9 0 0 2 L L A F 1 ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ INSIDE THIS ISSUE: From the Dean...... 2 From the Alumni Society President...... 3 From the Development Director...... 3 From the Alumni Affairs Director ....3 Best Fans in the Land ...... 4 February 2009 Alumni Society Board of Governors Meeting...... 4 Benjamin HollandNPhA Receives York Garrett Award2009 ...... 5 Alumni Golf OutingOSU ...... 6 “Stars of Pharmacy” Shine...... 9 2009 APCO Installation Banquet....11 2009 Doctoral Convocation Hooding & Awards ...... 12 2009 White Coat Ceremony ...... 13 26th Alumni Awards Banquet ...... 14 Doug Stein Recalls His Pharmacy Years...... 19 2009 Preceptor Awards ...... 23 Pharmacy AlumNews...... 21 In Memoriam...... 23 Save the Date...... 24 The of College Ohio State Pharmacy University Columbus, Ohio Nonprofit Org. Permit No. 711 U.S. Postage PAID Convocation and Hooding Ceremony Mershon Auditorium OSU Spring Graduation Alumni & Friends Golf Outing OSU Scarlet Course Alumni & Friends Golf Outing OSU Scarlet Course College 125th Anniversary Celebration To be named. Alumni Governing Board Meeting Longaberger Alumni House June 12, 2010 June 13, 2010 June 28, 2010 September 3, 4 & 5, 2010 September 2010 October 7, 2010 * Designates Auumni Governing Board Meetings. ASHP MCM Las Vegas NV Dean’s Dinner at ASHP Bahama Breeze, Las Vegas 7:30 to 9:30 PM OSU Autumn Graduation Buckeye Bowl Game Party, Rose Bowl Alumni Governing Board Meeting* Longaberger Alumni House 27th Alumni Awards Banquet and Annual Meeting & Scholarship reception Blackwell Inn & Conference Center White Coat Ceremony Fawcett Center
OSU College of Pharmacy Alumni Events 2009-2010 The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy Alumni and Development Office 500 West 12th Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43210-1291 December 4-9, 2009 December 8, 2009 December 13, 2009 January 1, 2010 February 11, 2010 May 7, 2010 May 22, 2010
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^ FROM THE DEAN students extend well beyond their academic The Ohio State University Masoud H. Yousef is a Pharmacy Manager at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA. She 2009 Preseptor Awards (Continued from page 19) accomplishments in the classrooms. College of Pharmacy CVS. He lives in Westlake, OH. lives in Fairborn, OH. Involvement in student professional Email: [email protected] 2003 organizations, engagement in research Dr. Robert W. Brueggemeier Bo J. Kaeser is a Field Service Engineer Ching Yee Man is a Pharmacy Resident at The impact and experiences, and participation in national Dean, College of Pharmacy at Agilent Technologies. He and his wife, Regence Rx. She lives in Missouri, TX. importance of the meetings are excellent opportunities for Executive Publication Editor Amber, have a son, Jackson Bode, born Email: [email protected] February 2, 2009. They live in Nolensville, pharmacy profession and students to develop “outside” the classroom and [email protected] Brooke Riser is a Staff Pharmacist at Kroger TN. Email: [email protected] the pharmaceutical to network with other students, faculty, and Pharmacy. She lives in Westerville, OH. Shannon Weiher Dr. Jennifer Ngar-Yan Kwok is a Pharmacist Email: [email protected] sciences in health care pharmacy colleagues from around the nation. at Stevens Hospital. She lives in Bothell, WA. are evident in the on- Service-learning activities included students Director of Development Issifu Tenii works for CVS in San Antonio, going health care reform serving at health related events (i.e. health fairs, [email protected] 2005 Joseph M. Dula is a Regional Clinical TX. Email: [email protected] debates. Although the diabetes screenings, flu clinics, etc.), Manager at Pharmacy Systems, Inc. He lives Amy Tuten is a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice current discussions in community-based programs for underserved Lou Marcy in Hilliard, OH. Resident at The Ohio State University Medical Washington, DC are people, brown bag medicine reviews, tutoring, Director of Alumni Affairs Melissa D. Meekins-Makii is a Clinical Center. She lives in Columbus, OH. Publication Editor focused on health Robert W. and assisting senior citizens. Faculty, students, Pharmacy Specialist at Rainbow Babies & Email: [email protected]
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and access to health care will continue to be at community, encompassing K-12 educational April 2009. They live in Rocky River, OH. Coordinator Email: [email protected] ^ the forefront for health professionals. programming, prescription drug abuse Development and Alumni Affairs Dr. Kyle F. Oelrichs is a Staff Nuclear Pharmacists provide patient-centered and workshops, and partnerships with central Ohio Contributing Editor Pharmacist at Covidien. He lives in In Memoriam...Remembering Foreground: Cristen Walker, Allison Blozy, patient-focused care and truly make a difference organizations. [email protected] Carrollton, TX. Kristin Brower. Background: Milap Nahata, for individuals. Exciting advances in The strong academic programs in Nimesh S. Patel is a Floater Pharmacist at our Pharmacy Alums Jerry Cable, Bob Brueggemeier pharmaceutical sciences, drug discovery, and professional, graduate, and undergraduate Barbara Hegler Target. He lives in Powell, OH. drug development offer novel medicinal agents education and the excellent research and Contributing Editor Email: [email protected] and new therapeutic approaches for the scholarship are a reflection of the high quality [email protected] The 30’s… treatment of diseases. Over the past few faculty, students, researchers, and staff of the 2007 Timothy L’Hommedieu is a Pharmacy Doug Stein (Continued from page 19) Henry Cohen, Class of 1938 passed away on months, I have been fortunate to attend College. Faculty in the pharmaceutical sciences Michael Conrad Manager at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital. Design Editor He lives in Tampa, FL. January 1, 1999. He lived in North on the far east side of Columbus. Doug reports national meetings on clinical pharmacy, are discovering mechanisms regulating cell Hollywood, CA. pharmaceutical sciences, and personalized growth, identifying novel molecules and Conrad Graphic Design Email: timothy.l’[email protected] he inherited a wonderful staff and enjoys medicine and to meet with many Ohio State therapies for cancer or infectious diseases, and [email protected] Danette M. Warner is a Staff Pharmacist at working with a Foundation Board of Trustees Licking Memorial Hospital. She lives in The 40’s… pharmacy alumni involved in enhancing health investigating underlying causes for that recently helped him complete a new Zanesville, OH. care. This Fall 2009 edition of the The Script cardiovascular diseases, nuerosciences and John C. Young, Class of 1949 passed away on strategic plan. Doug said the Mount Carmel highlights the many accomplishments and neurodegeneration. Our faculty in pharmacy 2008 Ted G. Giallourakis is a Pharmacist at August 5, 2009 at Wesley Glen Health Center Foundation just turned 25 years old and prides continued excellence of our alumni, faculty, and practice are engaged in innovative practice Walgreens. He lives in North Olmsted, OH. after a period of declining health. After itself on sponsoring many wonderful programs students. The Script also reflects the overall models of pharmaceutical care and medication April J. Hildebrand is a PGY2 in Solid working in retail pharmacy, he returned to for the region, especially for patients in need of mission of the College of Pharmacy to advance therapy management. Professor Marialice Organ Transplant at The Ohio State OSU, earned a M.S. in Pharmacy in 1955 and financial assistance. This year’s projects include pharmaceutical care for the people of Ohio and Bennett received the APhA 2009 Gloria University Medical Center. She lives in a Ph.D. in 1958. After teaching at the raising funds for a new Mobile Medical Coach Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science, the global community through our teaching, Niemeyer Francke Leadership Mentor Award in Columbus, OH. and a new Mobile Mammography Unit. he joined Chemical Abstracts Service where he through our research, and through our service. April 2009 and was elected President-elect of Photos contributed by Jonathan Gladden, Email: [email protected] Doug and his wife, Barbara, both graduates William P. Salem is a Staff Pharmacist at the worked for 29 years, retiring in 1990. He was of the OSU journalism school, live in In particular, this publication highlights the APhA this past summer. In October, Dr. Milap Brad Stansell, Jack Lince, BS ’64, Lou Marcy a member of the American Chemical Society, exceptional achievements of our alumni and the Nahata was awarded the 2009 Paul F. Parker and OSU Photography Services. VA Medical Center Wade Park. He lives in Westerville. They have three sons and a Richfield, OH. the American Pharmaceutical Association, breadth and depth of alumni engagement in a Medal from the American College of Clinical Sigma Xi Science honorary, and Life Member daughter. Their oldest Geoffrey, is attending wide variety of areas in pharmacy. Pharmacy. Three faculty, Dr. Cynthia Carnes, College of Pharmacy Website 2009 Nate Ash is a Floater Pharmacist at of the OSU Alumni Society. His wife Jane OSU; Joshua is a junior at St. Charles Prep; In the 2009-2010 academic year, our Dr. James McAuley, and Dr. Robert Curley, www.pharmacy.ohio-state.edu Giant Eagle Pharmacy. He lives in shares, “Although his health had been Noah is a seventh grader and Faith a second academic programs remain very strong and were recently chosen as Fellows of scientific Wadsworth, OH. declining for several years, the death was grader and both are home-schooled by Barbara. robust. A total of 498 students are enrolled in organizations or professional pharmacy On the cover! Email: [email protected] sudden and peaceful.” He lived in Columbus, Doug said he still keeps in close touch with our entry-level Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) organizations, joining 24 current faculty and Bryan Belesky is a Staff/Clinical Pharmacist OH. dozens of OSU pharmacy alumni and has program, and the nontraditional PharmD faculty emeritus with this distinction. Professors Marialice Bennett and Jim at Beckley Appalachain Regional Hospital. He enjoyed reconnecting with many OSU (NTPD) program has 39 students enrolled. The I have been blessed with a great group of McAuley are pictured at the awards lives in Beckley, WV. The 50’s… pharmacy alumni employed in the Mount 117 students in the fourth-year class (P-4) are fellow administrators and colleagues to work ceremony at APhA. The 2009 APhA Gloria Email: [email protected] Carmel system. He enjoys reading the Amy Crittenden is a Staff Pharmacist at CVS William E. La Moreaux, Class of 1958 passed impressive accounts in the Alumni Update engaged in clerkship rotations locally, with here in the College office. One of those Niemeyer Francke Leadership Mentor away June 15, 2009. He lived in Cleveland, Pharmacy. She lives in Howell, MI. column in The Ohio Script and would enjoy nationally, and internationally during the past incredible and dedicated individuals is Director Award was presented to Professor OH. year. At the undergraduate level, the BS in of Alumni Affairs, Lou Marcy. As many of you Marialice S. Bennett, FAPhA. Professor Email: [email protected] hearing from alumni and former faculty/staff Pharmaceutical Sciences program enrolled know, Lou officially retired from his full-time James W. McAuley was elected a fellow of Michaelia Dunn is a PGY1 General Practice Norman D. Leibow, Class of 1954 passed via his email account at [email protected] approximately 475 students as majors in position in the College on November 6, 2009. APhA-APRS during the 2009 APhA Annual Resident at Grant Medical Center, and a Staff away January 17, 2009. He lived in Cleveland, Pharmacist at Walgreens Pharmacy. She lives Autumn 2009. Many of our top students in this Lou has worn many “hats” in this role of Meeting. Dr. McAuley is the Faculty Co- OH. Advisor of the OSU APhA-ASP chapter. He is in Columbus, OH. program enter our PharmD program, while alumni director, including coordinating College Email: [email protected] others enter graduate school, other health and alumni activities, providing support for the very active in the University Medical Victor K. Oesterling, Jr., Class of 1950 Center’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Program Josephine C. Heinz is a Pharmacy Resident passed away May 31, 2009. His wife Mary professional schools, or being one of many Pharmacy Alumni Society, interfacing with the at Sanai Hospital of Baltimore. She lives in career options. Our graduate programs in the OSU Alumni Association, leading our annual where he conducts his research and shares, “he was proud of his association with Baltimore, MD. OSU, and especially proud of his College of Pharmacy continue the tradition of alumni tailgate weekend, running the alumni interacts with epilepsy patients regularly. Email: [email protected] Distinguished Alumni Award.” He lived in excellence, with approximately 85 students scholarship golf outing, arranging and hosting Katie Kilgore is a Staff Pharmacist at CVS Punta Gorda, FL. enrolled this fall in the areas of medicinal college events at professional pharmacy Pharmacy. She lives in Elyria, OH. chemistry and pharmacognosy, pharmaceutics, meetings, preparing The Script, and occasionally Email: [email protected] pharmacology, pharmaceutical administration serving as a ticket broker and golf partner. Most Candice Koenig works for Rite Aid Pharmacy and health systems pharmacy. In 2008-09, 18 in Shelby, OH. She lives in Wooster, OH. PhD degrees and 14 MS degrees were awarded. Email: [email protected] The high quality and the maturity of our From the Dean (Continued on page 10) Van Mai is a PGY1 Ambulatory Resident at
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^ FROM THE FROM THE FROM THE New Zealand! Tammy is an active member of Jean W. Mewhinney is a Staff Pharmacist at class of ’97 members: Nate Hux, Linda Orr Alumni Society President Director of Development Alumni Affairs Director the women’s auxiliary – The Women of Southwest General Health Center. She lives in Farrell and Gina Wenning M. Haskeir.” Amy Independence. They do lots of fundraising and Valley City, OH. and Jeff live in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. have also hosted several local district contests. Email: [email protected] Reaching out! Update on Change is good! One of the year’s major fundraisers is the night The 90’s… Niesha L. Griffith is the Director of Students First, of the OSU-USC game – a game Pharmacy at the Arthur G. James Cancer 1990 Dr. Christina Morris Detwiler is Students Now watching/date night/wing ding at a local Hospital at The Ohio State University Medical I am truly honored Scholarship The Ohio State sports bar. Hence the conflict.” Quality Resource Manager at Pharmacy Center. She lives in Columbus, OH. and excited to begin University College of Systems, Inc. She and her husband, Duane, Joseph D. Reichert is a Staff Pharmacist at my term as President of Support Pharmacy Alumni 1984 Karen Sweeney Kaskewsky is a live in Powell, OH. Northwest Ohio Psychiatric Hospital. He lives the OSU Pharmacy Society Governing Pharmacist at CVS Pharmacy. She lives in Email: [email protected] Alumni Society. Don Board has undergone in Walbridge, OH. huge Thank You Sandusky, OH. Bennett did a A self-examination over 1991 Harold E. Fletcher is a Pharmacist. He 1997 to our alumni and Marianne W. McClellan is a Pharmacist at Amber N. Stillings is a Pharmacy wonderful job as the past two years Kroger. She lives in Westerville, OH. lives in Bellaire, OH. Manager at Kroger. She lives in Dublin, OH. friends who have Karl H. Kappeler is Director of Pharmacy president the previous during the time of Dr. Gregory S. Wellman is Associate stepped up to support Services at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. 1998 two years. His Larry C. Schieber, Shannon Weiher, M.A. President Don Louis W. Marcy, B.S. Professor at Ferris State University. He lives in Jaime Capestany is an Anticoagulation The College of He lives in Dublin, OH. Pharmacist/Coordinator at Mount Carmel leadership and BS 81 Bennett’s term in ’65, R.Ph. Cedar Springs, MI. Pharmacy’s scholarship needs as we make Ann M. DiMeo is Senior Manager of East Hospital. He lives in Columbus, OH. initiatives have our Alumni Governing office. (Donald L. Alumni Affairs great strides to reach our $1 million goal in 1985 Michele Balint Brammer is Director of Healthcare Operations at Medco Health society in a strong Board President Bennett, BS’70, MBA) Director 1999 Daniel R. Lommer is a Clinical the University’s Students First, Students Now Trade & Channel Management at Genzyme. Solution, Inc. She lives in Columbus, OH. position not only During board meetings, your representatives Operations Director. He lives in Cincinnati, emergency scholarship initiative. The She writes, “Hope to see the class of ‘85 next Email: [email protected] financially but also in terms of programs and have been discussing ways to make the Society OH. donations to endowed scholarships and our year to celebrate our 25th!!” She and her service to the College. more responsive and focused on goals set 1992 Dr. Julie C. Beard is a Physician at Jodi E. Miguel is a Pharmacy Manager at emergency scholarship fund have pushed us husband, Brad Brammer, live in Sunbury, My number one goal in my term as down in our strategic plan. Under President Galion Community Hospital. She and her Walgreens. She shares this information. “My over $250,000 towards our final goal. OH. president is to increase membership and Larry C. Schieber ’81, the ideas discussed in husband, David Morehead, live in Mansfield, husband and I celebrated the birth of our first We will be awarding emergency aid Mark E. Walter shares this information. “New participation in the Society. While we have board meetings will begin to be implemented. OH. Email: [email protected] son on August 29, 2008 (Sonny).” She lives in throughout the year and we look forward to position - Director of Pharmacy at Kindred alumni scattered throughout the state, Larry has appointed a constitution revision Hospital in Dayton, OH. Second oldest son Emmanuel C. Ezirim shares this information. Feasterville Trevose, PA. sharing updates on our goal and how this “I just started my own pharmacy on March country and even the world, we are all bound committee to set the new ideas to writing. graduated from Alter High School and will Sandra R. Seikel is a Staff Pharmacist at timely Students First, Students Now initiative 30, 2009. Central Point Pharmacy is up and together by our love for Ohio State in general, For some years, the Pharmacy Alumni attend Ohio State in September, ’09.” He lives Giant Eagle Pharmacy Niles. She shares this has impacted the campus, the College and our running.” He and his wife, Chiebonam, live in information. “Birth of son #2 on May 20, and the College of Pharmacy in particular. I Society has been told that the governing board in Kettering, OH. students. Columbus, OH. 2009, 7 pounds 11 ounces, 20 inches long, hope to do this by increasing programs in is too large to function in an efficient way. The Email: [email protected] The College is promoting the Dean’s Email: [email protected] joins big brother, Matthew, 3 years old.” She areas away from Columbus. This will allow election of the large numbers of board General Scholarship fund (#312755) for Dr. Angela M. Harding is a Clinical Care and her husband, David, live in Cortland, many more alumni to catch up with events representatives around the State of Ohio has 1986 Dr. Mark A. Gerhardt is an emergency support and need base Pharmacist at Riverside Methodist Hospital. OH. Email: [email protected] and news of the College. We truly have a lot been challenging to conduct. The board Anesthesiologist & Associate Professor at The scholarships. Please consider a gift or pledge She lives in Powell, OH. Jennifer L. Watkins is Pharmacist-in-Charge to be proud of. representatives often were not on committees Ohio State University Medical Center. He to this or any of our scholarship funds to Laura L. Jackson is a Pharmacist at Southern at CVS. She lives in Nokomis, FL. One shining example of excellence within and could not have their ideas heard. lives in Columbus, OH. count towards Students First, Students Now. Ohio Medical Center. She lives in the College is Dr. Milap Nahata who recently However, the willingness of board members to David A. Gill is the Pharmacy Owner and The 2000’s… Please see the flyer featuring BSPS student Regional Pharmacist at Gill’s Family Wheelersburg, OH. was honored with two major awards. In serve is very highly valued. There is a way to Brad J. Karns is a Special Agent for the Blake Toney in this issue. A list of scholarship Pharmacy. He lives in McArthur, OH. 2000 February, he was awarded the Richard A. engage all board members and to run an Federal Bureau of Investigation. He lives in Ft. Matthew C. Gerten is a Consultant funds can be found at www.giveto.osu.edu Michael F. Leon is a Clinical Specialist at Pharmacist at Omnicare. His wife, Oksana S. Helms Award of Excellence in Pediatric efficient organization. A more efficient system Lauderdale, FL. (click on: Additional Giving Opportunities). Fairview General Hospital. He lives in Avon, Gerten is now the Pharmacy Manager for Pharmacy Practice which recognizes sustained is sought. The solution is very exciting. Watch Also, for our senior alumni, if you are 70½ OH. 1993 Randall D. Broyles is General Manager Beeber Pharmacy (Omnicare) in Englewood, and meritorious service to pediatric pharmacy the alumni section of the College web site for or older, you have a unique opportunity to Laura VanFossen Stewart is Clinical Manager of Walgreens Infusion Pharmacy. He lives in OH. They live in Dayton, OH. practice. Last fall he was elected to the constitution revision notice next Spring. make a tax-free gift to the College of at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. She lives in Louisville, KY. Email: [email protected] membership of the Institute of Medicine of www.pharmacy.ohio-state.edu Pharmacy from your IRA before December Pickerington, OH. Dr. Julie B. Kendle is a Pharmacy Director at the National Academies. This award is The pharmacy alumni society board should 2001 Megan E. Hauck is a Pharmacist at 31, 2009. Please contact me if you would like David L. Willins is a Clinical Staff Pharmacist Aetna, Inc. She lives in New