BHAKTI V. ARONDEKAR
University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy
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| Major: |
Social & Administrative Sciences (Pharmacoeconomics) |
| GPA: |
4.86/5.00 |
| Expected Graduation: |
December 2003 |
| Focus of Research: |
The purpose of this study is to investigate clinical and economic outcomes
of post-MI heart failure (HF). To estimate cost of post-MI HF and to develop
an econometric model for resource use in post MI HF patients. |
| Title of Dissertation: |
“Resource Utilization and Cost of Care in Patients with
Post-Myocardial Infarction Heart Failure.” |
| Degrees Received: |
M.S., Pharmacoeconomics, University of Toledo, December 1998
M.B.A., Finance, University of Bombay, May 1996
B.Pharm., Pharmacy, University of Bombay, May 1994
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| Honors
Received: |
2000, Pharmacia Outcomes Fellowship; 2000, Jesse Stewart Memorial Scholarship;
1999, Van Doren Scholar; 1998, Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society (Toledo) |
| AFPE Award: |
ASHP-AFPE Association Fellowship in Social & Administrative Sciences
(Health Systems Administration) |
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MELINA Z. BAYRAMYAN
University of Southern California School of Pharmacy
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| Major: |
Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| GPA: |
3.90/4.00 |
| Expected Graduation: |
May 2005 |
| Focus of Research: |
The purpose of this study is to develop new computational methods to enhance
nucleic acid-based drug discovery. This involves the development of a computer
algorithm for the generation of nucleic acid structure, which will be extended
to the study of bimolecular conformation transitions and bimolecular association. |
| Title of Dissertation: |
“Computational Design of Nucleic Acids Based Therapeuticals.” |
| Degrees Received: |
Pharm.D., Pharmacy, University of Southern California, May 2000 |
| Honors Received: |
2000, Organization of Istanbul Armeniana Scholarship; 1999, International
Pharmacy Internship, OU Australia; 1998, Research Fellowship, USC School of
Pharmacy; 1997-1999, Margaret and John Blee Fellowship, USC; 1997, Dean’s
Honor List, USC; 1995, Award from College Women’s Club of Pasadena; 1993-1995,
Dean’s Honor List, Glendale Community College; 1993-1995, The National
Dean’s List |
| AFPE Award: |
JOSIAH KIRBY LILLY SR. Memorial Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical Sciences |
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DAVID L. BOURDET
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Pharmacy
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| Major: |
Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| GPA: |
N/A |
| Expected Graduation: |
May 2005 |
| Focus of Research: |
My research focuses on elucidating the molecular mechanisms of ranitidine
and famotidine transport across the intestinal epithelia. Identification of
the transport proteins mediating the saturable absorption and secretion of
these compounds is a major goal of the research project. |
| Title of Dissertation: |
“Identification of Novel Transport Proteins Mediating the
Absorption and Secretion of Ranitidine and Famotidine in the Small Intestine.” |
| Degrees Received: |
B.A., Chemistry/History, Duke University, May 1996 (with Distinction) |
| Honors Received: |
2002, AFPE Fellowship; 1995, Undergraduate Research Support Grant- Duke University |
| AFPE Award: |
GPhA-AFPE Association Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical Sciences |
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ERICA L. BRADSHAW
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy
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| Major: |
Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| GPA: |
3.90/4.00 |
| Expected Graduation: |
June 2005 |
| Focus of Research: |
The overall goal of this research project is to develop an understanding
of the pharmacokinetics (PK) and pharmacodynamics (PD) of liposome mediated
delivery of plasmid DNA and to utilize this information to develop physiologically-based
pharmacokinetics (PBPK) models. |
| Title of Dissertation: |
“Pharmacokinetic Optimization of Cancer Gene Therapy.” |
| Degrees Received: |
B.S., Chemical Engineering, University of Minnesota, June 1999 |
| Honors Received: |
1996-1999, Student of Color Tuition Waiver |
| AFPE Award: |
USP-AFPE Association Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical Sciences |
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JARED M. BROWN
University of Montana School of Pharmacy and Allied Health Sciences
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| Major: |
Pharmacology/Toxicology |
| GPA: |
3.86/4.00 |
| Expected Graduation: |
May 2004 |
| Focus of Research: |
Elucidating the mechanisms and antigens of silica and asbestos accelerated
autoimmune disease in systemic lupus erythematosus prone New Zealand mixed
mice. |
| Title of Dissertation: |
“Mechanisms of Silica and Asbestos-Induced Autoimmune Disease.” |
| Degrees Received: |
B.S., Microbiology, Colorado State University, May 1997 |
| Honors Received: |
2002, Best Student Presentation 2nd place, SOT Annual Meeting; 2002, UM Grad.
