A Magazine for Alumni and Friends of the University • Spring 2004, Volume 93 No. 4

Philadelphia College of Pharmacy Misher College of Arts and Sciences College of Health Sciences Bulletin College of Graduate Studies World-Famous Alumnus Honored in Centennial Exhibit

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Path to Pharmaceutical Business Begins Here

Totally Organic

A Prescription for Good Health

Spring 2004 From the President Bulletin

A strong education in the graduates. At the beginning of A Publication of University of World-Famous Alumnus Bulletin Board health sciences is what University the year, we published our the Sciences in Philadelphia Honored in Centennial Exhibit Page 11 of the Sciences in Philadelphia 2002–2003 annual report titled Page 2 • Marathon Men and Women Vice President, Institutional Advancement Race for Charity has offered students for more Impressive Achievements & New Anthony K. McCague Exhibit illustrates the impact and • Health Policy Lecture Series Focuses than 180 years. The success of Ideas. In it, we highlighted some influence Sir Henry S. Wellcome on Politics and Health Care the institution’s students, alumni, of the remarkable discoveries and Vice President, Executive Affairs had on the pharmaceutical industry • Lindback Foundation Awards and faculty has impacted nearly inventions alumni have made Elizabeth Bressi-Stoppe and world health. Grant for Service-Learning and every aspect of the health industry. that have impacted not only the Director, University Relations Community Service Throughout our website and in world of science but the world Executive Editor • Advanced Concepts Institute the current edition of the Bulletin, in general. Carolyn M. Vivaldi and Aetna Team Up to Conduct you can read about the phenom- Dr. Philip Needleman P’60, e-Prescribing Research Assistant Director, Public Relations Path to Pharmaceutical enal influence our legendary MS’62 and his work on an arthritis • Winter Carnival Puts Students Editor Business Begins Here… alumni have had on the industry. drug may hold the key to cancer in Jolly Mood John M. Martino Page 4 We are proud and honored that prevention and a possible cure. • American Chemical Society our institution helped launch the Martin Buchalter P’55 and his Director, Alumni Relations USP’s MBA program in pharma- Organizes Chemistry historic careers of the founders of invention of medical ultrasound and Annual Fund ceutical business is leading students Demonstration for Children Stacy M. Rosemarin P’83 to exciting career possibilities. six of the top pharmaceutical gels allow expectant parents to • Acclaimed True-Crime Author Speaks at USP companies in the world. This get their first glimpse of their Director, Capital Campaign includes Sir Henry S. Wellcome, unborn child. And Michelle and Major Gifts Scholarly Activity to whom we dedicated an exhibit Fontana MPT’90 and a machine Kenneth J.D. Boyden, Esquire Page 14 to celebrate the 100th anniversary she invented helps patients Director, Corporate and of his honorary master’s degree regain range of motion after a Foundation Relations Totally Organic Alumni News & Events in pharmacy. These astonishing knee injury. Susan E. Barrett, MLA, MEd Page 7 Page 16 individuals have formed an These extraordinary people A father advises his son on a research An invitation from Stacy Rose- impressive tradition at USP over have something in common—the Scholarly Activity Editor marin P’83, Director of Alumni Cathy Mini project with patent potential. the years. challenging and enriching educa- Relations and Annual Fund While we look back respectfully tion that propelled them to their Who’s Who Copy Editor on our history, let us not forget respective careers was acquired Nichole Wilson Who’s Who that our legacy has continued here at University of the Sciences in News and Notes of Alumni The USP Bulletin (ISSN 1524–8348) is Page 18 through numerous modern-era Philadelphia. This legacy continues published four times a year by the Univer- with each group of graduates. sity Relations Department of University of The scientific and technical the Sciences in Philadelphia, 600 South On the Cover: knowledge they learn at USP is 43rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4495. A Prescription for Good Health Page 9 H.S. Wellcome Atop a Mule in making our world a better and POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Central or South America, 1879, Pharmacy students examine healthier place to live. USP Bulletin, University of the Sciences in Leopold E. Helfand Archives, USP Philadelphia, 600 South 43rd Street, medications for the elderly at Philadelphia, PA 19104-4495, attention local senior centers. This postcard was sent to John M. Marie Schwarzl. Periodicals postage paid Maisch, Professor of Materia Medica at Philadelphia, PA. University of the and Botany at Philadelphia College Sciences in Philadelphia admits students of Pharmacy. Written on the front is: Philip P. Gerbino P’69, PharmD’70 of any gender, age, disability, race, creed, “On the hurricane deck of a mule, President color, sexual orientation, or national origin. The University is an Equal Oppor- H.S. Wellcome, J. Baiz, through Cen- tunity/Affirmative Action Employer. tral and South America.” Inscribed on the reverse: “With kind regards Please send comments to: to Professor Maisch, Faithfully, [email protected] Henry S. Wellcome.”

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Exhibit illustrates the impact and Leaders and innovators from “Wellcome was not just an “I have always had a desire for wealth, and still have...but I want all over the country in the health extraordinary alumnus, he was an a life devoted to the true God and to mankind.” influence Sir Henry S. Wellcome had care field have been revered with extraordinary pioneer in the phar- honorary degrees at USP com- maceutical field,” says Mignon — Sir Henry S. Wellcome, 1874 mencements over the years. On S. Adams, MSLS, director of library on the pharmaceutical industry and December 4, 2003, University of and information services. “We’ve 2 the Sciences in Philadelphia held been able to collect some fasci- Through several panels and a as a basis for drugs and vaccines. world health a centennial celebration to nating artifacts and pictures that display case, the exhibit at USP Henry Wellcome, especially, was Lacknowledge when Philadelphia have highlighted his life at the showcases Wellcome’s influential very keen to explore the world in College of Pharmacy (PCP) hon- school and around the world. and world-renowned accomplish- search of new treatments, but he ored an 1874 graduate who These items have been kept in ments through text and pictures. also was motivated to return to went on to accomplish extraordi- our archives room over the years, Six years after graduating from society the benefits he received but it is nice to see them dis- Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, and the wealth he accumulated. played prominently through this he partnered with another PCP His life and values are strong exhibit for our students, alumni, graduate, Silas M. Burroughs motivational factors for any and others to see and appreciate.” P1877, and the pair established young person who is thinking When the exhibit opened, Burroughs Wellcome & Company about a career in the health care World-Famous Alumnus representatives of the Wellcome and began manufacturing com- profession. I think it is very Trust, an independent research- pressed tablets in England. important that University of the funding charity in London, England, In 1884, Wellcome coined the Sciences in Philadelphia continues were invited as special guests. term “tabloid.” A combination of to preserve his legacy.” Honored in Centennial Exhibit The group, including Dr. Michael tablet and alkaloid, the word The exhibit on Sir Henry S. Chew, science programme officer became one of the world’s most Wellcome will continue through 3 at the Tropical Medicine Interest distinguished trademarks. In 1894, the academic year. Additional nary achievements in the health Group of the Wellcome Trust, Wellcome opened his first research items can also be seen in the industry by cofounding one of was in Philadelphia during “A facilty, an innovative idea for a Leopold E. Helfand Rare Book the largest pharmaceutical man- Celebration of 100 Years of manufacturer of pharmaceuticals. Room and Archives, located on

UNIVERSITY OF THE SCIENCES IN By John M. Martino ufacturers in England. British-American Collaboration in Burroughs died an early death, the third floor of thePHILADELPHIA Joseph W.

UNIVERSITY OF THE SCIENCES IN In 1903, Sir Henry S. Wellcome Tropical Medicine Research in the leaving Wellcome with sole own- England Library. PHILADELPHIA 4 (1853–1936) returned to PCP to Developing World,” which was ership of the growing company. receive an honorary master’s held at the annual meeting of the Through Wellcome’s leadership, degree in pharmacy. This event American Society of Tropical the company became and Wellcome’s continuous influ- Medicine and Hygiene. Dr. Chew one of the largest phar- ence on USP, the pharmaceutical said he was thrilled that the maceutical manufacturers industry, and the world have not ASTMH’s centennial meeting in England. gone unnoticed. To honor him, USP coincided with the centennial cel- The company is now unveiled a special exhibit outside ebration of Wellcome’s master called GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), of the Marvin Samson Center for degree from PCP. which was formed in the History of Pharmacy in Griffith “I thought the exhibition was 2000 through the merger 1. Henry S. Wellcome, Student at of Glaxo Wellcome and Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, Hall that features Wellcome arti- superb and enjoyable,” said Dr. Smith-Kline Beecham. GSK 1874. Keeler’s Photograph Gallery, facts, photographs, and other items Chew. “It brought together mate- Philadelphia, Leopold E. Helfand from the museum’s collection. rials that illustrated Henry Wellcome’s is a world-leading research- Archives, USP. His undergraduate studies are connections with the Philadelphia based pharmaceutical represented with photographs of College of Pharmacy and his early company that is headquar- 5 2. Magic Ink Advertisement, 1869. the cover and page 10 of his thesis career. These materials gave insight tered in the U.S. The com- Leopold E. Helfand Archives, USP. 5. H.S. Wellcome Atop a Mule in on urethral suppositories. This into the type of training Well- pany is an industry leader, with (above) Dr. George Downs Central or South America, 1879. was the first step in the produc- come received and the academic an estimated seven percent of the observes a display of artifacts 3. Henry S. Wellcome, London. Leopold E. Helfand Archives, USP. tion of a more useful suppository environment in which he devel- world’s pharmaceutical market. from the exhibit with members Leopold E. Helfand Archives, USP. Wellcome of the Wellcome Trust. shape and was the basis for his oped his enthusiasm for practical “The names of Wellcome and 6. Unicorn Trademark for Bur- ovate suppository and bougie pharmacy. My colleagues and I Burroughs are well recognized as (above left, from left to right) 4. Quinine Injection “Tabloid” roughs Wellcome Products, from designs. Visitors can also see the from the Trust and our colleagues pioneers of pharmaceutical excel- USP President Philip P. Gerbino Brand Pocket Case, 1913. Marvin a product catalogue cover, 1926. only known photo of Wellcome from the Burroughs Wellcome lence and success,” said Dr. Marvin Samson Center for the and Dr. Michael Chew of the Samson Center for the History as a young man, which was taken Fund felt really honored to be Chew. “They were early proponents of Pharmacy, USP. History of Pharmacy, USP. Wellcome Trust. upon his graduation in 1874. invited to view the exhibition.” of high-quality scientific research