Albany, OH. considered one of the highest honors in the represent all elements of the graduates of the Giant Eagle, Inc. She lives in Columbus, OH. more information (614) 247-6482. at University Hospitals in Cleveland, OH. He Kimberly C. Wilson shares this information. field of health and medicine. Those of us College. Increasing diversity on the board and his wife, Colette, live in Avon, OH. “I am a Pharmacy Manager with Kroger in 2002 Mari Garrett Leahy, PharmD '02 We fortunate enough to have had Dr. Nahata as a should be a top priority of the leadership of Email: [email protected] Lexington, KY. I have a nine year old wanted to let you know that baby #3 finally teacher can certainly attest to his the Society, as indicated by the OSU Alumni 1987 John V. Farren is a Staff Pharmacist at daughter, Anna Grace Wilson. My husband, arrived! commitment to excellence in everything he Association. The Society board needs to have Dan Mackey, is an Optometrist in Lexington.” Medco Health Solutions. He lives in And we does. more recent graduates, minorities, PharmDs The family lives in Lexington, KY. Email: Columbus, OH. are just I would also like to recognize Lou Marcy and graduates of the sciences to better reflect [email protected] Barbara E. Grajzl is a Pharmacist at thrilled. who has decided to retire from his position of the membership. The governing board Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest. She lives in 1994 Beth Lammers Butcher is a Staff Matthew Director of Alumni Affairs for the College. elections of 2009 were successful in bringing Beckett Cleveland, OH. Email: [email protected] Pharmacist at Schwieterman’s Pharmacy. She Lou has been the guiding force for the society some diversity to the group, but more needs to Leahy Sheryl Oberly Lamb is a Staff Pharmacist at lives in Wapakoneta, OH. be done. A standing committee on diversity joined for many years and will certainly be missed. Sarasota Memorial Hospital. She and her Lou’s hard work and dedication are evident in would be able to address this issue. The board husband, Jay, live in Sarasota, FL. 1995 Deborah G. Prosek is a Pharmacist at our Kmart. She lives in Williamsburg, VA. family on the Pharmacy Alumni Society consistently could partner with Pharmacy Student Services 1988 Pammi Jo Farren is a Branch Infusion Email: [email protected] August being one of the top Societies of the OSU and help in recruiting by volunteering and Manager at Coram, An Apria Healthcare 13 at 8:44 pm. He weighed 7 pounds 10 oz Alumni Association. Fortunately for us, he with financial support. Company. She lives in Columbus, OH. 1996 Genie W. Dixon is a Pharmacy Services and was 20 inches long. He has tons of hair will continue to work with the College on a One change of interest to all alumni is the Dr. Jeffrey M. Ketz is a Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator at Kroger. She lives in and it is a strawberry blonde! He is a great part time basis after the first of the year. establishment of the Pharmacy Alumni Society Specialist. He lives in Cleveland, OH. Pickerington, OH. baby and just so stinking cute! Well, sure, we As we try new events for Society members, Lifetime Membership which has been Mary C. Kile is a Staff Pharmacist at Akron Email: [email protected] are biased, but man, this kid is cute. And so I would ask you to become active in the approved and will be offered to graduates in General Medical Center. She lives in Akron, Amy Clark Givens and Jeffrey Givens share good. Brennan and Elli love having a new Society. At these events, we hope to convey a the 2010 Membership Statements. Watch for OH. this information. “We are staying busy with brother. We are so thrilled. Lots of love from lot of the great things going on at the College your 2010 dues mailing for details. our 3 buckeyes (Jacob age 8, Alex age 6, and 1989 Karol Ann Kirk is a Consultant the Leahy household! Brian & Mari Garrett of Pharmacy. Please join me in celebrating Another change which might interest Will age 3). Amy still FIC at CVS in Leahy '02 alumni is that the director will retire as of Pharmacist at Omnicare of Wadsworth. She Tallmadge, Jeff still RxM at Walgreens in this excellence. We certainly have a lot to be and her husband, Dr. Joseph Kirk, live in Sarah W. Tandon is a Pharmacist at Kroger. proud of. November 2009. However, I will return to the Stow. Went to CPA Convention in April and She lives in Powell, OH. Cuyahoga Falls, OH. Email: [email protected] had a wonderful time catching up with fellow Change is good! (Continued on page 18)
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A Message From Archie Griffin, President & CEO, OSU Alumni Association February 2009 Alumni Society Pharmacy AlumNews … Inc. He lives in Rancho Santa Fe, CA. JoAnn S. Stubbings is Clinical Assistant Professor at UIC College of Pharmacy. She Board of Governors Meeting 1965 Ronald J. McCulley works part-time at lives in Hinsdale, IL. Best Fans in the Land Highlights The 40’s… Belmont Community Hospital Clinic. He 1943 George D. Richards is Chief Executive lives in Bellaire, OH. The 80’s… arlier this summer I had the pleasure to testing your Officer of Capital Wholesale Drug Company. 1966 E he Winter meeting of the OSU Pharmacy Harold N. Godwin is Professor and 1980 Laura Ellis Damicone is a Staff participate in the taping of a public-service mettle on that T He lives in Columbus, OH. Associate Dean at the University of Kansas, announcement promoting good sportsmanship. Alumni Governing Board met on Thursday, Pharmacist at Kent State University Health day. 1948 Christodoulos E. Glaros retired in 1984 School of Pharmacy. He lives in Overland It was really a fun project and I loved having the February 12, 2009 at the Longaberger Alumni Care Center. She lives in Hudson, OH. I saw Woody from Abbot Labs. He lives at Judson Park Park, KS. opportunity to carry a good message and spend House as usual. About 60 alumni, faculty, and Cynthia Hunter Jacober works at Riverside make that walk Retirement Community in Cleveland, OH. some time with members of Ohio State’s students were in attendance. Tom Sherrin, BS 1968 Richard L. Keegan is Pharmacy Methodist Hospital. She lives in Columbus, many times and Wilbur J. Ward is retired. He and his wife, Sportsmanship Council, who participated in the ’65, MS ’67 is the Pharmacy representative on Manager at Marc’s Pharmacy. He and his wife, OH. I talked to him Joan, live in Wellston, OH. PSA as well. the OSU Alumni Association Alumni Advisory Ilona, live in Strongsville, OH. about that Council or “Archie’s Council.” Tom was 1981 Mary D. Dean is a Pharmacy Manager Good sportsmanship is something I think is Email: [email protected] rivalry many recently asked to serve on the Council’s The 50’s… for the State of Ohio. She lives in Gahanna, essential to being a Buckeye fan. Period. James A. Logue, Jr. retired as Manager of the other times. And Steering Committee, which is a great honor. OH. 1950 Central Pharmacy Inpatient Unit at Ohio I’ve heard debates back and forth about how although his He reported that he is enjoying his time with Elaine Black Petty is retired. She lives in Timothy P. Fouts is a Staff Pharmacist at St. heated some of our rivalries are and how much dislike of Grafton, OH. DMH, and works part-time as a Relief Vincent Mercy Medical Center. He lives in the Council. The Council will examine what Pharmacist. He lives in Westerville, OH. animosity can flow between fanbases at times. Michigan is well- OSU is doing for women and how to improve Yvonne L. Snyder is retired. She and her Toledo, OH. Having heard all of that I’ve yet to hear a chronicled, don’t husband, Ralph, live in Dublin, OH. Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] their opportunities at OSU. The agenda was Michael T. Smith is Pharmacy Manager at compelling argument that suggests treating ever let anyone very full this meeting and included a virtual Email: [email protected] Robert P. Henderson is Professor and Clinical other people poorly is ever warranted. tell you that he did not respect Michigan. He Walgreen Co. He lives in Maumee, OH. tour of the new Student Union, under 1953 John Moore shares this information. “I Pharmacy Specialist at Stamford University. Personally, I have a big problem with people did, and if any player would have embarrassed construction and slated to be opened in the had the pleasure of working for 10 years with 1969 Robert M. Wagonblott is Pharmacy He lives in Birmingham, AL. showing poor sportsmanship. I really don’t like him by showing poor sportsmanship on the Spring of 2010. Stephen Raynes. My wife of 56 years and I live Team Leader at Meijer, Inc. He lives in Gail S. Morrison is a Staff Pharmacist at it when I hear our fans boo an opposing team field, I can promise you that player would be in in Maine, but spend our winters in Lakeland, Reynoldsburg, OH. CVS. She lives in Cincinnati, OH. when they come onto the field and it bothers for a week of practice he would not soon Florida. I retired in 1970, spending my last 18 me even more when I hear about altercations forget. 1982 Susan M. Fosnight is Clinical Lead years as a pharmacist in our local 40 beds The 70’s… between different groups of fans. At the end of the day, these are games. We Pharmacist at Somma Health Systems and hospital.” He lives in Bridgton, ME. Email: Part of the reason it’s always stuck in my craw should never get to the point where a game 1970 Richard E. Birnie is a Staff Pharmacist at Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at [email protected] is that as a player, as heated as our rivalry with leads us to behave in a way that would Ohio Health – RMB. He lives in Neoucom. She lives in Ravenna, OH. Paul H. Wolf is retired. He and his wife, Michigan could be, that game was never about embarrass our families or our university. Being Worthington, OH. Fred D. Hensley is retired. He lives in hate. We wanted to beat them badly, no doubt Ruth, live in Indian River, MI. Cincinnati, OH. a good fan is something to me that is as much 1971 Michael S. Flom is President of Vital about it. However, that desire never ever led me Email: [email protected] Tammy Hipp shares this information. “Our of a part of being a Buckeye as Skull Session or Products, Inc. He lives in Boynton Beach, FL. or my teammates to engage in the type of crass Script Ohio. It isn’t something I expect out of 1958 Robert D. Penrose is retired. He and his oldest, Adam, graduated from OSU in March behavior that would reflect poorly on Ohio some of our fans. I expect it out of all of them wife, Patricia, live in Stockport, OH. 1973 James C. Klepcyk is Director of this year with a degree in Political Science. While still looking for work in his field, he is State. wherever they are. Email: [email protected] Pharmacy. He lives in Powell, OH. When we played the Wolverines the goal was I hope you will all carry this message with currently employed in Columbus as a manager 1974 the play as hard as we possibly could. We had to you throughout the course of the upcoming 1959 Roberta Young Cawthorne shares this Richard T. Cranston is AM Care with Giant Eagle. He is getting married to his information. “I live in Shreveport, LA. My Clinical Pharmacist at VA Loma Linda high school sweetheart, Kathy, in two weeks – leave it all out there because we knew they were season. If you’re watching in Ohio Stadium, at Taylor Bently, President of Pharmacy Council, going to do the same. But at the same time, we a game-watch party, or just with friends, show husband and I moved here in 1989 from Los Healthcare Systems. He and his wife, Suzanne, here in the Cleveland area. We’re all busy with left, and Laura Connell, Treasurer of Pharmacy live in Yucaipa, CA. had to play fair. And when the game was over those people what Buckeyes are all about by Council give their report to the governing board. Angeles. I have been retired from the practice wedding preparations! Rachel, our oldest daughter, will be a senior at OSU in the BSPS you walked across the field, shook their hands, exhibiting good sportsmanship in good times They state that the Pharmacy Ball will be on of pharmacy for two years now. However, I am 1975 Richard D. Fox is an Oncology Patient and offered them the respect they deserved for and bad. April 18, 2009. Also, the Council is sponsoring a very involved in community volunteer program. She is currently working on her Care Pharmacist at Humility of Mary Health pharmacy school applications and hopes to Race for the Cure Team to run on May 16, 2009. activities. I serve as President of The Arc of Partners. He lives in Warren, OH. Louisiana and am on the Board of Directors of continue her education at Ohio State. She is Email: [email protected] our local Arc. The Arcs serve people with the current president of the Pre-Pharmacy cognitive, intellectual, and developmental 1976 James D. Riggs is Pharmacist and Club and is involved with the Generation Rx disabilities and their families. I am particularly Owner of Riggs Pharmacy, Inc. d.b.a. Health- Project. We enjoy hearing her talk about interested in this as I had two children, now Aid Pharmacy. He lives in New Haven, WV. professors that WE had and some of them deceased, who were born with spina bifida. I actually claim to remember us. She has also serve on the Shreveport Green Board 1977 William L. Maholm is a Consultant at recruited us to attend a Pre-Pharmacy Club which is an environmental organization. I Meijer. He lives in Largo, FL. meeting to talk about careers in pharmacy. chair the Women’s Philanthropy Network 1978 David E. Amos is an Executive Bethany, our youngest, graduated from high Grants Committee, an arm of the Shreveport- Pharmacist at Target. He shares this school and will also be attending Ohio State. Bossier Community Foundation. I am also a information. “I have retired after 30 years She also chose to follow in the family footsteps founding member of the Northwest Louisiana from Kaiser Foundation Health Plan. I have of pharmacy and was accepted into the EAP Interfaith Pharmacy which is a pharmacy that returned to my retail roots with Target program at the College of Pharmacy. She is dispenses free drugs to people unable to buy Pharmacy.” He and his wife, Jackie, live in excited to begin college in just a few weeks. their medications. My husband is also retired. South Euclid, OH. Bethany will be living in Paterson Hall (the My son and daughter-in-law live in Austin, Email: [email protected] Pharmacy House) – same as Mom and Rachel. TX and are both engineers. We have no Rebecca S. Guth shares this information. “My David’s major hobby is Barbershop singing – grandchildren.” Email: [email protected] husband and I are both retired and living in he sings with the Men of Independence Bradenton, FL. Our sons are still in Columbus Chorus. This is a competitive hobby, working The 60’s… and the oldest is getting married on April 10, each year to try to qualify for the International 2010 in Ohio Stadium!” Competition. We did attend our first 1961 Ann Nicodemus Mottice is a retired International Contest in Anaheim this year – Jerry Siegel, BS ’76, PharmD ’03, Senior Director, pharmacist. She lives in Warren, OH. Email: [email protected] OSU Medical Center Department of Pharmacy Roman O. Mironovich is a Clinical Staff and it was a blast! The girls went with us and and Assistant Dean of the College of Pharmacy, 1963 Dr. James L. Day is retired. He lives in Pharmacist at University Hospital in had a great time, too. See, there are lots of Members of the Academy of Pharmacy of Central Ohio present Dean Bob Brueggemeier with two gives the department of pharmacy report to the Tallahassee, FL. Cleveland, OH. He lives in Parma, OH. good looking talented, YOUNG men involved scholarship checks. One check will go to the APCO Scholarship fund and the other to the Women’s February board. Dr. Siegel has announced his Kobi M. Sethna is President and Chief Karen M. Shagrin is a Staff Pharmacist at in this hobby! They especially enjoyed Pharmacy Scholarship. From the left are, Dean Brueggemeier, Shirlyn Chaffin ’59, Ralph Foster ’56, retirement as of September 9, 2009. Thank you Executive Officer of Nereus Pharmaceuticals, Walgreens. She lives in Walnut Creek, CA. watching the young guys from Sweden and Lou Marcy ’65, Don Bennett, BS ’70, MBA and Jack Lince ’64. and congratulations, Jerry!
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Benjamin Holland significant improvements in the provision of pharmaceutical care while a member of NPhA. Receives NPhA York Currently Mr. Holland is the Owner of Garrett Award Relia-Med Distributors. Mr. Holland earned his bachelor’s degree in pharmacy from Howard University in 1953. In 1971 he I am truly pleased that there Chicago, IL – Mr. Benjamin Holland was obtained a masters degree in health awarded the National Pharmaceutical administration from Washington University. Association (NPhA) York Garrett Award at the Mr. Holland has served on various boards of are so many people who 62nd NPhA Annual Meeting. The Annual many organizations, is a deacon with The Meeting was held in Chicago, IL, July 17th Good Shepherd Baptist Church in Columbus, understand the importance of – July 20th, 2009, at the Chicago Marriott Ohio, and is a lifetime member of the Alpha Downtown Magnificent Mile. Phi Alpha fraternity, Alpha Rho Lambda giving to students in need. The NPhA York Garrett Award was Chapter. In 2002, he had the distinction of established to honor the longtime member and being named Man of the Year by his church Past President of the National Pharmaceutical and in 2008 the community room in the Association. The York Garrett Award church was named for him. In 2003 he was recognizes contributions to community presented with recognition for 50 years as a pharmacy as an owner or manager and practicing pharmacist from the Howard University Pharmacy Good friends are brought together at the Alumni Association 2007 OSU College of Pharmacy Scholarship When he arrived at Ohio State, Blake Toney felt something click upon during the NPhA Reception held at the Blackwell Hotel. This discovering his chosen major. “Pharmacy made sense, as though it had been convention. In 2007 event brings together the sponsors and the tailored to my interests and goals,” he says. “It’s a great way to combine the both he and his wife student recipients of pharmacy scholarships. desires of understanding our world through the lens of science, and using received the John M. Assistant Dean, Ken Hale, left, greets his good that knowledge to help others.” Cassady/Kenneth Hale friends, Rita and Danny Waitzman. Diversity Enhancement As he applies to graduate professional school in pursuit of his Doctor of Award from The Ohio Pharmacy degree, Blake will carry a drastically reduced debt load due to the State University We will miss you, Danny... financial assistance he’s received as an undergraduate. “I am truly pleased College of Pharmacy. On Thursday, July 2, 2009, Danny Waitzman that there are so many people who understand the importance of giving to They both serve on passed away at Grant Hospital. Daniel B. students in need,” he says. “They understand that they are not only making the dean’s diversity Waitzman, Class of 1943, was a wonderful an investment in the lives of the recipients, but also in our economy.” committee. alumnus and friend to the College of Pharmacy The National and its students. He was instrumental in Not all students are as fortunate as Blake, however. “I feel really sorry for those Pharmaceutical creating and supporting the Academy of students who fall through the cracks of the financial aid system,” he says. Association, founded Pharmacy of Central Ohio scholarship program, Though hundreds of aspiring pharmacists strive to make ends meet, in 1947, is the oldest was an Honorary Lifetime Member of the OSU they often enter their profession saddled with prodigious debt. and largest College of Pharmacy Alumni Society Board of Ben and Jaci Holland (Center with awards.) are being congratulated on professional society Governors and was a recipient of the College’s By contributing to the College of Pharmacy’s General their being selected for John M. Cassady/Kenneth Hale Diversity representing the views Distinguished Alumni Award in 1970. Enhancement Awards in May of 2007. Dr. Darrell Bryannt left, and Dean Scholarship Fund today, donors can lighten the financial and ideals of minority Danny Waitzman was an Honorary Lifetime Brueggemeirer presented the awards. burden for deserving students. Making a gift will help pharmacists on Member of the Academy of Pharmacy of critical issues affecting the College of Pharmacy reach its goal of raising Central Ohio. For many years, Danny sold health care and $1 million in student support by 2011, ensuring that hundreds of APCO raffle tickets to raise pharmacy. NPhA is a the next generation can build on the momentum scholarship funds for pharmacy students. He leader in the was a positive role model for students which he established by the pharmacy professionals who pharmaceutical care came before them. often sponsored for APCO events. arena that addresses Danny remains a good role model for all of socioeconomic issues us. He could get behind a worthy cause, but As Blake says, “What kind of investment could affecting the be less risky than helping ensure that future never lose his sense of humor. Danny would say individual patient with a twinkle in his eye, “I stand on the members of one of the most trusted professions and advances the obtain the appropriate education?” platform of free meals and dessert”, but he gave standards of care in of himself freely and willingly to so many of us. all practice settings. He also said, “I do whatever Rita tells me to Help the College of Pharmacy put do!” This is very good advice. Students First, Students Now— We will miss you, Danny! Those of you who please make a gift today. would like to remember Daniel B. Waitzman may contribute to his family scholarship noted below. Thank you to those of you who have done so already. Send your donation to Ben Holland and Vonny Suzanty are shown with their 2009 NPhA/SNPhA Shannon Weiher, 500 W. 12th Avenue, awards received during the 2009 NPhA Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL in Columbus, OH 43210-129. Please note the July, 2009. Ben Holland is a well known and respected health-system information below on your check. Blake Toney pharmacist from Central Ohio. Vonny is the 2008-09 OSU SNPhA Chapter Class of 2010 President and a PharmD candidate in 2010. Mr. Holland received the Leo C. Waitzman Memorial Scholarship NPhA York Garrett Award and Vonny received the Ramona McCarthy Fund (607502) Hawkins Scholarship Award.
