A MAGAZINE FOR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS OF UNIVERSITY OF THE SCIENCES IN PHILADELPHIA FALL 2005, VOLUME 95 NO. 2

UNIVERSITY CITY NEIGHBORHOOD DRAMATICALLY IMPROVES

USP OPENS DOORS TO STUDENT ATHLETIC/RECREATION CENTER— MBA PROGRAM’S MSM COURSE DISPLACED BY HURRICANE KATRINA WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING? PROVIDES UNIQUE WAY OF LEARNING FROM THE PRESIDENT

When you’ve been associated Nothing could exemplify this Student living has also been with a university for as many more than the changes that have transformed since the opening of years as I have been with USP, occurred on USP’s campus and the ARC in 2004. Where there you can not help but be struck in USP’s neighborhood over the once was an abandoned factory, A MAGAZINE FOR ALUMNI AND by the numerous changes that past 20 years. Where once we now stands the 78,000-square- FRIENDS OF UNIVERSITY OF have occurred throughout your were bordered by declining foot heart of the campus. This THE SCIENCES IN PHILADELPHIA time. Yet, at the same time, the industrial sites and a decaying building is so much more than a FALL 2005, VOLUME 95 NO. 2 enormity of these changes may urban infrastructure, we are now facility that houses recreational not always be so apparent an integral part of one of the and athletic activities. It truly is because you have watched them most exciting, vibrant communi- the center of student life on evolve gradually over those ties in all of Philadelphia. And campus and has transformed the years. Sometimes you see change USP has helped fuel that change. student experience beyond our occur around you, precipitated Our new campus quad, the expectations. by events and individuals that are Athletic/Recreation Center I sincerely hope that those of separate and apart. Other times, (ARC), the rising Science and you who have not had the you see clearly the need for Technology Center (STC)—all opportunity to visit the campus change—and take deliberate provide a seamless extension to and the community recently will a revitalized, thriving be able to get a sense of the neighborhood amenity— excitement that continues to COVER STORY FEATURES DEPARTMENTS Clark Park. grow as our physical environ- Since many of you ment continues to flourish. have not had the UNIVERSITY CITY— THE ARC EARNS AN A+ ALUMNI FOCUS opportunity to visit LEFT OF CENTER, RIGHT IN FROM STUDENTS PAGE 16 campus for quite some SO MANY WAYS PAGE 8 time, the cover story of PAGE 3 A vibrant fitness and wellness program BULLETIN BOARD this issue of the USP Philip P. Gerbino P’69, PharmD’70 University City is becoming one of the brings the ARC to life for students, faculty, PAGE 18 Bulletin will provide a President most vibrant sections of the city. and staff. glimpse into the dramatic SPORTS BRIEFS changes that have PAGE 25 MASTERS OF THEIR occurred around cam- OWN DOMAINS steps to facilitate its achievement. pus over the last decade. When SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY PAGE 12 The one constant in all this is the idea of a special services dis- PAGE 27 MBA in pharmaceutical business students that change is inevitable, and trict was proposed eight years learn the ropes of the pharmaceutical industry ALUMNI EVENTS healthy growth is the desired ago, USP became a founding by “creating” their own companies. PAGE 30 outcome. member of University City District (UCD)—an organization CLASS NOTES that has been the driving force USP OPENS DOORS TO PAGE 32 behind much of the change. The STUDENT DISPLACED BY success of UCD continues and HURRICANE KATRINA has been apparent in many ways, PAGE 14 but none more visible from our Ashley Weiss left USP on a new academic campus doors than the transfor- path that led her to New Orleans. The mation of Clark Park. hurricane brought her back—for now.

On the cover: USP students take a break at the Green Line Café within walking distance of USP’s campus at 43rd and Baltimore Streets. USP BULLETIN: UNIVERSITY CITY PAGE 3

2004–2005 HONOR ROLL OF

USP BULLETIN IS A PUBLICATION DONORS TO BE FEATURED IN OF UNIVERSITY OF THE SCIENCES USP BULLETIN IN PHILADELPHIA WINTER Interim Vice President, Institutional Advancement Kenneth J.D. Boyden, Esquire Dear Readers, Vice President, Strategic Events When it arrives on your doorstep in February, you’ll notice that the winter edition of the USP and Special Projects Bulletin is much longer than usual. That’s because the 2004–2005 Honor Roll of Donors will be Anthony K. McCague included in the next edition in addition to the news, feature articles and announcements you Vice President, Marketing and Public Affairs expect to see in this publication. Elizabeth Bressi-Stoppe Because the USP Bulletin is so widely read, we have decided to incorporate elements of the Senior Director, Strategic Marketing Communications UNIVERSITY CITY— Annual Report into the publication. This means that the donor and financial highlight information Executive Editor normally contained in the Annual Report will reach readers in a more timely fashion since the Carolyn M. Vivaldi LEFT OF CENTER, USP Bulletin is published more frequently. We’re reviewing the value of continuing to produce the Assistant Director, Public Relations Annual Report as an additional publication based on feedback given in a recent alumni survey. Editor RIGHT IN John M. Martino MS’04 We welcome your thoughts on this strategy. Please forward any comments or concerns you Director, Annual Fund SO MANY WAYS @ may have to my attention at: c.vivaldi usip.edu. George Downs PharmD’72 Director, Alumni Relations University City is Sincerely, Stacy M. Rosemarin P’83 Director, Major Gifts becoming one of the Carolyn Vivaldi Erica Spizzirri Executive Editor, USP Bulletin Assistant Vice President most vibrant Corporate, Foundation, and Alumni Relations Susan E. Barrett, MLA, MEd sections of the city Scholarly Activity Editor Cathy Mini BY JOHN M. MARTINO MS’04 Class Notes Copy Editor Nichole Wilson ONCE UPON A TIME, the community that Contributor surrounds USP suffered from an unshakable Bruce Rosenthal stigma. Neglected homes, littered streets, and Publication Design an overall unsafe environment evoked an unflat- Dyad Communications, Inc. tering public view of University City. Thousands of Photo credits: Cover: Jim Abbott © 2005; local college students shared this opinion TOC, Kim Sokoloff © 2005; pages 3–5, Jim Abbott © 2005; p. 6, Clark Park, Kim and typically did not venture out beyond their Sokoloff, University City, Jim Abbott © own borders. 2005; pages 8–11, Jerry Millevo © 2005i, pages 14–15, Kelly & Massa © 2005, pages That was then, this is now. 16–17, photos provided by subjects; pages Today, the neighborhood has turned the page 18–19, Kelly & Massa © 2005; page 20, Gear-Up, Kelly & Massa, Dr. Gerbino, Scott to a thrilling, new chapter. Once the epitome of Hewitt © 2005; page 21, Dr. Nantulya, Kelly urban decay, University City is now a glowing & Massa © 2005, Adventure USP, Scott Hewitt © 2005; page 22 Leahy Lecture and model of urban renewal. New shops and eclectic Misher Festival, Kelly & Massa © 2005, restaurants with international cuisine are becom- PREP, Al For; page 23, Edward Savaria, Jr.; pages 24, 26 and 35 Kelly & Massa © 2005. ing popular attractions, and three-story Victorian-style homes on delightful tree-lined POSTMASTER: Send address changes to USP Bulletin, University of the Sciences in Philadel- streets are receiving facelifts, causing real estate phia, 600 South 43rd Street, Philadelphia, PA values to soar. Volunteers from community 19104-4495, attention Marie Schwarzl. Periodicals postage paid at Philadelphia, PA. groups in the area plant trees, clean streets, and University of the Sciences in Philadelphia organize fund-raisers to help preserve the liveli- admits students of any gender, age, disability, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, or ness of the area. Those efforts are having a dra- national origin. The University is an Equal matic effect. The community has become much Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. cleaner and safer, and the more than 40,000 col- Photo at left: Philadelphia College of Pharmacy lege students within University City are enjoying students participate in the second annual White Coat Ceremony. See winter edition of USP Bulletin for full story. USP BULLETIN: UNIVERSITY CITY PAGE 5

THANKS FOR THE “Through its involvement in many collaborative efforts, MEMORIES Patricia (Volz) Masterman P’74 USP is one of the most community-minded institutions shares her story about life as — DR. BARRY GROSSBACH a USP student from 1968 to in University City.” 1974, back when the Athletic/ Recreation Center used to be the site of the former Breyers Ice Cream plant, the UNIVERSITY CITY’S BOUNDARIES Philadelphia 76ers used the On the east, 29th Street and the Schuylkill River; on the west, 50th Street; on the Rosenberger Auditorium for north, Spring Garden Street (to 40th Street), Powelton Avenue (to 44th Street), occasional practices, and Billy and Market Street; and on the south, Civic Center Boulevard, University Avenue, Joel, the “Piano Man” himself, and Woodland Avenue. performed on campus. To read more, visit www.usip.edu/ alumnifriends/masterman.shtml .

all the exciting nooks and crannies of this “Garbage was thrown on the streets and in operation could be worthwhile,” says Dr. institutions, businesses, nonprofit organizations, efforts have contributed to reducing crime in “The universities obviously give the area bustling neighborhood, a 2.2-square-mile sec- vacant lots. Abandoned buildings that looked Grossbach, who has lived in the neighborhood and six civic groups in the area, University City the area by more than 44 percent since UCD an intellectual flavor,” says JOSEPH RUANE, tion of West Philadelphia that USP calls home. like fire hazards and rat havens were scattered for more than 40 years. University of Pennsyl- has become one of Philadelphia’s most vibrant was founded, according to Wendell. PhD, professor of sociology and health pol- But let’s back up the story a little...by about throughout the neighborhood. It wasn’t an vania took notice and organized several neighborhoods. In a marketing campaign launched in 2004, icy at USP and a local resident since 1968, 20 to 30 years, when the nation’s sluggish area you wanted to wander around after dark.” assertive neighborhood improvement initia- “Since 1997, UCD has worked to provide a University City promoted its uniqueness using “but my family and I have enjoyed the art economy took a toll on University City And even if you wanted to wander, there tives, including the establishment of the Sadie clean and safe environment for University City’s the tagline, “University City, Left of Center.” galleries, museums, theaters, swim clubs, as it did on many urban neighborhoods across wasn’t much to do, according to MARY KATE Tanner Mossell Alexander University of residents, students, and employees,” says Lewis Ten years ago, who would have thought that and other exciting places within University the country. Absentee landlords failed to MCGINTY P’84, MS’04, USP’s associate vice Pennsylvania Partnership School, a university- Wendell, UCD’s executive director. UCD University City would be promoted as a City. I also enjoy the different cultures of maintain some of the Victorian-style homes in president for community and government assisted public elementary school located at provides services such as jump starts; walking “destination” to visit? people residing in the neighborhood and the area. Clark Park became an eyesore filled relations. “There really weren’t many options 42nd and Spruce streets that has received rave escorts; homeless outreach support; and litter, “When people think of University City, the activities where people gather, with trash, weeds, and dead trees. What was for entertainment or dining, and most students reviews, particularly from local parents, since graffiti, and poster removal from public spaces. they think of universities and colleges,” adds whether it is the Arts League Auction, de once a haven for children became a hangout stayed pretty much within the immediate its opening in September 2001. UCD employs 38 safety ambassadors, who Wendell, “but other popular places that Sales Night dinner and dance, spring break- for drug users and the homeless. Steady crime area surrounding the campus,” she says. Another of Penn’s major projects—through patrol the area’s streets on foot and bicycle outsiders identify University City with now fast on the street, Spruce Hill Fair, or par- rates and a lack of resources to effectively Fast forward to the mid-1990s when a a collaboration with USP and other organiza- every day. The district also employs 26 public include the wealth of ethnic restaurants and ties in the archaeological museum.” clean the neighborhood also perpetuated special services district comprised of civic- tions—included the formation of University space maintenance (PSM) team members who cultural venues.” World Café Live—named after the University City’s stigma. And, last but not least, minded residents, including USP board of City District (UCD), a private, nonprofit special are in charge of cleaning 160 commercial and University City’s vast selection of restau- nationally acclaimed WXPN-FM (88.5) USP students were profoundly affected by trustees member BARRY GROSSBACH, PhD, agency that has had a major impact on this residential blocks around University City. On rants—from sidewalk cafes and funky radio program—is an exciting new neigh- these dismal surroundings. decided to take a stand and clean up the small community by providing comprehensive average, PSM crews remove more than one nightspots to inexpensive eateries and ele- bor to the area, presenting dazzling music “The neighborhood was interesting to say neighborhood. “We showed that a cleaning street-level cleaning and safety initiatives. million bags of trash per year. These and other gant restaurants—has something for every performances seven days a week by both the least,” recalls SCOTT GILBERT P’83. Through UCD and its partnership with local size budget and any palette. USP BULLETIN: UNIVERSITY CITY PAGE 7

SO MUCH TO DO... FOR MORE INFORMATION about Nearly 100 restaurants specializing in: University City District and its past, current, African, Chinese, French, Indian, Italian, and future plans, visit www.ucityphila.org. Japanese, Korean, Mexican, Middle Eastern, UCD’s website also has an interactive map Vietnamese, and other international fare are with places to eat and visit: www.ucityphila.org/ easily accessible. visitor_map/index.cfm. To download a copy of the University A rich mix of arts, culture, and entertainment City Visitors Guide or University City Ethnic rarely found concentrated in one compact Dining Guide, visit: www.ucityphila.org. area, University City proudly boasts:

• 20 galleries and museums • 18 performing arts organizations • 7 sports and recreation sites • a movie theater • an ice skating rink • a variety of music, dance, and theater festivals and concerts