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The Path to Pharmaceutical Business Begins Here… USP’s MBA program in pharmaceutical business is leading students to exciting career possibilities By John M. Martino

niversity of the because it provides tools and some students mentioned that in one area, such as product man- Sciences in Phila- skills distinctive for getting ahead USP held a good reputation within agement,” says Dr. Glass. “Students delphia has a in the pharmaceutical industry. the pharmaceutical industry. I learn how to conceptualize basic long legacy in Students can complete the 45 looked at the school’s website management problems, how to the pharmaceu- credit hours necessary to earn the and came across their MBA in create forces to address those Utical industry, dating back to degree at their own pace by taking pharmaceutical business. I found problems, and how to make sure the University’s formative days in individual courses during day, what I wanted, so I went after it. people actually get things done the nineteenth century. If you evening, and/or weekend hours. My [undergraduate] degree is in successfully.” didn’t know that USP grads Harold E. Glass, PhD (left, biology, so now I am learning And through an innovative founded six of the world’s lead- standing), director of the pro- about business tailored to the course offered exclusively at USP, ing pharmaceutical companies gram, believes the unique focus pharmaceutical industry. I am mostly teams of five or more students (go to: www.usip.edu/ aboutUSP/ of the program combined with learning to develop business, will learn how to run their own alumni.shtml), you do now. The USP’s history and reputation in teamwork, and leadership skills.” business. The Multidiscipline legacy is continuing through a the pharmaceutical industry are graduate program that equips two extraordinary factors that students with the management will intrigue students. skills and business knowledge “Three things make the industry USP sets itself apart from other essential in advancing in the multi- stand out. The pharmaceutical billion dollar pharmaceutical industry is so R&D intensive. No traditional graduate business industry. other industry comes close to the In fact, the MBA in pharma- level of R&D spending. The phar- programs because it provides tools ceutical business program at USP maceutical industry is one of the and skills distinctive for getting puts students right at the top of very few truly global industries. their own pharmaceutical company. And it is highly regulated from ahead in the pharmaceutical industry. Well, it may not be their own both commercial and scientific actual business, but the knowl- perspectives,” says Dr. Glass. edge and expertise they are “Our program touches all those receiving through USP’s MBA bases, but our legacy makes us These are the skills Dr. Glass Strategic Management (MSM) program could guide them to fol- stand out from other programs.” hopes will be instilled in every MBA course has students create a ficti- low in the footsteps of the six USP’s legacy is what attracted student at USP. He says students tious pharmaceutical company for notable alumni who forged the Wilmar Estrada to pursue his will receive a solid foundation in two continuous semesters. They way for the industry many years MBA. Estrada knew he wanted business theory and practice, will make all the management, before them. to get into the pharmaceutical while gaining an appreciation personnel, financing, and strategic While hundreds of MBA pro- business field, but he didn’t and understanding of the overall decisions and draw upon what grams around the country boast know where to begin his graduate structure of the pharmaceutical they have learned in each of their their unique attributes, USP’s education. That is until someone industry. individual courses. The students graduate business program has a at another institution mentioned “We want our students to will develop a case study to concentration that truly gives it a USP’s fine standing in the industry. learn what it takes to be a illustrate solutions to problems distinction over the rest. USP sets “I had no idea that such MBAs successful manager in the phar- they encountered and then itself apart from other traditional existed,” recalls Estrada. “When I maceutical industry as opposed present their findings to a panel graduate business programs was visiting a pharmacy school, to being a successful manager of professors.

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An Executive Decision

in teams, which is reflective of While the MBA program in phar- the industry. Working in the maceutical business is geared pharmaceutical industry is very toward individuals looking to attractive. There are a lot of begin careers in the pharmaceutical opportunities and high-paying industry, there is an Executive MBA program tailored toward jobs, which are high visibility, experienced pharmaceutical or interesting, and intellectually health care professionals seeking challenging. It’s a great field to to move up into senior-level get into.” management positions. USP’s Sunday Rivers, a data manage- interdisciplinary approach pro- ment contractor for AstraZeneca vides essential management skills Pharmaceuticals LP, knows about and an in-depth knowledge of the challenging and rewarding the pharmaceutical industry. The pharmaceutical field personally. program incorporates a variety of Totally Organic: But she knows she could learn tools, such as case studies, class much more, and that is the rea- work, and innovative teaching A father advises his son son she chose to get her MBA in techniques from industry-based pharmaceutical business at USP. faculty members who provide Bruce Rosenthal, MBA, connections with executives in She believes the courses she is invaluable insight into particular on a research project with assistant director of the program, the pharmaceutical industry around taking will help her climb the cor- areas of study. says students enrolled in the MSM the world, several companies will porate ladder. USP’s Executive MBA in Phar- maceutical Business program patent potential classes are able to appreciate and identify a number of pressing “I’ve been in the pharmaceuti- presents a highly dynamic and understand how a pharmaceuti- management issues for Dr. Glass cal industry for four years,” says By John M. Martino industry-focused curriculum designed cal company operates internally and his students to analyze and Rivers. “I looked into several specifically to meet the needs of and externally. provide recommendations. graduate programs, and USP busy professionals. Program high- “It is helpful for students to “The students will assess seemed to be the perfect match lights include cutting-edge courses see how their company would be these problems and develop sug- for me at this point in my career. and exercises in individual and able to solve a strategic issue that gestions for the companies,” says The classes I have taken so far group problem solving, leadership, it might face in the real world,” Dr. Glass. “These are not make- have taught me that team building and team building. says Rosenthal. “Because the believe problems. For instance, a is one of the most important Students can set their own course provides student-centered company will give us 12 prob- tools for success in the pharma- pace by taking courses as fre- learning, I want the student lems they are battling this year, ceutical industry. No company quently as their schedule allows. teams to be able to take charge and they’ll allow us to handle survives without it. Overall, I The degree consists of 36 credit of a complex project, work out one of those problems. In what believe the skills I am learning hours of instruction. Classes are the time and task schedules, task other program could you get and the degree I will receive will held Fridays and Saturdays at a distribution, etc., and bring the experience like this? help me increase my salary and convenient suburban Philadelphia

U NIVERSITY OF THE location, and each course can be SCIENCES IN project to successful completion. “Another distinctive compo- become morePHILADELPHIA competitive in the

UNIVERSITY OF THE completed in just two weekends. SCIENCES IN The students should be able nent of the program is that we industry.” PHILADELPHIA Overnight accommodations are to work out several different have mentors who are senior Inside the chem- before heading their separate For the past year, Dr. McKee that same sort of reaction,” says available on-site for out-of-town strategic alternatives for a given people in the industry,” adds Dr. istry laboratories on campus, it is ways after work in the lab is and Jamie have been conducting Dr. McKee. “Not only can you make students. Students have up to situation, choose the best one, Glass. “They are recently retired common to see undergraduate completed. research on a reaction that pro- Dylantin®, but you can create a five years to complete their degree and make recommendations for executives who will provide guid- students conducting complex, It is not common, however, duces compounds used to alleviate whole bunch of new compounds requirements. The minimum aca- the execution of their plans.” ance to the individual students demic background is a bachelor’s unique experiments with their for the two to get into the same convulsions. One of the results of that have not been made before, Another unique attribute of and teams. They tell the students or entry-level professional degree research advisors assiduously car, travel to the same house, talk the research is a more inexpensive, which potentially might be more ® the MBA program occurs in the how things work, the decisions from an accredited college or standing by to offer instruction about the research over dinner, quicker, and more efficient active or better than Dylantin .” final semester of the MSM that have to be made, and how university. or assistance. Students and their drive back to campus together in method of manufacturing com- Dr. McKee says the research course. Students are given a to get answers. For more information on USP’s advisors endure long, intense the morning, and put in time at pounds such as Dylantin®, a has been exciting and promising, remarkable opportunity to help a “This is an intensive MBA pro- Executive MBA in Pharmaceutical hours together on research that the lab all over again. Unless, of hydantoin anticonvulsant used but the chance to work with his real pharmaceutical company gram that will attract motivated Business program, visit online at may one Oday enhance medicine course, you’re Jamie McKee BC most often to control seizures. son in the field of organic chem- address an actual problem and students. This is not a program www.usip.edu/graduate or call and the overall health of society. ‘04 and his research advisor, “We have a reaction, and we’re istry has been equally thrilling. present a resolution. Because of that will mold interns. Our stu- 215.596.8556. At the day’s end, the two individ- James R. McKee, PhD, whom interested in seeing how many “Having the opportunity to do Dr. Glass’s and USP’s extensive dents are working on real issues uals bid each other a good night Jamie prefers to call “Dad.” different structures can undergo research with my son has been