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Champions Honored at the Championship in 2009 and finished second in Special thanks to Golf Committee member, Doug Stein Recalls His 2009 Preceptor Awards the Charles Schwab Cup standings. Tom Whiston ’81, for arranging to bring the two Pharmacy Years 2009 Alumni Golf outing Congratulations, John Cook! BMWs for the Hole-in-one competitions. Professor Marialice Bennett heads the Other sponsors included: Ambulatory and Community Pharmacy Bill and Elma Ague Residency Program at the OSU College of Long-standing relationships. When Doug Experiential education is critical to the The 23rd Annual Pharmacy Alumni and Arlington Court Stein thinks back to the 15 years he spent at the comprehensive education of our pharmacy Friends Golf Outing was played on the Pharmacy. She is a favorite teacher to many Lou & Carol Marcy College of Pharmacy, it’s the friendships he students. The mentoring and teaching efforts Alister Mackenzie and Jack Nicklaus designed OSU College of Pharmacy alumni. Marialice has successfully served APhA for a number of Mylan Pharmaceuticals made with the alumni, students and faculty/staff of our educational partners are an OSU Scarlet Course on Monday, June 22, immeasurable part of their education. The years and has been named Chair of the Larry Schieber that mean the most to him. You might say that 2009. Professor Marialice Bennett, APhA is the very reason I retained a warm collegial experiential program is based on the Academy of Professional Practice Dean Bob Brueggemeier President Elect, and John Cook, Professional friendship with Doug after parting ways at the philosophy and process of pharmaceutical Golfer on the Champion’s Tour, NCAA Golf Management. During the Summer of 2009, Larry & Janet Robertson she was elected President-Elect of APhA by College of Pharmacy in 2000. Many alumni care; therefore, the program fosters the Champion Team member and OSU Athletic APCO her peers. She will be the third APhA remember Doug’s years at the college and many development of skills related to the provision Hall of Fame Honoree, were honored. Giant Eagle will say they of direct patient care and medication therapy Ninety-two golfers played on the OSU President from the faculty of The Ohio State Tom Scono watched Doug management, in the context of both Scarlet Course in the fourth year since the re- University College of Pharmacy when she takes office in 2010. Warmest congratulations, Medco Health grow and mature dispensing and non-dispensing practice sites. opening on May 20, 2006 after the Jack In recognition of the importance of Marialice. Capital Wholesale in his Nicklaus re-design. The date of the College of professional and preceptors skilled in human and fiscal Pharmacy Alumni & Friends Golf Outing for Jim & Sally Staker resources, we honored our valued preceptors Thank you to Tom Scono ’80, the Golf personal life. 2010 is projected to be Monday, June 28, Doug’s very Doug, Noah, Barbara, Joshua, Geoffrey and this year: 2010. Please note the date and plan to attend Committee chair. Thank you to our sponsors who Our faithful volunteers deserve the gratitude Faith. allow us to continue this great College tradition: first position at and enjoy next year’s outing. of the alumni and the College. The golf outing Ohio State was Excellence in Experiential Education Award The alumni golf outing is more than just a would not be successful without their help. recognizing innovation, excellence in practice Hole-In-One Prizes Sponsored by the ‘alumni golf fellowship event. It is an opportunity for Thank you to, Ginny Beaty ‘96, Jack Coughlin alumnus who had moved and teaching, excellent student evaluations CVS/Pharmacy and Shawn Eaton. coordinator’ for the alumni and the College to honor ’56, Ralph Foster ’56, Shirlyn Chaffin ’59, the College of and not informed "the Alumni Dean" of his and engaging students in pharmacy practice: deserving members of the faculty at the golf Tanya McDay, MBA, Dorothy Kemper, and Pharmacy. Fresh new address. Although undocumented, Jack dinner. There is no other annual venue in Hole-In-One Prizes Sponsored by Don Bennett ’70, MBA. out of OSU’s spent hundreds of hours during his 40-plus Pharmacy Systems Incorporated which we honor our outstanding faculty. the Kroger Company and Bill Sheridan. Please join us at the 24th Annual Alumni & journalism years at the college corresponding with alumni. John Cook is currently a member of the Friends Golf Outing on Monday, June 28, school, he Doug loved most that Jack took things PGA Champion’s Tour. He played for the Dinner Sponsored by Giant Eagle and 2010. Whether you play golf or not, come and inherited personally. You always knew where you stood Buckeyes from 1977 to 1979 and was a John DeJames. share a fellowship dinner in honor of a College hundreds of Doug Stein, President and with Jack and he was always the first to member of the NCAA Championship Team faculty member and a Buckeye athlete. Non- important Executive Director of the reconcile if a debate got too heated. Jack in 1979. John has family ties to central Ohio, golfers are encouraged to sponsor a student to relationships Mount Carmel Health summed up his own philosophy on a poster he as his father is a golf course manager in play in the event and might join them for that had been System Foundation prepared for Alumni Day. It read: “Food; Circleville, Ohio. John was inducted into the dinner. Pharmacist golfers, we need you. The nurtured Football; Friends and Fellowship; Fun!" OSU Athletic Hall of Fame in 1986. He won 2009 outing made over $22,000 for pharmacy through the years by members of the College Doug said the person who hired him, Dan the Champions Tour Administaff Small scholarships. With your help and donations we faculty and the staff at OSU Alumni Heinlen, was also a master relationship-builder. Business Classic and the Charles Schwab Cup could do better! Association. Having worked as a campus tour Dan, who at the time in his eleventh year as the guide and intern in the Athletic Department as a very popular and successful president of the student, Doug had a pretty good idea what OSU Alumni Association, was already writing Ohio State was looking for. Email had not yet chapters for the handbook on university alumni Chuck Bernotas, Amy Valley, Gretchen Lindsey, been rolled out; the only computers were housed relations and delivering keynote addresses at Stuart Bishop, Bob Brueggemeier, Jerry Cable in their own building, Baker Systems, and cell national conferences. Still today Dan can recall phones weighed about 25 pounds and came in a the names and faces of hundreds of alumni. He canvas bag. The tools of today's great is very smart and creative and extends himself communicators had not yet been unleashed on freely to others. In Doug’s eyes, that is Dan’s Preceptor Mentors of the Year, Introductory OSU. gift. Pharmacy Practice Experience: Stein served 18 years in development and When Doug was hired in October 1984, he Allison Blozy, RPh, Kroger alumni relations at Ohio State, which included found himself in a tiny office (a former dorm Pharmacy (Columbus, OH) director of development at the College of room) on the 11th floor of Lincoln Tower. Liliane Truong, RPh, Meijer Pharmacy and chief development officer at the There was an up-side to that first assignment, he Pharmacy (Gahanna, OH) Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard recalls. Doug was being groomed by two of the Kristin Inman, RPh, (Columbus, OH) University's all-time great relationship builders: J. Solove Research Institute, where he put the Dr. Jack Beal, and Mr. Dan Heinlen. Both men finishing touches on The James’ landmark $50 Preceptors of the Year, Advanced Pharmacy were OSU alums themselves and began million capital campaign. In 2002 Doug Practice Experience: introducing Doug to everyone he needed to returned to his high school alma mater, St. know in order to build a successful alumni Charles Preparatory School, as senior director Kristen Lamberjack, RPh, program. of development and spent six years there Nationwide Childrens Hospital Dr. Beal was one of the ‘old-school’ completing a $12 million capital campaign and (Columbus, OH) raising funds for a new student commons and Cristen Walker, RPh, Kroger Tom Whiston ’81 and Dean Bob Brueggemeier congratulate 2009 honoree, professors. Very early on at Alumni Day Good friends Marilyn Wollett ’65, left and Janice Younkin Benjamin, right an athletic center. Last summer he was named Pharmacy (Pickerington, OH ) John Cook at the golf dinner on June 22, 2009. Tom, thank you for bringing activities Doug noticed the long line of alumni congratulate Professor Marialice Bennett at the golf dinner in the OSU waiting to talk to Jack and his wife, Earlene. president and executive director of the Mount Robert Wagonblott, RPh, Meijer the two BMWs for our two hole-in-one holes! The BMWs make a great Golf Course dining room. That was the first of many clues that Dr. Beal Carmel Health System Foundation. His office Pharmacy (Reynoldsburg, OH) day even more exciting! was a cherished and respected man, a man of is located in Mount Carmel’s corporate center Craig Cooper, RPh, Mt. Carmel/St. deep integrity and unwavering faith. Jack would located at East Broad and McNaughten Road Ann’s Hospital (Westerville, OH) spend hours on the phone tracking down the address of one of his lost sheep – a pharmacy Doug Stein (Continued on page 23) 2009 Preseptor Awards (Continued on page 23)
6 19 Good friends celebrate during the 2009 Alumni Awards Banquet and Annual Meeting in May, 2009. Marcia Nusgart, BS '76 congratulates the 2009 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, Lauri G. Epitropoulis Wolf, BS '83, who has had a celebrated career in clinical pharmacy. You can e- mail Lauri at [email protected]. Marcia is President of Nusgart Consulting, LLC and can be reached at [email protected]
OSU Golf Coach, Jim Brown introduces his former team player, John OSU Athletic Honoree, John N. Cook delivers his acceptance talk after Cook, a fellow member of the OSU Athletic Hall of Fame. being introduced by his former OSU Golf Team Coach, Jim Brown. After Ulcers for ASCP bulletin, Clinical Consult. She of Nuclear Pharmacy Services at the The Ohio legislators, CMMS, and other policy makers. spearheaded a Disease State Management protocol State University Medical Center. He conducted Edward and his wife Kimberly live in It was a proud moment for OSU alumni at the 2009 golf outing. hearing Ken Hale introduce Professor Bennett in his usual accurate and for geriatric CHF patients while at NCS. She bench-top and clinical research with novel Knoxville, Tennessee. professional way earlier, John Cook said, “I am just a golfer!” John said served on the the ASCP Education and ASCP radiopharmaceuticals, becoming an American that he has a home in Southern California and in Florida and on OSU Research Foundation Advisory Boards. Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education Football game days, he proudly displays his Buckeye flags. We can Lauri received The Josephine Sitterle Failer Research Scholar; he authored manuscripts & imagine the response he gets from his neighbors! Alumni Award in 1994. She was presented the abstracts published in peer reviewed journals and OSU College of Pharmacy Outstanding presented work at several national meetings via Leadership Award in 1982 while President of the podium and poster presentations. Rho Pi Phi pharmacy fraternity. She was a After completing the PharmD program, member of the OSU Women's Pharmacy Club Edward began working in Positron Emission which funded an OSU College of Pharmacy Tomography (PET) as a staff nuclear pharmacist scholarship from 1989-96. Lauri has been a for PETNET Solutions. He worked up through member of the Board of Directors for MOBILE the organization, establishing and managing a (Mid Ohio Board for Independent Living new cyclotron facility, then managing a region of Environments), an advocacy organization for PETNET facilities as Director of Operations. disabled persons, since 2005. During this time, he remained active in academia through lecture series on Nuclear Pharmacy and She founded Medicine Cabinet Consultants, an Shannon Weiher, the College Director of innovative geriatric consultant pharmacy agency PET for the Nuclear Medicine Technologist program at University of Miami and the Development, left, hosted Tom Sherrin, BS '65, which served Columbus community-based elderly MS'67 and Taylor Bently, P3, President of in 2004. Biomedical Engineering graduate program at Case Western Reserve University. Pharmacy Council 2008-09 at the Blackwell Lauri currently resides in Upper Arlington, Hotel Restaurant in the Spring of 2009. Tom Ohio with her three children: Frank Thomas In 2006, he joined the Business Development team at PETNET as Director of New Products, Sherrin represents the Pharmacy Alumni Society Epitropoulos, 18, Sophia Lorenza Epitropoulos, tasked with expanding the product portfolio and at the OSU Alumni Association Advisory Council 15, and Madison Lane Wolf, 11. assisting with domestic and international where he serves on the Steering Committee. expansion activities. In this position, Edward established collaborative initiatives with the Change is good! (Continued from page 3) 2008 Josephine Sitterle Failer National Cancer Institute and initiated a multi- Alumni Award center clinical trial with the Academy of College in January 2010 part time. There should Molecular Imaging aimed at expanding the be a seamless transition because of Shannon Edward M. Plut, utilization of PET through F-18 Fluoride bone Weiher and Tanya McDay. They can answer any Honoree, Marialice Bennett draws a name for the Golf Outing 50/50 raffle The 2009 OSU College of Pharmacy Golf Honorees Marialice Bennett PharmD, is Senior imaging. He also coordinated PETNET’s questions you may have during the 60 day from the bowl held by Dean Bob Brueggemeier. The golf dinner is so and John Cook are pictured with Lou Marcy ’65, left, and Dean Bob Director of Product international expansion into Australia. separation period as required by Ohio PERS. Management for Edward accepted the position of Senior much fun, and the raffle is one of the reasons why! The grand prize of Brueggemeier. Successes came to both of the honorees later in the year. Here is their contact information: PETNET Solutions, a Director of Product Management in 2008 and $500 was won by Larry Galluzzo, a long-term care owner from Cincinnati, Professor Bennett was elected APhA President Elect and John Cook won unit of Siemens Molecular continues to work toward expanding the Shannon Weiher (614) 247-6482 Ohio and an OSU donor. Larry graciously donated the cash back to the two year-ending Champions Tour events which vaulted him to second Imaging. He graduated utilization of Molecular Imaging through the [email protected] Dean’s General Scholarship Fund for “Students first, Students Now”! place in the Charles Schwab Cup Championship! Great years for both our Summa Cum Laude with adoption of approved PET products and the Tanya McDay (614) 688-5517 Warm thanks to Larry Galluzzo! honorees! Honors and Distinction commercialization of investigational imaging [email protected] with a Bachelor of Science agents. He recently established a corporate Their help has been so important to the Society in Pharmaceutical partnership with a large commercial provider of Sciences in 2000, then low energy radiopharmaceuticals to be marketed and I am so grateful to them both! Summa Cum Laude as valedictorian of the with PETNET’s portfolio of high energy PET Thank you to Dean Bob Brueggemeier, for his inaugural entry level Doctor of Pharmacy radiopharmaceuticals. He also serves on the support of the Society and for allowing me to program at The Ohio State University College of Academy of Molecular Imaging Health continue to serve the alumni on my return. And, I Pharmacy in 2002. Economics Committee and chairs the Research thank my fellow graduates of the College for your Edward started his career in Nuclear Pharmacy Working Group which is tasked to study the value support over the years. There are many of you working as a research associate in the Department of Molecular Imaging in order to influence who love this College as I do.
18 7 merger of NPI with Syncor International safely released back into the wild. She maintains a Contributing Editor, and Consulting Editor for Corporation, Janet became the Location special affection for bats, participating in training the Therapeutic Controversies column, he Manager of the Columbus, Ohio Nuclear at the Bat World Sanctuary in Mineral Wells, currently serves as Chair of the Drug Pharmacy. During her tenure, she coordinated Texas, which serves as a sanctuary for unwanted Information Panel. He served as President of the development and addition of a Home Health bats from zoos and laboratories, including Oklahoma Society of Health-Systems Pharmacy Care division within the location. In addition, Jamaican and Egyptian Fruit bats, and Flying and was recognized as the Pharmacist of the Year. she designed the new facility for the pharmacy Foxes and houses a colony of over 60,000 He recently completed the American Association and oversaw the move of the operation to its new Mexican Free-tailed bats. Janet is also a member of Colleges of Pharmacy Academic Leadership location. Janet also worked as a Nuclear of the Ohio Wildlife Rehabilitators Association, Fellows Program. Pharmacist for Riverside Methodist Hospital and the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association Dennis has been married to his wife Dail for is currently employed at Cardinal Heath and the International Wildlife Rehabilitation 28 years. They have two daughters, Britni, an (formerly Syncor International Corporation) Council. She is a sub-permit holder (Category II) airline pilot and graduate of OSU (sorry, Nuclear Pharmacy in Columbus, Ohio. with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Oklahoma State University) and Chelsea, a harp Throughout her career, she has participated as a She has shared her home with bats, squirrels, performance major at Oklahoma City Preceptor for Pharmacy and Nuclear Medicine rabbits, raccoons, opossums, a Red-tailed Hawk University. students as well as a Clinical Instructor for the and an Education Groundhog named Bonnie. Nuclear Pharmacy Authorized User Program Her permanent companions consist of an Lauri G. Epitropoulos coordinated by George Hinkel. Janet was enormous rabbit, Elmo, and her extremely Wolf received her BS honored in October, 1997 with the “Vision in tolerant husband, Larry. degree in Pharmacy from Values” Award, a companywide award given to The Ohio State an employee in recognition of outstanding Dennis F. Thompson, University College of service contribution. PharmD, FASHP, Pharmacy in 1983. Her The Dean’s Group! From the left are, Allan Vrable ’76, Dean Dan Acosta, The Dream Team! This team was playing just for fun and for old times In 1994, Janet developed and coordinated a FCCP is the Associate multidimensional career College of Pharmacy, University of Cincinnati, Dean Bob Brueggemeier, sake because the pros were not allowed to win prizes! They are from the Continuing Education series of live conferences Dean, Professor and has spanned a broad for Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Central Chair of the number of pharmacy OSU College of Pharmacy, and Larry Galluzzo, OSU donor from Cincinnati, left, Jim Cook, John’s cousin, OSU Hall of Fame Golf Coach, Jim Brown, honoree, John Cook, the 2008 Golf Outing honoree, Rick Jones, a NCAA Ohio. The programs continue today under the Department of venues including Ohio. Al Vrable and Larry Galluzzo get the credit for getting these hard- guidance of the Central Ohio Society of Nuclear Pharmacy Practice at independent and chain Champion, and Rick’s friend, Dennis Miller, a golf course manager near working Deans out into the sunshine for a well-earned day of golf! Medicine Technologists (COSNMT), with the Southwestern Oklahoma retail pharmacies, Youngstown, Ohio. They shot 53 or 18 under par on the Scarlet Course! most recent meeting occurring on April 18, State University. hospital pharmacy, pharmacy regulations, 2009. Dennis Thompson was pharmaceutical manufacturer sales, consultant In Marcy, 1993, Janet became a Board raised in Grove City, pharmacy, pharmacy benefit management Certified Nuclear Pharmacist and has maintained Ohio and graduated (PBM) and pharmacy associations. Drawing her certification since that time. She has served as with a BS in Pharmacy from The Ohio State from her unique perspectives, Lauri translated a Committee Member on the Board of University in 1979. He went on to the Medical many of her ideas and visions into actionable Pharmaceutical Specialties Certification Review. University of South Carolina and graduated with programs that would ultimately improve people's Janet is currently in her sixth year as an his PharmD in 1981. This was followed by a lives. Adjunct Faculty Member in the Nuclear residency in drug information at the University Beyond experiential training with SuperX Medicine Technology Program at Columbus of Illinois at Chicago. (now CVS) and the Ohio State Board of State Community College. She is responsible for Dr. Thompson held positions at the Oklahoma Pharmacy, Lauri managed a small professional teaching both Radiochemistry and Teaching Hospitals as clinical coordinator, pharmacy within a medical complex but soon Radiopharmacy I and II (NUC 234 and 235) in assistant director, and interim director of after ventured into the commercial world of a additional to teaching the accompanying pharmacy from 1982-1986. In 1986, he became pharmaceutical manufacturer, Ayerst (now Dispensing Lab class. She also serves as a Clinical Director of the Drug Information Center and Wyeth) Laboratories, as a tactical sales Preceptor to the Nuclear Medicine students as Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the representative. they complete their clinical rotations in a University of Oklahoma. While at the University In 1987, Lauri became a Clinical Consultant Nuclear Pharmacy setting. In February 2007, of Oklahoma, he was named as the ICI Pharmacist for NCS HealthCare, a pharmacy Janet established the Dr. John E. Baumert, Jr. International Exchange Fellow and did a services provider for long-term care facilities Scholarship for students participating in the sabbatical in England at the West Yorkshire (LTCFs). In addition to Medication Regimen program. So far, two students have received the Regional Drug Information Centre and at the Reviews, she taught pharmacy students as an award, with a third student to be honored this Leeds General Infirmary. Dr. Thompson has OSU College of Pharmacy Clinical Instructor. summer. served at Southwestern Oklahoma State She helped create the NCS Education Since 2005, Janet has served as a Member at University since 1992. Department and was appointed to the inaugural Large of the OSU Alumni Governing Board. She Dr. Thompson has been named as a Fellow of NCS Formulary Committee. She was Associate is also an Advisory Board Member for the the American College of Clinical Pharmacy and Director of the NCS Research Department, a Continuing Education Program at the University of the American Society of Health-System company section she devised to promote the Volunteers just want to have fun! Hard-working volunteers Tanya McDay, Classmates of the Pharmacy Class of 1956 and faithful volunteers each of New Mexico College of Pharmacy, reviewing Pharmacists. Clinical and research interests have inclusion of geriatric patients in pre- and post- MBA, left, Ginny Beaty ’96 and Dorothy Kemper from the Medical Center year at the OSU College of Pharmacy Alumni & Friends Golf Outing, John correspondence continuing education programs focused on drug information practice, clinical marketing clinical studies. Department of Pharmacy take a moment for BMW envy! Thank you, Coughlin, Alumni Society Treasurer and Ralph Foster, former Alumni prior to their release. toxicology, and the application of bibliometric In 1996, Lauri departed NCS to become a Ladies! Director and Treasurer are pictured at the 2009 outing. Both of these men Janet is a frequent speaker with local Nuclear methods to academic pharmacy. He has Clinical Program Manager for Diversified are outstanding alumni and have given top priority of their time & talents Medicine organizations, including the published over 100 scientific and professional Pharmaceutical Services (now Express-Scripts), a to the College, over many years. Thank you, John and Ralph! COSNMT, the Ohio Valley Society of Nuclear papers, 35 abstracts, and over 100 Drugdex PBM, to manage drug selection, utilization and Medicine and the Central Chapter of the Society consults. His published papers have been cited in costs for managed-care organizations. As her MS of Nuclear Medicine. Her topics have included the biomedical literature over 500 times. Service began to interfere with airline travel, her position radioactive materials licensure, the compounding and grant funding have totaled over $ 4 million. changed to Clinical Utilization Specialist where of radiopharmaceuticals and technetium – 99m Appointments to national professional boards she consulted with physicians and geriatric radiochemistry, among a myriad of others. and committees include three 5-year cycles on the patients for several health-insurance companies. Since 2002, Janet has been an active volunteer United States Pharmacopeia expert review panels Lauri was a Contributing Editor to The and avid supporter of the Ohio Wildlife Center and two 4-year cycles on the Editorial Board of Consultant Pharmacist, Journal of the American in Dublin, Ohio. In addition to working a the Pharmacotherapy Self-Assessment Program Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP). She regular shift at the OWC Hospital, she (PSAP-3 and 4). Over the last 20 years he has presented and submitted posters on research, participates as a home care volunteer, caring for worked with the international journal Annals of quinolone and phenytoin use in LTCFs at ASCP orphaned and injured animals until they may be Pharmacotherapy. Having served as the co-Editor, Conferences and published articles on Pressure