Student Travel Award; 2002, Montana BRIN Travel Award |
| AFPE Award: |
AAPS-AFPE Association Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical Sciences |
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MELISA BUNDERSON
University of Montana School of Pharmacy and Allied Health Sciences
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| Major: |
Pharmacology/Toxicology |
| GPA: |
4.00/4.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2003 |
| Focus of
Research: |
The focus of this research is to elucidate the mechanisms of arsenic-induced
cardiovascular disease using both in vitro and in vivo models. The research
project will also examine the impact of environmentally relevant co-contaminants
on the toxicity of arsenic in drinking water. |
| Title of
Dissertation: |
“Mechanisms of Action of Arsenic-Induced Cardiovascular
Disease.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
M.S., Toxicology, Utah State University, December 2000
B.S., Animal Science, Utah State University, June 1997
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| Honors
Received: |
2001, PEO Peace Scholarship; 1999, Excellence as a TA; 1995, Frank & Pearl
Jackson Scholarship; 1994, Dr. Carl & Genial Lund Frischknecht Scholarship |
| AFPE Award: |
PHARMACIA-AFPE Fellowship in Pharmacology/Toxicology |
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ANNA M. CALCAGNO
University of Kansas School of Pharmacy
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| Major: |
Medicinal/Pharmaceutical Chemistry |
| GPA: |
3.71/4.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2004 |
| Focus of
Research: |
The long-term goal of this research project is to elucidate the size and
mechanism of opening the intercellular junctions of MDCO+K and Caco-2 cell
monolayers created by E-cadherin derived peptides in order to improve paracellular
drug delivery. |
| Title of
Dissertation: |
“Modulation of Paracellular Permeability by E-Cadherin
Derived Decapeptides.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
M.S., Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Kansas, January 2002
M.S., Pharmaceutics, University of Michigan, May 1996
B.S., Pharmacy, West Virginia University, December 1993
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| Honors
Received: |
2001-2002 Iota Sigma Pi Honor Society; 2000-2002, NIH Biotech Training
Grant; 1999-2002, Merck-Pharm. Chemistry Tuition Fellowship; 1995-1996, AFPE
Pre-doctoral Fellowship; 1995-1996, NIH Pharmacological Sciences & Biorelated
Chemistry Training Grant; 1994, Merck Fellowship; 1994 Phi Lambda Sigma-Glaxo-AFPE
First Year Graduate Fellowship; 1994, Lilly Achievement Award; 1994, Merck
Award; 1992-1993, Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society |
| AFPE Award: |
ABBOTT LABORATORIES-AFPE Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical Sciences |
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JONATHAN C.T. CARLSON
University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy
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| Major: |
Medicinal/Pharmaceutical Chemistry |
| GPA: |
4.00/4.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2003 |
| Focus of
Research: |
This research project seeks to understand stable molecular interactions
in solution; particularly to synthesize, optimize, and explore the mechanism
of chemical inducers of protein dimerization. The research focus is on elaborating
the theoretical underpinnings of induced dimerization and on devising novel
synthetic ways to facilitate the analysis of dimerization in solution. |
| Title of
Dissertation: |
“Theoretical Analysis and Rational Development of Chemical
Inducers of Protein Dimerization.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
B.S., Chemistry, Valparaiso University, 1997
B.A., History and Humanities, Valparaiso University, 1997
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| Honors
Received: |
2001, Hertz Foundation Research Award; 1998-1999, Academic Honors-University
of Minnesota Medical School; 1997, American Inst. Chem. Student Award; 1997,
V.U. Outstanding Senior Chemist; 1996 V.U. Lumina Award-Academic Excellence;
1996, V.U. Outstanding Analytic Chemist; 1995 V.U., Outstanding Organic Chemist;
1994, CRC Chemistry Award |
| AFPE Award: |
AFPE Fellowship in Medicinal/Pharmaceutical Chemistry |
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JAE H. CHANG
University of California – San Francisco School of Pharmacy
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| Major: |
Medicinal/Pharmaceutical Chemistry |
| GPA: |
3.96/4.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2004 |
| Focus of
Research: |
Investigate the effects of interplay between a transporter (MRP2) and an
enzyme (UDP-glucuronosyltransterasel) in human intestine. This interplay
is hypothesized to be involved in poor bioavailability of certain compounds
that are glucuronidated. |
| Title of
Dissertation: |
“Investigating the Interactive Nature of an Enzyme (UDP-Glucuronosyltransferase)
and an Efflux Transporter (MRP2) that Causes Poor Bioavailability in the
Intestine Utilizing LLC-PK1 Cell Lines.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
B.S., Chemistry, Duke University, May 1997
B.A., History, Duke University, May 1997
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| Honors
Received: |
2001, Travel Award; 2000-2001, Korean-American Student Merit; 1993-1997,
Dean’s List; 1993, FOCUS at Duke University |
| AFPE Award: |
JOSIAH KIRBY LILLY SR. Memorial Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical Sciences |
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CHRISTINA M. CHARRIEZ
University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy
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| Major: |
Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| GPA: |
3.69/4.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2004 |
| Focus of
Research: |
The research focus involves the investigation of the effects of Alzheimer’s
disease on the metabolism of drugs used by the elderly population. |
| Title of
Dissertation: |
“Effect of Alzheimer’s Disease on Drug Metabolism.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
B.S., Pharmacy, University of Florida, May 1999 |
| Honors
Received: |
2001, AFPE Pre-doctoral Fellowship; 1999, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society;
1999, Golden Key National Honor Society; 1999, Mylan Pharmaceuticals Award;
1997-1999, Dean’s Honor Roll |
| AFPE Award: |
SCHERING-PLOUGH-AFPE Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical Sciences |
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JENNIE Y. CHOU
University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
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| Major: |
Social & Administrative Sciences |
| GPA: |
4.00/4.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
August 2003 |
| Focus of
Research: |
The primary research focus is to examine the economic and political factors
influencing the decisions that need to be made in designing an optimal drug
benefit for older Medicare beneficiaries. |
| Title of
Dissertation: |
“Medicare Prescription Coverage: Cost Implications for
Older Disadvantaged Medicare Beneficiaries.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
Pharm.D., University of Texas-Austin, December 2000
B.S., Pharmacy, The University of Texas-Austin, May 1996
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| Honors
Received: |
2001-2002, Johnson and Johnson Endowed Graduate Fellowship in Pharmacy;
2000, Texas Excellence in Teaching Award |
| AFPE Award: |
ASHP FOUNDATION-AFPE Fellowship in Social & Administrative Sciences
(Drug Misadventures/Patient Compliance) |
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ROBERT M. CISNEROS, JR.