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with their prescribed medica- “The impact this research will have is that it will allow tions. The MedReview Program aims to alleviate any potential these newer, possibly stronger compounds to be made more drug interactions by allowing pharmacy students from PCP and inexpensively.” Temple to educate seniors by examining their pills, tablets, vita- — James R. McKee, PhD, associate professor of chemistry; director of graduate programs in mins, and other medications. chemistry, biochemistry, and pharmacognosy “The MedReview Program is a more detailed ‘brown bag pro- gram,’” says Angela Cafiero, PharmD, assistant professor of clin- ical pharmacy, who helps supervise an awful lot of fun, and it has 80 laboratories, including the state- the students at the centers. “Not been rewarding in many respects,” of-the-art Center for Advanced only are the students looking at says Dr. McKee. “I see his skills Pharmacy Studies (CAPS) lab, the seniors’ medications, they are and abilities being developed and bioinformatics lab, or West Com- A Prescription for Good Health assessing what the seniors know improved through this project, putational Chemistry Facility. Healthabout their medications. The stu- and as an advisor and father, it is Students and faculty are heavily Pharmacy students examine medications dents are also checking to make sure extremely gratifying. I don’t involved in research, with as that blood pressure and diabetes know if he always enjoys it since many as 50 individual projects for the elderly at local senior centers are under control. The students he takes his research advisor underway in a given semester. document all the information for home with him each night.” Unlike at other institutions, they By John M. Martino the seniors and their physicians Jamie jumped at the chance to are encouraged to use the high- as well.” work with his father two years tech equipment on campus. The MedReview Program had ago when the two worked on a Many students eventually present On a rainy Wednesday an unexpected hiatus for eight smaller project. When it came their work at national confer- afternoon in October, a group of years before it was revived last time to choose an academic advi- ences; some author articles for senior citizens gathered inside the year. Rebecca S. Finley, PharmD, sor to assist him with his final medical journals; and some have Sunshine Older Adult Center in chair of the pharmacy practice/ project before graduation, the their work recognized in the West Philadelphia to hear words pharmacy administration depart- choice was, basically, a family industry through patents. of wisdom from six college stu- ment, says the program’s rebirth decision. The McKees hope their Dr. McKee and son Jamie. dents who are young enough to is a great opportunity for pharmacy “I wanted to do research with research of the past year gets be their grandchildren. Though students to gain practical skills in my father for two reasons,” recognized, whether in the form but they are anticipating something So now that the undergradu- young in age, the students pro- a real-world environment. explains Jamie. “He’s a very good of a medical journal paper or even more special—graduation. ate research and lab work is over, vide expertise that could mean “I’m thrilled the program chemist, and he has a lot of prac- within the industry. “The re- When Jamie steps onto the stage will Jamie follow in the footsteps the difference between healthy started back up because it is tical knowledge that you can’t search is open-ended,” says Dr. of the Kimmel Center for the of his advisor-father? Not likely, lives and trips to the emergency wonderful for our students to learn through a textbook. Also, McKee. “We’re interested in the Performing Arts, he’ll be accepting according to Jamie, who plans to room for the seniors. have a chance to provide this it’s a great chance to work with my ability of the compounds we’re his diploma from his father. enter medical school to become Last year, the Philadelphia Col- type of service for seniors in the father. It’s something I can look working with to be converted “I’ll definitely feel proud, and a physician. lege of Pharmacy (PCP) partnered community,” says Dr. Finley. “Our back on years from now and be into hydantoins [group of anti- it will be emotional for me But if he does decide to with the Philadelphia Corpora- students are able to interact with happy that we did together.” convulsant drugs]. The impact because he has meant so much become just like dad, his father has tion of Aging (PCA) and Temple patients close up, and they see USP students have plenty of this research will have is that it to me as a father, friend, and some encouragement for Jamie. University School of Pharmacy to the importance of community opportunities to work with faculty will allow these newer, possibly advisor,” says Jamie. “How many “I told Jamie that when I create the MedReview Program to involvement and becoming a in laboratories on campus. Because stronger compounds to be made students or sons are fortunate to retire, the sign is already on the help senior citizens understand volunteer. It’s a winning situation of USP’s size and the fact that the more inexpensively. Since it is a be in my position?” office door with his name if he the function of their different all around.” UNIVERSITY OF THE SCIENCES IN University is a science-based new way of making the com- Dr. McKee is also looking for- decides to teach,”PHILADELPHIA Dr. McKee kinds of medications. Every day If last year was any indication, UNIVERSITY OF THE SCIENCES IN institution, most undergraduate pounds, it won’t be covered by ward to graduation, but he’ll admit says, chuckling. PHILADELPHIA senior citizens unknowingly risk PCP’s combined efforts with students Ocan conduct research an existing patent. The research the following semester will feel as their health and lives by taking Temple and PCA are working with faculty early in their aca- has a lot of possibilities.” if something is missing. “The drive vitamins, over-the-counter med- well. PCA sends representatives demic careers. They can begin their There’s no doubt that this past to work in September will be qui- ications, and herbal products that to each of the senior centers research in one of the more than year has been special for the pair, eter and not as pleasant,” he sighs. may have dangerous interactions around city, providing counseling

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bulletin board

Marathon Men and Women Race for Charity

Most people could pick plenty (from left to right) Dr. Catherine Team 3 (4:01:53): of alternatives rather than run Bentzley, Dr. Phyllis Blumberg, Dr. Phyllis Blumberg, PhD, director of in a grueling 26.2-mile mara- Mike Bruist, Dr. Stephen Metraux, the Teaching and Learning Center Every day senior citizens unknowingly risk their health and thon, but 20 USP faculty, staff, and Susan Barrett. Kamal Jonnalagadda, PhD, assis- lives by taking vitamins, over-the-counter medications, alumni, and students couldn’t tant professor of pharmaceutics and herbal products that may have dangerous interactions think of anything better—or The USP team members and Suzanne Trump, MDiv, director of with their prescribed medications. more worthwhile—to do on a their finishing times: retention and academic advising programs and other information The turnout at the centers Sunday afternoon than test their Josh Wilkin, BM, graduate resi- services related to health. PCP’s varies from one building to the physical limits for a good cause. Team 1 (3:19:39): dence director students review medications in other. In one center, 25 seniors On November 23, the 10th Annual Susan E. Barrett, MLA, MEd, the centers south of Vine Street, may seek the pharmacy students’ Philadelphia Marathon, sponsored Center City, South Philly, Manayunk, director of corporate and foun- Cross-Country Team 1 (2:56:20): while Temple’s students focus expertise, while at another site, by Citizens Bank, hosted more Fairmount Park, University City dation relations Marc Andreotto ES‘04 their attention on the centers only six seniors will come bearing than 6,000 participants nationally and the Art Museum area, where Miriam Diaz-Gilbert, MEd, assistant Joe Holton PharmD‘08 north of Vine Street. bags of medications. Though the and internationally. In an attempt the marathon began and ended. director of the Writing Center Ryan Pell PharmD‘09 The students visit a different numbers may fluctuate, there, to attract more runners, Citizens The Citizens Bank team finished Siobhan Duffy P‘84 Brenton Smith HS‘08 center every other week, spending unfortunately, remains one Bank offered to donate $250 to in 3:52, but that time was not Stephen Metraux, PhD, assistant about five hours per visit. The constant—noncompliance. The charity in the name of any corporate good enough to beat three of the professor of health policy Cross-Country Team 2 (3:11:46): “It was a very rewarding and Corporation for the Aging an students speak with the seniors students noticed that many of Risk team that could beat the bank’s USP squads, who raised a total of Chris Kotowski PharmD‘07 excellent learning experience,” opportunity to see what our and also have lunch with them. Dr. the seniors were not taking their four-person squad in the marathon $750 for charity. Whether it was Team 2 (3:57:28): Vladimir Mezhiritzkiy BI‘07 she adds. “It is very evident upon pharmacy students can do, and it Cafiero says the communication medications as prescribed or did relay. USP’s amateur runners because of good will or the will to Catherine Bentzley, PhD, associate Michael Rodriguez ES‘05 participating in the program that gives our students an appreciation aspect is an important compo- not know why they needed to take couldn’t pass up the challenge. win, USP’s runners were determined professor of chemistry George Strock PharmD‘09 members of the community trust for organizations such as PCA nent of the program. certain prescriptions. The students Five USP teams of four members to give every last ounce of effort. Mike Bruist, PhD, associate pro- the advice provided by pharma- that have a vital function in the “It is very important for seniors quickly learned their importance each—including two teams of “At first I was running for fessor of biochemistry cists. I will continue to participate community. It’s a great program to be educated on the medica- as future pharmacists. USP cross-country athletes—aimed myself,” said Siobhan Duffy P‘84, Steve Lundgren (Duffy’s husband) in community programs to assist that is doing a lot of good for our to beat the Citizens Bank time “and then I realized I was also Eric Wittbrodt, PharmD, associate tions they are taking, and our “My experience with this U NIVERSITY OF THE SCIENCES IN seniors throughout my career as students and the seniorsPHILADELPHIA in the during the relay run through Phila- running for my team...for USP. It professor of clinical pharmacy students are able to convey this program reinforced the value of UNIVERSITY OF THE SCIENCES IN a pharmacist. I feel that medication Philadelphia area.” PHILADELPHIA to them through the MedReview the role of pharmacy in the com- delphia neighborhoods, including kept me going strong.” counseling can improve the quality Program,” says Dr. Cafiero. “The munity,” says Mary Schindler of a patients’ life and improve program teaches the students to PharmD‘04. “It helped me focus compliance with medication.” speak with patients about their on the recognition of duplication PCP’s students have always medications and disease status of therapy and drug interactions. been active in the community in and helps them practice what I counseled the elderly on the brown bag programs throughout American Chemical Society Organizes they’ve learned in therapeutics. importance of compliance by the academic year. During most They’re getting a grasp of knowing explaining to them the different Chemistry Demonstration for Children years, the students have visited the most important questions to complications that can occur with five or six sites; the MedReview ask patients.” specific disease states. Pharma- Program will involve the students Children of all ages were wel- balloons, rings of fire, methanol cists need to address these issues visiting 26 sites this year. comed in Wilson Student Center cannon, burning gummie bears, (above, from left to right) Annette with patients no matter what set- “This is by far the most exten- during the annual chemistry chemical sunset, fun with soap Clemente PharmD’04, Dr. Angela ting they are working in. demonstration organized by the film, and many others. Cafiero, and Stacey Albright Phar- sive brown bag program our Philadelphia Section of the Amer- After the formal demonstrations, mD’04 speak to a senior citizen students are involved in,” says Dr. ican Chemical Society. the children were encouraged to about his medications. Finley. “This gives the Philadelphia Chemistry professors from participate in one of several hands- local colleges displayed exciting on labs where they could learn and experiments and presentations, explore with color magic, bubble including genie in the bottle, magic, soap magic, making their hero’s fountain, exploding flaming own gack (play-doh), and more.