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^ ^ years to Victoria, who is a medicinal chemist on research in-life group, a QWBA group and a Ohio in 1991 and completed his Masters in OSU “Stars of Pharmacy” will be in good OSU hands the next several years! academic year. This is the first time that the OSU faculty at the Creighton University School of biologic service group with dedicated, well Business Administration while living in Germany Chapter has been chosen for this high honor. Pharmacy and Health Professions. trained staff, state of the art equipment and through Bowie State University, which is part of Shine in San Antonio! President-elect Bennett says that in 2011, when she will be APhA President, the Ohio flag will fly Congratulations to all of the PharmD students software to provide GLP and non-GLP contract the University of Maryland’s European Division who worked so hard to earn this honor. The research services to the Pharmaceutical industry in 1998. He was selected for the Army Medical on the APhA Headquarters on the mall in Donald L. Sullivan chapter amassed over 3,000 patient care received his BS in worldwide for their drug discovery and Department (AMEDD) Long-Term Health Washington, DC! Professor Bennett will be the interactions during the year. Congratulations to Pharmacy from The development needs. She established an AAALAC Education and Training Program twice during his The recognition of The Ohio State University third OSU College of Pharmacy faculty member Ohio State University accredited (since 1996) animal facility and has career and completed a two-year post- College of Pharmacy faculty, alumni and students to be APhA President. Dean Bernard Victor chapter Co-Advisors, Jim McAuley and Jerry College of Pharmacy in accomplished more than 500 projects related to baccalaureate Doctor of Pharmacy program at during the 2009 APhA Annual Meeting was Christensen served as APhA President in 1942 Cable! Way to go ASP!! 1990, his MS in drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics. The Ohio State University, College of Pharmacy, outstanding! Again! Last year, APhA selected and Dean Lloyd M. Parks served as president The celebration for all of the OSU faculty, Pharmacy In addition to her scientific responsibility, she is Columbus, Ohio in 2000 and a Doctor of Dean Robert W. Brueggemeier for the Tyler Prize from 1971-1972. Warmest congratulations to students, alumni and residents moved to the Administration from also overseeing the Human Resource Philosophy (PhD) with an emphasis in and George H. Hinkle for the Daniel B. Smith Professor Marialice Bennett, APhA President- historic Paloma Riverwalk Restaurant in a The Ohio State department, the Accounting department, and the Pharmacoepidemiology at the University of Award. In addition, Professor Marialice Bennett elect! banquet room with a river view patio. About 80 University College of Administrative support group. She is responsible Florida, Gainesville, Florida in 2007. served as APhA Trustee and President of the Professor James W. McAuley was elected as a enjoyed the menu of Caesar salad, Pallo Pharmacy in 1991, and for the company finance, overall operation and Patrick is a graduate of the Army’s Officer APhA-APPM and Professor Jen Rodis, alumnus fellow of APhA-APRS during the 2009 APhA Divorciado, enchiladas & a variety of beverages. his Ph.D. in Pharmacy participating in strategic business decision. Basic Course (1991), Officers Advance Course Doug Miller and student, Andrea Hirsch were Annual Meeting. Dr. McAuley is the Faculty Co- This event is the rich College tradition of the Administration from The Ohio State University She has a loving family with three grown (1994), Combined Arms Service Staff School also honored. However, the 2009 APhA Awards Advisor of the OSU APhA-ASP chapter. He is Dean’s Dinner at APhA, which has been a lasting College of Pharmacy in 1996. He has been a children, they all lead a happy and successful life. (1997), and Command and General Staff Officer and honors were outstanding as well. very active in the University Medical Center’s memory to so many alumni over the years. faculty member at Ohio Northern University Family and friends are what she treasures the Course (2002). His military awards include being The 2009 APhA Gloria Niemeyer Francke Comprehensive Epilepsy Program where he Thank you, Dean Bob Brueggemeier! College of Pharmacy for 11 years. He is currently most in life. a member of the Order of Medical Military Leadership Mentor Award was presented to conducts his research and interacts with epilepsy department chair and professor of pharmacy Merit, Army Meritorious Service Medal (2 Oak Professor Marialice S. Bennett, FAPhA. Professor patients regularly. Dr. McAuley is also the practice at Ohio Northern University College of Leaf Clusters), Army Commendation Medal, Bennett was selected in recognition of mentoring Pharmacy. Army Achievement Medal (1 Oak Leaf Cluster), director of Teaching & Learning for the College’s 2008 College of Pharmacy numerous student pharmacists and residents (44) Pharmacy Practice and Administration Division. Donnie has 26 peer-reviewed publications, has Army Overseas Ribbon (2 Devices), Global War as a preceptor and as director of the ambulatory published 6 consumer drug reference books and Distinguished Alumni Award on Terrorism Ribbon, Army Defense Ribbon Congratulations, Professor Jim McAuley! and community care residency programs at The has made more than 75 professional (One Star Device), and the Korean Service Phyllis A. Grauer, BS ’77, PharmD, CGP is presentations. He has been a member of the State Patrick M. Garman is Ribbon. Patrick has earned the Airborne Badge, Ohio State University College of Pharmacy. the 2009 recipient of the APhA APPM of Ohio Drug Utilization Review Board for ten a Lieutenant Colonel in Air Assault Badge, Expert Field Medical Badge, Professor Bennett announced her candidacy for Distinguished Achievement Award in Specialized years, of which four years he served as chairman. the United States U.S. Army Mountaineering Badge, and the APhA President-elect before the 2009 annual Pharmacy Practice. Phyllis has shared her He has made two invited presentations at the Army. He has served German Sport Badge. meeting. knowledge, expertise and passion for hospice and FDA on his direct-to-consumer advertising for 18 years and has Patrick is a member of the International Professor Bennett was elected APhA President- palliative care and developed a business model research including a presentation at the FDA’s had a variety of Society of Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug elect in August of 2009 and will be sworn in at that facilitates delivery of clinical care to hospice Visiting Professor Lecture Series. At Ohio assignments and Safety, American Pharmacist Association, Military the 2010 APhA Annual Meeting in Washington, and palliative care patients, and clinical expertise Northern University, Donnie has won 24 experiences including Surgeons of the United States, Society of the DC. Marialice is also co-founder and pharmacy to healthcare professionals nationwide. Phyllis teaching awards and brought in more than two overseas Federal Health Agencies Association, Silver director for University Health Connection, an Grauer is one of the students’ favorite clinical $250,000 in grant funding. Donnie’s previous assignments, a Caduceus Society of Korea, and the 38th Parallel innovative interprofessional health care clinic for rotation preceptors and is highly respected by the deployment to South practice experience is with Super-X Drugs and Medical Society of Korea. He maintains active faculty and staff of the university. faculty. Congratulations, Phyllis! West Asia and most Medco Health. pharmacy license in Ohio. Patrick and his wife Marialice Bennett will follow the 2009 APhA The OSU APhA-ASP Chapter was chosen as Professor Marialice Bennett gets a hug from recently as a Congressional Staffer to Family is very important to Donnie. He and Kim have four children. His professional interests President-elect, Harold N. Godwin, MS ’66, the APhA-ASP Division AA Winner of the Vicky Tkacz, P4! Vicky serves on the APhA-ASP his wife Amy have been married for 11 years and Representative Marcia Fudge of Ohio’s 11th include applying methods from another OSU alumnus. The leadership of APhA Chapter Achievement Award for the 2007-2008 Education Standing committee. been together for a total of 22 years. They have District. By far his most important Pharmacoepidemiology and Therapeutic Risk one daughter, Lauren, who is seven years old. She accomplishment is being the husband of Kim Management to Health Outcomes Research. He is the love of their life. He enjoys traveling with Garman for the last 17 years and the father of has authored publications on topics ranging from his family, officiating varsity football, and golf. four children (1 boy and 3 girls). pharmacy practice, vaccine safety, and to Patrick currently serves as the Deputy Director medication use outcomes. Dr. Diana Ze-Ai C. for Scientific Affairs at the Military Vaccine Wu, Senior Vice (MILVAX) Agency, Falls Church, Virginia where Janet E. Robertson, President of Operations he is responsible for the safe and effective R.Ph., BCNP earned and co-founder of implementation of Department of Defense her Bachelor of Science XenoBiotic (DoD) immunization programs. He also has the degree from The Ohio Laboratories, Inc. responsibility for coordination and State University College (XBL) in Plainsboro, implementation of all Food and Drug of Pharmacy in 1984. New Jersey. XBL, Administration (FDA) mandated vaccine related While a student in the established in 1987, is post-licensure safety and effectiveness research pharmacy Program, considered one of the activities within DoD. Janet served as the top GLP contract He has served in the U.S. Army since 1991 Secretary for the OPSU research laboratories in and has held positions in both the U.S. and Flying Club as well as the USA with high reputation in in vitro/in vivo overseas. His previous assignments include: the Treasurer and a drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics, metabolite Director of Pharmacy, Weed Army Community Charter Member of the Scioto Chapter of the profiling, metabolite and API impurities Hospital, Fort Irwin, California; Director or Ninety-Nines, an organization for female pilots. identification and clinical/preclinical bioanalysis. Pharmacy and Information Management Officer, She was also extremely fortunate to work for Lou Dr. Wu obtained her B.S. in Pharmacy from Baumholder Health Clinic, Baumholder Marcy, as an intern at the Medicine Shop on National Taiwan University, School of Pharmacy Germany; Director Department of Pharmacy, Kenny Road, which turned out to be her favorite in 1971 and Ph.D. degree in Pharmacology from 121st General Hospital, Yongsan, South Korea; job. During Janet’s senior year, she completed a the College of Pharmacy, The Ohio State Pharmacy Consultant to the United States Army clerkship in the Nuclear Pharmacy at The Ohio University in 1981. She worked in Roche Medical Materiel Agency (USAMMA) Stat University Medical Center under the tutelage The 2008-09 APhA ASP Executive Committee celebrate the Chapter Dean Bob Brueggemeier is pictured with Professors Marialice Bennett Pharmaceuticals for one year after graduating Commander and Director of the Distribution of Professor George Hinkle, beginning a life-long Achievement Award with their faculty advisors at the 2009 APhA Annual and Jim McAuley at their awards ceremony at APhA. from OSU and then co-founded XBL with her Operations Center and Clinical Activities Cell, passion for all things nuclear. Meeting. In the first row from the left are Brigid Long, Athena Ling, Kelly husband Jinn Wu, also an OSU graduate (Ph.D., Fort Detrick, Maryland. Upon graduation, Janet accepted a staff McCormick, Yun Lee. In the back row are Professor Jim McAuley, Jodie Pharmacognosy and Natural Product Chemistry, Patrick received his Bachelor of Science in pharmacist position with Nuclear Pharmacy Van Diest, Jackie Nowak, Shannon Hendricks, Kara Ashley and Professor 1979). During the 20+ years, she built an animal Pharmacy from Ohio Northern University, Ada, Incorporated in Orlando, Florida. After the Jerry Cable. Congratulations to all!
2416 9 Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Maloney-Brooker Dr. Rice was two year NIH Predoctoral Fellowship. Lecturer in Pharmacology of Howard University, awarded a NIH After completing his PhD he joined the faculty Distinguished Visiting Professor, University of Postdoctoral Fellowship of the University of Nebraska College of Houston, John V. Croker Lecturer, American for studies at West Pharmacy, where he remains today. Dr. Roche’s Society For Pharmacology and Experimental Virginia University in early research interests were in the design of Therapeutics, Distinguished Lecturer of the the Department of opiate receptor agonists and quantitative Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Distinguished Pharmacology and approaches to structure-activity relationships. In Visiting Professor of the University of Central Toxicology under the 1972, Dr. Roche took a leadership role in Venezuela and the Target Leadership Lecturer, of guidance of Drs. curriculum development that led to the the University of Florida. William W. Fleming University of Nebraska becoming the third Dr. Ruffolo has been awarded an Honorary and David A. Taylor. College of Pharmacy in the US to offer an entry- Doctor of Science degree (D.Sc.) from West Virginia He joined the faculty level PharmD as the only professional degree. University, where he also served as the at the East Tennessee State University (ETSU) From 1980-84, Dr. Roche served the College as Commencement Speaker for the School of Quillen College of Medicine in 1986. While at Assistant Dean and, from 1984-2003, as Medicine at the 138th Commencement Ceremony ETSU, he earned his Pharm.D. from the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. In the latter of West Virginia University, and he has received an University of Kentucky in 2000. During 22 years role he was responsible for all academic aspects of Honorary Doctor of Engineering degree (D. Eng.) in East Tennessee, Dr. Rice was active with the the professional program from admission to from the University of Catania, Italy. First District Pharmaceutical Association, the commencement. After retiring from Dr. Ruffolo has also received a number of American Heart Association and Sequoyah administration in 2003, Dr. Roche returned to recognitions for his efforts to rebuild Wyeth’s drug Council Boy Scout Troop 37. Dr. Rice was the Department of Pharmaceutical Science to development pipeline and the transformation of recognized as East Tennessee Pharmacist of the teach medicinal chemistry. He currently chairs Research & Development at Wyeth in his role as Year in 1992, 1999 and 2005; his work with the Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Program, Marialice Bennett relaxes with her ambulatory and community residents Later on, the ambulatory group is even more relaxed in a group hug! President of that organization. These include regional pharmacy practitioners culminated with and serves on the admissions and curriculum the opening of a new ETSU College of Pharmacy committees. In 2004 he received a Distinguished at the Paloma Restaurant at the Dean’s Dinner on the Riverwalk in San recognition for four consecutive years by R&D in 2005. Dr. Rice’s research included Alumnus Award from Butler University, and this Antonio. From the left are, Maureen Jones, Kristy Sobczak, PharmD ’08, Directions with the Top Ten Pipeline Award, and by the same journal for having the most “Great collaborations with the Departments of Surgery past fall, he received the UNMC College of Tim Ulbrich, Marialice, Katy Trinkley, Roslyn Hosek, front, Mark Bremick, and Obstetrics and Gynecology and studies of ß- Pharmacy’s Distinguished Teaching Award. back, Jessica Richards, PharmD ’08 and Andrea Hirsch, PharmD ’08. Investigational Drugs in Development” in the Pharmaceutical Industry. In 2004, the American adrenoceptors in human myometrium, (1-3)-ß- Dr. Roche co-authored the textbook Inorganic Chemical Society cited Dr. Ruffolo for creating an D-Glucan drug-receptor interactions in the Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, which immune system, pharmacokinetics and clinical was published in 1974. He was active in the From the Dean (Continued from page 2) environment in R&D at Wyeth that fostered creativity, risk-taking and innovation. More research. He is recognized as Professor of former APhA Academy of Pharmaceutical Pharmacology Emeritus at ETSU. Sciences, serving as Secretary and Vice Chair of importantly, Lou has enriched my recently, the 2007 Scrip Awards designated the Wyeth drug development pipeline as the “Best Always a pharmacist, Dr. Rice has worked in a the Medicinal Chemistry Section. He organized understanding of the roles of the pharmacist in variety of practice settings, including two symposia on bioreversible carriers for the the community setting and enabled me to get Drug Pipeline” in the Pharmaceutical Industry, and in 2008, the Scrip Awards selected Wyeth independent, chain and hospital pharmacy. He is APhA Academy in 1976 and 1985, and edited to know many great alumni pharmacists from Pharmaceuticals as the “Best Pharmaceutical a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist. two monographs published from both symposia, Ohio and around the country. I am overjoyed Company”. Dr. Ruffolo has been profiled in Dr. Rice joined the University of Colorado Design of Biopharmaceutical Properties through that Lou has agreed to continue to serve the BusinessWeek Magazine, the Harvard Business Denver School of Pharmacy as Professor of Prodrugs and Analogs, and Bioreversible Carriers in alumni and the College on a part-time basis Review, the Philadelphia Inquirer and the Star Clinical Pharmacy and Associate Dean for Drug Design, respectively. In 1986, he became a beginning in January 2010. Ledger of New Jersey, and in over a dozen trade Academic Affairs in July 2008. He currently Charter Member of the American Association of And of course, greater than 6,500 alumni of journals, for his role in re-engineering R&D at serves on the American Pharmacists Association Pharmaceutical Sciences, and served the the College of Pharmacy support the College’s Wyeth. Editorial Advisory Board for Books and Medicinal and Natural Products Chemistry (now students and faculty in many important ways. Other personal recognitions include Electronic Products, the United States Drug Design and Discovery) Section through all Many of us have the unique opportunity to PharmaVOICE who identified Dr. Ruffolo as one Pharmacopeia Expert Committee on Dietary of the offices including Chair (1994). He visit with our outstanding alumni at the of the 100 Most Inspiring People in the Life-Sciences Supplements-Nonbotanical, the NIH study continues to serve on the Section leadership Alumni Governing Board meetings, at various Industry, Pharmer, who listed Dr. Ruffolo among section for Surface Plasmon Resonance team. He has also served the American professional pharmacy or pharmaceutical the 200 most Distinguished Pharmaceutical instrumentation, and on the editorial board for Association of Colleges of Pharmacy as an sciences meetings, and individual visits in the Scientists in the world and Med Ad News who Clinical and Vaccine Immunology. administrative and faculty delegate, and twice served as Chair of the Section of Teachers of pharmacy or pharmaceutical industry. identified Dr. Ruffolo as a Rising Star in the Dr. Rice and his wife, Sandy, have four children, one of whom is a pharmacist. His Chemistry (1986 and 2004). Dr. Roche has also Furthermore, our alumni preceptors mentor Pharmaceutical Industry. The American Society for hobbies are amateur radio and hiking. served as Chair of the local section of the our pharmacy students through clerkship Information Science & Technology designated Dr. Ruffolo as a Highly Cited Scientist for being among American Chemical Society (1987) and chaired rotations, internships, and participation in Edward B. (Ted) the Nominations Committee of the professional organizations. the top 100 most cited Pharmacologists in the world over the past two decades. Roche received his BS Pharmaceutical Sciences Section of the American I again wish to extend my deepest in Pharmacy (1961) Association for the Advancement of Science appreciation and thanks for your involvement and his MS in (1993). and support for our students and the 2009 Jack L. Beal Medicinal Chemistry Dr. Roche’s community service interests center commitment of our alumni to The Ohio State (1963) from Butler around the performing arts in the greater Omaha University. Thank you for all you do for the Postbaccalaureate Award University. While metropolitan area. He serves as President of the Rho Pi Phi alumni are proud to present the first Joe Nichol and Columbus Rho Pi Phi Alumni Award profession, for the University, and for the completing his MS Bellevue Little Theatre and as a founding Board to Dennis Sperle, P4. From the left are, Beverly Fair '84, Bruce Krane '60, Dennis Sperle P4, Betty College. Peter J, Rice, is a 1976 graduate of the degree, he practiced member of the classics-focused Brigid St. Brigid Nichol '48, Harry Taubman '64 and Dean Bob Brueggemeier. Not pictured are, Michele Balint '85, Northeastern University College of Pharmacy in community pharmacy Theatre Company. He also chairs the vehicle David Canowitz '66, Alan Katz '61, Leon Kessel '63, and Herb Solomon '55. Thanks to all of the Rho Boston with a BS in Pharmacy. After several years part time in support team for the 500 mile Bicycle Ride Pi Phi alumni for this generous and very timely new College tradition. in research at Harvard Medical School, he entered Indianapolis. He still Across Nebraska (BRAN), which raises graduate school at the Ohio State University holds an active Indiana license. He received his scholarship funds for Omaha’s Northwest Rotary College of Pharmacy in 1978. While at OSU, he PhD in Medicinal Chemistry in 1966 from The Club. In 2006, the Northwest Rotary Club was awarded a PhRMA Foundation Advanced Ohio State University under the mentorship of established in his honor the Dr. Ted Roche Predoctoral Fellowship and in 1983 completed Dr. Lemont B. Kier. Last year, Dr. Kier was BRAN Scholarship in the UNMC College of his Ph.D. in Pharmacology under Professor Popat recognized by The Ohio State University as an Pharmacy. Dr. Roche has two daughters, Beverly Patil for studies on the thermodynamics of drug- Outstanding Alumnus. While at OSU, Dr. and Janet (deceased), three grandchildren, and receptor interactions. Roche held a one year Upjohn Fellowship and a one great grandson. He has been married for 33
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26th Alumni Awards Banquet Wyeth, Dr. Ruffolo (IUPHAR) Committee on Receptor and Ion 2009 APCO Installation Banquet spent 17 years at Channel Nomenclature, Officer for the 2002 and Annual Meeting of the SmithKline Beecham World Congress of IUPHAR, Board Member of Pharmacy Alumni Society Pharmaceuticals (now BIO (Biotechnology Industry Organization) and GlaxoSmithKline) where a Member of the Science & Technology he was Senior Vice Committee of PhRMA (Pharmaceutical and President and Director of Research Manufacturers of America). He has also Among the alumni of the OSU College of Biological Sciences, served on numerous committees of both ASPET Pharmacy are many success stories of careers in Worldwide. Before and IUPHAR. pharmaceutical science, industry, joining SmithKline Dr. Ruffolo has received a number of administration and practice. 2009 is a special Beecham, Dr. Ruffolo prestigious awards. Most recently, he received the year in which the Alumni Relations spent 6 years at Lilly 2008 Scrip Lifetime Achievement Award and the Committee of the College has seen fit to award Research Laboratories where he was Chairman of 2008 Discoverer’s Award for the discovery and a Lifetime Achievement Award. Not since the Cardiovascular Research Committee. development of Coreg (carvedilol) for the 2003, when the College and alumni honored During his career in the Pharmaceutical treatment of congestive heart failure and acute Robert E. Martini, BS 1954, has a Lifetime Industry, Dr. Ruffolo played a significant role in myocardial infarction. As recognition for his work Award been awarded. Glenn A. Sonnedecker, the discovery and/or development of a number of on the discovery and development of Coreg BS 1942 was the 2001 recipient of the marketed products, including carvedilol (carvedilol), in 2008 Dr. Ruffolo has received Lifetime Achievement Award. (Coreg/Kredex/Dilatrend) for the treatment of Tribute Citations from the House of Representatives Robert R. Ruffolo, Jr., Ph.D. retired as congestive heart failure, acute myocardial of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the State President of Research and Development for infarction and hypertension, ropinerole (Requip) Senate of Pennsylvania, the Legislative Assembly of OSU students are pictured with Assistant Dean, Ken Hale at the Academy of APCO Scholarship chairman, Dick Birnie, ’70 swears in APCO Wyeth Pharmaceuticals and Corporate Senior for Parkinson's Disease, dobutamine (Dobutrex) the State of South Dakota and the Office of the Pharmacy of Central Ohio Installation Banquet in April, 2009 at the Golf Club Trustees, Shirlyn Chaffin, ’59, Jean Windesheim, ’49 and Lou Marcy Vice President of Wyeth. Dr. Ruffolo played a for congestive heart failure and eprosartan Governor of the State of Delaware. Previously, Dr. of Dublin. From the left are, Angela Williams, P2, Jackie Nowak, P4, Ken ’65, during the APCO Installation banquet. significant role in the discovery and/or (Teveten) for hypertension. Ruffolo has received recognition as Chief Scientific Hale, ASP Past-President Shannon Hendricks, P4, ASP President, Kelly development of a number of marketed Dr. Ruffolo received his B.S. degree in Officer of the Year (2004), George B. Koelle Award McCormick, P3, Fuwang Xu, P2, Yun Lee, P4, and Pat Owcarcz, P3. Angela products, including carvedilol, ropinerole, Pharmacy summa cum laude with Distinction in for Scientific Excellence (2005), Lorenzini Gold and Pat were the APCO scholarship recipients for 2009. dobutamine, and eprosartan. (Please refer to the 1973, and his Ph.D. degree in Pharmacology in Medal for Biomedical Research (1999), John Jacob complete biography below.) 1976, both from The Ohio State University. Abel Medal in Pharmacology (1988), Centennial Thereafter, he spent two years as a postdoctoral Award for Drug Discovery (2006), Prix Galien fellow at the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Special Commendation for Excellence and Lifetime Achievement Award Ruffolo has authored nearly 500 full-length Innovation in Research (1996), Prix Galien publications and over 200 abstracts, and has Innovative Research Award (1996) and the Robert R. Ruffolo, Jr., Ph.D, DSc. (honoris edited 17 books. He was the Editor-in-Chief of Distinguished Alumni Award from The Ohio State causa), D.Eng. (honoris causa); Retired three international pharmacology journals, University (1989). Dr. Ruffolo was honored by President, Research & Development, Wyeth Current Opinions in Pharmacology, Pharmacology SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals (now Pharmaceuticals and Senior Vice President, Reviews and Communications and Pharmacology GlaxoSmithKline) for his pioneering research on Wyeth Corporation Communications, and he was also the founding carvedilol (Coreg/Kredex/Dilatrend), which editor of each of these journals. Dr. Ruffolo has radically changed the treatment of congestive Dr. Ruffolo is currently a consultant for Wyeth served on the editorial boards of 28 international heart failure and has since become the standard of Pharmaceuticals. He is the retired President of scientific journals. He is Adjunct Professor of care for this debilitating disease. Research and Development for Wyeth Pharmacology at The Ohio State University, and Dr. Ruffolo has been the recipient of a number Pharmaceuticals, and corporate Senior Vice Adjunct Professor of Physiology and of Distinguished Lectureships, including David President of Wyeth. In that role, he managed an Pharmacology at the West Virginia University Perlman Lecturer of the American Chemical R&D organization consisting of 9,000 scientists School of Medicine. Society, Maurice H. Seevers Lectureship of the Executive Director of APCO, Brian Alan L. Daniels, ’71 administers the APCO oath of office to Jeff with an annual budget in excess of $3 billion. He Dr. Ruffolo has been an Elected Officer of the University of Michigan, John S. O’Brien Memorial Marliese Gibson, is one of the Goshe, ’90 presents the APCO Past- Polcin, ’99, the APCO President for 2009-2010. joined Wyeth in 2000 as Executive Vice American Society for Pharmacology and Lectureship of the University of Pennsylvania, OSU Pharmacy students to President’s Award to Greg Kuck, BS President, responsible for Pharmaceutical Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET), Chairman William Hassan Distinguished Rho Chi Memorial receive an APCO Scholarship at ’93, PharmD ’00. Greg had a great year Research and Development. Prior to joining of the International Union of Pharmacology Lectureship of the Massachusetts College of the Golf Outing. Marliese was as APCO President! the APCO liaison from OSU ASP chapter. Robert R. Ruffolo, Jr., Ph.D. (Center) is presented The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy Lifetime Achievement Award during the Alumni Awards Banquet on May 8, 2009 by Dean Robert W. Brueggemeier, (Left) and Don Bennett, BS '70, MBA, President of the College Alumni Governing Board. Dr. Ruffolo graciously delivered 5 lectures during awards week on the pharmaceutical industry. Dr. Ruffolo and his wife Stephany recently provided a gift which was used to refurbish Room #103 in L. M. Parks Hall. The College faculty, staff and especially present and future students appreciate the gift very much!