“I THINK THAT THE MOST SPECTACULAR CHANGE IN UNIVERSITY CITY OVER THE YEARS HAS BEEN AT CLARK PARK. FOR ME, IT IS THE OPEN SPACE I LOVE THE MOST.” MARGARET KASSCHAU, PhD, USP Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and local resident up-and-coming and world-famous artists. USP has contributed to the park’s revitaliza- “When I moved here, Clark Park seemed in classroom at the corner of 43rd Street and the strides USP has made in these areas, and USP is one of the most community-minded University Square, located between 34th tion by donating funds through financial sup- bad shape,” she says. “The grass and weeds Chester Avenue, and a current streetscape as an administrator, I look forward to continu- institutions in University City. It indicates that and 38th streets and Chestnut and Walnut port of UCD’s partnership with the were up to your knees, there was a lot of trash project on Woodland Avenue, USP has ing to work with our community partners to USP is looking beyond its immediate borders streets, is home to more than 50 dining, retail, Philadelphia Recreation Department to aug- around, and it really did not feel safe. I think that proven to be a valuable University City part- effect positive change.” and becoming part of a broader whole.” and entertainment businesses, including bistros, ment the city’s maintenance program for this the most spectacular change in University City ner and a good neighbor. Over the past 20 ELIZABETH BRESSI-STOPPE, vice president The improved look and feel of the neigh- cafés, and specialty shops. heavily used park. USP continues its responsi- over the years has been at Clark Park. For me, it years, USP has been joining forces with various for marketing and public affairs, says the borhood and USP was a sigh of relief for Along 40th Street between Walnut and bility for a section of the park near 43rd is the open space I love the most. I enjoy walking community organizations to build solid civic improved state of the neighborhood has been Gilbert, whose son Peter has enrolled this fall Locust streets, residents, students, and visitors Street and Woodland Avenue and is a mem- around the park and seeing people having a relationships and address the needs of the the result of hard work and tireless efforts as a freshman. “I was surprised by how nice enjoy a state-of-the-art movie theater, neigh- ber of the Clark Park steering committee. The great time with little children, family picnics, and neighborhood. from a team comprising community groups, the neighborhood and especially the school borhood shops, a full-service grocery store, University also hosts UCD’s Annual Party for walking their dogs. What a change Clark Park “Since I returned to USP in 1997,” says businesses, residents, and universities. looked,” he says. “We came to USP’s and open green space. the Park, which helps raise money to improve has made to the neighborhood and to the McGinty, “I have been impressed with the “Urban universities are increasingly, and Orientation Day early, so I decided to drive Clark Park has also been revitalized and is the appearance and maintain the health and atmosphere around USP.” University’s long-standing involvement with appropriately, viewed as major community around to show him where to go and where now home to a popular seasonal farmers’ vitality of Clark Park. And let’s not forget USP’s contributions to community organizations and its commitment anchors,” says Bressi-Stoppe. “Our partner- not to go. As I was driving and looking at the market, where farmers and Amish bakers from MARGARET KASSCHAU, PhD, USP’s associ- the neighborhood. From improving its campus to improving not only the physical landscape ships are critically important to the health and apartments and streets, I was surprised that it around the region bring their freshest grown ate vice president for academic affairs, has lived appearance—such as constructing the ARC of the neighborhood but also the quality of vitality of our community, and the benefits of actually seemed safe and nice all the way up to produce—fruits, vegetables, herbs, jams/jellies, in many parts of the country, such as Massa- and Quadrangle and the Science and Tech- life for its residents.” McGinty serves as the neighborhood improvements are enjoyed by 50th Street. And the way the school has grown and more—to University City twice a week. chusetts, Tennessee, Texas, and California. She nology Center—to enhancing the neighborhood primary liaison between the University and its all of us—students and residents alike.” is impressive. A lot has changed for the better Clark Park features two large new playgrounds moved to University City in 1994 because of through various vacant lot reclamations, the neighbors, civic and professional associations, Dr. Grossbach agrees, adding, “Through its since the last time I was here 18 years ago. I for residents—both young and old—to enjoy. its “proximity to Center City and the diversity completion of a demonstration garden/outdoor the business community, and government offi- involvement in many collaborative efforts, think my son’s experience at USP and in the of the neighborhood.” She says her favorite cials. “As an alum, it’s been wonderful to see neighborhood will be a lot different than mine.” part of the neighborhood is Clark Park. USP BULLETIN: ATHLETIC/RECREATION CENTER PAGE 9

wo years ago—before the out to draw students. That all changed as courts, or just getting together to talk. Students Athletic/Recreation Center soon as the doors of the ARC officially opened, used to feel that they had no place to go to (ARC) was completed—terms resuscitating the entire campus community. really feel the true college experience. The T like “Splash Bash,” “Gym Rat,” “Visually, the ARC is a beautiful building that ARC has allowed us to give our students a and “Get Big 3” were unheard of on the gives people an ‘ahh’ experience when they much-needed venue to enhance their time University of the Sciences in Philadelphia come here, and that is the feeling we wanted here and provide more synergy on campus.” campus. Now they’re a part of the everyday to create,” says AMINTA H. BREAUX, PhD, The ARC also provides the University with language, thanks to all the excitement hap- dean of students. a formidable athletic presence. As a relatively pening inside the ARC as a result of USP’s Students, faculty, and staff utilize every new member of the highly competitive new Department of Fitness and Wellness. aspect of the facility from jogging around an NCAA Division II, the Devils’ male and female As you walk through the impressive elevated indoor track and using the various teams play their home contests in the ARC’s 78,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility, weight-training and cardiovascular equipment Bobby Morgan Arena with bleacher seating the murmur of students laughing and con- rooms to swimming in the ARC’s three-lane, for 1,000 spectators. The players and coaches versing is an overwhelming, invigorating 25-yard pool and relaxing in the Jacuzzi. enjoy other amenities, including the women’s sound that invites you to witness all the Students use the meeting and conference and men’s varsity locker rooms, an athletic excitement the ARC has to offer. Inside, stu- rooms to do homework, gather in study training room, and an adjacent court for dents are playing billiards while their friends groups, or rehearse presentations for a class. basketball and volleyball practices. playfully cheer and jeer them. A group of “It’s been a 180- students across the lobby is eating hot dogs degree change from and pretzels and drinking smoothies at the using the old building Courtside Café. A few steps away, an ESPN to using the new television interview with Philadelphia Eagles one,” says ROBERT quarterback Donovan McNabb captivates “BOBBY” MORGAN, students relaxing in a cozy lounge area. But MEd, USP’s athletic this is only what you see at first. There is director. “In the old so much more once you experience the gym, the teams had programs created by the Department of to share one court Fitness and Wellness offers at the ARC. The Department of Fitness and Wellness employs for practices and THE ARC EARNS “Oh, this is definitely the hot spot on 47 student workers who do everything from moni- games, but this facility campus,” says TERRY DOUGHERTY, MEd, toring the workout areas and provide customer allows us to have service to answering phones and setting up for AN A+ FROM STUDENTS director of fitness and wellness. “The building special events. Left to right are: Rachel Clagget two courts to was made very user-friendly with its large MT’06, Anuja Khunti BI’07, Akil Vicks CS’08, accommodate prac- The two-year-old facility has lobby so students could not only work out, Kurtis Oakley MB’07, John Soliman MB’07, Derek tices, games, intramu- but also congregate, socialize, study, and Heffelfinger PharmD’09, Jessica Zelli MOT’10, rals, and informal and Aprana Soni PharmD’09. been a huge hit, offering sports, have meetings.” workouts. It’s a recreational, and fitness programs MARC CASERIO, MEd, assistant director recruitment tool as of fitness and wellness, agrees: “Students, fac- well that puts us on par with the other for the entire campus community ulty, and staff have embraced the ARC as a NCAA Division II teams. Since the building second home on campus.” Whether students come for an activity or just meets all NCAA standards, it enables us to BY JOHN M. MARTINO MS’04 Before construction of the highly anticipated to blow off some steam between classes, the host the CACC Women’s Volleyball facility was completed in September 2003, the first-class facility has something for everyone. Championship and the Men’s and Women’s pulse of student life on campus was moder- The building averages about 500 visitors per Basketball Championship in the next year.” ate. Without an inviting location, organizers day, justifying the ARC’s popularity. of programs and activities had their work cut “The ARC helps with communication,” says Dr. Breaux. “On any given day, you will see faculty jogging alongside students on treadmills, playing basketball together on the USP BULLETIN: ATHLETIC/RECREATION CENTER PAGE 11

ARC SCORES HIGH

FALL 2005 FITNESS AND While the ARC has established itself as an pus,” says Dougherty. The fitness and wellness WELLNESS EVENTS AT THE ARC attractive site for sporting and athletic compe- student workers are responsible for keeping “Working at the ARC is like going to my ‘other’ tition, the Department of Fitness and Wellness the workout areas clean and organized, assist- home with my ‘other’ family, where I am treated Journey to Fitness: A self-monitored pro- with respect and courtesy, which brightens up gram to accumulate 1,000 miles of work-out is also reinforcing one of the University’s ing visitors during exercising or weight training, time for the year or 500 for the semester strategic imperatives of creating a culture of answering phones, and monitoring rooms to each day.” student-centered learning and living. While ensure equipment is used safely. JOHN SOLIMAN BI’07, WORK-STUDY STUDENT Gym Rat Incentive Program: Students the building provides outlets for students to “The fun at the ARC is unmatched,” says receive recognition for how often they “I spend about 12 hours a week at the ARC to come to the ARC relax and unwind, the ARC’s fitness and well- BABAJIDE OGUNDIPE MPT’07. “Working at ness staff has created a the ARC allows me to escape increase my level of fitness as well as compete in Fitness Orientations: Students are instructed plethora of interactive some of the stresses of school, some of the contests.” in how to properly use the cardio and activities and events (see but it allows me to continue to DOUG TUMMILLO PharmD’06 weight machines sidebar) to engage and be in a professional environ- Fitness Assessments: Flexibility, cardio entertain students while ment. Physical fitness interests “I remember when the ARC wasn’t here, and the capacity, and body fat are measured keeping them healthy and me, and my opportunities here students stayed in the dorm rooms doing nothing. fit at the same time. Yes, will contribute to my experience Now, everybody attends the ARC, and it keeps Splash Bash: Participants enjoy water ice, pretzels, and music on the pool patio it’s true that “if you build it, working in the practice of physi- students busy.” they will come”; specific cal therapy.” HAKIM UQDAH PharmD’06 T.I.P.S.: Taking Inches and Pounds Off Safely programs have enhanced The fitness and wellness staff is a program aimed to get people in shape attendance as well as also receives glowing reviews “My favorite events on campus are the three-on- Homerun Contest: Fifteen swings with a “the experience.” from visiting alumni, three basketball tournaments and the three-point whiffle ball bat to hit the ball past the marker “Student interest has ACCORDING TO A RECENT who are able to shootout and free throw competitions because it’s greatly increased over the SURVEY, 70 PERCENT OF USP’S purchase alumni great to play in a place like this against the better Touchdown Toss: Try to hit targets on the FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS PARTICI- players we have on campus.” move at varying distances two years we’ve been open memberships to and have programmed the PATE IN EXERCISE AND FITNESS the ARC and JAMES KIM PT’09 Net Nite: Volleyball, badminton, and table facility for aerobics activities OFTEN OR VERY OFTEN, AS enjoy the same tennis contests with free giveaway items and social events,” says COMPARED TO 61 PERCENT amenities and and raffle prizes Dougherty. “The physical NATIONWIDE. programs enjoyed “The ARC is where I spend most of my Basketball Blow Out: Foul shooting, 3-point education and aerobics by students, faculty, time in school when I’m not studying, contest, 2-ball, and skill competition classes, from yoga to spin- and staff every so I appreciate it a lot.” ning to kick boxing, have been well attended day. According to Dougherty, alumni usually Punt, Pass & Kick: Participants get three KELESSERY FANNY P’08 attempts to punt, pass, and kick for distance and are usually filled to capacity. Pool atten- have the same response when they take a and accuracy dance, including water aerobics, has improved tour of the ARC. “We hear them say, ‘I wish “The ARC is very nice and attractive... dramatically. The pool averages about 140 to I had this when I was here,’ or ‘I wish I had an important inclusion to a well- Midnight Madness: The finalists of the 150 students, faculty, and staff per week.” graduated later.’ They just absolutely love the Basketball Blow Out compete as students rounded campus.” come to support USP’s men’s & women’s “We take into consideration many factors building and think it is beautiful.” RACHEL GRAVES basketball teams as their season kicks off while planning our aerobics program and spe- While the fitness and wellness staff mem- MS Pharmaceutics student cial events calendar,” adds Caserio. “We offer bers can pat themselves on their backs for Get Big 3: Weight-lifting contest a diverse schedule to satisfy the needs of the positively impacting student life on campus, “I like having a larger facility to work Madden Mania: Madden video football game entire USP community. We also collaborate don’t expect them to rest on their laurels. The out in. We always have fun at special competition with other departments around campus, such future definitely looks bright inside the ARC. events, and the aerobics classes give as planning Greek Week events with USP’s “‘Teamwork makes the dream work— Iron Man Contest: Timed competition on variety to your workout.” sit-ups, push-ups, and pull-ups Greek life. We conduct surveys and talk to the that’s the phrase we use,” says Dougherty. RACHEL CLAGGETT MT’06 students to formulate strategies to accomplish “As a team, there’s a lot more we want to All Pro Skills Competition: An array of our goals. From what we heard so far from the do, including developing personal training, sports challenges in timed events that allows students, we have been very successful.” wellness programs, massage therapy. We will students to show off their athletic prowess The Department of Fitness and Wellness address the needs of the students. This was Til Midnight: The ARC stays open with vari- has been equally successful in attracting student built for them, and their input will help it to ous events from 9 p.m. until midnight workers; nearly 50 students are employed keep improving.” inside the building. “It’s the fun job on cam- USP BULLETIN: MBA STUDENTS PAGE 13

Masters of Their Own Domains “THE MSM CLASSES, WHILE VERY CHALLENGING, ALLOWED ME TO TRULY APPRECIATE THE DYNAMICS AND NUANCES OF MBA in pharmaceutical business students CREATING A COMPANY ‘FROM THE GROUND, UP.’ THE CLASSES HELPED EMPHASIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF THINKING STRATEGI- learn the ropes of the pharmaceutical industry CALLY WHEN CREATING A COMPANY AND LAUNCHING A PRODUCT OR SERVICE AND, THEREFORE, HAVE PROVIDED ME by “creating” their own companies WITH A SOUND SKILL BASE TO UTILIZE IN MY FUTURE CAREER.” LAURA LAURIE, MBA ’06 (pictured at right) BY BRUCE ROSENTHAL, MBA Assistant Director, Pharmaceutical Business Program

Dr. Harold Glass, director of USP’s MBA in pharmaceutical business program, observes a student team presentation.