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Advanced Concepts Institute Health Policy Lecture Series Focuses Lindback Foundation Awards Acclaimed True-Crime Author and Aetna Team Up to Conduct on Politics and Health Care Grant for Service-Learning and Speaks at USP e-Prescribing Research Community Service

how physicians perceive the A lineup of prominent health University of the Sciences in “USP students, faculty, and The Murder of Dr. Chapman: At first attributed to natural technology. This Clinical Guideline care experts, including policy Philadelphia recently received a staff participate in various activities The Legendary Trials of Lucretia causes, Chapman’s death was Messaging project will specifically makers from Washington, D.C., $50,000 grant from the Christian and events throughout the Phila- Chapman and Her Lover was a later suspected to be the result focus on understanding the and Harrisburg, took part in the R. & Mary F. Lindback Foundation delphia area each year,” says topic of discussion when author of poisoning, once it was learned impact of the technology by Health Policy Program’s Speaker to support the Office of Student Aminta Hawkins-Breaux, MEd, Linda Wolfe came to campus on his wife, Lucretia Winslow Chap- comparing physician compliance Series during the fall and spring Affairs with the creation of a dean of students. “This award February 4. Wolfe’s latest thriller man, had an affair with Lino with nationally recognized asthma semesters. The lectures featured Center for Community Connec- will allow USP to proceed in the brought to life a famous 1832 Espos y Mina. Espo y Mina was guidelines among those who distinguished present and former tions. The grant is the first of three coordination and expansion of murder in Philadelphia, the death one of the most extraordinary received clinical messaging at the officials from the federal and payments totalling $150,000 that these efforts. It will also propel of prominent scientist William con artists in American history. point of care and those who did not. state levels, executives, and acad- the foundation will bestow on the momentum of a key strategic Chapman. Wolfe also signed Elias Durand (pictured), a former S. Michael Ross, MD, MHA emicians who addressed a range USP over three years. The center initiative of civic engagement.” copies of the book for audience drugstore owner and one of the (pictured left), vice president of of issues under debate in Congress, will support service-learning and members. founders of USP, is a minor char- Advanced Concepts Institute, strategic businesses for USP, stated, legislatures, and executive depart- community service initiatives at USP. acter in the book. The accused a research group of University of “A real challenge for all health ments. Presentations were held in murderer buys arsenic at Durand’s the Sciences in Philadelphia, and care practitioners is to keep up a seminar format with time for store, and Durand later testifies Aetna announced in December a with the ever-increasing barrage questions and answers. at the trial. In The Murder of yearlong, comprehensive project of new research information, Among the experts were Dr. Chapman: The Legendary to determine the impact of clini- new drugs, and new clinical Estelle B. Richman (pictured right), Trials of Lucretia Chapman and cal guideline messaging via procedures. With doctors seeing secretary of the Pennsylvania Her Lover, Wolfe weaves trial handheld devices at the point of more patients per day, they have Department of Public Welfare; transcripts, intimate love letters, care. This initial research is part even less time to keep up with more Rosemarie Greco, director of the and period recollections into the of a multiphased e-Prescribing information. Is it any wonder why Pennsylvania Office of Health historical thriller. Research Series being imple- the June 2003 RAND study pub- Care Reform; Hon. Constance H. mented by Advanced Concepts lished in the New England Journal Williams, Pennsylvania State Institute and supported by several of Medicine showed compliance Senator; Dr. Robert D. Martin, pharmaceutical manufacturers. to accepted evidenced-based former CEO of the University of Winter Carnival The research will examine many standards of care to average only Pennsylvania Health System; and Puts Students in aspects of clinical messaging 54.9 percent? It is through tech- Dr. Walter Tsou, president-elect delivered via e-prescribing tech- nologies such as clinical guideline of the American Public Health Jolly Mood nology, including different types messaging at the point of care Association. of messaging, different triggers, that we hope to better under- As the stressful time of exams the magnitude of the impact, the stand, so we can work toward approached, USP helped students relieve some anxiety through a time course of the impact, and higher quality care and greater winter carnival in the Athletic/ patient safety.” Recreation Center. On December 2, For more information on the Campus Activities Board organ- the research, education, and ized a night of yuletide cheer with publishing initiatives of Advanced faculty and staff serving fare such Concepts Institute, check out as hot dogs, snow cones, cotton their website at www.Advanced candy, and caramel apples and ConceptsInstitute.com. organizing various carnival games for the nearly 700 students in attendance.