Wayne Miller and Shirlyn Chaffin do the paperwork required to support the APCO Scholarship for pharmacy students at the APCO Golf Outing in August, 2009. Wayne sells hundreds of tickets to Dick Birnie, ‘70 presents an APCO Scholarship certificate to OSU Student, Pat APCO members and friends and is an officer in the APCO Owcarcz, P3 at the Apco Golf Outing. Brian Goshe, ’90 is in the background. Foundation. Shirlyn is Treasurer of APCO and the Women’s Pat Owcarcz is the President of Pharmacy Council. Pharmacy Club. Warm thanks to you both!
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William Ray Bullman, M.A.M., delivered the Convocation Address at the The presentation of the Miriam R. Balshone Memorial Award for The Class of 2012 Officers celebrate at the OSU College of Pharmacy Amy Bennett, BS ’70, Assistant Executive Director of the Ohio 2009 Doctoral Convocation Hooding and Awards Program at Mershon Distinguished Teaching was presented to Werner Tjarks, Dr. rer. Nat by Doctoral Convocation and White Coat Ceremony held on May 16, 2009 at Pharmacist’s Association, congratulates Angela Williams, PharmD Auditorium on June 13, 2009. Mr. Bullman is the Executive Vice President Dean Robert W. Brueggemeier during the 2009 Hooding Ceremony. This the Fawcett Center. Front row from the left are, Cleopatra Nacopoulos, candidate 2012 and gives her an OPA pin. Dean Bob Brueggemeier was of the National Council on Patient Information and Education (NCPIE). prestigious award is decided by students voting for their favorite teacher. PharmD Committee, Susan Nguyen, Pharmacy Council Rep, Joey Albright, on hand to congratulate each class member and give them a College Congratulations Dr. Tjarks! (Dr. Tjarks was also the Class Advisor to the President, Kelsi Wilkerson, Vice President, Brigid Long, Pharmacy seal pin to wear on their new lab coats. Class of 2009.) Council Rep. Back row, from the left are, Ben Hobson, IPC Senator & Pharmacy Council Secretary, John Mbagwu, IPC Senator, Mitch Dorn, Pharmacy Council Treasurer, and Jordan Lundberg, Secretary/Treasurer.
President Gee visits New Bremen
Virginia Duvall, PharmD and Michaelia Dunn, PharmD pause for a picture Dean Bob Brueggemeier is pleased to present the Faculty Award for the during their celebration prior to the Hooding Ceremony in June, 2009. Outstanding Graduating Pharm.D. Student of the Year to Victoria Tkacz, Congratulations to you both! PharmD. Congratulations Vicky!
Travis Gilmore, PharmD, is presented the Stephen W. Birdwell Student Award by Dean Bob Brueggemeier. The Birdwell Award recipient is Employees and Ohio State University Buckeye pharmacists & graduates chosen by a vote of the students. Travis is also the Class President of the dressed in scarlet and gray filled Schwieterman’s Pharmacy in New 2009 Class and delivered a talk on behalf of his classmates at the The faculty, alumni and preceptors who participated in the 2009 White Bremen as they waited to welcome a fellow Buckeye to Auglaize Hooding Ceremony. Coat Ceremony are pictured together. In the front row from the left are, County. Heather Agresta Deters, Director, Student Affairs, Taylor Bently, PharmD Ohio State University President Gordon Gee says the university candidate 2010, President, Pharmacy Council, Professor Marialice belongs to those in the Buckeye State during a stop at the Bennett, who gave the Convocation Address, Liliane Truong-Nguyen, Schwieterman’s Pharmacy in New Bremen to shake hands and mingle Preceptor Mentor of the Year, Amy Bennett, Asst. Executive Director, with employees and pharmacists. OPA, and Professor Kari Hoyt, Class Advisor of the Class of 2012. In the “It’s very important for people to know that this university belongs to back row from the left are, Bob Parsons, Executive Director of OSHP, them,” Gee said. “It’s just a good opportunity for me.” Gerald Cable, Experiential Director, Dean Bob Brueggemeier, Bill In the front row are Beth Butcher ('94), Dr. Gee, Renae Gaerke ('89). In Hayton, Associate Dean, Sylvan Frank, Associate Dean, and Donald the back row are Mark Dominik ('82), Steve Davis ('68), Jim Elshire Bennett, BS ’70. (Education '68), Dale Bertke ('85).
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2009 Doctoral Convocation 2009 White Coat Ceremony Hooding & Awards Ceremony
William Ray Bullman, M.A.M., delivered the Convocation Address at the The presentation of the Miriam R. Balshone Memorial Award for The Class of 2012 Officers celebrate at the OSU College of Pharmacy Amy Bennett, BS ’70, Assistant Executive Director of the Ohio 2009 Doctoral Convocation Hooding and Awards Program at Mershon Distinguished Teaching was presented to Werner Tjarks, Dr. rer. Nat by Doctoral Convocation and White Coat Ceremony held on May 16, 2009 at Pharmacist’s Association, congratulates Angela Williams, PharmD Auditorium on June 13, 2009. Mr. Bullman is the Executive Vice President Dean Robert W. Brueggemeier during the 2009 Hooding Ceremony. This the Fawcett Center. Front row from the left are, Cleopatra Nacopoulos, candidate 2012 and gives her an OPA pin. Dean Bob Brueggemeier was of the National Council on Patient Information and Education (NCPIE). prestigious award is decided by students voting for their favorite teacher. PharmD Committee, Susan Nguyen, Pharmacy Council Rep, Joey Albright, on hand to congratulate each class member and give them a College Congratulations Dr. Tjarks! (Dr. Tjarks was also the Class Advisor to the President, Kelsi Wilkerson, Vice President, Brigid Long, Pharmacy seal pin to wear on their new lab coats. Class of 2009.) Council Rep. Back row, from the left are, Ben Hobson, IPC Senator & Pharmacy Council Secretary, John Mbagwu, IPC Senator, Mitch Dorn, Pharmacy Council Treasurer, and Jordan Lundberg, Secretary/Treasurer.
President Gee visits New Bremen
Virginia Duvall, PharmD and Michaelia Dunn, PharmD pause for a picture Dean Bob Brueggemeier is pleased to present the Faculty Award for the during their celebration prior to the Hooding Ceremony in June, 2009. Outstanding Graduating Pharm.D. Student of the Year to Victoria Tkacz, Congratulations to you both! PharmD. Congratulations Vicky!
Travis Gilmore, PharmD, is presented the Stephen W. Birdwell Student Award by Dean Bob Brueggemeier. The Birdwell Award recipient is Employees and Ohio State University Buckeye pharmacists & graduates chosen by a vote of the students. Travis is also the Class President of the dressed in scarlet and gray filled Schwieterman’s Pharmacy in New 2009 Class and delivered a talk on behalf of his classmates at the The faculty, alumni and preceptors who participated in the 2009 White Bremen as they waited to welcome a fellow Buckeye to Auglaize Hooding Ceremony. Coat Ceremony are pictured together. In the front row from the left are, County. Heather Agresta Deters, Director, Student Affairs, Taylor Bently, PharmD Ohio State University President Gordon Gee says the university candidate 2010, President, Pharmacy Council, Professor Marialice belongs to those in the Buckeye State during a stop at the Bennett, who gave the Convocation Address, Liliane Truong-Nguyen, Schwieterman’s Pharmacy in New Bremen to shake hands and mingle Preceptor Mentor of the Year, Amy Bennett, Asst. Executive Director, with employees and pharmacists. OPA, and Professor Kari Hoyt, Class Advisor of the Class of 2012. In the “It’s very important for people to know that this university belongs to back row from the left are, Bob Parsons, Executive Director of OSHP, them,” Gee said. “It’s just a good opportunity for me.” Gerald Cable, Experiential Director, Dean Bob Brueggemeier, Bill In the front row are Beth Butcher ('94), Dr. Gee, Renae Gaerke ('89). In Hayton, Associate Dean, Sylvan Frank, Associate Dean, and Donald the back row are Mark Dominik ('82), Steve Davis ('68), Jim Elshire Bennett, BS ’70. (Education '68), Dale Bertke ('85).
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26th Alumni Awards Banquet Wyeth, Dr. Ruffolo (IUPHAR) Committee on Receptor and Ion 2009 APCO Installation Banquet spent 17 years at Channel Nomenclature, Officer for the 2002 and Annual Meeting of the SmithKline Beecham World Congress of IUPHAR, Board Member of Pharmacy Alumni Society Pharmaceuticals (now BIO (Biotechnology Industry Organization) and GlaxoSmithKline) where a Member of the Science & Technology he was Senior Vice Committee of PhRMA (Pharmaceutical and President and Director of Research Manufacturers of America). He has also Among the alumni of the OSU College of Biological Sciences, served on numerous committees of both ASPET Pharmacy are many success stories of careers in Worldwide. Before and IUPHAR. pharmaceutical science, industry, joining SmithKline Dr. Ruffolo has received a number of administration and practice. 2009 is a special Beecham, Dr. Ruffolo prestigious awards. Most recently, he received the year in which the Alumni Relations spent 6 years at Lilly 2008 Scrip Lifetime Achievement Award and the Committee of the College has seen fit to award Research Laboratories where he was Chairman of 2008 Discoverer’s Award for the discovery and a Lifetime Achievement Award. Not since the Cardiovascular Research Committee. development of Coreg (carvedilol) for the 2003, when the College and alumni honored During his career in the Pharmaceutical treatment of congestive heart failure and acute Robert E. Martini, BS 1954, has a Lifetime Industry, Dr. Ruffolo played a significant role in myocardial infarction. As recognition for his work Award been awarded. Glenn A. Sonnedecker, the discovery and/or development of a number of on the discovery and development of Coreg BS 1942 was the 2001 recipient of the marketed products, including carvedilol (carvedilol), in 2008 Dr. Ruffolo has received Lifetime Achievement Award. (Coreg/Kredex/Dilatrend) for the treatment of Tribute Citations from the House of Representatives Robert R. Ruffolo, Jr., Ph.D. retired as congestive heart failure, acute myocardial of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the State President of Research and Development for infarction and hypertension, ropinerole (Requip) Senate of Pennsylvania, the Legislative Assembly of OSU students are pictured with Assistant Dean, Ken Hale at the Academy of APCO Scholarship chairman, Dick Birnie, ’70 swears in APCO Wyeth Pharmaceuticals and Corporate Senior for Parkinson's Disease, dobutamine (Dobutrex) the State of South Dakota and the Office of the Pharmacy of Central Ohio Installation Banquet in April, 2009 at the Golf Club Trustees, Shirlyn Chaffin, ’59, Jean Windesheim, ’49 and Lou Marcy Vice President of Wyeth. Dr. Ruffolo played a for congestive heart failure and eprosartan Governor of the State of Delaware. Previously, Dr. of Dublin. From the left are, Angela Williams, P2, Jackie Nowak, P4, Ken ’65, during the APCO Installation banquet. significant role in the discovery and/or (Teveten) for hypertension. Ruffolo has received recognition as Chief Scientific Hale, ASP Past-President Shannon Hendricks, P4, ASP President, Kelly development of a number of marketed Dr. Ruffolo received his B.S. degree in Officer of the Year (2004), George B. Koelle Award McCormick, P3, Fuwang Xu, P2, Yun Lee, P4, and Pat Owcarcz, P3. Angela products, including carvedilol, ropinerole, Pharmacy summa cum laude with Distinction in for Scientific Excellence (2005), Lorenzini Gold and Pat were the APCO scholarship recipients for 2009. dobutamine, and eprosartan. (Please refer to the 1973, and his Ph.D. degree in Pharmacology in Medal for Biomedical Research (1999), John Jacob complete biography below.) 1976, both from The Ohio State University. Abel Medal in Pharmacology (1988), Centennial Thereafter, he spent two years as a postdoctoral Award for Drug Discovery (2006), Prix Galien fellow at the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Special Commendation for Excellence and Lifetime Achievement Award Ruffolo has authored nearly 500 full-length Innovation in Research (1996), Prix Galien publications and over 200 abstracts, and has Innovative Research Award (1996) and the Robert R. Ruffolo, Jr., Ph.D, DSc. (honoris edited 17 books. He was the Editor-in-Chief of Distinguished Alumni Award from The Ohio State causa), D.Eng. (honoris causa); Retired three international pharmacology journals, University (1989). Dr. Ruffolo was honored by President, Research & Development, Wyeth Current Opinions in Pharmacology, Pharmacology SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals (now Pharmaceuticals and Senior Vice President, Reviews and Communications and Pharmacology GlaxoSmithKline) for his pioneering research on Wyeth Corporation Communications, and he was also the founding carvedilol (Coreg/Kredex/Dilatrend), which editor of each of these journals. Dr. Ruffolo has radically changed the treatment of congestive Dr. Ruffolo is currently a consultant for Wyeth served on the editorial boards of 28 international heart failure and has since become the standard of Pharmaceuticals. He is the retired President of scientific journals. He is Adjunct Professor of care for this debilitating disease. Research and Development for Wyeth Pharmacology at The Ohio State University, and Dr. Ruffolo has been the recipient of a number Pharmaceuticals, and corporate Senior Vice Adjunct Professor of Physiology and of Distinguished Lectureships, including David President of Wyeth. In that role, he managed an Pharmacology at the West Virginia University Perlman Lecturer of the American Chemical R&D organization consisting of 9,000 scientists School of Medicine. Society, Maurice H. Seevers Lectureship of the Executive Director of APCO, Brian Alan L. Daniels, ’71 administers the APCO oath of office to Jeff with an annual budget in excess of $3 billion. He Dr. Ruffolo has been an Elected Officer of the University of Michigan, John S. O’Brien Memorial Marliese Gibson, is one of the Goshe, ’90 presents the APCO Past- Polcin, ’99, the APCO President for 2009-2010. joined Wyeth in 2000 as Executive Vice American Society for Pharmacology and Lectureship of the University of Pennsylvania, OSU Pharmacy students to President’s Award to Greg Kuck, BS President, responsible for Pharmaceutical Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET), Chairman William Hassan Distinguished Rho Chi Memorial receive an APCO Scholarship at ’93, PharmD ’00. Greg had a great year Research and Development. Prior to joining of the International Union of Pharmacology Lectureship of the Massachusetts College of the Golf Outing. Marliese was as APCO President! the APCO liaison from OSU ASP chapter. Robert R. Ruffolo, Jr., Ph.D. (Center) is presented The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy Lifetime Achievement Award during the Alumni Awards Banquet on May 8, 2009 by Dean Robert W. Brueggemeier, (Left) and Don Bennett, BS '70, MBA, President of the College Alumni Governing Board. Dr. Ruffolo graciously delivered 5 lectures during awards week on the pharmaceutical industry. Dr. Ruffolo and his wife Stephany recently provided a gift which was used to refurbish Room #103 in L. M. Parks Hall. The College faculty, staff and especially present and future students appreciate the gift very much!
Wayne Miller and Shirlyn Chaffin do the paperwork required to support the APCO Scholarship for pharmacy students at the APCO Golf Outing in August, 2009. Wayne sells hundreds of tickets to Dick Birnie, ‘70 presents an APCO Scholarship certificate to OSU Student, Pat APCO members and friends and is an officer in the APCO Owcarcz, P3 at the Apco Golf Outing. Brian Goshe, ’90 is in the background. Foundation. Shirlyn is Treasurer of APCO and the Women’s Pat Owcarcz is the President of Pharmacy Council. Pharmacy Club. Warm thanks to you both!
14 11 Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Maloney-Brooker Dr. Rice was two year NIH Predoctoral Fellowship. Lecturer in Pharmacology of Howard University, awarded a NIH After completing his PhD he joined the faculty Distinguished Visiting Professor, University of Postdoctoral Fellowship of the University of Nebraska College of Houston, John V. Croker Lecturer, American for studies at West Pharmacy, where he remains today. Dr. Roche’s Society For Pharmacology and Experimental Virginia University in early research interests were in the design of Therapeutics, Distinguished Lecturer of the the Department of opiate receptor agonists and quantitative Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Distinguished Pharmacology and approaches to structure-activity relationships. In Visiting Professor of the University of Central Toxicology under the 1972, Dr. Roche took a leadership role in Venezuela and the Target Leadership Lecturer, of guidance of Drs. curriculum development that led to the the University of Florida. William W. Fleming University of Nebraska becoming the third Dr. Ruffolo has been awarded an Honorary and David A. Taylor. College of Pharmacy in the US to offer an entry- Doctor of Science degree (D.Sc.) from West Virginia He joined the faculty level PharmD as the only professional degree. University, where he also served as the at the East Tennessee State University (ETSU) From 1980-84, Dr. Roche served the College as Commencement Speaker for the School of Quillen College of Medicine in 1986. While at Assistant Dean and, from 1984-2003, as Medicine at the 138th Commencement Ceremony ETSU, he earned his Pharm.D. from the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. In the latter of West Virginia University, and he has received an University of Kentucky in 2000. During 22 years role he was responsible for all academic aspects of Honorary Doctor of Engineering degree (D. Eng.) in East Tennessee, Dr. Rice was active with the the professional program from admission to from the University of Catania, Italy. First District Pharmaceutical Association, the commencement. After retiring from Dr. Ruffolo has also received a number of American Heart Association and Sequoyah administration in 2003, Dr. Roche returned to recognitions for his efforts to rebuild Wyeth’s drug Council Boy Scout Troop 37. Dr. Rice was the Department of Pharmaceutical Science to development pipeline and the transformation of recognized as East Tennessee Pharmacist of the teach medicinal chemistry. He currently chairs Research & Development at Wyeth in his role as Year in 1992, 1999 and 2005; his work with the Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Program, Marialice Bennett relaxes with her ambulatory and community residents Later on, the ambulatory group is even more relaxed in a group hug! President of that organization. These include regional pharmacy practitioners culminated with and serves on the admissions and curriculum the opening of a new ETSU College of Pharmacy committees. In 2004 he received a Distinguished at the Paloma Restaurant at the Dean’s Dinner on the Riverwalk in San recognition for four consecutive years by R&D in 2005. Dr. Rice’s research included Alumnus Award from Butler University, and this Antonio. From the left are, Maureen Jones, Kristy Sobczak, PharmD ’08, Directions with the Top Ten Pipeline Award, and by the same journal for having the most “Great collaborations with the Departments of Surgery past fall, he received the UNMC College of Tim Ulbrich, Marialice, Katy Trinkley, Roslyn Hosek, front, Mark Bremick, and Obstetrics and Gynecology and studies of ß- Pharmacy’s Distinguished Teaching Award. back, Jessica Richards, PharmD ’08 and Andrea Hirsch, PharmD ’08. Investigational Drugs in Development” in the Pharmaceutical Industry. In 2004, the American adrenoceptors in human myometrium, (1-3)-ß- Dr. Roche co-authored the textbook Inorganic Chemical Society cited Dr. Ruffolo for creating an D-Glucan drug-receptor interactions in the Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, which immune system, pharmacokinetics and clinical was published in 1974. He was active in the From the Dean (Continued from page 2) environment in R&D at Wyeth that fostered creativity, risk-taking and innovation. More research. He is recognized as Professor of former APhA Academy of Pharmaceutical Pharmacology Emeritus at ETSU. Sciences, serving as Secretary and Vice Chair of importantly, Lou has enriched my recently, the 2007 Scrip Awards designated the Wyeth drug development pipeline as the “Best Always a pharmacist, Dr. Rice has worked in a the Medicinal Chemistry Section. He organized understanding of the roles of the pharmacist in variety of practice settings, including two symposia on bioreversible carriers for the the community setting and enabled me to get Drug Pipeline” in the Pharmaceutical Industry, and in 2008, the Scrip Awards selected Wyeth independent, chain and hospital pharmacy. He is APhA Academy in 1976 and 1985, and edited to know many great alumni pharmacists from Pharmaceuticals as the “Best Pharmaceutical a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist. two monographs published from both symposia, Ohio and around the country. I am overjoyed Company”. Dr. Ruffolo has been profiled in Dr. Rice joined the University of Colorado Design of Biopharmaceutical Properties through that Lou has agreed to continue to serve the BusinessWeek Magazine, the Harvard Business Denver School of Pharmacy as Professor of Prodrugs and Analogs, and Bioreversible Carriers in alumni and the College on a part-time basis Review, the Philadelphia Inquirer and the Star Clinical Pharmacy and Associate Dean for Drug Design, respectively. In 1986, he became a beginning in January 2010. Ledger of New Jersey, and in over a dozen trade Academic Affairs in July 2008. He currently Charter Member of the American Association of And of course, greater than 6,500 alumni of journals, for his role in re-engineering R&D at serves on the American Pharmacists Association Pharmaceutical Sciences, and served the the College of Pharmacy support the College’s Wyeth. Editorial Advisory Board for Books and Medicinal and Natural Products Chemistry (now students and faculty in many important ways. Other personal recognitions include Electronic Products, the United States Drug Design and Discovery) Section through all Many of us have the unique opportunity to PharmaVOICE who identified Dr. Ruffolo as one Pharmacopeia Expert Committee on Dietary of the offices including Chair (1994). He visit with our outstanding alumni at the of the 100 Most Inspiring People in the Life-Sciences Supplements-Nonbotanical, the NIH study continues to serve on the Section leadership Alumni Governing Board meetings, at various Industry, Pharmer, who listed Dr. Ruffolo among section for Surface Plasmon Resonance team. He has also served the American professional pharmacy or pharmaceutical the 200 most Distinguished Pharmaceutical instrumentation, and on the editorial board for Association of Colleges of Pharmacy as an sciences meetings, and individual visits in the Scientists in the world and Med Ad News who Clinical and Vaccine Immunology. administrative and faculty delegate, and twice served as Chair of the Section of Teachers of pharmacy or pharmaceutical industry. identified Dr. Ruffolo as a Rising Star in the Dr. Rice and his wife, Sandy, have four children, one of whom is a pharmacist. His Chemistry (1986 and 2004). Dr. Roche has also Furthermore, our alumni preceptors mentor Pharmaceutical Industry. The American Society for hobbies are amateur radio and hiking. served as Chair of the local section of the our pharmacy students through clerkship Information Science & Technology designated Dr. Ruffolo as a Highly Cited Scientist for being among American Chemical Society (1987) and chaired rotations, internships, and participation in Edward B. (Ted) the Nominations Committee of the professional organizations. the top 100 most cited Pharmacologists in the world over the past two decades. Roche received his BS Pharmaceutical Sciences Section of the American I again wish to extend my deepest in Pharmacy (1961) Association for the Advancement of Science appreciation and thanks for your involvement and his MS in (1993). and support for our students and the 2009 Jack L. Beal Medicinal Chemistry Dr. Roche’s community service interests center commitment of our alumni to The Ohio State (1963) from Butler around the performing arts in the greater Omaha University. Thank you for all you do for the Postbaccalaureate Award University. While metropolitan area. He serves as President of the Rho Pi Phi alumni are proud to present the first Joe Nichol and Columbus Rho Pi Phi Alumni Award profession, for the University, and for the completing his MS Bellevue Little Theatre and as a founding Board to Dennis Sperle, P4. From the left are, Beverly Fair '84, Bruce Krane '60, Dennis Sperle P4, Betty College. Peter J, Rice, is a 1976 graduate of the degree, he practiced member of the classics-focused Brigid St. Brigid Nichol '48, Harry Taubman '64 and Dean Bob Brueggemeier. Not pictured are, Michele Balint '85, Northeastern University College of Pharmacy in community pharmacy Theatre Company. He also chairs the vehicle David Canowitz '66, Alan Katz '61, Leon Kessel '63, and Herb Solomon '55. Thanks to all of the Rho Boston with a BS in Pharmacy. After several years part time in support team for the 500 mile Bicycle Ride Pi Phi alumni for this generous and very timely new College tradition. in research at Harvard Medical School, he entered Indianapolis. He still Across Nebraska (BRAN), which raises graduate school at the Ohio State University holds an active Indiana license. He received his scholarship funds for Omaha’s Northwest Rotary College of Pharmacy in 1978. While at OSU, he PhD in Medicinal Chemistry in 1966 from The Club. In 2006, the Northwest Rotary Club was awarded a PhRMA Foundation Advanced Ohio State University under the mentorship of established in his honor the Dr. Ted Roche Predoctoral Fellowship and in 1983 completed Dr. Lemont B. Kier. Last year, Dr. Kier was BRAN Scholarship in the UNMC College of his Ph.D. in Pharmacology under Professor Popat recognized by The Ohio State University as an Pharmacy. Dr. Roche has two daughters, Beverly Patil for studies on the thermodynamics of drug- Outstanding Alumnus. While at OSU, Dr. and Janet (deceased), three grandchildren, and receptor interactions. Roche held a one year Upjohn Fellowship and a one great grandson. He has been married for 33