IMAGINE starting your own multi- departments within their company and came from personal interviews with Some of the issues they address are: symptom, understand the sets of variables female, and each member wore pink and million-dollar pharmaceutical company. describe how each department operates. researchers who are currently working on a • The nature of the current U.S. health that influence one another as the strategic black business attire to the PSM presenta- You are responsible for making all the man- This includes the organizational design of cure for the disease. care environment and how it affects issue develops, and understand the short- tion to showcase—with pride— their company agement, personnel, financing, and strate- the company, the firm’s prod- RAJEEV KUCHIBHATLA the business strategies pursued by term versus long-term implications of the colors. gic decisions that define your business. ucts, management and human PMM’01, MBA’05, now a pharmaceutical companies problem. Students act in the same manner We encourage the students to be excited resource issues, and other highly paid consultant, • The effect of issues like reimportation, by listing all feasible alternatives and then about the process, but the knowledge and When questions need immediate answers “THE MSM COURSES major decisions. At the end of summarized the MSM reference pricing, and generics on identifying the optimal skill sets they or if a problem or crisis develops, all heads WERE MY FAVORITE the first semester, the stu- experience: “No other business strategies strategy. Finally the receive are turn to you. What would you do? CLASSES OF THE dents make a final presenta- class really encapsulated • The effect lobbying groups like AARP, students make an oral most impor- Students in the MBA in pharmaceutical PROGRAM. IN OTHER tion, called a “Progress and the process of identifying a insurance lobbies, and the AMA have on and visual presentation tant. For exam- business program at University of the CLASSES AND IN Strategy Meeting” or PSM, to current issue, determining the future of the health care environ- of their case study to a ple, one team Sciences in Philadelphia are put into this OTHER PROJECTS, position through an innovative course that faculty members and, some- future goals, and building ment and, by extension, pharma’s busi- panel of professors, created a com- times, several deans. WE WERE GIVEN A strategies to achieve those ness strategies experts, and deans for pany that aimed lets them run their own SPECIFIC DIRECTION companies. Granted, USP offers the MSM course goals like the MSM course. the final PSM and to produce a for both the on-campus MBA TO FOLLOW. IN THE I also believe the ability to The students create their companies at defend their findings. generic version the start-up companies MSM COURSES, OUR never come to fruition students and the off-campus present findings to a group the end of the first semester and then begin It is exciting for us to of a currently executive MBA cohorts. We CREATIVITY WAS in a logical and succinct to think of identifying strategic issues and see the team members have fun with the John Bush, MBA ’06 branded drug. because they are fictional, NEVER LIMITED. IT but the knowledge the have been amazed at the cre- manner is a skill that is key problems during the second semester. In MSM experience. During one of the final The team members took the process seri- WAS A GREAT WAY students gain could very ativity and clever concepts highly sought after in the this section of the course, the students define presentations, a team of students created ously and conducted primary and secondary TO START STUDYING well lead them to the top demonstrated by the students. real world. It is what I do at least one major strategic t-shirts and paraphernalia for research on the possibility of their organi- AN INDUSTRY I’M of their own corpora- One team chose to enter on a daily basis within my issue and/or key problem that their company and handed zation being sued by the brand-name com- ABOUT TO ENTER.” tions one day. the Indian pharmaceutical job, and I know that expe- their company is facing or them out to pany. The students became experts on this Bruce Rosenthal The Multidiscipline market with an anti-diabetic AMISHA PATEL, MBA ’06 riencing it in USP’s MSM will face as it attempts to fellow students and faculty dilemma and applied their research to Strategic Management (MSM) two-semes- drug. Their comprehensive course was invaluable.” realize its goals and strength- members. other cases. ter course—the backbone of the MBA pro- PSM presentation included a The two-semester en its competitive position. Another group started a If the final presentations are a measure gram at USP—comprises teams of five stu- thorough overview of the epi- course, which ties together When actual pharmaceuti- company that produced a of the MSM course’s success, then it is safe dents or more who work together to create a demiology of India, the phar- material students learn in cal corporations encounter female sexual dysfunction to say our students are reaping the rewards. hypothetical pharmaceutical company that maceutical market, and possible entry their other MBA courses, begins with stu- unforeseen problems, it is drug. The team was all could compete in today’s marketplace. The strategies for a Western pharma company. dents examining the overall structure of the important for management to For information on USP’s MBA in pharmaceutical students devise a full description of all Another team of students created a small pharmaceutical industry. correctly identify the prob- business program, visit online at www.usip.edu/ innovative biotech company that developed lem and not confuse it with a pharmbiz, or call 215.596.8556. a cure for AIDS. The technology they used Andrew Kennedy, MBA ’06 USP BULLETIN: HURRICANE KATRINA PAGE 15

USP OPENS DOORS TO STUDENT DISPLACED BY HURRICANE KATRINA

BY JOHN M. MARTINO MS’04

ASHLEY WEISS thought she had waved a “We were very happy to take Ashley Weiss and 15 of her peers took up resi- USP ALUM Why did you decide to volunteer your stand how bad the disaster really was. Most final goodbye to USP when she transferred back into the folds of USP,” says MAR- dence at a friend’s family plantation in COMES TO HURRICANE efforts to help victims of the hurricane? thought they would be going back in a week to University of New Orleans (UNO) last GARET KASSCHAU, PhD, associate vice Washington, La. Though they were physically VICTIMS’ AID Ost: I received calls from administrators at or two, so why get on a plane and leave. year to major in English. She never imagined president for academic affairs. “Everything safe, their spirits were crushed. the Episcopal Campus of Temple Hospital Over the next several days more than 400 Following the destruction caused by that she would return to USP. Then again, went smoothly here for her since she had “We didn’t think anything this detrimental and the City Behavior Health people found their way to Hurricane Katrina to the Gulf States on she didn’t think a hurricane would rip been a student at USP from 2002 to 2004. I could happen,” she says. “It was very surreal Department requesting our Philadelphia and have received August 29, thousands of people were left through the Gulf States devastating every- am very glad that we could accommodate to watch the news and see places that I’ve services for victims who services. We primarily provided with just the clothes on their backs. Their thing in its path and causing the city of New Ashley quickly and efficiently and wish her been to, places where I’ve hung out, in would be arriving at the victims with behavioral health homes were destroyed, their belongings Orleans to look like a third-world country. all the best.” ruins. If anything, this has certainly made Philadelphia airport later that medications, and the city provid- were lost, and their entire world was com- Like thousands of college students from Though she is back “home” again, me appreciate family and friends more day. They were unsure of ed the victims with antibiotics. pletely turned upside down. In the wake of cities in Louisiana and Mississippi, Weiss Weiss’s thoughts and prayers are with the than ever.” the victims’ prescription this tragedy, volunteers, health care profes- was displaced by Hurricane Katrina and community she had called her second Weiss soon learned that she has more needs, especially in the area How does it make you feel that sionals, and other caring individuals from all needed to continue her education else- home. Before that dreaded day on Monday, friends to lean on for support. In addition of behavioral health. We Richard Ost P’82 you directly made a difference in over the nation came to the aid of those to USP providing were asked to be prepared these people’s lives? impacted by Hurricane Katrina. her with tuition-free for 1,000 families, approximately 3,000 peo- Ost: Everybody wants to help, and we all LIKE THOUSANDS OF COLLEGE STUDENTS FROM RICHARD OST P’82, president of courses during the ple, who were expected to arrive in gave donations of one type or another; CITIES IN LOUISIANA AND MISSISSIPPI, WEISS Philadelphia Pharmacy, located in the West fall semester, The Philadelphia with unknown pharmacy needs. however my biggest thrill was just to be WAS DISPLACED BY HURRICANE KATRINA AND NEEDED Kensington section of Philadelphia, was one TO CONTINUE HER EDUCATION ELSEWHERE. Friends of USP—a There was no decision in my mind; we able to deal with these victims one on one of many who extended their volunteer support group com- were in and immediately offered our help. and give them a personal helping hand and services. On September 13, Ost was asked prised of volunteers an ear to listen. When our services were to prepare for the arrival of 3,000 displaced since 1929—donated What did you do for the relief efforts? requested, we did not know how many pre- residents from the Gulf States who were $200 to help Weiss Ost: Our job was twofold: first to meet scriptions to expect. I am extremely proud evacuating to Philadelphia. Though less than with school expenses people at the airport and assist in getting an of our staff who volunteered to do whatever 40 people made the trip initially, Ost and where. That’s when USP stepped in to wel- August 29, Weiss, who had and living costs. accurate medication history and then to it would take to make sure all of the victims other volunteers provided the care and come her back. The University offered her recently transferred from As for her provide the victims with those medications medication needs were met, whether it was comfort the evacuees needed so desperately. a full semester—15 credits—at a price she UNO to Loyola University, future plans, Weiss when they arrived later that day. Secondly, 39 or 3,000 people. Below is a Q&A with Ost: couldn’t beat—free. had just settled her belong- Ashley Weiss says the experience we provided medication on a daily basis to We played a very, very small part in the “It’s very comforting to come back to ings in a house near campus. hasn’t altered her the many other victims who found their bigger picture of what has to be or what What is Philadelphia Pharmacy? USP,” says Weiss, who lives in Stratford, Two days later, she and the entire city of career path. “If at all possible, I fully intend on way to the Wanamaker School. We set up has been done for these victims. But isn’t Ost: Philadelphia Pharmacy is a culturally New Jersey. “I’m happy that I didn’t have to New Orleans had been instructed to evacu- returning to New Orleans and finishing my a system whereby the physicians can order that what pharmacy is all about—helping compenent pharmacy that provides speak- start anew at a completely different univer- ate the area. degree in English,” she says. “After I receive the medications, and we would have them people? We just did what we do every day, ing, counseling, and labeling in the languages sity with a whole new set of faculty and stu- “We were used to getting evacuated, my undergraduate degree, I will be going to delivered later in the day. We needed to providing a public service to people, of its community, including Spanish, dents that I didn’t know. I am extremely hanging out at a friend’s house for a couple graduate school for my master’s and PhD in create a system to track and bill these whether they live a block away or thou- Vietnamese, and English. We use the latest grateful toward the university for allowing of days, and then returning to New English in order to pursue a career as a col- prescriptions, and we enrolled with the sands of miles away. in technology including bar code scanning me to take classes so far into the semester, Orleans,” says Weiss. “Even on Sunday, we lege English professor.” Louisiana Medicaid department to bill any and image scanning to ensure accuracy. We let alone tuition-free.” all thought that this was just going to be So maybe USP has not seen the last of claims of victims with Medicaid. Did your education at USP prepare utilize workflow technology and bin man- another fluke.” Weiss yet. you for this? agement software to managing the flow of Unfortunately, it was not a fluke. How many families did you treat? Ost: My education and the profession of phar- prescriptions in the pharmacy. Hurricane Katrina, a dangerous Category-4 Ost: As it was publicized in the press, only macy have trained me to help people, along storm with winds of 135 miles per hour 39 people ended up flying to Philadelphia; with my 20-plus years in the retail pharmacy and heavy rains, triggered extensive life- most required some type of medication business. My number one priority is always to threatening flooding in the Gulf States. assistance. We found out from those who provide the care our customers need. arrived that most of the people who were affected in the Gulf area did not have access to television or news and did not under- USP BULLETIN: ALUMNI FOCUS PAGE 17

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AWARD-WINNING INNOVATOR NOT A BRAIN SURGEON...

LAUREN H. HOFFMAN PharmD’83 pharmacy management, integrated pharmacy and care/disease manage- PAMELA K. STRONG C’72 uid and solid rockets for the Delta, Titan, and Space Shuttle programs. When Dr. Lauren H. Hoffman graduated from Philadelphia College of ment, drug utilization evaluation, and formulary management/clinical “What are you a rocket scientist?” Through her expertise and ingenuity, she has helped Boeing save $27 Pharmacy and Science, she took all the skills and knowledge she programs for the 2006 Medicare PPD. She also acts as a clinical assis- Not many people can answer in the affirmative to this rhetorical and million and its customers $768 million over the last 10 years. Although learned from the institution and headed south. While working in vari- tant professor of pharmacy practice at the University of Florida’s generally sarcastic question. But Pamela K. Strong can emphatically say, “Yes!” now assigned to support the B-1B Bomber repairs and upgrades, she ous medical centers, pharmaceutical companies, and health care organ- College of Pharmacy. Strong is an accomplished and revered expert engineer in non- continues to act as a consultant to other Boeing divisions on rockets, izations in states such as Georgia and Florida, she credits her experi- Previously, she had been employed five years at E.R. Squibb and metallic materials and processes in the aerospace industry. One of only missiles, and aircraft programs. ence up north—particularly at PCPS—for shaping the pharmacist she Sons, Inc./Bristol-Myers Squibb. While at the company, she was a a few women in her field, she has been lauded throughout her profes- In 1983, Strong became the first woman engineer hired by General is today. And from recent awards she has garnered, it appears her regional medical manager in charge of delivering drug information to sional career for developing innovative solutions for material problems Electric-Albuquerque in 57 years. Through numerous innovative processes alma mater did a fine job molding a remarkable pharmacy professional. health care professionals in a 10-state area. She also served two years on aircrafts, rockets, and aerospace and military systems. She is the she helped develop, she saved the company more than $200 million. In In March, she was recognized by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield as a hospital division manager for the company, managing nine senior recipient of The Boeing Company’s Amelia Earhart Woman of less than a year working as a senior advanced composite engineer for Association (BCBSA) and Harvard Medical School’s Department of teaching hospital-based sales repre- Achievement Award and the Society of Automotive Engineers GE’s Aircraft Engine Business Group, she received the company’s highest Health Care Policy for a program she helped develop called “Know sentatives covering a four-state area. Women’s Leadership Award among other industry honors she has honor, the Manufacturing Technology Excellence Award. Your PT/INR: Blood Thinner Awareness Initiative.” It addresses prob- She helped increase sales by more received. She is also a Fellow of The Society for the Advancement of Prior to that, she worked as a process engineer for Hughes Aircraft lems with anticoagulants that are used in the treatment of venous than 40 percent. Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE), the Society of Women in El Segundo, Calif. She developed a new process for testing circuit thromboembolic disease, which involves blood clots often found in the She is a member of several pro- Engineers (SWE), The Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI), and boards prior to use in mother boards. This process lowered the moth- legs or lungs. The educational program helps inform patients on blood fessional organizations, including The American Institute of Chemists (AIC). erboard circuit failure rate from 75 percent to less than five percent. thinners about the risks and potential dangers of commonly used the International Society for Since 1987, she has been employed as a princi- Through her efforts, blood thinners such as warfarin. BCBSA and Harvard researchers rec- Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes pal engineer/scientist for the material & process 20 additional accept- ognized the program as an innovative approach that can also control Research, American Society of engineering department of Boeing Integrated MS. STRONG IS AN ACCOM- able motherboards PLISHED AND RESPECTED EXPERT costs. The recognition came as part of BCBSA’s BlueWorks program, a Health-System Pharmacists, Florida Defense Systems, first in Huntington Beach and were produced per ENGINEER IN NONMETALLIC collaboration between BCBSA and Harvard that identifies successful Society of Hospital Pharmacists, and now in Long Beach, Calif. Currently, she provides month at $5,000 MATERIALS AND PROCESSES IN programs across the nation that are helping keep health care afford- the American College of Clinical primary material and process support for upgrades, each, resulting in a THE AEROSPACE INDUSTRY. able and improve the quality of care. Pharmacy. repairs, and maintenance of Boeing’s B-1B fleet. savings of $1.2 mil- During her 10-year career at Blue Cross and She currently resides in Orange During her time at Boeing, she has provided techni- lion a year. Blue Shield of Florida (BCBSF), she also has won DR. HOFFMAN WAS PROMOTED Park, Fla. cal and design expertise for the manufacture of liq- She began her the BCBSA’s “Best of Blue” award three times TO DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL PHAR- career in organic for disease management intervention programs MACY PROGRAMS AT BLUE CROSS and pharmaceutical chemistry and developed several phar- developed to improve pharmaceutical care in a AND BLUE SHIELD OF FLORIDA maceutical products, including an AIDS “cocktail” and five managed care population. IN MARCH AFTER SERVING 10 marketed drugs. Dr. Hoffman was promoted to director of YEARS AS MANAGER OF CLINICAL Strong currently resides in Huntington Beach, Calif. clinical pharmacy programs at BCBSF in March PHARMACY PROGRAMS. after serving 10 years as manager of clinical pharmacy programs. Her responsibilities include overseeing various programs such as specialty USP BULLETIN: BULLETIN BOARD PAGE 19