Auburn University School of Pharmacy
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| Major: |
Social & Administrative Sciences |
| GPA: |
3.80/4.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2003 |
| Focus of
Research: |
My research focus is problem-based learning in pharmacy education with
a specific focus on how differences in facilitators and students influence
the tutorial group process and student achievement. |
| Title of
Dissertation: |
“A Study of PBL Tutorial Group Activity and Pharmacy
Student Achievement.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
M.B.A., Business, University of Alabama in Birmingham, December 1998
M.S., Pharmacy, Auburn University, December 1976
B.S., Pharmacy, Northeast Louisiana University (now U.L.M.), May 1974
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| Honors
Received: |
2001, AFPE Pre-doctoral Fellowship; 1993, Cahaba Valley Lion of the Year;
1992, Big Brother 10-year Recognition; 1988, Leadership Recognition, St.
Vincent Hospital; 1987, St. Vincent Associate of the Month; 1975, Roche Hospital
Pharmacy Research Grant Award for Residency Project |
| AFPE Award: |
NCPA-AFPE Association Fellowship in Social & Administrative Sciences |
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MICHAEL M. CROWLEY
University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
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| Major: |
Pharmaceutics |
| GPA: |
4.00/4.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
August 2003 |
| Focus of
Research: |
To investigate the physicochemical properties of retardant polymers used
to prepare dosage forms by hot-melt extrusion. The mechanism of drug release
and stability of the polymeric materials, active pharmaceutical ingredient,
and functional excipients is also under investigation |
| Title of
Dissertation: |
“Properties of Retardant Polymers in Hot-Melt Extruded
Dosage Forms.“ |
| Degrees
Received: |
M.A., Organic Chemistry, Washington University in St. Louis, December 1991
B.S., Chemistry, The University of Missouri, St. Louis, 1990
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| Honors
Received: |
2001-2002, Texas Excellence in Teaching Award; 2001-2002, American Society
for Quality Control Scholarship; 2001, AFPE Pre-doctoral Fellowship; 1990-1991,
Washington University Full Tuition Scholarship; 1990-1991, Washington University
Fellowship; 1990, AIChe Outstanding Senior Award; 1990, AF Berndt Outstanding
Senior Award; 1989-1990, Brunngraber Fellowship; 1989, ACS Outstanding Chemistry
Tech. Award |
| AFPE Award: |
NACDS-AFPE Association Fellowship in Pharmaceutics |
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SCOTT R. CROY
University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy
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| Major: |
Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| GPA: |
3.88/4.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2004 |
| Focus of
Research: |
To study the effects of amphiphilic block copolymers on the aggregation
state of the anti-fungal drug nystatin. Aggregates of nystatin are toxic
to the membranes of mammalian cells, while the monomers of nystatin are not.
Block copolymers may improve nystatin’s therapeutic index by interfering
with its aggregation. |
| Title of
Dissertation: |
“Effects of Amphiphiles on the Aggregation and Toxicity
of Nystatin.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
Pharm.D., Pharmacy, Drake University, May 1999 |
| Honors
Received: |
2001, Rennebohm Teaching Assistant Award; 1999, Pfizer Fellowship; 1998,
NASA Fellowship; 1997, Kresge Fellowship; 1997, Pfizer Industry Internship;
1996-1998, Drake University President’s List; 1995, Alpha Lambda Delta
Honor’s Society; 1994-1999, Drake University Trustee’s Scholarship;
1994-1996, Drake University Dean’s List |
| AFPE Award: |
APhA-AFPE Association Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical Sciences |
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