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He was selected for the Army Medical on the APhA Headquarters on the mall in Donald L. Sullivan chapter amassed over 3,000 patient care received his BS in worldwide for their drug discovery and Department (AMEDD) Long-Term Health Washington, DC! Professor Bennett will be the interactions during the year. Congratulations to Pharmacy from The development needs. She established an AAALAC Education and Training Program twice during his The recognition of The Ohio State University third OSU College of Pharmacy faculty member Ohio State University accredited (since 1996) animal facility and has career and completed a two-year post- College of Pharmacy faculty, alumni and students to be APhA President. Dean Bernard Victor chapter Co-Advisors, Jim McAuley and Jerry College of Pharmacy in accomplished more than 500 projects related to baccalaureate Doctor of Pharmacy program at during the 2009 APhA Annual Meeting was Christensen served as APhA President in 1942 Cable! Way to go ASP!! 1990, his MS in drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics. The Ohio State University, College of Pharmacy, outstanding! Again! Last year, APhA selected and Dean Lloyd M. Parks served as president The celebration for all of the OSU faculty, Pharmacy In addition to her scientific responsibility, she is Columbus, Ohio in 2000 and a Doctor of Dean Robert W. Brueggemeier for the Tyler Prize from 1971-1972. Warmest congratulations to students, alumni and residents moved to the Administration from also overseeing the Human Resource Philosophy (PhD) with an emphasis in and George H. Hinkle for the Daniel B. Smith Professor Marialice Bennett, APhA President- historic Paloma Riverwalk Restaurant in a The Ohio State department, the Accounting department, and the Pharmacoepidemiology at the University of Award. In addition, Professor Marialice Bennett elect! banquet room with a river view patio. About 80 University College of Administrative support group. She is responsible Florida, Gainesville, Florida in 2007. served as APhA Trustee and President of the Professor James W. McAuley was elected as a enjoyed the menu of Caesar salad, Pallo Pharmacy in 1991, and for the company finance, overall operation and Patrick is a graduate of the Army’s Officer APhA-APPM and Professor Jen Rodis, alumnus fellow of APhA-APRS during the 2009 APhA Divorciado, enchiladas & a variety of beverages. his Ph.D. in Pharmacy participating in strategic business decision. Basic Course (1991), Officers Advance Course Doug Miller and student, Andrea Hirsch were Annual Meeting. Dr. McAuley is the Faculty Co- This event is the rich College tradition of the Administration from The Ohio State University She has a loving family with three grown (1994), Combined Arms Service Staff School also honored. However, the 2009 APhA Awards Advisor of the OSU APhA-ASP chapter. He is Dean’s Dinner at APhA, which has been a lasting College of Pharmacy in 1996. He has been a children, they all lead a happy and successful life. (1997), and Command and General Staff Officer and honors were outstanding as well. very active in the University Medical Center’s memory to so many alumni over the years. faculty member at Ohio Northern University Family and friends are what she treasures the Course (2002). His military awards include being The 2009 APhA Gloria Niemeyer Francke Comprehensive Epilepsy Program where he Thank you, Dean Bob Brueggemeier! College of Pharmacy for 11 years. He is currently most in life. a member of the Order of Medical Military Leadership Mentor Award was presented to conducts his research and interacts with epilepsy department chair and professor of pharmacy Merit, Army Meritorious Service Medal (2 Oak Professor Marialice S. Bennett, FAPhA. Professor patients regularly. Dr. McAuley is also the practice at Ohio Northern University College of Leaf Clusters), Army Commendation Medal, Bennett was selected in recognition of mentoring Pharmacy. Army Achievement Medal (1 Oak Leaf Cluster), director of Teaching & Learning for the College’s 2008 College of Pharmacy numerous student pharmacists and residents (44) Pharmacy Practice and Administration Division. Donnie has 26 peer-reviewed publications, has Army Overseas Ribbon (2 Devices), Global War as a preceptor and as director of the ambulatory published 6 consumer drug reference books and Distinguished Alumni Award on Terrorism Ribbon, Army Defense Ribbon Congratulations, Professor Jim McAuley! and community care residency programs at The has made more than 75 professional (One Star Device), and the Korean Service Phyllis A. Grauer, BS ’77, PharmD, CGP is presentations. He has been a member of the State Patrick M. Garman is Ribbon. Patrick has earned the Airborne Badge, Ohio State University College of Pharmacy. the 2009 recipient of the APhA APPM of Ohio Drug Utilization Review Board for ten a Lieutenant Colonel in Air Assault Badge, Expert Field Medical Badge, Professor Bennett announced her candidacy for Distinguished Achievement Award in Specialized years, of which four years he served as chairman. the United States U.S. Army Mountaineering Badge, and the APhA President-elect before the 2009 annual Pharmacy Practice. Phyllis has shared her He has made two invited presentations at the Army. He has served German Sport Badge. meeting. knowledge, expertise and passion for hospice and FDA on his direct-to-consumer advertising for 18 years and has Patrick is a member of the International Professor Bennett was elected APhA President- palliative care and developed a business model research including a presentation at the FDA’s had a variety of Society of Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug elect in August of 2009 and will be sworn in at that facilitates delivery of clinical care to hospice Visiting Professor Lecture Series. At Ohio assignments and Safety, American Pharmacist Association, Military the 2010 APhA Annual Meeting in Washington, and palliative care patients, and clinical expertise Northern University, Donnie has won 24 experiences including Surgeons of the United States, Society of the DC. Marialice is also co-founder and pharmacy to healthcare professionals nationwide. Phyllis teaching awards and brought in more than two overseas Federal Health Agencies Association, Silver director for University Health Connection, an Grauer is one of the students’ favorite clinical $250,000 in grant funding. Donnie’s previous assignments, a Caduceus Society of Korea, and the 38th Parallel innovative interprofessional health care clinic for rotation preceptors and is highly respected by the deployment to South practice experience is with Super-X Drugs and Medical Society of Korea. He maintains active faculty and staff of the university. faculty. Congratulations, Phyllis! West Asia and most Medco Health. pharmacy license in Ohio. Patrick and his wife Marialice Bennett will follow the 2009 APhA The OSU APhA-ASP Chapter was chosen as Professor Marialice Bennett gets a hug from recently as a Congressional Staffer to Family is very important to Donnie. He and Kim have four children. His professional interests President-elect, Harold N. Godwin, MS ’66, the APhA-ASP Division AA Winner of the Vicky Tkacz, P4! Vicky serves on the APhA-ASP his wife Amy have been married for 11 years and Representative Marcia Fudge of Ohio’s 11th include applying methods from another OSU alumnus. The leadership of APhA Chapter Achievement Award for the 2007-2008 Education Standing committee. been together for a total of 22 years. They have District. By far his most important Pharmacoepidemiology and Therapeutic Risk one daughter, Lauren, who is seven years old. She accomplishment is being the husband of Kim Management to Health Outcomes Research. He is the love of their life. He enjoys traveling with Garman for the last 17 years and the father of has authored publications on topics ranging from his family, officiating varsity football, and golf. four children (1 boy and 3 girls). pharmacy practice, vaccine safety, and to Patrick currently serves as the Deputy Director medication use outcomes. Dr. Diana Ze-Ai C. for Scientific Affairs at the Military Vaccine Wu, Senior Vice (MILVAX) Agency, Falls Church, Virginia where Janet E. Robertson, President of Operations he is responsible for the safe and effective R.Ph., BCNP earned and co-founder of implementation of Department of Defense her Bachelor of Science XenoBiotic (DoD) immunization programs. He also has the degree from The Ohio Laboratories, Inc. responsibility for coordination and State University College (XBL) in Plainsboro, implementation of all Food and Drug of Pharmacy in 1984. New Jersey. XBL, Administration (FDA) mandated vaccine related While a student in the established in 1987, is post-licensure safety and effectiveness research pharmacy Program, considered one of the activities within DoD. Janet served as the top GLP contract He has served in the U.S. Army since 1991 Secretary for the OPSU research laboratories in and has held positions in both the U.S. and Flying Club as well as the USA with high reputation in in vitro/in vivo overseas. His previous assignments include: the Treasurer and a drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics, metabolite Director of Pharmacy, Weed Army Community Charter Member of the Scioto Chapter of the profiling, metabolite and API impurities Hospital, Fort Irwin, California; Director or Ninety-Nines, an organization for female pilots. identification and clinical/preclinical bioanalysis. Pharmacy and Information Management Officer, She was also extremely fortunate to work for Lou Dr. Wu obtained her B.S. in Pharmacy from Baumholder Health Clinic, Baumholder Marcy, as an intern at the Medicine Shop on National Taiwan University, School of Pharmacy Germany; Director Department of Pharmacy, Kenny Road, which turned out to be her favorite in 1971 and Ph.D. degree in Pharmacology from 121st General Hospital, Yongsan, South Korea; job. During Janet’s senior year, she completed a the College of Pharmacy, The Ohio State Pharmacy Consultant to the United States Army clerkship in the Nuclear Pharmacy at The Ohio University in 1981. She worked in Roche Medical Materiel Agency (USAMMA) Stat University Medical Center under the tutelage The 2008-09 APhA ASP Executive Committee celebrate the Chapter Dean Bob Brueggemeier is pictured with Professors Marialice Bennett Pharmaceuticals for one year after graduating Commander and Director of the Distribution of Professor George Hinkle, beginning a life-long Achievement Award with their faculty advisors at the 2009 APhA Annual and Jim McAuley at their awards ceremony at APhA. from OSU and then co-founded XBL with her Operations Center and Clinical Activities Cell, passion for all things nuclear. Meeting. In the first row from the left are Brigid Long, Athena Ling, Kelly husband Jinn Wu, also an OSU graduate (Ph.D., Fort Detrick, Maryland. Upon graduation, Janet accepted a staff McCormick, Yun Lee. In the back row are Professor Jim McAuley, Jodie Pharmacognosy and Natural Product Chemistry, Patrick received his Bachelor of Science in pharmacist position with Nuclear Pharmacy Van Diest, Jackie Nowak, Shannon Hendricks, Kara Ashley and Professor 1979). During the 20+ years, she built an animal Pharmacy from Ohio Northern University, Ada, Incorporated in Orlando, Florida. After the Jerry Cable. Congratulations to all!
2416 9 merger of NPI with Syncor International safely released back into the wild. She maintains a Contributing Editor, and Consulting Editor for Corporation, Janet became the Location special affection for bats, participating in training the Therapeutic Controversies column, he Manager of the Columbus, Ohio Nuclear at the Bat World Sanctuary in Mineral Wells, currently serves as Chair of the Drug Pharmacy. During her tenure, she coordinated Texas, which serves as a sanctuary for unwanted Information Panel. He served as President of the development and addition of a Home Health bats from zoos and laboratories, including Oklahoma Society of Health-Systems Pharmacy Care division within the location. In addition, Jamaican and Egyptian Fruit bats, and Flying and was recognized as the Pharmacist of the Year. she designed the new facility for the pharmacy Foxes and houses a colony of over 60,000 He recently completed the American Association and oversaw the move of the operation to its new Mexican Free-tailed bats. Janet is also a member of Colleges of Pharmacy Academic Leadership location. Janet also worked as a Nuclear of the Ohio Wildlife Rehabilitators Association, Fellows Program. Pharmacist for Riverside Methodist Hospital and the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association Dennis has been married to his wife Dail for is currently employed at Cardinal Heath and the International Wildlife Rehabilitation 28 years. They have two daughters, Britni, an (formerly Syncor International Corporation) Council. She is a sub-permit holder (Category II) airline pilot and graduate of OSU (sorry, Nuclear Pharmacy in Columbus, Ohio. with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Oklahoma State University) and Chelsea, a harp Throughout her career, she has participated as a She has shared her home with bats, squirrels, performance major at Oklahoma City Preceptor for Pharmacy and Nuclear Medicine rabbits, raccoons, opossums, a Red-tailed Hawk University. students as well as a Clinical Instructor for the and an Education Groundhog named Bonnie. Nuclear Pharmacy Authorized User Program Her permanent companions consist of an Lauri G. Epitropoulos coordinated by George Hinkel. Janet was enormous rabbit, Elmo, and her extremely Wolf received her BS honored in October, 1997 with the “Vision in tolerant husband, Larry. degree in Pharmacy from Values” Award, a companywide award given to The Ohio State an employee in recognition of outstanding Dennis F. Thompson, University College of service contribution. PharmD, FASHP, Pharmacy in 1983. Her The Dean’s Group! From the left are, Allan Vrable ’76, Dean Dan Acosta, The Dream Team! This team was playing just for fun and for old times In 1994, Janet developed and coordinated a FCCP is the Associate multidimensional career College of Pharmacy, University of Cincinnati, Dean Bob Brueggemeier, sake because the pros were not allowed to win prizes! They are from the Continuing Education series of live conferences Dean, Professor and has spanned a broad for Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Central Chair of the number of pharmacy OSU College of Pharmacy, and Larry Galluzzo, OSU donor from Cincinnati, left, Jim Cook, John’s cousin, OSU Hall of Fame Golf Coach, Jim Brown, honoree, John Cook, the 2008 Golf Outing honoree, Rick Jones, a NCAA Ohio. The programs continue today under the Department of venues including Ohio. Al Vrable and Larry Galluzzo get the credit for getting these hard- guidance of the Central Ohio Society of Nuclear Pharmacy Practice at independent and chain Champion, and Rick’s friend, Dennis Miller, a golf course manager near working Deans out into the sunshine for a well-earned day of golf! Medicine Technologists (COSNMT), with the Southwestern Oklahoma retail pharmacies, Youngstown, Ohio. They shot 53 or 18 under par on the Scarlet Course! most recent meeting occurring on April 18, State University. hospital pharmacy, pharmacy regulations, 2009. Dennis Thompson was pharmaceutical manufacturer sales, consultant In Marcy, 1993, Janet became a Board raised in Grove City, pharmacy, pharmacy benefit management Certified Nuclear Pharmacist and has maintained Ohio and graduated (PBM) and pharmacy associations. Drawing her certification since that time. She has served as with a BS in Pharmacy from The Ohio State from her unique perspectives, Lauri translated a Committee Member on the Board of University in 1979. He went on to the Medical many of her ideas and visions into actionable Pharmaceutical Specialties Certification Review. University of South Carolina and graduated with programs that would ultimately improve people's Janet is currently in her sixth year as an his PharmD in 1981. This was followed by a lives. Adjunct Faculty Member in the Nuclear residency in drug information at the University Beyond experiential training with SuperX Medicine Technology Program at Columbus of Illinois at Chicago. (now CVS) and the Ohio State Board of State Community College. She is responsible for Dr. Thompson held positions at the Oklahoma Pharmacy, Lauri managed a small professional teaching both Radiochemistry and Teaching Hospitals as clinical coordinator, pharmacy within a medical complex but soon Radiopharmacy I and II (NUC 234 and 235) in assistant director, and interim director of after ventured into the commercial world of a additional to teaching the accompanying pharmacy from 1982-1986. In 1986, he became pharmaceutical manufacturer, Ayerst (now Dispensing Lab class. She also serves as a Clinical Director of the Drug Information Center and Wyeth) Laboratories, as a tactical sales Preceptor to the Nuclear Medicine students as Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the representative. they complete their clinical rotations in a University of Oklahoma. While at the University In 1987, Lauri became a Clinical Consultant Nuclear Pharmacy setting. In February 2007, of Oklahoma, he was named as the ICI Pharmacist for NCS HealthCare, a pharmacy Janet established the Dr. John E. Baumert, Jr. International Exchange Fellow and did a services provider for long-term care facilities Scholarship for students participating in the sabbatical in England at the West Yorkshire (LTCFs). In addition to Medication Regimen program. So far, two students have received the Regional Drug Information Centre and at the Reviews, she taught pharmacy students as an award, with a third student to be honored this Leeds General Infirmary. Dr. Thompson has OSU College of Pharmacy Clinical Instructor. summer. served at Southwestern Oklahoma State She helped create the NCS Education Since 2005, Janet has served as a Member at University since 1992. Department and was appointed to the inaugural Large of the OSU Alumni Governing Board. She Dr. Thompson has been named as a Fellow of NCS Formulary Committee. She was Associate is also an Advisory Board Member for the the American College of Clinical Pharmacy and Director of the NCS Research Department, a Continuing Education Program at the University of the American Society of Health-System company section she devised to promote the Volunteers just want to have fun! Hard-working volunteers Tanya McDay, Classmates of the Pharmacy Class of 1956 and faithful volunteers each of New Mexico College of Pharmacy, reviewing Pharmacists. Clinical and research interests have inclusion of geriatric patients in pre- and post- MBA, left, Ginny Beaty ’96 and Dorothy Kemper from the Medical Center year at the OSU College of Pharmacy Alumni & Friends Golf Outing, John correspondence continuing education programs focused on drug information practice, clinical marketing clinical studies. Department of Pharmacy take a moment for BMW envy! Thank you, Coughlin, Alumni Society Treasurer and Ralph Foster, former Alumni prior to their release. toxicology, and the application of bibliometric In 1996, Lauri departed NCS to become a Ladies! Director and Treasurer are pictured at the 2009 outing. Both of these men Janet is a frequent speaker with local Nuclear methods to academic pharmacy. He has Clinical Program Manager for Diversified are outstanding alumni and have given top priority of their time & talents Medicine organizations, including the published over 100 scientific and professional Pharmaceutical Services (now Express-Scripts), a to the College, over many years. Thank you, John and Ralph! COSNMT, the Ohio Valley Society of Nuclear papers, 35 abstracts, and over 100 Drugdex PBM, to manage drug selection, utilization and Medicine and the Central Chapter of the Society consults. His published papers have been cited in costs for managed-care organizations. As her MS of Nuclear Medicine. Her topics have included the biomedical literature over 500 times. Service began to interfere with airline travel, her position radioactive materials licensure, the compounding and grant funding have totaled over $ 4 million. changed to Clinical Utilization Specialist where of radiopharmaceuticals and technetium – 99m Appointments to national professional boards she consulted with physicians and geriatric radiochemistry, among a myriad of others. and committees include three 5-year cycles on the patients for several health-insurance companies. Since 2002, Janet has been an active volunteer United States Pharmacopeia expert review panels Lauri was a Contributing Editor to The and avid supporter of the Ohio Wildlife Center and two 4-year cycles on the Editorial Board of Consultant Pharmacist, Journal of the American in Dublin, Ohio. In addition to working a the Pharmacotherapy Self-Assessment Program Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP). She regular shift at the OWC Hospital, she (PSAP-3 and 4). Over the last 20 years he has presented and submitted posters on research, participates as a home care volunteer, caring for worked with the international journal Annals of quinolone and phenytoin use in LTCFs at ASCP orphaned and injured animals until they may be Pharmacotherapy. Having served as the co-Editor, Conferences and published articles on Pressure
8 17 Good friends celebrate during the 2009 Alumni Awards Banquet and Annual Meeting in May, 2009. Marcia Nusgart, BS '76 congratulates the 2009 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, Lauri G. Epitropoulis Wolf, BS '83, who has had a celebrated career in clinical pharmacy. You can e- mail Lauri at [email protected]. Marcia is President of Nusgart Consulting, LLC and can be reached at [email protected]
OSU Golf Coach, Jim Brown introduces his former team player, John OSU Athletic Honoree, John N. Cook delivers his acceptance talk after Cook, a fellow member of the OSU Athletic Hall of Fame. being introduced by his former OSU Golf Team Coach, Jim Brown. After Ulcers for ASCP bulletin, Clinical Consult. She of Nuclear Pharmacy Services at the The Ohio legislators, CMMS, and other policy makers. spearheaded a Disease State Management protocol State University Medical Center. He conducted Edward and his wife Kimberly live in It was a proud moment for OSU alumni at the 2009 golf outing. hearing Ken Hale introduce Professor Bennett in his usual accurate and for geriatric CHF patients while at NCS. She bench-top and clinical research with novel Knoxville, Tennessee. professional way earlier, John Cook said, “I am just a golfer!” John said served on the the ASCP Education and ASCP radiopharmaceuticals, becoming an American that he has a home in Southern California and in Florida and on OSU Research Foundation Advisory Boards. Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education Football game days, he proudly displays his Buckeye flags. We can Lauri received The Josephine Sitterle Failer Research Scholar; he authored manuscripts & imagine the response he gets from his neighbors! Alumni Award in 1994. She was presented the abstracts published in peer reviewed journals and OSU College of Pharmacy Outstanding presented work at several national meetings via Leadership Award in 1982 while President of the podium and poster presentations. Rho Pi Phi pharmacy fraternity. She was a After completing the PharmD program, member of the OSU Women's Pharmacy Club Edward began working in Positron Emission which funded an OSU College of Pharmacy Tomography (PET) as a staff nuclear pharmacist scholarship from 1989-96. Lauri has been a for PETNET Solutions. He worked up through member of the Board of Directors for MOBILE the organization, establishing and managing a (Mid Ohio Board for Independent Living new cyclotron facility, then managing a region of Environments), an advocacy organization for PETNET facilities as Director of Operations. disabled persons, since 2005. During this time, he remained active in academia through lecture series on Nuclear Pharmacy and She founded Medicine Cabinet Consultants, an Shannon Weiher, the College Director of innovative geriatric consultant pharmacy agency PET for the Nuclear Medicine Technologist program at University of Miami and the Development, left, hosted Tom Sherrin, BS '65, which served Columbus community-based elderly MS'67 and Taylor Bently, P3, President of in 2004. Biomedical Engineering graduate program at Case Western Reserve University. Pharmacy Council 2008-09 at the Blackwell Lauri currently resides in Upper Arlington, Hotel Restaurant in the Spring of 2009. Tom Ohio with her three children: Frank Thomas In 2006, he joined the Business Development team at PETNET as Director of New Products, Sherrin represents the Pharmacy Alumni Society Epitropoulos, 18, Sophia Lorenza Epitropoulos, tasked with expanding the product portfolio and at the OSU Alumni Association Advisory Council 15, and Madison Lane Wolf, 11. assisting with domestic and international where he serves on the Steering Committee. expansion activities. In this position, Edward established collaborative initiatives with the Change is good! (Continued from page 3) 2008 Josephine Sitterle Failer National Cancer Institute and initiated a multi- Alumni Award center clinical trial with the Academy of College in January 2010 part time. There should Molecular Imaging aimed at expanding the be a seamless transition because of Shannon Edward M. Plut, utilization of PET through F-18 Fluoride bone Weiher and Tanya McDay. They can answer any Honoree, Marialice Bennett draws a name for the Golf Outing 50/50 raffle The 2009 OSU College of Pharmacy Golf Honorees Marialice Bennett PharmD, is Senior imaging. He also coordinated PETNET’s questions you may have during the 60 day from the bowl held by Dean Bob Brueggemeier. The golf dinner is so and John Cook are pictured with Lou Marcy ’65, left, and Dean Bob Director of Product international expansion into Australia. separation period as required by Ohio PERS. Management for Edward accepted the position of Senior much fun, and the raffle is one of the reasons why! The grand prize of Brueggemeier. Successes came to both of the honorees later in the year. Here is their contact information: PETNET Solutions, a Director of Product Management in 2008 and $500 was won by Larry Galluzzo, a long-term care owner from Cincinnati, Professor Bennett was elected APhA President Elect and John Cook won unit of Siemens Molecular continues to work toward expanding the Shannon Weiher (614) 247-6482 Ohio and an OSU donor. Larry graciously donated the cash back to the two year-ending Champions Tour events which vaulted him to second Imaging. He graduated utilization of Molecular Imaging through the [email protected] Dean’s General Scholarship Fund for “Students first, Students Now”! place in the Charles Schwab Cup Championship! Great years for both our Summa Cum Laude with adoption of approved PET products and the Tanya McDay (614) 688-5517 Warm thanks to Larry Galluzzo! honorees! Honors and Distinction commercialization of investigational imaging [email protected] with a Bachelor of Science agents. He recently established a corporate Their help has been so important to the Society in Pharmaceutical partnership with a large commercial provider of Sciences in 2000, then low energy radiopharmaceuticals to be marketed and I am so grateful to them both! Summa Cum Laude as valedictorian of the with PETNET’s portfolio of high energy PET Thank you to Dean Bob Brueggemeier, for his inaugural entry level Doctor of Pharmacy radiopharmaceuticals. He also serves on the support of the Society and for allowing me to program at The Ohio State University College of Academy of Molecular Imaging Health continue to serve the alumni on my return. And, I Pharmacy in 2002. Economics Committee and chairs the Research thank my fellow graduates of the College for your Edward started his career in Nuclear Pharmacy Working Group which is tasked to study the value support over the years. There are many of you working as a research associate in the Department of Molecular Imaging in order to influence who love this College as I do.