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1. JOHN CONNORS, PharmD NEW FULL-TIME Associate Dean, College of Graduate Studies FACULTY MEMBERS 2. SUZANNE MURPHY, PhD NOBEL PRIZE WINNER Toll professor of physics at related to Dr. Ramsey’s work 1 2 Associate Dean, Misher VISITS DURING WORLD University of Maryland; and PAUL have been used to test theories College of Arts and Sciences YEAR OF PHYSICS HALPERN, PhD, professor of such as relativity and other basic 3. ANDREW PETERSON, PharmD CELEBRATION physics at USP. For more theories governing our universe. Chairperson, Department of University of the Sciences in information, visit www.usip.edu/ In the 1950s, he helped develop Pharmacy Practice and Pharmacy Philadelphia is recognizing the smc/wyp.shtml. the hydrogen maser, a Administration international celebration of The United Nations endorsed microwave-emitting relative of 3 4 4. SARAH SPINLER, PharmD World Year of Physics 2005 Professor, Clinical Pharmacy 2005 as the International Year of the laser. through a series of lectures, 5. SHANAZ TEJANI-BUTT, PhD Physics, which commemorates Dr. Ramsey’s contributions activities, and events aimed at Associate Dean, College of the 100th anniversary of have been recognized by many Graduate Studies enhancing awareness and gen- Einstein’s “miracle year.” The prestigious awards including the 6. SUSAN WAINWRIGHT, MS, MPT erating excitement about purpose of the designation is to Presidential Certificate of Merit 1 2 3 5 6 Acting Chairperson, Department of physics and science. To kick off expose more people to the (1947), the E. O. Lawrence 1. WILLIAM R. LAW, PhD Physical Therapy the event, Norman F. Ramsey, importance of physics and to Award (1960), the Davisson- Chairperson, Department of Biological FACULTY PhD, Higgins Professor of inspire a new generation to take Germer Prize (1974), and the Sciences Not shown: Physics Emeritus at Harvard an interest in physics, as well as Columbia Award for excellence Professor, Biology PROMOTIONS MICHELE MULHALL, MS USP PREPARES FOR University and the recipient of science in general. Countries in science (1980). He received 2. CLAUDIA F. PARVANTA, PhD 4 5 Acting Vice Chairperson, A BANNER YEAR the 1989 Nobel Prize for from all over the world are the IEEE Medal of Honor in 1984 Chairperson, Department Department of Physical Therapy In February 2006, USP will Physics, visited USP on organizing events to commemo- “for fundamental contributions to of Social Sciences, mark 185 years of educating September 22 and presented rate this important time in the very high accuracy time and fre- Professor, Anthropology professionals in the health sci- a lecture, “Contributions of field of physics. quency standards exemplified by and Social Science Magnetic Resonance to Other Dr. Norman F. Ramsey is a 3. WILLIAM ASHTON, MS ence fields. The anniversary Sciences,” in front of packed Assistant Professor, Pharmaceutical 6 7 presents an opportunity to cel- professor emeritus of physics at Marketing and Management ebrate how much USP has audience of students, faculty, Harvard University. He was Department of Pharmacy Practice and 7. ANGELA R. VINTI, PharmD grown since it was founded in and staff. His lecture focused appointed the Higgins Professor Pharmacy Administration Assistant Professor, 1821 as the first school of on the applications of magnetic of Physics at Harvard in 1966. 4. DANNY BEANU, PhD Clinical Pharmacy pharmacy in North America. A resonance to nuclear structure, After nearly 40 years at Harvard, Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice number of initiatives have been molecular structure, NMR, he “officially” retired in 1986. Biomedical Writing and Pharmacy Administration developed, including a 185th chemistry, biology, medicine, He received one-half of the College of Graduate Studies anniversary logo developed MRI, fMRI, etc. Dr. Ramsey, who Nobel Prize for Physics in 1989 5. LAURENCE POLI, MBA, PhD Not shown: by Strategic Marketing is also the father of MARGARET for his development of a tech- Associate Professor, BI CHEN, PhD DR. NORMAN F. RAMSEY Communications to be used on KASSCHAU, PhD, USP’s associ- nique to induce atoms to shift Pharmaceutical Business Assistant Professor, IS A PROFESSOR EMERI- publications, posters, and other ate vice president for academic from one specific energy level to College of Graduate Studies Pharmaceutical Sciences TUS OF PHYSICS AT materials. A new banner cam- affairs, spoke with USP students another. Dr. Ramsey shared the 6. LAURA PONTIGGIA, PhD Department of HARVARD UNIVERSITY. following the lecture. Assistant Professor, Statistics Pharmaceutical Sciences paign was launched at the award with corecipients Department of Mathematics, Physics, AMY ELIZABETH MILLER, PharmD beginning of the academic year In addition to Dr. Ramsey, Wolfgang Paul and Hans Georg and Computer Science Assistant Professor, featuring the new anniversary USP will welcome three other Dehmelt. Dr. Ramsey’s innova- Clinical Pharmacy logo. The new banners will distinguished physics professors tion, called the separated oscilla- the cesium atomic clock and Department of Pharmacy Practice replace the crimson USP ban- to make presentations. They tory fields method, found applica- hydrogen maser oscillator.” He and Pharmacy Administration ners through December 2006. are Walter Smith, PhD, associ- tion in the precise measurement is a Fellow of the American The number of banners that ate professor of physics at of time and frequency. He also Physical Society and a member mark the borders of the USP Haverford College; Sylvester helped improve techniques for of the National Academy campus have been doubled to James Gates, Jr., PhD, John S. studying atoms, which led to the of Sciences. more accurately define the development of the cesium parameters of USP’s campus. atomic clock. Practices directly USP BULLETIN: BULLETIN BOARD PAGE 21

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PharmaVOICE RANKS DR. GERBINO USP ADVENTURE BEGINS RENOWNED IN TOP 100 LIST AS NEW STUDENTS EXPLORE INTERNATIONAL RESEARCHER USP President PHILIP P. NEW HORIZONS SPEAKS AT CONVOCATION GERBINO P’69, PharmD’70, was USP welcomed 513 incoming students USP celebrated the new academic year recognized as one of the top and more than 700 family members with its third-annual opening convocation 100 most inspiring people in the during its annual summer orientation on August 26 at the Athletic/Recreation life-sciences industry, according program, “Adventure USP: Explore. Center. Faculty members donned their to the August edition of the American Society of Experience. Excel.” A record 90 academic regalia and participated in a pro- PharmaVOICE magazine. The Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP). percent of all incoming students par- cession across campus into the ARC for a recognition is based on how indi- Dr. Gerbino continues to serve ticipated in one of three educational special ceremony welcoming new and viduals have inspired and moti- on editorial and advisory boards and fun-filled sessions held in July. returning students and faculty to campus. vated those around them, their of pharmacy, medical, and health Students took part in two-day ori- VINAND M. NANTULYA, MD, PhD, a influence as leaders, and their care publications and is a con- entation programs that included taking renowned international researcher who is positive impact on the industry sultant on strategic planning, their diagnostic exam in writing, an serving as a Fellow for Misher College of through their actions. The top marketing, and new business online College Student Inventory Arts and Sciences at USP, served as the 100 individuals were nominated development to the pharmaceu- Survey that helps advisors get to keynote speaker. by readers who identified those tical and health care industries. know the students, class registration, Dr. Nantulya praised the University and welcomed the students to the new academic year, telling who they believe are having the He has served or continues to meeting other students, and working them that they are “in a unique position to make a contribution to human development globally.” greatest influence on corporate serve on boards of private and with their peer mentors. “[USP’s] strength in pharmacy and related sciences is well known,” he said. “This strength of USP is leadership, research and develop- public health care companies and During the two days, students an invaluable asset in this era of increasing importance of medicines in society...You have an opportunity ment, technology, creativity, mar- professional and civic organiza- received tips on making the transi- of a lifetime to make a difference in the world and change society for the better. Take full advantage of keting, and strategy. The publica- tions. Dr. Gerbino has published tion to college and learned how to this opportunity.” tion listed Dr. Gerbino under the make the most of their academic As parents in attendance prepared to say good-bye to their sons and daughters, Dr. Nantulya said to YOUNG STUDENTS “GEARED UP” AT and lectured extensively and is category of “The Change experience. They also had a chance them to “fear not...this university has what it will take to turn your children into the kind of individuals you will USP SUMMER PROGRAM an accomplished professional Agents,” which are identified as chairman and facilitator. He to visit with their academic dean. As be proud of.” Thirty-three high school and middle school students from the vanguards in their respective sec- served as president of APhA in part of the activities, students pre- “FEAR NOT... Dr. Nantulya is the senior advisor to the executive of The Global Fund to Philadelphia School District had a chance to become CSI agents tors and industry leaders who 1990 and as a civilian pharmacy sented essays on and discussed Mark THIS UNIVERSITY Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria. In this position, he is the executive over the summer through the federally-funded Gaining Early The are challenging the status quo to consultant to the Air Force Haddon’s murder mystery novel, HAS WHAT IT director’s most senior advisor on public health issues in the developing world Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR Curious Incident of the Dog in the make a difference. Surgeon General. WILL TAKE TO and acts as the first representative at global health forums. Previously, he was UP) at USP. Night-Time, Dr. Gerbino has been a part Published 12 times a year, as part of USP’s One Big TURN YOUR a senior research scientist in international health at the Center for Population During the four-week program in July, the students conducted of the faculty and administration PharmaVOICE is expressly written Book Club. A pair of $500 prizes for CHILDREN and Development Studies within the Harvard School of Public Health. He chemistry and biology experiments, viewed cells under a micro- of USP for more than 30 years. and designed to deliver the best essays was awarded to REINA INTO THE KIND worked for six years as corporate director of programs at the African Medical scope, used computer technology to help find information and Prior to being named president, views, opinions, and insights of SHAH PharmD’11 and ASTRIDE OF INDIVIDUALS and Research Foundation in Nairobi, where he was responsible for strategic micrographs for their final report presentations, and extracted he served as dean of the executives who are shaping the HENRY PA’09. YOU WILL BE planning, program monitoring, and evaluation. DNA from cells while learning the importance of DNA to their Philadelphia College of Pharmacy direction of the dynamic life- Fun and games were a part of the PROUD OF.” His research interests in public health have focused on health equity, com- inheritance and predisposition to disease. Using techniques of CSI (PCP) and vice president for aca- sciences industry. PharmaVOICE adventure as students engaged in DR. VINAND M. munication of health information to communities, and health systems. He par- agents, the students also helped solve a fictional crime. demic affairs. He also retains the provides multiple perspectives on some entertaining activities in the NANTULYA ticipated in the WHO/SIDA/Rockefeller Foundation’s Global Health Equity “For the past five years, the GEAR UP program at USP has academic title of Linwood F. Tice business challenges, trends, and Athletic/Recreation Center such as Initiative, leading two studies on health equity issues related to road traffic offered local children the opportunity to explore health and Professor of PCP. topics. Editorial content sparks sack races, limbo and pie-eating con- accidents in a developing country context (Kenya) and adolescent lives and livelihood in a developing science careers, improve their skills, introduce them to a college He is a Fellow of the College dialogue, initiates debate, and tests, design your own USP country context (Tanzania). Both studies are published in a book titled Challenging Health Inequities: culture, and challenge them to be all they can be,” said LOIS of Physicians of Philadelphia, the opens the lines of communica- t-shirt, volleyball, basketball, and From Ethics to Action, published by Oxford University Press. He has served on several expert commit- PECK, MEd, EdD, GEAR UP project director and director of American Pharmacists Association tion to facilitate and improve board games. tees of the World Health Organization, and he is a member of the executive committee of the USP’s teacher certification program. (APhA), Academy of Pharmacy business-to-business relationships. International Federation of Tropical Medicine. Pictured above: Amy Kimchuk, MA encourages a student in GEAR UP. Practice and Management, and The magazine reaches more than 17,000 readers every month. USP BULLETIN: BULLETIN BOARD PAGE 23