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Sarah Spinler#: Department of Grants • “Globalization, WTO Rules and • “New Advances in Antithrombotic Pharmaceutical Sciences Michael Johnson#, Carol Maritz# Pharmaceutical Access to HIV Therapy: From Bench to Bedside. Fellowship and Michelle Cohen# were part of Medication: A Multi-Sectoral Low-Molecular-Weight Heparins” Karen Pica% was awarded a a team that received a federal Approach” at Cornell University, scholarly activity at the Continuing Education 2003–04 American Foundation of Healthy Community Access Program Department of Policy Analysis Seminar at Arnold & Marie Pharmaceutical Education (AFPE) (HCAP) grant from the Health and Management (PAM) fall A sampling of the scholarly activity Schwartz College of Pharmacy in Pre-Doctoral Fellowship in September Resources and Services Administra- 2003 Pharmaceutical Policy Sem- New York, NY, on October 5, 2003. 2003. She will be working with Clyde tion (HRSA). The $1,115,000 grant inar Series on November 12, 2003. being done by USP faculty, staff, stu- Presentations # #N • “Prevention of Venous Throm- Ofner . Her work is titled “The Effect was awarded on September 30, • “Comparative Health Care System: dents, and alumni. Michael Cawley , “Pharmaco- boembolism in the Critically Ill of Drug Load to Extend Methotrexate 2003, and is expected to be funded Health System in Asia” presented dynamics and Drug Selection” at the Medical Patient” at the Mid- Release from Gelatin-Methotrexate for three years. The project title is at Graduate Seminar in Health # = faculty and staff Department of Medical Grand Rounds, St. Agnes America Critical Care Symposium Conjugated Microspheres.” “Mercy Circle of Care Program.” Policy and Law at University of % = current student Academic Advising Medical Center in Philadelphia and in Toledo, OH, on October 17, 2003. the Sciences in Philadelphia on N = alum Presentations New Jersey Society of Health System # # • “Antithrombotic Case Studies” Joan Tarloff , received $100,000 Presentations October 20, 2003. Suzanne Trump and Frances Pharmacist, Southeastern Chapter in # # at the 18th Pharmacy Invitational for a NIH Academic Research Enhance- Michael Johnson , et al., “Expanding • “Bridging the Data Gap in Health Dis- Advance Concepts Institute Northcutt , “Using a Survey and Voorhees, NJ. Publications Action Plan to Assist First-Year Student Presentation Conference on Antithrombotic ment Award entitled, “Mechanism Physical Therapy and Wellness Services parities: A Multi-Level Approach” in #N # # #N Therapy in New Orleans, LA, on of Acetaminophen Nephrotoxicity.” to an Undersized Urban Population: Kearney, NE, on September 30, 2003. Susan Connelly , “Continuing Awareness” and Suzanne Trump Dan Flanagan received approval Daniel Hussar : # December 6, 2003. Funded June 2003. A Model of Health System, University Medical Education: A View from the and Joseph Canaday , “A Proactive from the Pennsylvania Historical and • Presented testimony regarding and Public Health Department Col- Poster Presentation Inside” Am J Health-Syst Pharm, Vol. Approach to First-Year Advising” at Museum Commission on a marker the proposed switch of Plan B Publications Presentations laboration,” “Youth Lifestyles Fitness: Stephen Moelter#, et al., “Progres- 60, 1901–1902. the National Academic Advising proposal to commemorate John (emergency contraception) to Andrew Peterson#, et al., “A Fol- Kamal Jonnalagadda#, et al.: A Unique Program Targeting Youths sion of Neuropsychological Deficits Association (NACADA) Region Two Nepomuk Maelzel. nonprescription status at a public low-up Survey of Selected Internet • “Synthetic Phages for Delivery and Adolescents at Risk for Adult in a Case of Marchiafava-Bignami Dis- College of Graduate Studies Regional Conference in Princeton, hearing of the Food and Drug Pharmacies in the United States” J AM Using Self-Assembled Block Copoly- Obesity,” “The Treatment of Low ease” at the 32nd Annual Meeting of Presentations NJ, March 11–13. Publications Administration’s Nonprescription # # Pharm Assoc. September/October 2003. mers” at the American Institute Back Dysfunction by Different the International Neuropsychological Stephen Metraux , et al., Gina Kaiser , book review of Karen Drugs Advisory Committee and of Chemical Engineers (AICE) in Healthcare Providers: An Analysis of Society in February. • “The Intersection of Corrections Department of Academic Affairs Karbo’s The Stuff of Life, which Reproductive Health Drugs Advi- Anthony Sorrentino#N, et al., was California in December 2003. Cost Using the Medical Expenditure Services and Shelter Use: Some Presentations appeared in Library Journal, Vol. sory Committee on December # # editor and/or coauthor of: • “The Effect of Alpha-Cyclodex- Panel Survey (MEPS),” and “Differ- Office of the Registrar Preliminary Data” at the American Charles Gibley and Lisa Lawson , 128, (18): 89–90, November 1, 2003. 16, 2003. • “Management of Type 2 Diabetes, trin on the Encapsulation of Insulin ential Diagnosis in the Acute Care Elected Sociological Association Annual “Specialized Institutions (4 years)” at • “New Drug Update” at the winter The Postprandial Paradigm” Insights in Ethyl Cellulose Microparticles” Setting: A Case Report of Acute Onset Alan J. Sims, registrar, has been Meeting in Atlanta, GA, on the Middle States Commission on Department of meeting of the Colorado Phar- April 2003. at the American Association of Seizure Activity” at the American elected to a two-year term on the August 16–19, 2003. Higher Education, the Self-Study Occupational Therapy macists Society in Breckenridge, • “Efficiency Advantages of Auto- Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) Physical Therapy Association Com- Nominations and Elections Committee • “The Intersection of Corrections Institute in Philadelphia, PA, on Presentations CO, in January. # # mation in Pharmacy” Insights in Utah in October 2003. bined Sections Meeting in February. of the Middle States Association of Services and Shelter Use: Findings November 11, 2003. Pam Kearney , Roger Ideishi , • “New Drugs of 2003” at the winter % May 2003. Collegiate Registrars and Officers of from New York City” at the National Melissa Welsh , and Deenna Man- meeting of the Iowa Pharmacists # # N • “Moving Forward with Pharmacy Joan Tarloff , participated in NIH Peter Miller , “Concept Mapping Admission (MSACROA). The com- Forum on Housing, Homeless- Department of Humanities ning , “Learner-Centered Teaching Association in Des Moines, IA, in Automation: e-Prescribing and Special Emphasis Panel in Washington, as a Visual Learning Strategy” at the mittee is responsible for compiling a ness and Prisoner Reentry, the Presentations Promotes Student Development” at January. Urban Institute in Washington, Christine Flanagan#, “Landscape the Pennsylvania Occupational Ther- Telepharmacy” Insights June 2003. DC, November 3–4, 2003. Professional Organization and Devel- list of nominees for officers and for # opment Network Annual Conference the Committee on Nominations and DC, on October 30, 2003. and Nature in the Work of Flannery apy Association Annual Conference William McGhan , “Health Eco- Sarah Spinler#, et al.: Publications in Denver, CO, on October 9, 2003. Elections of the Association as well • “Public Shelter Admissions Among O’Connor” and “Seminar in Creative in Pittsburgh, PA, in October 2003. nomic Modeling Methods” at the • “Acute Coronary Syndromes. In: Joan Tarloff#, et al., was coeditor of as conducting elections. Young Adults and Child Welfare Writing: Writing Fiction and Creative Asian Pacific Conference of the B. Zarowitz, D. Brundage, K. Toxicology of the Kidney, 3rd Edition Department of Social Sciences Histories by Type of Service and Nonfiction” at Fort Valley State Uni- Publications International Society for Pharmaco- # Chessman, T. Dunsworth, S. to be published in spring 2004 by Presentations Type of Exit” at the Society for versity in Fort Valley, GA, October Suzanne Trump wrote a chapter economics and Outcomes Research” Fagan, H.W. Kelly, D. Ritchie, CRC Press. Tarloff is also author of Stephen Moelter#, et al., “Organi- Social Work and Research Annual 13–14, 2003. “Clinical Scenario: George” for a text- in Kobe, Japan, on September 1, 2003. Meeting in New Orleans, LA, on book titled Occupational Therapy Inter- R.C. Rathbun, G. Schumock, T. the chapter “Analgesics and Non- zation of Semantic Category Exemplars # Semia, E. Vasquez” Pharmaco- Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs” in Schizophrenia: Preliminary Evidence January 15–18. Department of vention Resource Manual: A Guide for Andrew Peterson , “Medication therapy Self-Assessment Program for the same book. from the Zoo Test” at the 32nd Information Science Occupation-Based Practice, Clifton Adherence: The Problem and some Book 1 Cardiovascular II, 5th edition. Annual Meeting of the International Publications Poster Presentations Park, NY: Thomson-Delmar Learning. Solutions” at the American Society # # Kansas City: American College of Department of Physical Therapy Neuropsychological Society in February. Jennifer Connor , is the author- Mignon Adams and Leslie Bow- of Health System Pharmacy Midyear # Clinical Pharmacy, 2004. Awards contributor of a multicenter national man , “Information Literacy Modules Department of Pharmacy Practice Clinical Meeting in New Orleans, LA, • “Managing Heparin-Induced Margie Roos#, received the Neurology Mei-Ling Wang#: research effort in Canada, funded by Across the Curriculum” at the Annual and Pharmacy Administration on December 10, 2003. the Major Collaborative Research Conference of the Middle States Poster Presentations Thrombocytopenia: Preventing Special Interest Group Award from • “A Culturally Sensitive Approach Initiatives Program of the Social Sci- Association Commission of Higher Grace Earl#, et al., presented a Life- and Limb-Threatening Throm- the Pennsylvania Physical Therapy to Addressing the Health Care Needs ences and Humanities Research Education in Philadelphia, PA, on poster “Evaluation of Outpatient bosis: Introduction” Am J Health-Syst Association in October 2003. of the APIA Domestic Violence Council of Canada. One of her four December 8–9, 2003. Continuous Milrinone in Stage D Pharm 2003; 60 (Suppl 5):S2–S4. Victims” at the 2003 Convention planned articles is in press for Volume Heart Failure” at the American Society • “Overview of Heparin-Induced of the American Public Health 2 of this three-volume publication of Health-System Pharmacists. Thrombocytopenia” Am J. Health- Association in San Francisco, CA, “Medicine and Health” in History of Syst Pharm 2003; 60 (Suppl 5): on November 17, 2003. the Book in Canada, Vol. 2, S5–S11. • “Globalization, WTO Rules and 1840–1918, Ch. 4 “Varieties of Print, • “Plasma Cholesterol Concentra- Pharmaceutical Access to HIV Genres and Subjects,” Toronto: Uni- tions, Dietary Fat Intake and Medication for Developing Coun- versity of Toronto Press. Cholesterol Intake in Pharmacy tries after DOHA Declaration” in Students” JAPhA 2003; 43:590–5. San Francisco, CA, on November 18, 2003.

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alumni news & events

“If we want our alumni to remain involved in the life of the University, we need to remain (Left to right) Judith Leopold, Paul involved in, and relevant to, the lives of our Leopold P’53, Jack Estes P’44, alumni.” Rivian Marcus, Carol Estes, and Harold Marcus P’50 at the Boca Dear Friends, Alumni Dinner.

Thomas Visco P’80, pharmacy We are in the final weeks of the 2003–04 Annual Fund Campaign. If you (Left to right) Mary Jo Dooley supervisor for Weis Markets, Inc., at have already provided a donation this year, I thank you. If you have not Bowman P’55, Ed Mye, Irma Fleis- University of the Sciences in as of yet, now is the time. Your donation will help us reach our goal. cher, and Alfred Fleischer P’43 at the Tampa Alumni Dinner. Philadelphia’s Recruitment Day on December 16, 2003. The money raised every year through the Annual Fund is the same money that supports the University’s annual budget. Your gift enables USP to:

• Create strong academic programs • Continue providing scholarships and financial aid to our students • Maintain excellent teaching and research programs • Continue the transformation of the campus • Host over 40 alumni outreach programs

Your donation to the Annual Fund means USP can continue its legacy (Left to right) Jim Mayes, Ali Seffar of transforming today’s students into tomorrow’s leaders. PharmD’00, Anne Giordano P’98, Kate Mayes P’76, PharmD’78, Stacy Please send your tax-deductible contribution to: The Annual Fund, Rosemarin P’83, Jim Phillips, and Office of Institutional Advancement, University of the Sciences in Elaine Long P’77, PharmD’81 at the Philadelphia, 600 S. 43rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4495. Miami Alumni Dinner.

Looking forward to hearing from you,

(Below, left to right) Jen Diamond B’03 and Ralph Epstein P’29 at the Boca Alumni Dinner.

Stacy M. Rosemarin P’83 Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Fund 215.596.8856 (local calls) 1.888.857.6264 (toll-free) [email protected]

(Left to right) Elliott Leuallen P’35, C’38 and Angela Colby PhTech’04 at the Sarasota Alumni Dinner. (Left to right) Jason Miner, Kelly McAndrew MPT’96, Simon Rhoads P’53, and Janet Rhoads at the Naples Alumni Dinner.