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Champions Honored at the Championship in 2009 and finished second in Special thanks to Golf Committee member, Doug Stein Recalls His 2009 Preceptor Awards the Charles Schwab Cup standings. Tom Whiston ’81, for arranging to bring the two Pharmacy Years 2009 Alumni Golf outing Congratulations, John Cook! BMWs for the Hole-in-one competitions. Professor Marialice Bennett heads the Other sponsors included: Ambulatory and Community Pharmacy Bill and Elma Ague Residency Program at the OSU College of Long-standing relationships. When Doug Experiential education is critical to the The 23rd Annual Pharmacy Alumni and Arlington Court Stein thinks back to the 15 years he spent at the comprehensive education of our pharmacy Friends Golf Outing was played on the Pharmacy. She is a favorite teacher to many Lou & Carol Marcy College of Pharmacy, it’s the friendships he students. The mentoring and teaching efforts Alister Mackenzie and Jack Nicklaus designed OSU College of Pharmacy alumni. Marialice has successfully served APhA for a number of Mylan Pharmaceuticals made with the alumni, students and faculty/staff of our educational partners are an OSU Scarlet Course on Monday, June 22, immeasurable part of their education. The years and has been named Chair of the Larry Schieber that mean the most to him. You might say that 2009. Professor Marialice Bennett, APhA is the very reason I retained a warm collegial experiential program is based on the Academy of Professional Practice Dean Bob Brueggemeier President Elect, and John Cook, Professional friendship with Doug after parting ways at the philosophy and process of pharmaceutical Golfer on the Champion’s Tour, NCAA Golf Management. During the Summer of 2009, Larry & Janet Robertson she was elected President-Elect of APhA by College of Pharmacy in 2000. Many alumni care; therefore, the program fosters the Champion Team member and OSU Athletic APCO her peers. She will be the third APhA remember Doug’s years at the college and many development of skills related to the provision Hall of Fame Honoree, were honored. Giant Eagle will say they of direct patient care and medication therapy Ninety-two golfers played on the OSU President from the faculty of The Ohio State Tom Scono watched Doug management, in the context of both Scarlet Course in the fourth year since the re- University College of Pharmacy when she takes office in 2010. Warmest congratulations, Medco Health grow and mature dispensing and non-dispensing practice sites. opening on May 20, 2006 after the Jack In recognition of the importance of Marialice. Capital Wholesale in his Nicklaus re-design. The date of the College of professional and preceptors skilled in human and fiscal Pharmacy Alumni & Friends Golf Outing for Jim & Sally Staker resources, we honored our valued preceptors Thank you to Tom Scono ’80, the Golf personal life. 2010 is projected to be Monday, June 28, Doug’s very Doug, Noah, Barbara, Joshua, Geoffrey and this year: 2010. Please note the date and plan to attend Committee chair. Thank you to our sponsors who Our faithful volunteers deserve the gratitude Faith. allow us to continue this great College tradition: first position at and enjoy next year’s outing. of the alumni and the College. The golf outing Ohio State was Excellence in Experiential Education Award The alumni golf outing is more than just a would not be successful without their help. recognizing innovation, excellence in practice Hole-In-One Prizes Sponsored by the ‘alumni golf fellowship event. It is an opportunity for Thank you to, Ginny Beaty ‘96, Jack Coughlin alumnus who had moved and teaching, excellent student evaluations CVS/Pharmacy and Shawn Eaton. coordinator’ for the alumni and the College to honor ’56, Ralph Foster ’56, Shirlyn Chaffin ’59, the College of and not informed "the Alumni Dean" of his and engaging students in pharmacy practice: deserving members of the faculty at the golf Tanya McDay, MBA, Dorothy Kemper, and Pharmacy. Fresh new address. Although undocumented, Jack dinner. There is no other annual venue in Hole-In-One Prizes Sponsored by Don Bennett ’70, MBA. out of OSU’s spent hundreds of hours during his 40-plus Pharmacy Systems Incorporated which we honor our outstanding faculty. the Kroger Company and Bill Sheridan. Please join us at the 24th Annual Alumni & journalism years at the college corresponding with alumni. John Cook is currently a member of the Friends Golf Outing on Monday, June 28, school, he Doug loved most that Jack took things PGA Champion’s Tour. He played for the Dinner Sponsored by Giant Eagle and 2010. Whether you play golf or not, come and inherited personally. You always knew where you stood Buckeyes from 1977 to 1979 and was a John DeJames. share a fellowship dinner in honor of a College hundreds of Doug Stein, President and with Jack and he was always the first to member of the NCAA Championship Team faculty member and a Buckeye athlete. Non- important Executive Director of the reconcile if a debate got too heated. Jack in 1979. John has family ties to central Ohio, golfers are encouraged to sponsor a student to relationships Mount Carmel Health summed up his own philosophy on a poster he as his father is a golf course manager in play in the event and might join them for that had been System Foundation prepared for Alumni Day. It read: “Food; Circleville, Ohio. John was inducted into the dinner. Pharmacist golfers, we need you. The nurtured Football; Friends and Fellowship; Fun!" OSU Athletic Hall of Fame in 1986. He won 2009 outing made over $22,000 for pharmacy through the years by members of the College Doug said the person who hired him, Dan the Champions Tour Administaff Small scholarships. With your help and donations we faculty and the staff at OSU Alumni Heinlen, was also a master relationship-builder. Business Classic and the Charles Schwab Cup could do better! Association. Having worked as a campus tour Dan, who at the time in his eleventh year as the guide and intern in the Athletic Department as a very popular and successful president of the student, Doug had a pretty good idea what OSU Alumni Association, was already writing Ohio State was looking for. Email had not yet chapters for the handbook on university alumni Chuck Bernotas, Amy Valley, Gretchen Lindsey, been rolled out; the only computers were housed relations and delivering keynote addresses at Stuart Bishop, Bob Brueggemeier, Jerry Cable in their own building, Baker Systems, and cell national conferences. Still today Dan can recall phones weighed about 25 pounds and came in a the names and faces of hundreds of alumni. He canvas bag. The tools of today's great is very smart and creative and extends himself communicators had not yet been unleashed on freely to others. In Doug’s eyes, that is Dan’s Preceptor Mentors of the Year, Introductory OSU. gift. Pharmacy Practice Experience: Stein served 18 years in development and When Doug was hired in October 1984, he Allison Blozy, RPh, Kroger alumni relations at Ohio State, which included found himself in a tiny office (a former dorm Pharmacy (Columbus, OH) director of development at the College of room) on the 11th floor of Lincoln Tower. Liliane Truong, RPh, Meijer Pharmacy and chief development officer at the There was an up-side to that first assignment, he Pharmacy (Gahanna, OH) Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard recalls. Doug was being groomed by two of the Kristin Inman, RPh, (Columbus, OH) University's all-time great relationship builders: J. Solove Research Institute, where he put the Dr. Jack Beal, and Mr. Dan Heinlen. Both men finishing touches on The James’ landmark $50 Preceptors of the Year, Advanced Pharmacy were OSU alums themselves and began million capital campaign. In 2002 Doug Practice Experience: introducing Doug to everyone he needed to returned to his high school alma mater, St. know in order to build a successful alumni Charles Preparatory School, as senior director Kristen Lamberjack, RPh, program. of development and spent six years there Nationwide Childrens Hospital Dr. Beal was one of the ‘old-school’ completing a $12 million capital campaign and (Columbus, OH) raising funds for a new student commons and Cristen Walker, RPh, Kroger Tom Whiston ’81 and Dean Bob Brueggemeier congratulate 2009 honoree, professors. Very early on at Alumni Day Good friends Marilyn Wollett ’65, left and Janice Younkin Benjamin, right an athletic center. Last summer he was named Pharmacy (Pickerington, OH ) John Cook at the golf dinner on June 22, 2009. Tom, thank you for bringing activities Doug noticed the long line of alumni congratulate Professor Marialice Bennett at the golf dinner in the OSU waiting to talk to Jack and his wife, Earlene. president and executive director of the Mount Robert Wagonblott, RPh, Meijer the two BMWs for our two hole-in-one holes! The BMWs make a great Golf Course dining room. That was the first of many clues that Dr. Beal Carmel Health System Foundation. His office Pharmacy (Reynoldsburg, OH) day even more exciting! was a cherished and respected man, a man of is located in Mount Carmel’s corporate center Craig Cooper, RPh, Mt. Carmel/St. deep integrity and unwavering faith. Jack would located at East Broad and McNaughten Road Ann’s Hospital (Westerville, OH) spend hours on the phone tracking down the address of one of his lost sheep – a pharmacy Doug Stein (Continued on page 23) 2009 Preseptor Awards (Continued on page 23)
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A Message From Archie Griffin, President & CEO, OSU Alumni Association February 2009 Alumni Society Pharmacy AlumNews … Inc. He lives in Rancho Santa Fe, CA. JoAnn S. Stubbings is Clinical Assistant Professor at UIC College of Pharmacy. She Board of Governors Meeting 1965 Ronald J. McCulley works part-time at lives in Hinsdale, IL. Best Fans in the Land Highlights The 40’s… Belmont Community Hospital Clinic. He 1943 George D. Richards is Chief Executive lives in Bellaire, OH. The 80’s… arlier this summer I had the pleasure to testing your Officer of Capital Wholesale Drug Company. 1966 E he Winter meeting of the OSU Pharmacy Harold N. Godwin is Professor and 1980 Laura Ellis Damicone is a Staff participate in the taping of a public-service mettle on that T He lives in Columbus, OH. Associate Dean at the University of Kansas, announcement promoting good sportsmanship. Alumni Governing Board met on Thursday, Pharmacist at Kent State University Health day. 1948 Christodoulos E. Glaros retired in 1984 School of Pharmacy. He lives in Overland It was really a fun project and I loved having the February 12, 2009 at the Longaberger Alumni Care Center. She lives in Hudson, OH. I saw Woody from Abbot Labs. He lives at Judson Park Park, KS. opportunity to carry a good message and spend House as usual. About 60 alumni, faculty, and Cynthia Hunter Jacober works at Riverside make that walk Retirement Community in Cleveland, OH. some time with members of Ohio State’s students were in attendance. Tom Sherrin, BS 1968 Richard L. Keegan is Pharmacy Methodist Hospital. She lives in Columbus, many times and Wilbur J. Ward is retired. He and his wife, Sportsmanship Council, who participated in the ’65, MS ’67 is the Pharmacy representative on Manager at Marc’s Pharmacy. He and his wife, OH. I talked to him Joan, live in Wellston, OH. PSA as well. the OSU Alumni Association Alumni Advisory Ilona, live in Strongsville, OH. about that Council or “Archie’s Council.” Tom was 1981 Mary D. Dean is a Pharmacy Manager Good sportsmanship is something I think is Email: [email protected] rivalry many recently asked to serve on the Council’s The 50’s… for the State of Ohio. She lives in Gahanna, essential to being a Buckeye fan. Period. James A. Logue, Jr. retired as Manager of the other times. And Steering Committee, which is a great honor. OH. 1950 Central Pharmacy Inpatient Unit at Ohio I’ve heard debates back and forth about how although his He reported that he is enjoying his time with Elaine Black Petty is retired. She lives in Timothy P. Fouts is a Staff Pharmacist at St. heated some of our rivalries are and how much dislike of Grafton, OH. DMH, and works part-time as a Relief Vincent Mercy Medical Center. He lives in the Council. The Council will examine what Pharmacist. He lives in Westerville, OH. animosity can flow between fanbases at times. Michigan is well- OSU is doing for women and how to improve Yvonne L. Snyder is retired. She and her Toledo, OH. Having heard all of that I’ve yet to hear a chronicled, don’t husband, Ralph, live in Dublin, OH. Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] their opportunities at OSU. The agenda was Michael T. Smith is Pharmacy Manager at compelling argument that suggests treating ever let anyone very full this meeting and included a virtual Email: [email protected] Robert P. Henderson is Professor and Clinical other people poorly is ever warranted. tell you that he did not respect Michigan. He Walgreen Co. He lives in Maumee, OH. tour of the new Student Union, under 1953 John Moore shares this information. “I Pharmacy Specialist at Stamford University. Personally, I have a big problem with people did, and if any player would have embarrassed construction and slated to be opened in the had the pleasure of working for 10 years with 1969 Robert M. Wagonblott is Pharmacy He lives in Birmingham, AL. showing poor sportsmanship. I really don’t like him by showing poor sportsmanship on the Spring of 2010. Stephen Raynes. My wife of 56 years and I live Team Leader at Meijer, Inc. He lives in Gail S. Morrison is a Staff Pharmacist at it when I hear our fans boo an opposing team field, I can promise you that player would be in in Maine, but spend our winters in Lakeland, Reynoldsburg, OH. CVS. She lives in Cincinnati, OH. when they come onto the field and it bothers for a week of practice he would not soon Florida. I retired in 1970, spending my last 18 me even more when I hear about altercations forget. 1982 Susan M. Fosnight is Clinical Lead years as a pharmacist in our local 40 beds The 70’s… between different groups of fans. At the end of the day, these are games. We Pharmacist at Somma Health Systems and hospital.” He lives in Bridgton, ME. Email: Part of the reason it’s always stuck in my craw should never get to the point where a game 1970 Richard E. Birnie is a Staff Pharmacist at Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at [email protected] is that as a player, as heated as our rivalry with leads us to behave in a way that would Ohio Health – RMB. He lives in Neoucom. She lives in Ravenna, OH. Paul H. Wolf is retired. He and his wife, Michigan could be, that game was never about embarrass our families or our university. Being Worthington, OH. Fred D. Hensley is retired. He lives in hate. We wanted to beat them badly, no doubt Ruth, live in Indian River, MI. Cincinnati, OH. a good fan is something to me that is as much 1971 Michael S. Flom is President of Vital about it. However, that desire never ever led me Email: [email protected] Tammy Hipp shares this information. “Our of a part of being a Buckeye as Skull Session or Products, Inc. He lives in Boynton Beach, FL. or my teammates to engage in the type of crass Script Ohio. It isn’t something I expect out of 1958 Robert D. Penrose is retired. He and his oldest, Adam, graduated from OSU in March behavior that would reflect poorly on Ohio some of our fans. I expect it out of all of them wife, Patricia, live in Stockport, OH. 1973 James C. Klepcyk is Director of this year with a degree in Political Science. While still looking for work in his field, he is State. wherever they are. Email: [email protected] Pharmacy. He lives in Powell, OH. When we played the Wolverines the goal was I hope you will all carry this message with currently employed in Columbus as a manager 1974 the play as hard as we possibly could. We had to you throughout the course of the upcoming 1959 Roberta Young Cawthorne shares this Richard T. Cranston is AM Care with Giant Eagle. He is getting married to his information. “I live in Shreveport, LA. My Clinical Pharmacist at VA Loma Linda high school sweetheart, Kathy, in two weeks – leave it all out there because we knew they were season. If you’re watching in Ohio Stadium, at Taylor Bently, President of Pharmacy Council, going to do the same. But at the same time, we a game-watch party, or just with friends, show husband and I moved here in 1989 from Los Healthcare Systems. He and his wife, Suzanne, here in the Cleveland area. We’re all busy with left, and Laura Connell, Treasurer of Pharmacy live in Yucaipa, CA. had to play fair. And when the game was over those people what Buckeyes are all about by Council give their report to the governing board. Angeles. I have been retired from the practice wedding preparations! Rachel, our oldest daughter, will be a senior at OSU in the BSPS you walked across the field, shook their hands, exhibiting good sportsmanship in good times They state that the Pharmacy Ball will be on of pharmacy for two years now. However, I am 1975 Richard D. Fox is an Oncology Patient and offered them the respect they deserved for and bad. April 18, 2009. Also, the Council is sponsoring a very involved in community volunteer program. She is currently working on her Care Pharmacist at Humility of Mary Health pharmacy school applications and hopes to Race for the Cure Team to run on May 16, 2009. activities. I serve as President of The Arc of Partners. He lives in Warren, OH. Louisiana and am on the Board of Directors of continue her education at Ohio State. She is Email: [email protected] our local Arc. The Arcs serve people with the current president of the Pre-Pharmacy cognitive, intellectual, and developmental 1976 James D. Riggs is Pharmacist and Club and is involved with the Generation Rx disabilities and their families. I am particularly Owner of Riggs Pharmacy, Inc. d.b.a. Health- Project. We enjoy hearing her talk about interested in this as I had two children, now Aid Pharmacy. He lives in New Haven, WV. professors that WE had and some of them deceased, who were born with spina bifida. I actually claim to remember us. She has also serve on the Shreveport Green Board 1977 William L. Maholm is a Consultant at recruited us to attend a Pre-Pharmacy Club which is an environmental organization. I Meijer. He lives in Largo, FL. meeting to talk about careers in pharmacy. chair the Women’s Philanthropy Network 1978 David E. Amos is an Executive Bethany, our youngest, graduated from high Grants Committee, an arm of the Shreveport- Pharmacist at Target. He shares this school and will also be attending Ohio State. Bossier Community Foundation. I am also a information. “I have retired after 30 years She also chose to follow in the family footsteps founding member of the Northwest Louisiana from Kaiser Foundation Health Plan. I have of pharmacy and was accepted into the EAP Interfaith Pharmacy which is a pharmacy that returned to my retail roots with Target program at the College of Pharmacy. She is dispenses free drugs to people unable to buy Pharmacy.” He and his wife, Jackie, live in excited to begin college in just a few weeks. their medications. My husband is also retired. South Euclid, OH. Bethany will be living in Paterson Hall (the My son and daughter-in-law live in Austin, Email: [email protected] Pharmacy House) – same as Mom and Rachel. TX and are both engineers. We have no Rebecca S. Guth shares this information. “My David’s major hobby is Barbershop singing – grandchildren.” Email: [email protected] husband and I are both retired and living in he sings with the Men of Independence Bradenton, FL. Our sons are still in Columbus Chorus. This is a competitive hobby, working The 60’s… and the oldest is getting married on April 10, each year to try to qualify for the International 2010 in Ohio Stadium!” Competition. We did attend our first 1961 Ann Nicodemus Mottice is a retired International Contest in Anaheim this year – Jerry Siegel, BS ’76, PharmD ’03, Senior Director, pharmacist. She lives in Warren, OH. Email: [email protected] OSU Medical Center Department of Pharmacy Roman O. Mironovich is a Clinical Staff and it was a blast! The girls went with us and and Assistant Dean of the College of Pharmacy, 1963 Dr. James L. Day is retired. He lives in Pharmacist at University Hospital in had a great time, too. See, there are lots of Members of the Academy of Pharmacy of Central Ohio present Dean Bob Brueggemeier with two gives the department of pharmacy report to the Tallahassee, FL. Cleveland, OH. He lives in Parma, OH. good looking talented, YOUNG men involved scholarship checks. One check will go to the APCO Scholarship fund and the other to the Women’s February board. Dr. Siegel has announced his Kobi M. Sethna is President and Chief Karen M. Shagrin is a Staff Pharmacist at in this hobby! They especially enjoyed Pharmacy Scholarship. From the left are, Dean Brueggemeier, Shirlyn Chaffin ’59, Ralph Foster ’56, retirement as of September 9, 2009. Thank you Executive Officer of Nereus Pharmaceuticals, Walgreens. She lives in Walnut Creek, CA. watching the young guys from Sweden and Lou Marcy ’65, Don Bennett, BS ’70, MBA and Jack Lince ’64. and congratulations, Jerry!