PATRICIA LEAHY 1821 REMEMBERED DURING LECTURE FOCUSES ANNUAL MISHER FESTIVAL USP PARTICIPATES ON COGNITION AND record 1,525 informational dis- USP was one of seven universi- tions; and MARY KATE MCGINTY USP presented its Annual Misher IN BIO 2005 plays by companies and organiza- ties selected to develop a list of P’84, MS’04, PHYSICAL FUNCTION Festival October 17–21. The USP’s associate vice BIO 2005—the world’s largest tions among more than 60 state people to invite to the affair, The effect cognition has theme of the weeklong celebra- president for community and biotechnology industry con- and international pavilions. USP which was sponsored by the on physical function was tion was “Back to Our Beginnings: government relations, also vention—took place at the presented materials and publica- Pennsylvania Department of explored during USP’s Art, Architecture, and Apothecaries attended the conference. They Philadelphia Convention Center tions at its booth in the Community & Economic Annual Patricia Leahy in the 1820s” and acknowledged attended several press confer- July 19–22 with 18,730 people Pennsylvania Pavilion. In addition, Development. The goal of the Memorial Lecture on the artistic, cultural, and intellec- ences, including a discussion by from 56 countries attending the faculty members JOHN PORTER, reception, attended by September 22. Lisa Riolo, tual world of USP’s first students. Senator Arlen Specter on the four-day event. The last time PhD, and RANDY ZAUHAR, PhD, Pennsylvania Governor Ed PhD, PT, NCS, (right) The Misher Festival enter- importance of stem cell research, BIO’s annual convention was in displayed poster presentations in Rendell, was to entice executives professor and chair of the tained the campus community PROGRAM PREPares an update on BioAdvance’s mis- Philadelphia—in 1996—it attracted BIO’s Innovation Corridor. from outside the region attend- Department of Physical through a variety of acts, such as HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS sion to accelerate the growth of FOR COLLEGE about 3,701 attendees. One of the highlights of the ing BIO 2005 to consider relo- Therapy at the School of a string quartet performance, a the life sciences industry in Researchers from around the event was the “Welcome cating or expanding their opera- Health and Rehabilitation classical guitar concert, and a Over the summer, 14 high school Southeastern Pennsylvania, and a world converged on Philadelphia Home” reception, an invitation- tions to Pennsylvania. Sciences of Indiana presentation by MILENA GRIF- graduates participated in a program report from the Milken Institute to discuss new ways to predict, only affair targeting life sciences USP President PHILIP P. University, was this year’s FITH PharmD’09 and DINA that focused on preparing that accessed the economic treat, and cure some of today’s company executives who GERBINO P’69, PharmD’70; guest speaker. Physical LAYZIS PharmD’09 of what it them for the university experi- impact of the life sciences in the most problematic diseases. The received their training at a SUSAN E. BARRETT, MEd, USP’s therapy topics included was like to be in a pharmacy ence. Students of the Preparation, Greater Philadelphia region com- exhibit hall inside the Philadelphia Pennsylvania university, medical assistant vice president of corpo- the interaction among classroom in 1821. The festival Retention, and Enrichment Program pared to other metropolitan Convention Hall featured a school, or research institution. rate, foundation, and alumni rela- attention, memory, execu- included lectures from guest (PREP) attended the seven-week areas. According to the report, tive processes, and dual speakers, including Dr. Roger W. residential program following their the region ranks first in terms of tasking, as well as the Moss, executive director of the high school graduation. The stu- economic impact from the life interaction between these processes and functional mobility. Proceeds Athenaeum of Philadelphia, who dents were instructed by USP pro- sciences. from the event benefited the Patricia Leahy Scholarship Fund. presented a lively illustrated lec- fessors in precollege academic “The Welcome Home Dr. Riolo is a board-certified specialist in neurologic physical ture on the architecture of the courses in math, biology, English, Reception captured the spirit of therapy. She has served as president of the Neurology Section of city in the 1820s and some of and chemistry. They also learned the individuals who graduated the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), and she the social and intellectual events topics related to study skills, career from Pennsylvania’s research uni- recently received the APTA’s Lucy Blair Service Award. She has of the time. development, personal transition versities,” says Barrett. “USP was presented at national and international conferences and has The Misher Festival honors to college, and campus resources. pleased and honored to be authored numerous peer-reviewed publications. former USP President ALLEN Just like college life, they had a included in the select group of The Patricia Leahy Memorial Lecture honors the late USP phys- MISHER P’59, chance to experience some fun universities welcoming back their ical therapy professor who established a scholarship fund before PhD, who made to reward their hard work. They graduates to the Philadelphia her death to financially assist many contribu- participated in an ice cream sun- region. Many USP graduates have dae night, video night, and trips taken their talents and have gone THE PATRICIA LEAHY PT students during clinical tions to USP, to Longwood Gardens and the on to found or lead bioscience MEMORIAL LECTURE education. Professor Leahy including University of Pennsylvania campus. companies. We believe HONORS THE LATE USP believed it was important enhancing the They will serve as counselors for Pennsylvania universities are PHYSICAL THERAPY to enable students to expand school’s general the program next year and intro- among the best in the world.” PROFESSOR. their horizons by seeking education and clinical sites outside of the expanding the duce the new PREP students to Philadelphia area. She instructed role of the college life as well as to Philadelphia’s in the areas of rehabilitation and neuroscience from 1987 to 1995 humanities and many exciting cultural attractions. at USP. She was an active member of APTA and the Neurology social sciences Section. She was largely responsible for changing the Neurology in a science- Report from a section newsletter to a recognized journal (now the based curricu- Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy Pennsylvania Governor Edward Rendell (right) visits USP’s booth at the BIO 2005 Convention. Left to right: Preston Moore, ). She was one of the first lum. The Misher College of Arts associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry, and Mary Kate McGinty, associate vice president for community and three physical therapists to receive specialist certification in neurol- and Sciences is named in Dr. government relations. ogy and was a member of the Neurologic Specialty Council. Misher’s honor. USP BULLETIN: BULLETIN BOARD PAGE 25

BIOLOGY PROFESSOR RECEIVES ADMINISTRATIVE SPORTS BRIEFS FELLOWSHIP JOHN PORTER, PhD, professor of biology and the graduate director of cell biology and USP AND APhA PARTNER biotechnology at USP, was “USP has a long legacy in the NINE DEVILS NAMED TO TO OFFER EDUCATIONAL named the recipient of the pharmaceutical industry, and BENEFIT TO CACC SPRING ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM 2005–06 USP Administrative APhA is the leading pharmacy Nine University of the Sciences in Philadelphia student-athletes PHARMACIST MEMBERS Fellowship. The fellowship is association representing pharma- were named to the inaugural Central Atlantic Collegiate The American Pharmacists CONSTRUCTION OF designed to introduce a faculty cists in all practice settings,” says Conference (CACC) Spring All-Academic Team. To qualify for Association (APhA) has partnered SCIENCE AND member to all aspects of adminis- HAROLD E. GLASS, PhD, direc- the honor, recipients must have maintained at least a 3.50 cumu- with USP to promote USP’s MBA TECHNOLOGY CENTER tration at the University, with tor of USP’s graduate program in lative grade-point average, participated in a spring CACC sport, in pharmaceutical business pro- CONTINUES ON SCHEDULE special emphasis on how the dif- pharmaceutical business. “We and been at least a sophomore academically and athletically. The gram to APhA members, as part are both interested in furthering Excitement continues to mount ferent divisions work together to nine Devils are among 53 honorees in four sports from all 12 of a unique educational benefit. the professional qualifications of at USP as construction of the structure was erected. Work on and electrical infrastructure need- provide overall leadership. conference schools. The USP student athletes are: This collaboration offers pharma- pharmacists, and I can’t think of Science and Technology Center the exterior masonry walls and ed for the demanding rigors of a This experience is an opportu- cist members an opportunity to two organizations whose inter- (STC) progresses on schedule. roofing is currently underway. science and technology environ- nity for Dr. Porter to broaden his • FRANK ANTOSH MPT’07 and MICHAEL DEVINCENZO combine science and business ests better complement each The three-story, 78,000-square- Most of the concrete floors have ment. experiences both administratively PharmD’09 (men’s basketball) skills to create better products, other. We are excited about our foot building will be a welcomed been poured, and interior wall Interior work is scheduled for and professionally. His responsi- • DEVDATTA “DAVE” SEN DPT’09 (men’s tennis) services, and structures that will collaboration with APhA.” addition for a growing campus framing is beginning to form the winter and early spring. The STC bilities will include attending • RALPH CAMERON PHARMD’09, EZRA MELL PharmD’07, improve medication use and “APhA is excited to partner that will benefit from the various academic and general use is slated to be completed by administrative meetings, interact- and JAMES KIM DPT’09 (golf) enhance patient health. APhA with USP on this educational ben- increase in classroom and labora- spaces within the building. June 2006. ing with various departments • KATIE CAMPOLI PharmD’09, LAURA FLINT BI’07, and members may enroll in courses in efit, which offers pharmacist tory spaces. Since the early win- Workers are installing the You can see a live view of the across the University, developing SAMANTHA LAVOOY DPT’09 (women’s softball) USP’s MBA or executive MBA members a business-oriented ter groundbreaking, the site was mechanical systems, including STC’s construction via the USP a major project of interest to program at a reduced rate of look at the pharmaceutical indus- cleared, the foundations were sheet-metal ductwork, plumbing, web cam at http://itcam.usip.edu/ him, and participating in ongoing tuition. This 15 percent reduction view/view.shtml. administrative activities. try and growing health care sec- installed, and the steel super- To view current statistics and records of Dr. Porter in tuition for the first 12 credits tors,” says JOHN A. GANS P’66, will also be extended to the PharmD’69, executive vice presi- USP’s sports teams, go to ORGANIZERS OF LARGEST SCIENCE FAIRS MEET AT USP came to USP in 1983. distance-learning MBA program dent and CEO for APhA. “Bioinformatics Discovery of Novel Stem Cell Regulatory Mechanisms,” “Measuring Resistivity Using During his as well as the recently launched APhA is dedicated to improv- WWW.USIP.EDU/ Subsurface Features to Find a Thrust Fault,” “Decline in Blue Jay Population in Churchville, Pa., due to career at the UK-based executive MBA program. ing medication use and advancing West Nile Virus.” You would probably assume that these are research projects you could find on any col- University, he USP’s MBA program sets itself patient care. Founded in 1852 as ATHLETICS/ lege campus across the country. However, these were titles of science fair projects designed by high has served as apart from other traditional grad- the American Pharmaceutical school students themselves. For nearly 60 years, high school students in the tri-state area have been able to research pro- uate business programs because Association, APhA is the first- flex their scientific muscles at a popular science fair, and Dr. Porter fessor of phar- it is tailored to provide students established and largest profes- USP has been a part of it. macognosy, professor of biologi- with essential management skills sional association of pharmacists The annual Delaware Valley Science Fairs (DVSF) cal sciences, and director of the and in-depth business knowledge in the United States. Its more have been a catalyst for stimulating interest in science cell biology and biotechnology of the pharmaceutical industry than 53,000 members include and technology among students in middle and high program. He has taught courses from a global perspective. The pharmacists, scientists, student schools in the tri-state area since 1949, making it one of in cell biology, evolutionary biology, program also incorporates a highly pharmacists, pharmacy techni- the oldest—and also one of the largest—science fairs in advanced pharmacognosy, and dynamic and business-focused cians, and others interested in the country. Students present their science projects to a ethnobotany. Currently, his pri- curriculum designed to meet the advancing the profession. panel of judges and are acknowledged for outstanding work through a variety of prizes. mary laboratory research focuses needs of busy professionals. For more information, call The next DVSF, scheduled for April 4, 2006, will offer winning students a total of $800,000 in awards, on medicinal natural products. In 215.596.7548 or 1.800.237.APhA cash prizes, and scholarships. The medal winners from the fair will receive an all-expense paid trip to the addition to his academic respon- (2742) or e-mail infoCenter@ International Science and Engineering Fair held in Indianapolis, Ind., in May. sibilities, he has been webmaster aphanet.org. USP has been a major contributor to the DVSF. In fact, USP, along with the Franklin Institute and the of The American Society of now defunct Philadelphia Bulletin, was a founding member of the DVSF and a former host of the event. Pharmacognosy since 2003. The University hosted the fairs from 1976 to 1985. Currently, the University offers a meeting site on cam- Dr. Porter received a PhD in pus for organizers to discuss planning and logistics for the science fair. JOHN PORTER, PhD, professor of botany from University of Montana biology and the graduate director of cell biology and biotechnology, serves on the DVSF board of advisors and a BS in biology from and acts as a judge for the event. Pittsburg (KS) State University. “We are pleased that USP is continuing and strengthening its relationship with DVSF,” says Henry Disston, Jr., DVSF president and director. “I look forward to our stronger partnership as we strive to provide quality science education for the students in the tri-state area.” USP BULLETIN: SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY PAGE 27