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who’s who Alumni News and Notes

Prepared by Nichole Wilson 2003–04 “Bowl of Hygeia” 64 70 81 Thomas J. Martonik P’84 of Clinical Pharmacy. He is phar- Award. He resides in Southbury, CT. Joel Steinberg BI’64 (MS’68, Karim Faraj-Richmagui P’70 Kenneth J. Washenik BI’81 remarried Donna Hurley on macy clinical coordinator at Bur- Class notes updates can be Hahnemann University; PhD’73, received the “De Sánchez a (PhD’90, Baylor University) and August 2, 2003, at St. Paul’s dette Tomlin Memorial Hospital sent to the University via Alan J. Vogenberg P’55 provided Medical College of PA; MD’76, Sánchez A Smith” Award from Julie Ann Santos were married on Catholic Church in Allentown, in Cape May Court House, NJ. e-mail. Please submit notes to antique pharmacy memorabilia Temple University) coauthored an the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of September 13, 2003, at St. PA. His daughters Ashley (15) and [email protected]. from his private collection to the application to the National Insti- Commerce. The prestigious award Anthony of Padua Church in Candice (11) were members of Caitlin (McGurk) Gardner Grundy Library in Bristol, PA, in tute of Health to investigate, at honors Hispanic entrepreneurs Throop, PA. He is the medical the wedding party. Thomas MPT’91 and her husband Lance The USP Bulletin welcomes any honor of National Pharmacy the University of Pennsylvania, for extraordinary efforts and director of the Bosley Medical works for Eckerd Drugs in Allen- announced the birth of their and all accomplishments. However, Week. He teaches a course for achievements in promoting Institute, executive vice president town, PA, and Donna is a nurse daughter Lianna Bryn on Novem- if you are engaged or awaiting certification of pharmacy techni- growth and development of the of Aderans Research Institute, practitioner at Abington Hospital. ber 6, 2003. Caitlin is a contract the birth of a child, please hold cians at the Community College Hispanic business community. and a clinical investigator in the They live in Center Valley, PA. physical therapist, and Lance is a (above) Dylan Nguyen. off and let us know as soon as of Philadelphia. Karim resides in Honduras with dermatology department at NYU physical therapist at Riddle the wedding or birth takes place. his wife Liset. School of Medicine. The couple 87 Memorial Hospital. The family Photos are especially welcome. If 57 lives in New York City. Bruce R. Conway TX’87 lives in Claymont, DE. you would like them returned, Robert E. Notari P’57 (PhD’64, 73 (PhD’92, Medical College of VA) of the bridal party. Elizabeth and include your address on the back University of Florida) received the E. Mark Punchard P’73 was a 84 was inducted into the Upper 92 her husband announced the birth of the photo. Medical University of South Car- speaker at the Ladies Prayer Iris D. Cohen P’84 is the clinical Perkiomen School District’s Acad- David A. Wood P’92 has joined of their daughter Emily Mary olina’s highest award for excellence Breakfast, held on September 6, pharmacy specialist for HIV/Infec- emic Hall of Fame on September Geisinger Medical Group in Johannan on August 23, 2003. 47 in classroom teaching at the 2003, at Hoss’s Steak and Sea tious Diseases at Broward General 27, 2003. Kingston, PA, as a family practice Stanley Scheindlin PhC’47, 2003 faculty convocation on House on York Road in Gettysburg, Medical Center in Fort Laud- physician. He served as a family Mary (D’Elia) Miles P’93 and DSc’55 is the author of “Ephedra: August 26, 2003. He has been PA. He teaches Sunday school erdale, FL. 90 physician in the U.S. Air Force Med- her husband Andrew announced Once a Boon, Now a Bane” in teaching internationally in colleges the birth of their daughter Mil- (above) Dr. Timothy Shack- and is active with the Gideons Laurie (Scopp) Pess P’90 and ical Corps from 1999 to 2003 and the October 2003 issue of Mole- and universities since his days as Thomas and Melissa A. Burns and First Baptist Church choir. her husband Bradley announced was also employed as a regis- dred Anne on September 29, cular Interventions, a journal a graduate teaching assistant at MPT’99. the birth of their daughter Elana tered pharmacist in Scranton, PA. 2003. They live in Mansfield, NJ. published by the American Society USP in 1957. 75 Galya on November 13, 2003. Mildred was also welcomed by for Pharmacology and Experimental cardio synchronous limb com- Patricia (Rhoads) Klishevich She joins big brothers Benjamin 93 uncle Wayne T. Houck TX’86 Therapeutics. Since his retirement 60 pression therapy to improve P’75 was named “Consultant of (7) and Samuel (5). The family Elizabeth Mathew P’93, Phar- (MBA’00, St. Joseph’s University), from the pharmaceutical industry, Leonard Abramson P’60, Hon’92 ischemic limbs and prevent the Year” by the northeast region resides in Royal Palm Beach, FL. mD’03 and P. Joseph Johannan aunt Christina (Miles) Houck he has also contributed articles on was featured in the October 6, amputation. At the April meeting of PharMerica. She resides in were married May 5, 2001. MPT’90, grandparents Charles J. pharmaceutical topics to Pharmacy 2003, issue of Forbes magazine. of the American Academy of Aston, PA. 91 Michelle G. Shienbaum P’93; Miles IV P’66 and Suzanne Times and Modern Drug Discovery. He and his wife Madlyn reside in Neurology, he was appointed as Richard Artymowicz P’91 Deepika Mathur P’96, Phar- (Morrow) Miles P’65, and great- Jupiter, FL. coauthor of a book on Guillain- 77 (PharmD’93, MUSC) was elected mD’02; and Kristy M. Klinger grandmother Jeanne (Dreier) 55 Barre Syndrome and variants. He Jean M. Naples MT’77 (MS’81, fellow of the American College P’98, PharmD’99 were members Morrow P’32, MS’33. Robert Tendler P’55 has been 62 practices vascular and internal med- University of CA—Berkeley; MD selected as the recipient of the Ralph E. Fishkin P’62 (DO’66, icine in Philadelphia and consults ’89, University of MD—Baltimore; PCOM) is the consulting psychia- at local hospitals and nursing PhD’90, Johns Hopkins University) (above) Heather K. (Farren) Briggs trist at the student counseling finished her surgery residency at (below) Monica and Julia Vargo— homes in and around Philadelphia. MPT’01 and Daniel S. Briggs. center at USP. He and his wife 9 months old. He and his wife Susan live in York Hospital in June 2003 and Lana live in Bala Cynwyd, PA. Huntingdon Valley, PA. passed her written surgery boards. (right, left to right) Brad Wilson She is now a post-doctoral fellow P’99, Meghan (McGowan) Kochis Merrill J. Mirman P’62 (DO’66, 68 at Johns Hopkins School of Public P’99, Joanna (Hiers) Weitzel P’99 PCOM) appeared on an episode Frank A. Chrzanowski P’68, Health, where she conducts and PharmD’00, Lori (Schintz) Staples of the TV show Classmates on MS’72 has formed F.A. Chrza- research on bladder cancer. P’99, Jeffrey Staples, Rebecca Austin October 14, 2003. He was reunited nowski, Inc., a pharmaceutical MPT’99, Nicole (Kiehart) Macknosky with several fellow medics from R&D consulting service providing P’99, Kimberly Shea P’99, Jeff Cywinski P’99, and Heather (Collins) the Vietnam War. expertise in pharmaceutics, devel- Cywinski P’99. opment issues, reports, CGMP operations, SOPS, and training. He lives in Marlton, NJ.

