brassfield William Phillips Caroline Charles May $10,000 Erika L. Neely Willyce Felder Clinical Pharmacy Fred Munford Associates Inc. -24,000 Gloria Glover Lyon Gisele Mason Sidbury, (PLATINUM) Heather Benjamin- $250-$499 Pharm.D. Babatunde Osun Alexis Alan Ryan Janice A. D. Jacques Howard University Imbi Drame Carole Broadnax Leonard Weather, Jr. Pharmacy Alumni Imbi Ichile Christina Hynson Leroy Bradley Association P.A.C. Ina Lichtman Sirkis Esters, CFRE
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