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NEW MEMBERS He was named vice president of board of directors of Adolor tions, director of the Medical human resources and a member Corporation, an Exton, Pa.-based Knowledge Skill Center, and ELECTED TO of Eisai Inc.’s executive commit- biopharmaceutical company. national scientific business direc- tee in 2001. In this role, he was In 1996, Hager received the tor of CNS and Oncology. Prior SYMBOLS • TV—Caucus New Jersey, “The Information Association’s • “Ethical Dilemmas—You’ve ! USP’S BOARD OF Faculty and staff = Shape of Things to Come: 41st Annual Meeting in Got Mail” (physician e-mail), instrumental in establishing a five- Cain Brothers Award, a competi- to joining AstraZeneca, Dr. Gaska 8 TRUSTEES year vision and corporate values. tion sponsored by Cain Brothers served as a full-time faculty Alumni = Bringing a Drug to Market.” Washington, DC. Caring for the Ages, 6(6):13, Current student = ( He also helped lead the effort to and Modern Healthcare magazine. member at USP from 1982 to 2005. TWO NEW MEMBERS were Presentations Publications • “What a Pain!” (pain manage- create Eisai Medical Research Inc. The award honors the nation’s 1990 and was an associate pro- ACADEMIC ADVISING elected and an alumni represen- HAROLD GLASS! SUSANNA DODGSON! pub- ment), Assisted Living Consult, (EMR) as an independent sub- most outstanding CFO in the fessor of clinical pharmacy and Presentations tative was appointed to serve on sidiary of Eisai Co., Ltd. In 2003, health care industry for demon- director of extension services. • “Retiring the Myth: Clinical lished three pieces in The Write 1(3):6–7, 2005. SUZANNE TRUMP!, “Academic the board of trustees of he became vice president of sales strating the She has also served as an alumni Investigators Have a Measurable Stuff, the European Medical • “MTMS and the Million Dollar Advising for Student Success and University of the Sciences in and marketing. He assumed his greatest cre- director at USP since 1991 and Impact on Prescribing Writers Association journal: Question: How Will ALF Retention” with Jo Hillman and Philadelphia (USP). The responsi- current position the following year. ativity, inno- as president of USP’s Alumni Behavior and Sales” at IIR’s • “How to Become a Medical Residents Benefit?” Assisted Noel Levitz at the National bilities of USP’s board of trustees Coats began his career in vation, and Association from 2003 to 2005. Partnerships with CMOs: Writer,” February 2005. Living Consult, 1(3):19–21, Conference on Student include approving the University’s sales at Pepsi-Cola as a manage- discipline in During her career, she was Managing and Improving • “Writing about Cancer 2005. Recruitment, Marketing, and strategic plans and ensuring their ment trainee upon completion of the manage- the continuing education editor Outsourced Manufacturing Clinical Trials,” May 2005. Retention, in Washington, DC, consistency with the institution’s the company’s Minority Scholar ment of a for American Druggist magazine Relationships conference, in • “Guest Authors Are COLLEGE OF Mr. Hager on July 29. mission and goals. The new Program. In 1988, he joined corporation’s and executive director and resi- Dallas, TX, April 4–6. Plagiarists,” July 2005. HEALTH SCIENCES LONNEL COATS, members are Janssen Pharmaceutica Inc., a divi- financial affairs. His memberships dent of the Delaware Pharmacists • “Successfully Negotiating with Grants GEORGE HAGER, and JANICE Professional Activity ! ! sion of Johnson & Johnson, as a include the American Institute of Association. She was also a clini- ! Clinical Investigator Sites: HAROLD GLASS , RICHARD MICHELLE COHEN , ANNETTE GASKA KATHIE PALIN completed the ! ! P’79, PharmD’82. sales representative. During his Certified Public Accountants cal pharmacist Combining Data with the STEFANACCI , “Follow the IGLARSH received travel requirements for the Graduate eight-year career with Janssen, he (AICPA) and the Pennsylvania at Thomas Right Processes” at IBC’s Phase III Leader,” Scrip Magazine, fellowships to attend the 11th LONNEL COATS Certificate in Academic Advising held various positions within Institute of Certified Public Jefferson Improving Processes for Cost Issue Number 144, April 2005. Annual Trainer-of-Trainers from Kansas State University in Lonnel Coats is the president sales management. Accountants (PICPA). University and Contract Management: Conference on Teaching Survival Manhattan, KS. Certificates were ! and chief operating officer at He earned a BS in public He holds a BA in economics Hospital. She Involving Sites, Sponsors, and HAROLD GLASS , et al. Skills and Ethics, June 12–17. The awarded in August. Eisai Inc., a U.S. pharmaceutical administration from Oakland from Dickinson College and an is a licensed CROs in Collaboration and “Physician Participation in Clinical conference is sponsored by the subsidiary of Eisai Co., Ltd., a Early Planning conference in Studies and Subsequent Survival Skills and Ethics Program University in Michigan. He has MBA from the Rutgers Graduate pharmacist in ADVANCED CONCEPTS research-based human health Dr. Gaska Cambridge, MA, May 16–17. Prescribing of New Drugs,” at the University of Pittsburgh been selected to a three-year School of Management. He has Pennsylvania, INSTITUTE care company that discovers, Pharmacy and Therapeutics, and supported by grants from term as a member-at-large on been selected to a three-year New Jersey, and Delaware. Publications • “Understanding the Market develops, and markets products USP’s board of trustees. term as a member-at-large on Dr. Gaska has received for Clinical Grants” at SRI’s Vol. 30, No. 1, 2005. the National Institute of Mental JOSHUA SPOONER! wrote in more than 30 countries. Coats USP’s board of trustees. numerous honors and awards for 15th International Contracting Health and the National Institute started with three book chapters in Andrew ! GEORGE HAGER her professional efforts, including & Negotiating Clinical Trials RICHARD STEFANACCI , et al. of Neurological Disorders and Peterson’s! new book, the company Stroke. George Hager is the chairman JANICE GASKA USP’s Young Alumnus Award, Pharmacotherapeutics for conference in Philadelphia, • “The Class Effect: Is It in 1996 as Journal and chief executive officer of Dr. Janice Gaska has more than National Association of Retail Advanced Practice: A Practical May 23–25. Relevant to Geriatric?” the south- Genesis HealthCare, one of the 25 years, experience in health Druggists Leadership Award, • “A Comprehensive Analysis of of the American Geriatrics Poster Presentations Approach: ! west region nation’s largest long-term care care, academia, and the pharma- McKesson Leadership Award, Factors Influencing the Length Society, 53(8):1402–1404, 2005. GREGORY THIELMAN , • “Ophthalmic Disorders” sales director. and rehabilitation therapy ceutical industry. She has spent Bristol-Myers Squibb President’s and Corresponding Cost” • “Antidementia Agents: What “Training with Trunk Restraint (Chapter 16). In 1997, providers. He was previously the the past 15 years at AstraZeneca Award, and the Delaware at the Drug Information Is Important in this Class,” P&T During Reaching for Individuals Mr. Coats • “Headaches” (Chapter 42), Coats company’s executive vice presi- LP, where she currently serves as Pharmacists Society Board of Association’s 41st Annual Journal, 30(5):11–16, 2005. Post-Stroke” at the APTA II Step with Elyse Dishler and Gina became director of managed dent and chief financial officer, director of promotional regulatory Directors President’s Award. Meeting in Washington, DC, Conference in Salt Lake City, UT, Karcsh. ! care, where he led the creation responsible for corporate finance, affairs. Her responsibilities include Dr. Gaska completed a resi- June 26–30. RICHARD STEFANACCI on July 19. • “The Economics of of Eisai’s managed care group. information services, and reim- providing regulatory consultation dency in hospital pharmacy at • “It’s All About Access,” Pharmacotherapeutics” Later that year, he was appointed bursement and risk management. for new concepts/strategies for Thomas Jefferson University Professional Activity P&T Journal, 30(5):2; Publications (Chapter 62), with Samir ! ! national sales director, responsi- Hager has more than 20 AstraZeneca business centers Hospital in Philadelphia. She has SUSANNA DODGSON Biotechnology Healthcare; PAULA KRAMER , “The Roles Mistry. ble for building a U.S. presence years’ experience in the health and corporate public relations. been appointed by USP’s Alumni • Presented a workshop on Managed Care, 2005. and Functions of Occupational in neurology and primary care Therapy in Assisted Living care industry including serving as Prior to this position, she served Association to serve a three-year COLLEGE OF “Writing Medical Haiku” at • “Strategies for Developing a and working with partners to lead partner for KPMG LLP’s in roles of increasing responsibility, term as alumni representative on GRADUATE STUDIES the European Medical Writers Successful Medicare Part D Facilities,” Assisted Living maximize the growth of Eisai Inc. P&T Journal, health care practice in including manager of medical USP’s board of trustees. Media Activity Association annual conference Formulary,” Consult, 1(3):38–39, 42. brands. In 1999, he was promot- in St. Julian’s, Malta. 30(5): 3–10. Philadelphia from 1979 to 1992. information group, associate RICHARD STEFANACCI! ed to executive director of sales. He is a certified public account- director of medical communica- • Chaired a panel session on • “Interview with Dr. Richard • Radio—To Your Health with ant and is a member of the “The Future of Medical Stefanacci,” Managed Care, Sheri Putnam on July 30. Writing” at the Drug 14(5):53–58, 2005. USP BULLETIN: SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY PAGE 29

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MISHER COLLEGE OF ARTS PHILIP GEHRMAN!, “Subtyping LOIS H. PECK! Publications MURRAY ZANGER!, of HL60 Leukemia Cells.” learning more about substance • “The Proton Pump Inhibitors,” AND SCIENCES Self-Reported Insomnia in Older • “A Content Area GINA KAISER!, book review GUILLERMO MOYNA!, His research advisor was abuse education. Information is The Drug Advisor, 4:1–10, July. Poster Presentations Adults” and “Effect of Collaboration Promoting of The Smoking Diaries, by Simon “Measurement of the Isotopic CLYDE OFNER. also available on the web page • “New Therapeutic Agents ! 10 11 1 TILMAN BAUMSTARK , “Brome Anticipatory Anxiety on Sleep” Academic Success” at the Gray, in Library Journal, Vol. 130 Ratio of B/ B in NaBH4, by H for those interested in providing Marketed April–June 2005,” Mosaic Virus RNA3 Interaction at the Associated Professional Teaching for Change 2005 (12):80, July. NMR,” Journal of Chemical DANIEL HUSSAR!8, “New community service education: The Drug Advisor, 4:11–12, July. with GCD10, a tRNA Binding Sleep Societies Conference in Conference in Westminster, Education, September 2005. Drug Update” at the Christian www.usip.edu/pharmacy/earl/ • “The Nonprescription Host Factor from Yeast” at the Denver, CO, June. CO, on June 24. JOEL KAUFFMAN! Pharmacists Fellowship substance_abuse_drugs/index.shtml. Analgesics,” The Drug Advisor, Seventh International Symposium • “Meeting the Challenges of • “Water Fluoridation: Review PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE International Annual Meeting in 4:1–12, August. on Positive Strand RNA ANNA GEORGE8, TILMAN Classroom Management: of Recent Research and OF PHARMACY Myrtle Beach, SC, on June 13; DANIEL HUSSAR!8 was elected Viruses in San Francisco, CA, May BAUMSTARK!, “Analysis of an Strategies to Address the Actions,” Journal of American Awards the New Jersey Pharmacists to a three-year term (2005–2008) XILU JIAO(, WILLIAM PARE!, ! 27–June 1, 2004. CHARLES J. RNA Structural Switch Involved Issues of Respect and Civility” Physicians & Surgeons 10(2), LISA LAWSON received the Association Annual Meeting in on the board of directors of SHANAZ TEJANI-BUTT!, ( SAILEY , a USP graduate student in Replication of Turnip Crinkle at the Faculty Development 38–44, 2005. USP Advisor of the Year Award. Atlantic City, NJ, on June 28; and Christian Pharmacists Fellowship “Antidepressant Drug Induced working on his master’s thesis, was Virus and its Satellite C” at the Workshop, Jefferson College • Book review of On the Take: the Pennsylvania Pharmacists International. Alterations in Binding to Central ! listed as one of the contributing Saint Joseph’s University 16th of Health Professions, Thomas How America’s Complicity with MELANIE OATES received Association Annual Meeting in Dopamine Transporter Sites authors. Annual Sigma Xi Student Jefferson University, in Big Business Can Endanger the AACP Teacher of the Seven Springs, PA, on August 5. Publications in the Wistar-Kyoto Rat Research Symposium on April 8 Philadelphia on May 18. Your Health, by Jerome P. Year Award. PETER HARVISON!, DONGHUI Strain,” Progress in Neuro- ! PRESTON MOORE and the Third Annual USP Kassirer, in Journal of American KAREN PICA(, graduate student CUI8, et al., “Metabolism of the Psychopharmacology & Biological ! • “Molecular Simulations of Scholarly Day on April 21. LIA VAS!, “Dimension of a Class Physicians & Surgeons, 10(1), ANDREW PETERSON received instructor in the pharmaceutics Nephrotoxicant N-(3,5- Psychiatry, 2005. Octanol/Water Interfaces” at of Baer 8-Rings Defined by a 25–26, 2005. the Patricia Leahy Award for program, successfully defended Dichlorophenyl)succinimide in the US-Japan Symposium on MADHU MAHALINGAM!, FRED Relaxed Set of Axioms” at the Learning Innovation. her dissertation at her final PhD Rats: Evidence for Bioactivation ANDREW PETERSON!, et al., Folding, Design and Dynamics SCHAEFER!, ELISABETH Second Joint Meeting of AMS, JAMES MCKEE!, et al., McGraw- examination on June 20. The Through Alcohol-O- editors, Pharmacotherapeutics for in Philadelphia, PA, May 2–5. MORLINO!, “Enhanced DMV, and OMG, session for Hill released the Chinese version Presentations title of her dissertation is “The Glucuronidation and O-Sulfation,” Advanced Practice: A Practical ! • “Structural Interfacial Learning through Group Problem Modules and Comodules, Mainz, of Biochemistry: The Molecular ADEBOYE ADEJARE Effect of Drug Load to Extend Chemical Research in Toxicology, Approach, 2nd Edition, Lippincott, Characterization of n-octanol Solving” at the Middle Atlantic Germany, June 16–19. Basis of Life, 3rd edition. This is • “Membrane Permeability Methotrexate Release from vol. 18, pp. 991–1103, 2005. Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, and 3-octanol using MD Regional Meeting in Piscataway, the fifth language in which the Related Physicochemical Gelatin-Methotrexate Conjugates PA, July 2005. Simulations” at the Gordon NJ, on May 24. MEHUL VORA8, TILMAN textbook is published. Properties in Drug Discovery” and Conjugated Microspheres.” DANIEL HUSSAR!8 Conference: Chemistry and BAUMSTARK!, “Green to the faculty of pharmacy at Her research advisor was • “New Drugs: Entecavir, ELIZABETH THOMAS(, “A Physics of Liquids in Plymouth, PRESTON MOORE!, “Interfacial Fluorescent Protein (GFPuv) as STEPHEN MOELTER!, et al., the University of Ibadan, CLYDE OFNER. Ibandronate sodium, and Pharmacist’s Guide to OTC NH, July 24–29. Characterization of n-octanol and a Model for Drug Delivery via “Organization of Semantic Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, Pegaptanib sodium,” Journal of Therapy: Suntan Products,” 3-octanol using MD Simulations” Macroencapsulation of Cells” at Category Exemplars in on August 2. SHANAZ TEJANI-BUTT!, IRENE the American Pharmacists Pharmacy Times, May 2005. ! JAMES PIERCE , KINNARI at the ACS National Meeting in Thomas Jefferson University Schizophrenia,” Schizophrenia • “Membrane Permeability YAROSLAVSKY(, MICHAEL Association, 45:412–415, 2005. ( ( PATEL , ROOHI KHAN , San Diego, CA, in March. Sigma Xi Research Day on Research. Related Physicochemical COLLETI(, XILU JIAO(, “Strain • “New Drugs: Exenatide, ELENA UMLAND!, ( RUCHIR SHAH , JAMES March 10, the Saint Joseph’s Properties” at the World Differences in Dopamine (DA2 Pramlintide acetate, and “Osteoporosis: An Update for ( GREENWOOD , ADAM SRILAXMI MUSUNURI8, University16th Annual Sigma Xi LIA VAS! Pharmaceutical Congress in and DA3) Receptor Densities in Micafungin sodium,” Journal of Pharmacists on Assessment and ( WENOCUR , “The Identification TILMAN BAUMSTARK!, “In Student Research Symposium on • “Dimension and Torsion Philadelphia on May 25. Rat Brain” at the 35th Annual the American Pharmacists Treatment to Optimize Patient of Bacterial Species using 16S Vivo Complex Formation of April 8, and the Third Annual Theories for a Class of Baer Society for Neurosciences Association, 45:524–527, 2005. Outcomes,” ACPE-Accredited ( rRNA Microarray Technology” at Yeast GCD10 Protein with USP Scholarly Day on April 21. *-Rings,” Journal of Algebra, CHAO-CHEN CHEN , graduate Meeting in Washington, DC, • “How Many Colleges of Continuing Education Program, the 2005 National Meeting of the Components of a Positive-Strand 289:614–639, 2005. student instructor in the pharma- November 2005. Pharmacy Is Enough?” published in July 2005 by Power- American Society for Microbiology RNA Virus’ Replication Professional Activity • “Torsion Theories for Finite ceutics program, successfully (Viewpoint), Journal of the Pak CE. in Atlanta, GA, June. Machinery” at the Saint JOSEPH LAMBERT! is conduct- von Neumann Algebras,” defended his dissertation at his Professional Activity American Pharmacists Joseph’s University 16th Annual ing research at the VA Center Communications in Algebra, 33, final PhD examination on March GRACE EARL!, SULTANA Association, 45:428–430, 2005. ELENA UMLAND!, ELIZABETH Presentations Sigma Xi Student Research on the effects of nicotine on No. 3, 663–688 2005. 25. The title of his dissertation POONJA( worked on a number • “The Bisphosphonates for THOMAS(, “A Pharmacist’s ! ANNE MARIE FLANAGAN , Symposium on April 8 and the alcohol consumption. is “The Role of Molecular of community service projects Osteoporosis,” The Drug Guide to OTC Therapy: “Men Without Pity: Henry James Third Annual USP Scholarly Day Weight, Drug Load, and Charge during an independent study Advisor, 4:1–8, June. Allergic Rhinitis,” Pharmacy Times, and Ford Madox Ford” at the on April 21. REYNOLD VERRET! was elected of Gelatin-Methotrexate course. They have developed a April 2005. International Conference of the to the Pennsylvania Humanities Conjugates on Growth Inhibition web page that serves as a Henry James Society in Venice, Council for a three-year term. resource for those interested in Italy, on July 13. USP BULLETIN: ALUMNI EVENTS PAGE 31

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I HOPE YOU all enjoyed your summer and are gearing up for an exciting new year. There are many changes taking place within the Office of Alumni Relations, first and foremost our address. We are now located at 4100 Chester Left to Right: Arthur Buck P’63, Avenue, 3rd floor, in the Institutional Advance- Paula Salus Kralovec P’74, and ment Suite. Please drop by and say hello even Alan Buck P’60 at University of though we are somewhat off the beaten path. the Sciences in Philadelphia’s Summer Happy Hour, sponsored If you don’t get to campus, I hope to see by CVS, on July 30 at The you at one of our upcoming events this year. Windrift in Avalon, NJ.