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in his third year of dental school Jeffrey M. North BI’98 graduated at the University of Pittsburgh. from University of Buffalo Medical (far left) Mildred Anne Miles. Dana works for Centers for School and is currently completing Rehab Services in outpatient his residency in physical medicine (left) Jeffrey Staples and Lori Schintz physical therapy. and rehabilitation in Philadelphia. P’99. His wife Heather (Apple) North (below) Michelle (Parlatti) Ponik P’00 Dawn (Delaney) Swain P’95 MPT’00 is a physical therapist at and Keith Ponik. and her husband Eric proudly an outpatient clinic in Elkins Park, announced the birth of their PA. They live in Willow Grove, PA. (bottom right) Mikayla Jude Swain. daughter Mikayla Jude on July 7, Susan is a pharmacist at the VA 2003. The family resides in 99 Medical Center, and Jules is a chi- (right) Antonio George Impagliazzo. Philadelphia. Melissa A. Burns MPT’99 and ropractor. They live in Newark, DE. Timothy Shack-Thomas were 96 married September 13, 2003, in Andrea (Cywinski) Impagliazzo (above) Nancy (Varughese) Nair Laura Pincock P’96, PharmD’97 Brigantine, NJ. They reside in P’99 and her husband George PharmD’02 and Ranjith Nair. and John Sprague announced Encinitas, CA. announced the birth of their son the birth of their daughter Kelsea Antonio George on August 5, (above right) Emily Mary Johannan. Lee Sprague on January 21, 2003, Christine A. Catalano P’99 and 2003. They live in Langhorne, PA. Lori A. Schintz P’99 and Jeffrey at Fort Belvoir, VA. Kelsea joins Tindaro G. Catania were married Heather (Collins) Cywinski Staples were married September (right, left to right) Lori (Schintz) big bother Jamie (4). Laura is a on October 11, 2003, at Katherine P’99 and Jeff Cywinski P’99 are 6, 2003, at Sacred Heart Church Staples P’99 and Joanna (Hiers) reviewer at the Food and Drug Drexel Roman Catholic Church. the proud aunt and uncle. in Plains, PA. Rebecca Austin Weitzel PharmD’00. Administration in Rockville, MD. She is a pharmacy manager with MPT’99; Joanna (Hiers) Weitzel John is a store manager at Giant Wal-Mart in Lancaster, PA, and Susan (Lichtenberg) Wnorowski P’99, PharmD’00; and Heather Food in Bethesda, MD. They live he is a pharmacy intern at Wal- P’99, PharmD’00 and her hus- (Collins) Cywinski P’99 were in Rockville. Mart in Ephrata, PA. band Alexander announced the members of the bridal party. Lori birth of their daughter Sarah is a staff pharmacist at Acme in 94 Wedgewood Pharmacy in Turnersville, Paul D. Simonetti MPT’96 Susan Ha Hua P’99 and Jules C. Rose on November 13, 2003. Morrisville, PA. Jeffrey is a biolog- Kieri McGinley P’94 and William NJ. The family lives in Thorofare, NJ. received his PhD in physical ther- Lin were married on September Susan is a medical information ical products specialist with Deckard, Jr., were married May 9, apy from the University of St. 17, 2003, in Wilmington, DE. specialist at Ortho Biotech in Aventis Pasteur in Princeton, NJ. Frank A. Pacana PharmD’01 2003, at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Grayce S. Kang P’95 earned her Augustine in November 2003. He Bridgewater, NJ. The family lives They live in Yardley, PA. 01 and Susan M. Johnson were mar- PharmD degree from the University is a member of American Physical in Hillsborough, NJ. Heather K. Farren MPT’01 and ried on May 25, 2003, at St. Church in Dunmore, PA. She is a (below) Ty Noimany and Monina of Maryland’s Pharmacy School in Therapy Association and the pharmacist at Gladwyne Pharmacy Pascua, PharmD’99. 00 Daniel S. Briggs were married on Mary Church in Hillsborough, NJ. in Gladwyne, PA, and he is general May 2003. She is a professional American Academy of Orthopedic Monina Pascua PharmD’99 Joseph J. Domanico MOT’00 May 17, 2003, at Trinity Episcopal He is a pharmacist at CVS, and manager of the Hampton Inn sales associate with Aventis Phar- Manual Physical Therapists. He (MD’03, Hahnemann University) and Bridget George were married Church in Moorestown, NJ. she is a physical therapist located in Plymouth Meeting, PA. maceuticals. lives in Millington, MD, with his and Ty Noimany were married at on October 25, 2003. Joe is Amanda K. Helmeczi MPT’01 employed by Sundance Rehabili- They live in Royersford, PA. wife Kelly and their triplets Ashlyn, St. Ephrem Church in Bensalem, employed at Jeanes Hospital, and was a bridesmaid. Heather is a tation at a senior citizens home. Bruce Parola P’95 and Christine Alex, and Abigail. PA, on May 24, 2003. Jeannette Bridget is a registered nurse at physical therapist with NovaCare They live in Durham, NC. Pauline (Danisavich) Vargo (Fox) Parola P’93 announced D. Walburn PharmD’99, Aimee Frankford Hospital. They reside in in Burlington, NJ, and Dan is an P’94 and Harry J. Vargo P’95 the birth of their daughter Maria 97 L. Trinidad PharmD’00, and Geral- Philadelphia. electrical engineer at Opex Corp. in 02 (MBA’02, Eastern University) on October 13, 2003. She joins big Donna (Cohen) Driscoll P’97, dine A. Cadiz BI’98 were members Moorestown. They live in Delran, NJ. Kruti J. Desai P’02 and Devang announced the birth of their sister Sophia (6) and brother Bruce PharmD’98 and her husband Joe of the bridal party. Monina is a Michelle M. Parlatti P’00 and Lodhavia were married on daughters Monica Therese and (5). The family lives in Whitehall, announced the birth of their son medical resident at the University Keith Ponik were married May 2, Amanda K. Helmeczi MPT’01 December 18, 2003, in India. She Julia Therese on December 1, 2002. PA. Bruce is a pharmacy manager Ryan Joseph on November 3, 2003. of Pennsylvania Hospital. Ty is a 2003. Brandy (Ignatow) Broder recently joined Performance Phys- works for Walgreens in Baton The family lives in Fogelsville, PA. at Walgreen’s in Bethlehem, PA. The family resides in Deptford, NJ. surgical resident, specializing in P’00, PharmD’01; Tammy (Wro- ical Therapy, based in Hockessin, DE. Rouge, LA. He works in a private Christine is a pharmacist at the the foot and ankle, with the niuk) Leap P’00, PharmD’01; and She has experience in orthopedics, practice with two other physicians. 95 Phoebe Home in Allentown, PA. 98 West Jersey Health System. The Amy J. Davis P’99 were mem- sports, and geriatrics. She lives in They reside in Plaquemine, LA. Robert J. Cimorelli P’95 and his Nicole E. Dominick P’98, PharmD couple lives in Philadelphia. bers of the bridal party. Michelle Wilmington, DE. wife Brenda proudly announced the Michael D. Passmore MPT’95 ’99 and Mark J. Gallagher were and Keith live in Bayonne, NJ. birth of their son Benjamin Bruce and Dana (Shelley) Passmore married on October 4, 2003. She on October 3, 2003. He joins big MPT’93 announced the birth of is a registered pharmacist at Moses brother Brendan Robert (3). Robert their daughter Madison Lorene Taylor Hospital, and he is a financial is a compounding pharmacist with on August 24, 2003. Michael is advisor with UBS Financial Services.

20 USP Bulletin 21 Patricia B. Strotmeyer PharmD take note! In Memoriam Fifties Friends of USP ’02 was honored as part of the Roger Anderson P’50 passed Joan M. Bernotsky, sociology 2003 Greater Delaware Va l l e y Thirties away on October 4, 2003. His professor at USP, died August 31, chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Edwin K. Eisenhart, Jr. P’32 survivors include his wife Marty 2003, at age 38. Her survivors Stock Quiz S o c i e t y ’s Leadership Class pro- died on November 9, 2003, at his Lou; children Karen, Kenneth, include her husband Glen, par- gram. The program recognized 50 summer home in Wa s h i n g t o n Keith, Eric, Joan, and Kate; sister ents Joe and Joan, and sisters R. community leaders for their con- Township, PA. He was preceded Margaret; and 13 grandchildren. Lorraine and Marie. Here’s a little true/false quiz 5) It is normally preferable to We want you to know the tributions to the Philadelphia are a. in death by his wife Caroline. His to test your knowledge about give stock that has depre c i a t e d advantages of stock gifts— survivors include daughters Caro l y n Richard C. Hoover P’56 passed Elizabeth W. Chase (nee John- using publicly traded securities in value rather than stock that and how easy these gifts are Nancy Va r u g h e s e P h a r m D ’ 0 2 and Doro t h y, seven grandchil- away on July 19, 2003. He is sur- son), former director of library to make a charitable gift to has appreciated. to complete. If you have any and Ranjith Nair were married in d ren, and nine gre a t - g r a n d c h i l d re n . vived by his wife Joan. services, mourned the passing of University of the Sciences in questions or if I can be of any Staten Island, NY, on October 4, her husband Dr. Harold F. Chase, Philadelphia. Good luck! True | False assistance to you, please con- 2003. The bridal party included Herman H. Kramm C’39 passed Michelina (Makuski) Licwinko 91. He died October 1, 2003, of tact me directly at 888-857- Susan Va r u g h e s e P h a r m D ’ 0 2 , away on October 29, 2003, at St. P’52 died at age 72 in Plymouth Alzheimer’s disease. Mrs. Chase 1) Only stocks traded on the 6) For tax purposes, the value 6264 or [email protected]. Poonam M. Shah MPT’00, and Luke’s Medical Center in South Meeting, PA, on November 2, retired from PCP in 1980 and New York Stock Exchange can of a stock gift equals the Jessy John, who will receive her Overland Park, PA. His survivors 2003. She was preceded in death moved to Englewood, Florida. In be used to make charitable gifts. amount of cash received by PharmD degree in May. Nancy is include his wife Louise, sons by her husband Edward. Her sur- 2000, the Chases moved to University of the Sciences in Thank you for your support. a medical information associate Philip and Edward, daughter Bar- vivors include her daughter Amy, Keene, NH, to be near Dr. Chase’s True | False Philadelphia after we sell the at Ortho McNeil Pharmaceuticals bara, and six grandchildren. brother William, sister Alice, and son, Dr. William Chase. He is sur- gifted stock. in Raritan, NJ, and a staff phar- granddaughter Paige. vived by another son, Rev. Lerold 2) For tax purposes, it is nor- macist for Wal-Mart. Ranjith is a Forties Chase and a daughter, Dixie mally preferable to sell long-term True | False mechanical engineer at Picatinny Gilbert E. Horo w i t z P’49 of Gudrun (Rest) Pickering Chase Glenney. appreciated stock and gift the Arsenal in Dover, NJ. The couple Wyncote, PA, died on December BAC’51 (MS’75, University of cash to University of the Sciences 7 ) Most stock gifts re q u i re Kenneth J.D. Boyden, Esquire lives in Hillsborough, NJ. 21, 2003. He was 87 years old. Scranton) died on November 14, in Philadelphia. legal assistance to complete. He is survived by his wife Rita, 2003, after a two-month struggle 03 daughters Beth and Stacey, and with cancer. She is survived by True | False True | False Tracey A. Keller PharmD’03 is son Brett. her husband John, sons David “When planning for a year, plant corn. When planning for a decade, plant trees. one of 29 new staff members at and Philip, and grandson Bryan. 3) The value of a stock gift is If you answered all of these When planning for life, educate people.” Bassett Healthcare in Cooper- Alfred N. Martin P’42 passed determined on the date when questions “False” you may — Chinese Proverb John J. Selak P’51 died on Octo- stown, NY. She has been away in Houston, TX, on May 12, University of the Sciences of move to the head of the class. ber 22, 2003. He was pre d e c e a s e d employed as a pharmacy resident 2003, after a prolonged illness. Philadelphia receives a letter On the other hand, if you (Please complete and return this reply form.) by his son John and is survived by since August 2003. He is survived by his wife Mary; from the donor indicating his a n s w e red “True,” or were his wife Colleen; sons William Dear Friends at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia: sons Neil and Douglas; daugh- or her decision to make the gift. unsure of any of your answers, and Matthew; brother Gregory; Please send me free literature about gifting highly appreciated securities Danny Nguyen PharmD’03 and ters-in-law Colleen and Lisa; use the response form below and sisters Kathryn, Marie, and to USP. Vicky Pham announced the birth g r a n d c h i l d ren Clay, Neil Jr. , True | False to request free literature on Sister Aurelia. Please contact me regarding a personal visit. The best time to call me is: of their son Dylan Nguyen on Nicholas, and Galina; and sister making gifts to University of the ______a.m./p.m. at tel. # ______. October 4, 2003. Danny is a Sybill. 4) If you buy stock in January Sciences in Philadelphia with I have provided for University of the Sciences in Philadelphia in my will pharmacist at Rite Aid in Orange Sixties of a given year and by March highly appreciated securities. William E. Lewis P’65 passed or other estate-planning document. County, CA. The family lives in Juan Maldonado P’46 died on of the same year it doubles in away at age 63 on October 25, Please send me information about the USP Benefactors Society. Westminster, CA. July 14, 2003. He is survived by value, you can give the stock 2003, at his home in Wi n t e r his wife Melva. to USP immediately and avoid Name: Haven, FL. He was a pharmacist paying capital gains tax on the Address: for Wal-Mart. He is survived by appreciation of the stock. City: State: Zip: his wife Karen; daughter Jen- Phone: nifer; and stepsons David, Doug, True | False E-mail Address: Encore Seeks Alumni and Darin. He was preceded in Christine Flanagan, assistant professor of English and advisor death by his son William. Mail this form to: Kenneth J.D. Boyden, Esquire for Encore, USP’s own performance group, is compiling a Director, Capital Campaign and Major Gifts record of Encore's past performers and performances. If you Seventies Office of Institutional Advancement have any information to provide, please contact her at William B. Zanger P’75 of Strat- University of the Sciences in Philadelphia [email protected]. f o r d, NJ, died at age 62 on 600 South 43rd Street September 5, 2003. Philadelphia, PA 19104