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Hence the conflict.” Quality Resource Manager at Pharmacy Center. She lives in Columbus, OH. and excited to begin University College of Systems, Inc. She and her husband, Duane, Joseph D. Reichert is a Staff Pharmacist at my term as President of Support Pharmacy Alumni 1984 Karen Sweeney Kaskewsky is a live in Powell, OH. Northwest Ohio Psychiatric Hospital. He lives the OSU Pharmacy Society Governing Pharmacist at CVS Pharmacy. She lives in Email: [email protected] Alumni Society. Don Board has undergone in Walbridge, OH. huge Thank You Sandusky, OH. Bennett did a A self-examination over 1991 Harold E. Fletcher is a Pharmacist. He 1997 to our alumni and Marianne W. McClellan is a Pharmacist at Amber N. Stillings is a Pharmacy wonderful job as the past two years Kroger. She lives in Westerville, OH. lives in Bellaire, OH. Manager at Kroger. She lives in Dublin, OH. friends who have Karl H. Kappeler is Director of Pharmacy president the previous during the time of Dr. Gregory S. Wellman is Associate stepped up to support Services at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. 1998 two years. His Larry C. Schieber, Shannon Weiher, M.A. President Don Louis W. Marcy, B.S. Professor at Ferris State University. He lives in Jaime Capestany is an Anticoagulation The College of He lives in Dublin, OH. Pharmacist/Coordinator at Mount Carmel leadership and BS 81 Bennett’s term in ’65, R.Ph. Cedar Springs, MI. Pharmacy’s scholarship needs as we make Ann M. DiMeo is Senior Manager of East Hospital. He lives in Columbus, OH. initiatives have our Alumni Governing office. (Donald L. Alumni Affairs great strides to reach our $1 million goal in 1985 Michele Balint Brammer is Director of Healthcare Operations at Medco Health society in a strong Board President Bennett, BS’70, MBA) Director 1999 Daniel R. Lommer is a Clinical the University’s Students First, Students Now Trade & Channel Management at Genzyme. Solution, Inc. She lives in Columbus, OH. position not only During board meetings, your representatives Operations Director. He lives in Cincinnati, emergency scholarship initiative. The She writes, “Hope to see the class of ‘85 next Email: [email protected] financially but also in terms of programs and have been discussing ways to make the Society OH. donations to endowed scholarships and our year to celebrate our 25th!!” She and her service to the College. more responsive and focused on goals set 1992 Dr. Julie C. Beard is a Physician at Jodi E. Miguel is a Pharmacy Manager at emergency scholarship fund have pushed us husband, Brad Brammer, live in Sunbury, My number one goal in my term as down in our strategic plan. Under President Galion Community Hospital. She and her Walgreens. She shares this information. “My over $250,000 towards our final goal. OH. president is to increase membership and Larry C. Schieber ’81, the ideas discussed in husband, David Morehead, live in Mansfield, husband and I celebrated the birth of our first We will be awarding emergency aid Mark E. Walter shares this information. “New participation in the Society. While we have board meetings will begin to be implemented. OH. Email: [email protected] son on August 29, 2008 (Sonny).” She lives in throughout the year and we look forward to position - Director of Pharmacy at Kindred alumni scattered throughout the state, Larry has appointed a constitution revision Hospital in Dayton, OH. Second oldest son Emmanuel C. Ezirim shares this information. Feasterville Trevose, PA. sharing updates on our goal and how this “I just started my own pharmacy on March country and even the world, we are all bound committee to set the new ideas to writing. graduated from Alter High School and will Sandra R. Seikel is a Staff Pharmacist at timely Students First, Students Now initiative 30, 2009. Central Point Pharmacy is up and together by our love for Ohio State in general, For some years, the Pharmacy Alumni attend Ohio State in September, ’09.” He lives Giant Eagle Pharmacy Niles. She shares this has impacted the campus, the College and our running.” He and his wife, Chiebonam, live in information. “Birth of son #2 on May 20, and the College of Pharmacy in particular. I Society has been told that the governing board in Kettering, OH. students. Columbus, OH. 2009, 7 pounds 11 ounces, 20 inches long, hope to do this by increasing programs in is too large to function in an efficient way. The Email: [email protected] The College is promoting the Dean’s Email: [email protected] joins big brother, Matthew, 3 years old.” She areas away from Columbus. This will allow election of the large numbers of board General Scholarship fund (#312755) for Dr. Angela M. Harding is a Clinical Care and her husband, David, live in Cortland, many more alumni to catch up with events representatives around the State of Ohio has 1986 Dr. Mark A. Gerhardt is an emergency support and need base Pharmacist at Riverside Methodist Hospital. OH. Email: [email protected] and news of the College. We truly have a lot been challenging to conduct. The board Anesthesiologist & Associate Professor at The scholarships. Please consider a gift or pledge She lives in Powell, OH. Jennifer L. Watkins is Pharmacist-in-Charge to be proud of. representatives often were not on committees Ohio State University Medical Center. He to this or any of our scholarship funds to Laura L. Jackson is a Pharmacist at Southern at CVS. She lives in Nokomis, FL. One shining example of excellence within and could not have their ideas heard. lives in Columbus, OH. count towards Students First, Students Now. Ohio Medical Center. She lives in the College is Dr. Milap Nahata who recently However, the willingness of board members to David A. Gill is the Pharmacy Owner and The 2000’s… Please see the flyer featuring BSPS student Regional Pharmacist at Gill’s Family Wheelersburg, OH. was honored with two major awards. In serve is very highly valued. There is a way to Brad J. Karns is a Special Agent for the Blake Toney in this issue. A list of scholarship Pharmacy. He lives in McArthur, OH. 2000 February, he was awarded the Richard A. engage all board members and to run an Federal Bureau of Investigation. He lives in Ft. Matthew C. Gerten is a Consultant funds can be found at www.giveto.osu.edu Michael F. Leon is a Clinical Specialist at Pharmacist at Omnicare. His wife, Oksana S. Helms Award of Excellence in Pediatric efficient organization. A more efficient system Lauderdale, FL. (click on: Additional Giving Opportunities). Fairview General Hospital. He lives in Avon, Gerten is now the Pharmacy Manager for Pharmacy Practice which recognizes sustained is sought. The solution is very exciting. Watch Also, for our senior alumni, if you are 70½ OH. 1993 Randall D. Broyles is General Manager Beeber Pharmacy (Omnicare) in Englewood, and meritorious service to pediatric pharmacy the alumni section of the College web site for or older, you have a unique opportunity to Laura VanFossen Stewart is Clinical Manager of Walgreens Infusion Pharmacy. He lives in OH. They live in Dayton, OH. practice. Last fall he was elected to the constitution revision notice next Spring. make a tax-free gift to the College of at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. She lives in Louisville, KY. Email: [email protected] membership of the Institute of Medicine of www.pharmacy.ohio-state.edu Pharmacy from your IRA before December Pickerington, OH. Dr. Julie B. Kendle is a Pharmacy Director at the National Academies. This award is The pharmacy alumni society board should 2001 Megan E. Hauck is a Pharmacist at 31, 2009. Please contact me if you would like David L. Willins is a Clinical Staff Pharmacist Aetna, Inc. She lives in New Albany, OH. considered one of the highest honors in the represent all elements of the graduates of the Giant Eagle, Inc. She lives in Columbus, OH. more information (614) 247-6482. at University Hospitals in Cleveland, OH. He Kimberly C. Wilson shares this information. field of health and medicine. Those of us College. Increasing diversity on the board and his wife, Colette, live in Avon, OH. “I am a Pharmacy Manager with Kroger in 2002 Mari Garrett Leahy, PharmD '02 We fortunate enough to have had Dr. Nahata as a should be a top priority of the leadership of Email: [email protected] Lexington, KY. I have a nine year old wanted to let you know that baby #3 finally teacher can certainly attest to his the Society, as indicated by the OSU Alumni 1987 John V. Farren is a Staff Pharmacist at daughter, Anna Grace Wilson. My husband, arrived! commitment to excellence in everything he Association. The Society board needs to have Dan Mackey, is an Optometrist in Lexington.” Medco Health Solutions. He lives in And we does. more recent graduates, minorities, PharmDs The family lives in Lexington, KY. Email: Columbus, OH. are just I would also like to recognize Lou Marcy and graduates of the sciences to better reflect [email protected] Barbara E. Grajzl is a Pharmacist at thrilled. who has decided to retire from his position of the membership. The governing board Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest. She lives in 1994 Beth Lammers Butcher is a Staff Matthew Director of Alumni Affairs for the College. elections of 2009 were successful in bringing Beckett Cleveland, OH. Email: [email protected] Pharmacist at Schwieterman’s Pharmacy. She Lou has been the guiding force for the society some diversity to the group, but more needs to Leahy Sheryl Oberly Lamb is a Staff Pharmacist at lives in Wapakoneta, OH. be done. A standing committee on diversity joined for many years and will certainly be missed. Sarasota Memorial Hospital. She and her Lou’s hard work and dedication are evident in would be able to address this issue. The board husband, Jay, live in Sarasota, FL. 1995 Deborah G. Prosek is a Pharmacist at our Kmart. She lives in Williamsburg, VA. family on the Pharmacy Alumni Society consistently could partner with Pharmacy Student Services 1988 Pammi Jo Farren is a Branch Infusion Email: [email protected] August being one of the top Societies of the OSU and help in recruiting by volunteering and Manager at Coram, An Apria Healthcare 13 at 8:44 pm. He weighed 7 pounds 10 oz Alumni Association. Fortunately for us, he with financial support. Company. She lives in Columbus, OH. 1996 Genie W. Dixon is a Pharmacy Services and was 20 inches long. He has tons of hair will continue to work with the College on a One change of interest to all alumni is the Dr. Jeffrey M. Ketz is a Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator at Kroger. She lives in and it is a strawberry blonde! He is a great part time basis after the first of the year. establishment of the Pharmacy Alumni Society Specialist. He lives in Cleveland, OH. Pickerington, OH. baby and just so stinking cute! Well, sure, we As we try new events for Society members, Lifetime Membership which has been Mary C. Kile is a Staff Pharmacist at Akron Email: [email protected] are biased, but man, this kid is cute. And so I would ask you to become active in the approved and will be offered to graduates in General Medical Center. She lives in Akron, Amy Clark Givens and Jeffrey Givens share good. Brennan and Elli love having a new Society. At these events, we hope to convey a the 2010 Membership Statements. Watch for OH. this information. “We are staying busy with brother. We are so thrilled. Lots of love from lot of the great things going on at the College your 2010 dues mailing for details. our 3 buckeyes (Jacob age 8, Alex age 6, and 1989 Karol Ann Kirk is a Consultant the Leahy household! Brian & Mari Garrett of Pharmacy. Please join me in celebrating Another change which might interest Will age 3). Amy still FIC at CVS in Leahy '02 alumni is that the director will retire as of Pharmacist at Omnicare of Wadsworth. She Tallmadge, Jeff still RxM at Walgreens in this excellence. We certainly have a lot to be and her husband, Dr. Joseph Kirk, live in Sarah W. Tandon is a Pharmacist at Kroger. proud of. November 2009. However, I will return to the Stow. Went to CPA Convention in April and She lives in Powell, OH. Cuyahoga Falls, OH. Email: [email protected] had a wonderful time catching up with fellow Change is good! (Continued on page 18)
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^ FROM THE DEAN students extend well beyond their academic The Ohio State University Masoud H. Yousef is a Pharmacy Manager at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA. She 2009 Preseptor Awards (Continued from page 19) accomplishments in the classrooms. College of Pharmacy CVS. He lives in Westlake, OH. lives in Fairborn, OH. Involvement in student professional Email: [email protected] 2003 organizations, engagement in research Dr. Robert W. Brueggemeier Bo J. Kaeser is a Field Service Engineer Ching Yee Man is a Pharmacy Resident at The impact and experiences, and participation in national Dean, College of Pharmacy at Agilent Technologies. He and his wife, Regence Rx. She lives in Missouri, TX. importance of the meetings are excellent opportunities for Executive Publication Editor Amber, have a son, Jackson Bode, born Email: [email protected] February 2, 2009. They live in Nolensville, pharmacy profession and students to develop “outside” the classroom and [email protected] Brooke Riser is a Staff Pharmacist at Kroger TN. Email: [email protected] the pharmaceutical to network with other students, faculty, and Pharmacy. She lives in Westerville, OH. Shannon Weiher Dr. Jennifer Ngar-Yan Kwok is a Pharmacist Email: [email protected] sciences in health care pharmacy colleagues from around the nation. at Stevens Hospital. She lives in Bothell, WA. are evident in the on- Service-learning activities included students Director of Development Issifu Tenii works for CVS in San Antonio, going health care reform serving at health related events (i.e. health fairs, [email protected] 2005 Joseph M. Dula is a Regional Clinical TX. Email: [email protected] debates. Although the diabetes screenings, flu clinics, etc.), Manager at Pharmacy Systems, Inc. He lives Amy Tuten is a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice current discussions in community-based programs for underserved Lou Marcy in Hilliard, OH. Resident at The Ohio State University Medical Washington, DC are people, brown bag medicine reviews, tutoring, Director of Alumni Affairs Melissa D. Meekins-Makii is a Clinical Center. She lives in Columbus, OH. Publication Editor focused on health Robert W. and assisting senior citizens. Faculty, students, Pharmacy Specialist at Rainbow Babies & Email: [email protected]
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and access to health care will continue to be at community, encompassing K-12 educational April 2009. They live in Rocky River, OH. Coordinator Email: [email protected] ^ the forefront for health professionals. programming, prescription drug abuse Development and Alumni Affairs Dr. Kyle F. Oelrichs is a Staff Nuclear Pharmacists provide patient-centered and workshops, and partnerships with central Ohio Contributing Editor Pharmacist at Covidien. He lives in In Memoriam...Remembering Foreground: Cristen Walker, Allison Blozy, patient-focused care and truly make a difference organizations. [email protected] Carrollton, TX. Kristin Brower. Background: Milap Nahata, for individuals. Exciting advances in The strong academic programs in Nimesh S. Patel is a Floater Pharmacist at our Pharmacy Alums Jerry Cable, Bob Brueggemeier pharmaceutical sciences, drug discovery, and professional, graduate, and undergraduate Barbara Hegler Target. He lives in Powell, OH. drug development offer novel medicinal agents education and the excellent research and Contributing Editor Email: [email protected] and new therapeutic approaches for the scholarship are a reflection of the high quality [email protected] The 30’s… treatment of diseases. Over the past few faculty, students, researchers, and staff of the 2007 Timothy L’Hommedieu is a Pharmacy Doug Stein (Continued from page 19) Henry Cohen, Class of 1938 passed away on months, I have been fortunate to attend College. Faculty in the pharmaceutical sciences Michael Conrad Manager at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital. Design Editor He lives in Tampa, FL. January 1, 1999. He lived in North on the far east side of Columbus. Doug reports national meetings on clinical pharmacy, are discovering mechanisms regulating cell Hollywood, CA. pharmaceutical sciences, and personalized growth, identifying novel molecules and Conrad Graphic Design Email: timothy.l’[email protected] he inherited a wonderful staff and enjoys medicine and to meet with many Ohio State therapies for cancer or infectious diseases, and [email protected] Danette M. Warner is a Staff Pharmacist at working with a Foundation Board of Trustees Licking Memorial Hospital. She lives in The 40’s… pharmacy alumni involved in enhancing health investigating underlying causes for that recently helped him complete a new Zanesville, OH. care. This Fall 2009 edition of the The Script cardiovascular diseases, nuerosciences and John C. Young, Class of 1949 passed away on strategic plan. Doug said the Mount Carmel highlights the many accomplishments and neurodegeneration. Our faculty in pharmacy 2008 Ted G. Giallourakis is a Pharmacist at August 5, 2009 at Wesley Glen Health Center Foundation just turned 25 years old and prides continued excellence of our alumni, faculty, and practice are engaged in innovative practice Walgreens. He lives in North Olmsted, OH. after a period of declining health. After itself on sponsoring many wonderful programs students. The Script also reflects the overall models of pharmaceutical care and medication April J. Hildebrand is a PGY2 in Solid working in retail pharmacy, he returned to for the region, especially for patients in need of mission of the College of Pharmacy to advance therapy management. Professor Marialice Organ Transplant at The Ohio State OSU, earned a M.S. in Pharmacy in 1955 and financial assistance. This year’s projects include pharmaceutical care for the people of Ohio and Bennett received the APhA 2009 Gloria University Medical Center. She lives in a Ph.D. in 1958. After teaching at the raising funds for a new Mobile Medical Coach Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science, the global community through our teaching, Niemeyer Francke Leadership Mentor Award in Columbus, OH. and a new Mobile Mammography Unit. he joined Chemical Abstracts Service where he through our research, and through our service. April 2009 and was elected President-elect of Photos contributed by Jonathan Gladden, Email: [email protected] Doug and his wife, Barbara, both graduates William P. Salem is a Staff Pharmacist at the worked for 29 years, retiring in 1990. He was of the OSU journalism school, live in In particular, this publication highlights the APhA this past summer. In October, Dr. Milap Brad Stansell, Jack Lince, BS ’64, Lou Marcy a member of the American Chemical Society, exceptional achievements of our alumni and the Nahata was awarded the 2009 Paul F. Parker and OSU Photography Services. VA Medical Center Wade Park. He lives in Westerville. They have three sons and a Richfield, OH. the American Pharmaceutical Association, breadth and depth of alumni engagement in a Medal from the American College of Clinical Sigma Xi Science honorary, and Life Member daughter. Their oldest Geoffrey, is attending wide variety of areas in pharmacy. Pharmacy. Three faculty, Dr. Cynthia Carnes, College of Pharmacy Website 2009 Nate Ash is a Floater Pharmacist at of the OSU Alumni Society. His wife Jane OSU; Joshua is a junior at St. Charles Prep; In the 2009-2010 academic year, our Dr. James McAuley, and Dr. Robert Curley, www.pharmacy.ohio-state.edu Giant Eagle Pharmacy. He lives in shares, “Although his health had been Noah is a seventh grader and Faith a second academic programs remain very strong and were recently chosen as Fellows of scientific Wadsworth, OH. declining for several years, the death was grader and both are home-schooled by Barbara. robust. A total of 498 students are enrolled in organizations or professional pharmacy On the cover! Email: [email protected] sudden and peaceful.” He lived in Columbus, Doug said he still keeps in close touch with our entry-level Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) organizations, joining 24 current faculty and Bryan Belesky is a Staff/Clinical Pharmacist OH. dozens of OSU pharmacy alumni and has program, and the nontraditional PharmD faculty emeritus with this distinction. Professors Marialice Bennett and Jim at Beckley Appalachain Regional Hospital. He enjoyed reconnecting with many OSU (NTPD) program has 39 students enrolled. The I have been blessed with a great group of McAuley are pictured at the awards lives in Beckley, WV. The 50’s… pharmacy alumni employed in the Mount 117 students in the fourth-year class (P-4) are fellow administrators and colleagues to work ceremony at APhA. The 2009 APhA Gloria Email: [email protected] Carmel system. He enjoys reading the Amy Crittenden is a Staff Pharmacist at CVS William E. La Moreaux, Class of 1958 passed impressive accounts in the Alumni Update engaged in clerkship rotations locally, with here in the College office. One of those Niemeyer Francke Leadership Mentor away June 15, 2009. He lived in Cleveland, Pharmacy. She lives in Howell, MI. column in The Ohio Script and would enjoy nationally, and internationally during the past incredible and dedicated individuals is Director Award was presented to Professor OH. year. At the undergraduate level, the BS in of Alumni Affairs, Lou Marcy. As many of you Marialice S. Bennett, FAPhA. Professor Email: [email protected] hearing from alumni and former faculty/staff Pharmaceutical Sciences program enrolled know, Lou officially retired from his full-time James W. McAuley was elected a fellow of Michaelia Dunn is a PGY1 General Practice Norman D. Leibow, Class of 1954 passed via his email account at [email protected] approximately 475 students as majors in position in the College on November 6, 2009. APhA-APRS during the 2009 APhA Annual Resident at Grant Medical Center, and a Staff away January 17, 2009. He lived in Cleveland, Pharmacist at Walgreens Pharmacy. She lives Autumn 2009. Many of our top students in this Lou has worn many “hats” in this role of Meeting. Dr. McAuley is the Faculty Co- OH. Advisor of the OSU APhA-ASP chapter. He is in Columbus, OH. program enter our PharmD program, while alumni director, including coordinating College Email: [email protected] others enter graduate school, other health and alumni activities, providing support for the very active in the University Medical Victor K. Oesterling, Jr., Class of 1950 Center’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Program Josephine C. Heinz is a Pharmacy Resident passed away May 31, 2009. His wife Mary professional schools, or being one of many Pharmacy Alumni Society, interfacing with the at Sanai Hospital of Baltimore. She lives in career options. Our graduate programs in the OSU Alumni Association, leading our annual where he conducts his research and shares, “he was proud of his association with Baltimore, MD. OSU, and especially proud of his College of Pharmacy continue the tradition of alumni tailgate weekend, running the alumni interacts with epilepsy patients regularly. Email: [email protected] Distinguished Alumni Award.” He lived in excellence, with approximately 85 students scholarship golf outing, arranging and hosting Katie Kilgore is a Staff Pharmacist at CVS Punta Gorda, FL. enrolled this fall in the areas of medicinal college events at professional pharmacy Pharmacy. She lives in Elyria, OH. chemistry and pharmacognosy, pharmaceutics, meetings, preparing The Script, and occasionally Email: [email protected] pharmacology, pharmaceutical administration serving as a ticket broker and golf partner. Most Candice Koenig works for Rite Aid Pharmacy and health systems pharmacy. In 2008-09, 18 in Shelby, OH. She lives in Wooster, OH. PhD degrees and 14 MS degrees were awarded. Email: [email protected] The high quality and the maturity of our From the Dean (Continued on page 10) Van Mai is a PGY1 Ambulatory Resident at
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