Stacy M. Rosemarin P’83 Director of Alumni Relations Left to right standing: Jack Lagowski P’73 and wife Nancy; right to left seated: 215.596.8856 (local calls) Tom O’Connor PharmD’70 and wife Joyce at University of the Sciences in 1.888.857.6264 (toll-free) Philadelphia’s Summer Happy Hour, sponsored by CVS, on July 30 at The [email protected] Windrift in Avalon, NJ.

Left to right: Captain William Hess, P’77, Julia Krzyworzeka PharmD’08, Elizabeth Hay PharmD’07, and Daniel A. Hussar, P’62, MS’64, PhD’67 at the U.S. Public Health Services Pharmacy Reception, held at the Wyndham Franklin Plaza in Philadelphia, PA, on June 7.

Kappa Epsilon members at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia’s Summer Happy Hour, sponsored by CVS, on July 30 at The Windrift in Avalon, NJ.

Phi Delta Chi members at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia’s Summer Happy Hour, sponsored by CVS, on July 30 at The Windrift in Avalon, NJ. “IF WE WANT OUR ALUMNI TO REMAIN INVOLVED IN THE LIFE OF THE UNIVERSITY, WE NEED TO REMAIN INVOLVED IN, AND Left to Right: Joe Battaglini P’84, Colleen Brennan RELEVANT TO, THE LIVES OF Battaglini P’84, Ed Brennan P’84, and Wendy Knorr OUR ALUMNI.” Brennan P’84 at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia’s Summer Happy Hour, sponsored by CVS, STACY M. ROSEMARIN P’83 on July 30 at The Windrift in Avalon, NJ. USP BULLETIN: CLASS NOTES PAGE 33

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1955 1983 1989 1994 MARTIN BUCHALTER P’55 was the hospital, managed care, and marketed by the Russian company SCOTT CURRY P’83 (MBA’85, SCOTT J. BOYLE MPT’89 JAY J. SOCHOKA P’94 participated JENNIFER (BRUNETTI) WILEY MAURA (LAVELLE) OSBORNE honored by the American Institute prescription benefit management NPK-ECHO, is the first registered Drexel University) recently (DO’95, PCOM) and his wife in a 51.7-mile run on March 4 to P’95 and JOHN R. WILEY P’95 P’97, PharmD’98 and her hus- of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) segments of the pharmacy indus- pharmaceutical product that pro- joined Wyeth Pharmaceuticals as Sheri announced the birth of raise awareness and money for announced the birth of their band Thomas announced the at a dinner celebrating the AIUM’s try. He lives in Jackson, NJ, with vides a two- to four-month a director of global marketing daughter Rebecca Lynn on the Children’s Miracle Network third son Aidan John on March birth of daughter Grace Anne on 50th anniversary in Orlando, FL. his wife of 43 years, Joanne. He extended blockade of opiates. research. He is responsible for September 10, 2004. The family (CMN) at Geisinger Medical 14. He joins big brothers Luke November 8, 2004. She joins big He is currently a senior member would love to get in touch with Wyeth’s oncology, hematology, lives in Sugarloaf, PA. Center. His total running time, (16 months) and Jacob (5). John brother Joseph Patrick. The family of the AIUM and has been active his former friends and classmates 1968 and vaccines franchises. excluding rest breaks every 12 is an owner of Wiley’s resides in Mount Cobb, PA. in the society for more than and can be reached at bobvoyt@ E. WILLIAM KEAN P’68 has gone 1991 miles, was seven hours and 41 Pharmacies. Jennifer works part- hotmail.com. time in the family business at 1998 40 years. into early retirement after 15 STACY ROSEMARIN P’83, USP’s RICHARD J. ARTYMOWICZ P’91 minutes. In April, Jay ran 150 their Millersville location. The years with Rite Aid. At a retire- director of alumni relations, (PharmD’93, Medical College of miles over three days, starting in SHARON T. HOCK P’98 married 1964 family resides in Lancaster, PA. ALAN J. VOGENBERG P’55 ment dinner, received the 2005 Kappa Epsilon South Carolina) received the his hometown of Moscow, PA, Michael de la Paz on October 2, received a citation from the Penn- JOEL S. STEINBERG BI’64 (MS’68, Jack Landes, Fraternity Unicorn Award. The NJSHP Pharmacy Practitioner and ending at the steps of the 1996 2004, at St. Joan of Arc church in sylvania State House of Represen- Hahnemann University; PhD’73, the secre- Unicorn is a symbol of excellence, Award at the NJSHP annual Philadelphia Museum of Art. Hershey, PA. The ceremony was tatives in recognition of continu- Medical College of Pennsylvania; tary-treasur- purity, and accomplishment and meeting in New Brunswick, NJ, Again, proceeds raised by the STEFANIE (FLORY) BARRANS attended by LINDA G. ing service to his community. He MD’76, Temple University) was er of UFCW symbolizes also the best of Kappa on April 21. run went to the CMN. P’96, PharmD’97 has resigned as DONOVAN P’97, PharmD’98; completed 31 years as a mem- a panel presenter on “Challenges Local 1179, Epsilon. It is given to an alumnus group director of client services JOHN P. MARIANO, JR., P’85; ber of the Middletown Township Facing the Recovering Guillain- presented that exemplifies excellence and DEBORAH (MATTHEWS) STERN 1995 at ApotheCom and accepted a SALLIE K. YOUNG P’99, Planning Commission in Bucks Barre Syndrome (GBS) Patient” Bill with a proclamation citing his leadership and one who has BC’91 is a technical service rep- SEAN I. BURNS P’95 was pro- position as a regional medical liai- PharmD’00; County, PA, and participated and moderated a panel discussion work achievements. Bill also given as least five years of service resentative for EMD Chemicals, moted to pharmacy coordinator son in the oncology department and with several different community about pathogenic and clinical received a commendation from as an alum to Kappa Epsilon. specializing in answering chro- at York Hospital in January. He at Amgen. Her good friend DEBORAH J. agencies of Bucks County. Alan issues of GBS at the 20th annual Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger matography questions. Her hus- was previously a clinical pharma- ELIZABETH RENN P’98, WRIGHT was also recognized for his service meeting of the GBS Support praising his public service, his 1985 band MICHAEL STERN BC’91 cist at the same hospital, located PharmD’99 recruited her for P’97, as an active member and past Group of the United Kingdom dedication to his work, and his JOHN T. BORIS P’85 (MBA’98, (MBA’02, LaSalle University) in York, PA, for eight years. the position. PharmD’98. president of both the Bucks County on May 14 at Huntingdon, legacy to his profession. Columbia University) joined the is a product manager for EMD Sharon is a and the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Cambridgeshire. Dr. Steinberg investment banking and securities Chemicals. They live in LISA A. CLINE P’95 married REBECCA (GOTCH) RUSSO pharmacist at Hershey Medical Associations. He is the former practices vascular and internal 1981 trading and brokerage firm Bear, Yardley, PA. Scott Rakowski of Milwaukee, MPT’96 and her husband Chris Center. Michael is a urology resi- president of Windsor Pharmacy medicine at his Philadelphia MARK J. GUSTITIS P’81 and Stearns & Co. Inc. as an equity WI, on September 4, 2004. In announced the birth of daughter dent at Hershey Medical Center. in Levittown, PA, and Alan’s office, the Circulation Care KATHLEEN M. WIECZOREK research analyst covering the 1993 attendance were ANNEMARIE Isabelle Marie on May 18. Isabelle They live in Hummelstown, PA. Pharmacy in Bristol, PA. He cur- Center, and local hospitals. joins big brother Joey. The family C’82 (DO’87, Kansas City pharmaceutical sector. John has KIRSTEN (SOLBERG) (BUBECK) MARASCO P’95, rently lives in Langhorne, PA. lives in Allentown, PA. ERIC F. HUSSAR P’98 (MD’02, University of Medicine and 20 years of experience in the FORGNONI MPT’93 and her ERICA Temple University) and Terra Biosciences) were married on pharmaceutical industry, including husband Frank recently relocated (ORLOFF) 1956 1965 1997 Lee Sparks were married on May 7 in Erie, PA, where they the past eight years as a pharma- to Coconut Creek, FL. After GRAY P’95, March 29, 2003, at the Reid ARTHUR R. BLISS P’56 recently DAVID J. AUSTIN P’65 recently reside. The bride’s sister ceutical research analyst on Wall working at Rehabilitation PARGOL ANGELA (ROMANELLI) NACE Chapel of Samford University in completed 25 years of employ- became director of retail phar- CAROLINE WIECZOREK Street. He lives in Morris Plains, NJ. Consultants in Wilmington, DE, JONES P’95, P’97, PharmD’98 and ROBERT D. Birmingham, Alabama. JOHN C. ment at Shore Memorial Hospital macies for Appalachian Regional SCHMELZ C’82 (DVM’89, for more than ten years, Kirsten and RENEE NACE P’96 welcomed the birth LEYTHAM MPT’98 served as a in Somers Point, NJ. He will now Healthcare, a group of eight hos- University of Pennsylvania) was a 1988 obtained a staff physical therapy K. SNYDER of daughter Bianca Page on groomsman; ROBERT E. spend winters in Delray Beach, pitals in southeastern Kentucky. member of the wedding party. LYNN (GRIES) DAVIS MPT’88 position at Atlantic Rehabilitation P’95. Lisa is employed by Medco February 10. Bianca joins big sis- HAVILAND, JR. MPT’02 and FL, and the rest of the year in Mark holds the newly created and her husband Tom have in Lighthouse Point, FL. Health, and Scott works for ter Olivia. PETER D. HOANG P’98, Ventnor, NJ. 1966 position of pharmacy computer started a handicapped scuba pro- Viper Tradeshow Service. The Both Angela PharmD’03 were ushers. John GEORGE E. SHERMAN P’66 liaison at Hamot Medical Center gram for Moss Rehab with a gen- JENNIFER (KUNZE) SCALIA P’93 couple lives in Henderson, NV. and Robert 1962 Leytham and DEREK L. VAN (PhD’75, University of in Erie, and Kathleen is in private erous grant from the Albert and her husband Michael are the are BERKOM P’00, PharmD’01 pro- ROBERT M. VOYTOVICH P’62, Pennsylvania) was the senior practice, specializing in OB/GYN Einstein Society. They reside in proud parents of Michael James, KHEE J. LEE P’95 has accepted a employed vided special music. Eric’s parents PharmD’70 has announced his advisor for six research papers maternal fetal medicine. In her Merchantville, NJ. born on March 14. He joins big position as the healthcare market by Express DANIEL A. HUSSAR P’62, MS’64 retirement. His career included on Prodetoxon presented at the free time, she breeds and raises sister Julianna Rose (18 months). specialist at Google. He lives in Scripts; and SUSANNE (FIX) HUSSAR senior management positions in National Medical Conference in Appaloosa and Paint horses at Jennifer is a pharmacist with CVS, Palisades Park, NJ. Angela as a pharmacist and P’67 were in attendance. Eric Moscow, Russia. Prodetoxon, her horse ranch in Waterford, PA. and Michael is a product manag- Robert as the pharmacy manag- completed the family practice er at McKesson Corp. The family er/client liaison. They live in residency program at Lancaster lives in Washington Township, NJ. Buckingham, PA. USP BULLETIN: THE GIFT TO USP PAGE 35