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Space is provided here for you to update our Degree/Program Abbreviations Mission of the Alumni Association Committees Nominations BAC Bacteriology Alumni Association Lorri K. Halberstadt P’83, Chair Who’s Who section. Please print all information. BC Biochemistry To engage the graduates of Annual Giving Advisory David Bergman P’51 BI Biology University of the Sciences in Rosemary C. McFall BI’63, Chair Kenneth Bevenour P’87 Mail to: Alumni Office BInf Bioinformatics Philadelphia in promoting the goals Robert Bell P’63 Timothy Bowers MT’02 BW Biomedical Writing University of the Sciences in Philadelphia and objectives of the Association Marissa Buttaro P’92 Elizabeth A. Fusco P’63 C Chemistry and the Institution. 600 South 43rd Street CS Computer Science Mary Parenti P’85, PharmD’87 Philadelphia, PA 19104-4495 Save the Date! ES Environmental Science Audit Heather Melchiorre Scheckner P’00 HPsy Health Psychology Alumni Association Officers Louis J. Lupo P’76, PharmD’01, Chair S. Roger Wetherill III P’68 Tell us about your new job, promotion, new professional memberships, etc. HS Health Science President Stephanie K. Bean MPT’89 MB Microbiology Janice A. Gaska P’79, PharmD’82 Ruth A. Brown P’71 Reunion If you are engaged or awaiting the birth of a child, please let us know as MOT Master of Timothy Bowers MT’02, Chair soon as the wedding or birth takes place. Photos are especially welcome. President-Elect University of the Sciences Occupational Therapy Awards Malvin S. Aaronson P’44 Louis J. Lupo P’76, PharmD’01 Please identify the individuals in the photo so that we may ensure accuracy. MPT Master of Physical Tiziana P. Fox P’84, PharmD’02, Chair Stephanie K. Bean MPT’89 Therapy in Philadelphia Vice-President Seldia Z. Blatman P’37 Arthur M. Blatman P’69 MS Master of Science Stephanie K. Bean MPT’89 William M. Deptula P’56 Siobhan Duffy P’84 Annual Alumni Reunion MT Medical Technology Teresa P. Dowling P’72, PharmD’73 Michael A. Ermilio P’47 P Bachelor of Science in Treasurer Susanne H. Dudash P’89 Elizabeth A. Fusco P’63 Pharmacy Richard M. Hall MT’83 PA Physician Assistant Siobhan Duffy, P’84 Janice A. Gaska P’79, PharmD’82 PharmD Doctor of Pharmacy Secretary Daniel A. Hussar P’62, MS’64, PhD’67 Lorri K. Halberstadt P’83 PhC Pharmaceutical Ruth A. Brown P’71 Robin S. Keyack P’81 Rosemarie O. Halt P’89 Chemistry Jean MacDougall BI’03 Shana Lettieri P’01 USP is proud to host its first alumni reunion Past President PhD Doctor of Philosophy Mary K. Maguire P’83, PharmD’01 Wayne R. Marquardt P’92 Ruth A. Brown P’71 in the new Athletic/Recreation Center (ARC). PhG Graduate in Pharmacy Gerald Meyer P’73, PharmD’74 Rosemary C. McFall BI’63 (equivalent to P that is Elleni J. Pippis P’94, PharmD’96 Mary Kate McGinty P’84 used today) Directors Anthony Mortelliti P’51 PhTech Pharmaceutical Harold Brog P’55 Saturday, May 1, 2004 Bylaws Elleni J. Pippis P’94, PharmD’96 Technology Vincent A. DePaul P’51 Rosemarie Halt P’89, Chair Franklin Rooks PT’91 at the Athletic/Recreation Center PH/TX Pharmacology and William M. Deptula P’56 Malvin S. Aaronson P’44 Christine Venuti P’93, PharmD’00 Toxicology Victoria Rehill Elliott P’87 Gerhard Maerker C’51 S. Roger Wetheril III P’68 PMM Pharmaceutical Market- Donna M. Feudo P’89 ing and Management 12–4 p.m. Registration and use of the ARC for alumni and guests Tiziana P. Fox P’84, PharmD’02 Psy Psychology Finance Student/Alumni 4 p.m. Awards Program Elizabeth A. Fusco P’63 PT Physical Therapy Richard M. Hall MT’83, Chair Victoria Rehill Elliott, P’87, Chair 5–6 p.m. Grand Reception Andrea Gampel PMM’03 Has your address changed? Please let us know by mail, STC Certificate in Science Ruth A. Brown P’71 Alan Aronovitz P’82 6–10 p.m. Dinner and Dancing Lorri K. Halberstadt P’83 Teaching Janice A. Gaska P’79, PharmD’82 Nancy Baird PharmD’01 e-mail: [email protected], or phone to the Alumni Office TX Toxicology Richard M. Hall MT’83 Louis J. Lupo P’76, PharmD’01 Shawn Boyle PharmD’01 toll-free: 1.888.857.6264. Local calls: 215.895.1153 Rosemarie O. Halt P’89 rsvp by friday, april 23, 2004 Dominic Marasco P’96 Harold Brog P’55 Joseph Jesuele P’96 for further information, call 1.888.857.6264 Sharon Brudnicki P’92, PharmD’98 Address Change? Yes No Rina K. Kelley P’78 Growth and Development Marissa Buttaro P’92 Rosemary C. McFall BI’63 Name Class Louis J. Lupo P’76, PharmD’01, Chair Meredith S. Carter PharmD’97 Gay K.Owens PharmD’96 Stephanie K. Bean MPT’89 Donna M. Feudo P’89 Nancy Russell PharmD’01 Michael Castagna P’00 Theresa S. Geier MOT’02 Address Carrie Singleton PMM’03 Publication Design Tiziana P. Fox P’84, PharmD’02 Jean MacDougall BI’03 In our next issue… S. Roger Wetherill III P’68 Dyad Communications, Inc. Dan J. Halberstadt P’83 Mary Kate McGinty P’84 Joseph Jesuele P’96 Robert Spera P’88 Printing • USP celebrates its 183rd Renee B. Lupo P’76 City GraphTec Commencement Dominic Marasco P’96 Student Recruitment/Placement Mary Kate McGinty P’84 Donna M. Feudo P’89, Chair Photo Credits State Zip • Alumni recollect “sweet memories” Page 3, Kelly & Massa © 2003; Meredith S. Carter PharmD’97 pages 4, 6, Jerry Millevoi © 2003; Christopher Cella P’85 Work Telephone ( ) during reunion pages 8–10, Kelly & Massa © Deidre Chickanovich P’00 • Future of Medicaid discussed 2003; page 11, Al For; page 12, Scott D. Greene P’92 Home Telephone ( ) S. Michael Ross, Kelly & Massa Rosemary Kerwin P’85 during symposium © 2003; page 12, Estelle B. Rich- Mary K. Maguire P’83, PharmD’01 man, Kelly & Massa © 2003; Brian F. McBride, PharmD’02 E-Mail • Sale of frat house helps establish page 13, winter carnival, Al For. Robert Spera P’88 scholarship 24

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April 1 Alumni BOD meeting, USP Campus

5–9 Misher Festival of Fine Arts

8 USP Scholarly Day

13–15 Misher Symposium

20 Kingsessing Singers and Players Spring Concert

22 Student Appreciation Day

22 Baseball Classic

TBD North Carolina Alumni and Friends Reception

TBD Pharm/Tox Graduates Dinner

TBD New York City Alumni and Friends Reception

TBD Physician Assistants Dinner

TBD McNeill/Alumni Breakfast

TBD Merck/Alumni Lunch

May 1 Annual Alumni Reunion and Dinner Dance, USP Campus

12 Medicaid Symposium

18 Graduates Awards Luncheon

19 Commencement

20–23 American Occupational Therapy Association, Minneapolis, MN

TBD Delaware Pharmacists Society Alumni and Friends Reception

June 17 Los Angeles Alumni and Friends Reception

30 NJPhA Alumni and Friends Breakfast, Atlantic City, NJ

TBD American Physical Therapy Association

TBD USP/PCOM Alumni Reception