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s you tidy up your financial affairs for 2005, you will likely be thinking PERHAPS THE MOST about your charitable giving goals and aspirations. Here are a few JOHN S. JOSEPH (LISOWSKI) MARRANCA IN MEMORIAM General Hospital on June 30. He P’99, IMPORTANT THING questions to help you plan. joined the Twin Rose Family PharmD’00 and his wife Susan MPT’95; CARMEN M. ABOUT YEAR-END A SIXTIES Practice medical group in the are the parents of Raymond MARRANCA P’94; and PATRICIA GIVING IS TO START AM I ABLE TO MAKE A CHARITABLE GIFT TO UNIVERSITY Lancaster-York area. Terra is par- Michael, born on May 17. The B. STROTMEYER PharmD’02. VICTOR S. GOODMAN P’63 EARLY, ESPECIALLY OF THE SCIENCES IN PHILADELPHIA THIS YEAR? ticipating in the neurology med- baby was 7 lbs. 8 oz. and 20 Brandon is a rehab director for died on December 22, 2004, IF YOU ARE PLANNING As the year closes, you will likely receive mail from various charities requesting ical residency program at the inches long at birth. Select Medical. Amy is a senior after a two-year battle with can- TO USE STOCK OR your financial assistance. During this period, we hope you will remember USP Hershey Medical Center. They physical therapist at Montgomery cer. He is survived by his wife REAL ESTATE. and our ongoing financial needs. As always, we are eager to conclude this year in good financial shape so we can confidently face the opportunities and chal- live in Mt. Joy, PA. 2000 Hospital Medical Center. The Glenda, three sons, and five ERICA SPIZZIRRI lenges of the future. Your special year-end gift will strengthen us considerably. ALIX A. BUTLER P’00, couple lives in West Chester, PA. grandchildren. Director, Major Gifts A gift may be unrestricted to be used where needed most. Or it could be MICHELLE (HAIN) SZAUTNER PharmD’01 and Christian Dabb P’98 and her husband Christian 2002 SEVENTIES earmarked for a specific purpose. For example, you could designate your gift were married on May 21 at for capital expenses, such as new construction or remodeling projects. You welcomed BARBARA H. KORBERLY P’72, Regent’s Glen in York, PA. Alix is BRIAN F. MCBRIDE PharmD’02 could also establish an endowment fund to create a legacy or to honor or the birth of PharmD’74 passed away on July a clinical pharmacy specialist in received an invitation to deliver a memorialize someone you admire. daughter pediatric oncology at Johns platform presentation of his 8 at the age of 55. She is sur- Mikaela Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, research findings at the 2005 vived by her mother Helen and WHAT ARE MY TAX OBLIGATIONS THIS YEAR? “I expect to pass through life but once. If, therefore, there can be any Maida on Scientific Sessions of the her aunt Charlotte. Many taxpayers consult with their accountants before the end of the year to MD. Christian is an attorney-at- kindness I can show, or any good things I can do to any fellow human June 15, law practicing at the Benn Law American Heart Association in determine tax liability. Perhaps you’ve done this already or maybe you simply NINETIES being, let me do it now, and not defer it or neglect it, as I shall not pass 2004. have a good idea where you stand. In any case, we encourage you to take Firm in York, PA, where the Dallas, TX. The Scientific this way again.” Michelle works as a staff pharma- GRANIA M. MAGGIO MPT’94 advantage of the tax benefits offered by the government. Please note that the couple resides. Sessions represent the largest — William Penn cist at The Children’s Hospital of worldwide conference dedicated died on July 2 as a result of being income tax charitable deduction can allow you to give more than you might otherwise be able to give. Philadelphia. 2001 to cardiovascular research and struck by an automobile in Are your taxes likely to be high this year? Then it may be a good time to accept less than 15 percent of all Saratoga Springs, NY. She was Please complete and return this reply form. MARIANNE BUSH BC’01 increase your giving. You might even consider moving forward some of next 1999 research findings submitted for 33. She was predeceased by her Dear Friends at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia: received her MBA degree from brother Paul in 1985 and is sur- year’s giving into this year so you can utilize the tax benefits this year. NANCY J. CASSARELLA MPT’99 presentation. In the past three ܗ Please contact me (us) about a personal visit. Fairleigh Dickinson University in vived by her parents Vincent and married Robert Fritch on August years, Brian has been a platform The best time to call is:______. DO I HAVE APPRECIATED STOCK OR REAL ESTATE February. Her concentration was Dawn; her brother Michael; and 21, 2004, NANCY (JORGENSEN) presenter for the American ܗ I have provided for USP in my will or other I COULD USE TO FUND AN INCOME-FOR-LIFE GIFT in pharmaceutical management. her sisters Maire, Patricia, and PETTINEO P’99, PharmD’00; Heart Association and has pre- estate-planning document. ARRANGEMENT WITH USP? She works for Novartis Elizabeth. ANNA M. WODLINGER P’99, Pharmaceuticals and lives in sented research findings at more ܗ Please send information about the USP Benefactors Society. You may find yourself in a situation where you want to give more to USP but PharmD’00; and MILISSA than 15 state, regional, and cannot afford to decrease your annual income. Consider the USP Gift Annuity Morristown, NJ. BRENT E. LETERSKY P’96 passed (FRITCH) HAVARD MPT’93 national meetings. program. You can obtain a USP Annuity with a gift of highly appreciated stock away on August 15, 2004. Name Class served as bridesmaids. Also in and in many cases receive more income than you are currently receiving from BRANDON T. LOGSDON Survivors include his parents attendance were JAMIE JOANNE S. YEUNG MOT’02 and Address the stock. Your annuity payments from USP would continue for the rest of MPT’01 and AMY M. DWYER Edmund and JoAnn and his ALEXANDER MPT’99; STEVEN J. Clint Rader were married on your life. MPT’01 were married on July 2, brothers Brad and BRIAN C. For example, a 75-year-old person currently qualifies for a gift annuity rate PETTINEO MPT’99; KRISTIN R. May 14 in Havertown, PA. City 2004. In attendance were LETERSKY P’00. of 7.1 percent. A gift of $25,000 would “yield” annual payments of $1,775 YOUSHOCK P’99, PharmD’00; HEATHER L. SREYMUM (BUTH) HONG State Zip every year for the rest of his or her life. MARK D. TACELOSKY P’97, GOOD MOT’01 was the matron of PharmD’98; KAREN honor. MEGAN (LOWRY) RYAN MPT’01; Work Telephone ( ) START NOW (GALLAGHER) FLYTE P’99, MARY MOT’01 and LINDA (SUHRBIER) Perhaps the most important thing about year-end giving is to start early, espe- PharmD’00; and STEPHEN G. CATHERINE SCHOFIELD MOT’01 were in Home Telephone ( ) cially if you are planning to use stock or real estate. Life-income gift arrange- MURRAY P’98, PharmD’99. Nancy STEPHENS attendance. Joanne is the direc- ments and consultations with your professional advisor(s) may also take time. and Robert are both physical ther- PharmD’02; tor of rehabilitation at TEAM E-Mail The sooner you begin the process, the less hurried you will feel at year’s end. apists at Pennsylvania Hospital. Rehab Services in Philadelphia. Use the handy response form at left, or call USP’s Office of Institutional KATHLEEN M. DILKS MOT’01; MAIL THIS FORM TO: They live in Drexel Hill, PA. Clint is the director of rehabilita- Advancement at 1.888.857.6264. Our staff is available to assist you on a com- KATHLEEN T. COONEY UNIVERSITY OF THE SCIENCES IN PHILADELPHIA tion at HCR Manorcare in plimentary basis. You can also contact us through our website at MPT’01; MICHAEL R. DUNNE OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Yeadon, PA. The couple lives in www.usip.edu/alumnifriends. MPT’01; LAN H. DUONG P’98, 600 SOUTH 43RD STREET Havertown, PA. Thank you for your support. PharmD’99; SHARON PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104-4495 Erica Spizzirri Director, Major Gifts YOUR NEWS

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SPACE IS PROVIDED HERE FOR MISSION OF THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION NOMINATIONS STUDENT IN OUR AND THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION COMMITTEES Lorri K. Halberstadt P’83, Chair RECRUITMENT/PLACEMENT YOU TO UPDATE OUR CLASS NEXT ISSUE... WINNER IS... To engage the graduates of David Bergman P’51 Donna M. Feudo P’89, Chair MAYA THOMPSON is this University of the Sciences in ANNUAL GIVING ADVISORY Kenneth Bevenour P’87 Meredith S. Carter PharmD’97 NOTES SECTION. • White Coat year’s winner of the 2005 Philadelphia in promoting the goals Rosemary C. McFall BI’63, Chair Timothy Bowers MT’02 Christopher Cella P’85 and objectives of the Association Elizabeth A. Fusco P’63 Deidre Chickanovich P’00 Please print all information. Ceremony Alumni Survey drawing. Robert Bell P’63 Thompson received a $100 and the Institution. Marissa Buttaro P’92 Mary Parenti P’85, PharmD’87 Scott D. Greene P’92 American Express gift certifi- Heather Melchiorre Scheckner P’00 Rosemary Kerwin P’85 MAIL TO: • West Center ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AUDIT S. Roger Wetherill III P’68 Mary K. Maguire P’83, PharmD’01 ALUMNI OFFICE cate. Thompson’s name was for Computational OFFICERS Louis J. Lupo P’76, PharmD’01, Chair Brian F. McBride, PharmD’02 UNIVERSITY OF THE SCIENCES IN PHILADELPHIA selected from the 181 REUNION President Stephanie K. Bean MPT’89 Robert Spera P’88 Chesmistry entries that were returned Chair 600 SOUTH 43RD STREET Janice A. Gaska P’79, PharmD’82 Ruth A. Brown P’71 Timothy Bowers MT’02, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104-4495 and Drug Design with completed surveys. To Malvin S. Aaronson P’44 DEGREE/PROGRAM access the results of the President-Elect AWARDS Stephanie K. Bean MPT’89 ABBREVIATIONS Tell us about your new job, promotion, new professional mem- • 2003–2004 USP 2005 Alumni Survey, go to Louis J. Lupo P’76, PharmD’01 Tiziana P. Fox P’84, PharmD’02, Chair Arthur M. Blatman P’69 BAC Bacteriology bership, etc. If you were recently engaged, married, or welcomed Honor Roll www.usip.edu/assessment/ Seldia Z. Blatman P’37 Siobhan Duffy P’84 BC Biochemistry Michael A. Ermilio P’47 the birth of a child, please let us know in the space provided. A of Donors List alumnisurvey/. Vice President William M. Deptula P’56 BI Biology few randomly selected photos will appear in each issue. Every The 2005 Alumni Survey Stephanie K. Bean MPT’89 Teresa P. Dowling P’72, PharmD’73 Elizabeth A. Fusco P’63 BInf Bioinformatics Janice A. Gaska P’79, PharmD’82 photo received will be posted on the Alumni & Friends website. is the 12th assessment study Susanne H. Dudash P’89 BW Biomedical Treasurer Lorri K. Halberstadt P’83 Writing Make sure to identify each individual in your photo to ensure of the University’s graduates. Siobhan Duffy P’84 The survey was developed Richard M. Hall MT’83 Daniel A. Hussar P’62, MS’64, PhD’67 Rosemarie O. Halt P’89 C Chemistry accurate identification in captions. Shana Lettieri P’01 to enhance institutional Robin S. Keyack P’81 CS Computer Science Secretary Wayne R. Marquardt P’92 ES Environmental Science understanding of the effects Jean MacDougall BI’03 You can also update your information online: Ruth A. Brown P’71 Rosemary C. McFall BI’63 HPsy Health Psychology of a USP education. Specifically, Mary K. Maguire P’83, PharmD’01 www.usip.edu/alumnifriends/. Gerald Meyer P’73, PharmD’74 Mary Kate McGinty P’84 HS Health Science it was designed to assist the Past President Elleni J. Pippis P’94, PharmD’96 Anthony Mortelliti P’51 MB Microbiology University in its continuing Ruth A. Brown P’71 Elleni J. Pippis P’94, PharmD’96 MOT Master of efforts to monitor graduates’ BYLAWS Franklin Rooks PT’91 Occupational Therapy activities/accomplishments DIRECTORS Rosemarie O. Halt P’89, Chair Christine Venuti P’93, PharmD’00 MPT Master of Physical and opinions of their aca- Harold Brog P’55 Malvin S. Aaronson P’44 S. Roger Wetherill III P’68 Therapy demic experiences and to Vincent A. DePaul P’51 Gerhard Maerker C’51 MS Master of Science assess the impact of curricular William M. Deptula P’56 STUDENT/ALUMNI MT Medical Technology Chair and cocurricular initiatives on Victoria Rehill Elliott P’87 FINANCE Victoria Rehill Elliott, P’87, P Bachelor of Science educational outcomes. Donna M. Feudo P’89 Richard M. Hall MT’83, Chair Alan Aronovitz P’82 in Pharmacy Tiziana P. Fox P’84, PharmD’02 Ruth A. Brown P’71 Nancy Baird PharmD’01 PA Physician Assistant Elizabeth A. Fusco P’63 Shawn Boyle PharmD’01 PharmD Doctor of Pharmacy Has your address changed? Please let us know by mail, online at Janice A. Gaska P’79, PharmD’82 Andrea Gampel PMM’03 Harold Brog P’55 PhC Pharmaceutical www.usip.edu/alumnifriends/, or by phone to the Alumni Office Louis J. Lupo P’76, PharmD’01 Lorri K. Halberstadt P’83 Sharon Brudnicki P’92, PharmD’98 Chemistry toll-free: 1.888.857.6264. Dominic Marasco P’96 Richard M. Hall MT’83 Marissa Buttaro P’92 PhD Doctor of Philosophy Meredith S. Carter PharmD’97 Address Change? ܗ Yes ܗ No Rosemarie O. Halt P’89 GROWTH AND PhG Graduate in Pharmacy Joseph Jesuele P’96 DEVELOPMENT Donna M. Feudo P’89 (equivalent to P that is Name Class Theresa S. Geier MOT’02 used today) Rina K. Kelley P’78 Louis J. Lupo P’76, PharmD’01, Chair Jean MacDougall BI’03 PhTech Pharmaceutical Address Rosemary C. McFall BI’63 Stephanie K. Bean MPT’89 Mary Kate McGinty P’84 Technology Gay K. Owens PharmD’96 Michael Castagna P’00 Robert Spera P’88 PH/TX Pharmacology and Nancy Russell PharmD’01 Tiziana P. Fox P’84, PharmD’02 Toxicology Carrie Singleton PMM’03 Dan J. Halberstadt P’83 City PMM Pharmaceutical Marketing S. Roger Wetherill III P’68 Joseph Jesuele P’96 and Management State Zip Renee B. Lupo P’76 Psy Psychology Dominic Marasco P’96 PT Physical Therapy Work Telephone ( ) Mary Kate McGinty P’84 STC Certificate in Science Home Telephone ( ) Teaching TX Toxicology E-Mail PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF PHARMACY MISHER COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES HEADER COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES COLLEGE OF GRADUATE STUDIES

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Dec 1 Alumni Networking Night/Alumni Association Board of Directors Meeting, USP Campus* Dec 2 Kingsessing Players Winter Concert, USP Campus Dec 5 American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Alumni Reception, Las Vegas, NV* Dec 9 Kingsessing Singers and Strings Winter Concert, St. Frances de Sales Church, 4625 Springfield Ave., Philadelphia, PA Dec 16 Fall Semester Ends, USP Campus

Jan 10 Alumni Dinner—Location TBD* Jan 11 Naples Area Alumni Dinner* Jan 12 Tampa Area Alumni Dinner* Jan 16 Spring Semester Begins, USP Campus Jan 16 Martin Luther King, Jr., Day Community Service, Location TBA Jan 17 Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, USP Campus

Feb 2 Alumni Networking Night/Alumni Association Board of Directors Meeting, USP Campus* Feb 20 F.R.E.A.K. Week, USP Campus Feb 23 World Year of Physics 2005 Lecture, Dr. Sylvester James Gates, Jr., University of Maryland’s John S. Toll Professor of Physics and Center for String and Particle Theory Director, USP Campus

Mar TBD Drug Information Association Alumni Reception* Mar 20 American Pharmacists Association Alumni Reception, San Francisco, CA* Mar 22 Los Angeles Area Alumni Dinner* Mar 30 Blood Drive Sponsored by APO, USP Campus

Apr 6 Alumni Networking Night/Alumni Association Board of Directors Meeting, USP Campus*

*Alumni Events

To see more events, visit the USP Alumni & Friends website at www.usip.edu/alumnifriends/ or USP’s News and Events page at www.usip.edu/calendar/index.asp.

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