MINOLI A. PERERA
Ohio State University College of Pharmacy
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| Major: |
Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| GPA: |
3.95/4.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
December 2003 |
| Focus of
Research: |
The pharmacokinetics and metabolism of novel non-steroidal androgen receptor
modulators (SARMs). In addition, determination of the biodistribution and
tissue concentrations of these SARMs will help ascertain the in vivo androgen
receptor modulator. |
| Title of
Dissertation: |
“Pharmacokinetics and Metabolism of Androxolutamide,
a Novel Non-Steroidal Selective Androgen Receptor Modulator.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
Pharm.D., University of Tennessee, May 2001
B.S., Biology, Christian Brothers University, May 1997 (Summa Cum Laude)
|
| Honors
Received: |
1998, Merck Scholar; 1997, 1st Place Tennessee Academy Science; 1993-1997,
Dean’s List; 1993, Presidential Scholarship; 1993, Memphis City Council
Service Award |
| AFPE
Award |
JOSIAH KIRBY LILLY SR. Memorial Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical
Sciences |
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QUENTIN HOA L. PHUNG
University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy
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| Major: |
Social & Administrative Sciences (Marketing) |
| GPA: |
3.83/4.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2004 |
| Focus of
Research: |
To analyze consumers’ perception of pharmacy. The research objective
is to determine how to re-focus consumers’ perception of the pharmacy
to that of a service-oriented industry. The research project will study how
pharmacists can better market themselves to all stakeholders as an integrative
service provider. |
| Title of
Dissertation: |
“Effects of the Patient-Physician Relationship Due to
Interactions with a Disease State Management Pharmacist Based Program.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
B.S., Pharmacy, University of Oklahoma, May 1999 |
| Honors
Received: |
1999, Lilly Achievement Award; 1999, Roche Pharmacy Communication Award;
1999, Merck Outstanding Research and Scholastic Excellence Award; 1999, ASHP’s
Counseling Contest Winner; 1998, Stanford Scholarship Recipient; 1997, Rho
Chi Outstanding Academic Award; 1994, Honors Scholarship Recipient |
| AFPE
Award |
NACDS-AFPE Association Fellowship in Social & Administrative
Sciences |
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KATHLEEN I. SEYB
University of Kansas School of Pharmacy
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| Major: |
Pharmacology/Toxicology |
| GPA: |
3.71/4.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2005 |
| Focus of
Research: |
Oxidative damage and a loss of intracellular calcium homeostasis have been
observed in both aging and Alzheimer’s Disease. This research is focused
on the effects of oxidative modifications to the sacro/endoplasmic reticulum
calcium ATPase on maintaining intracellular calcium homeostasis and the initiation
of apoptosis. |
| Title of
Dissertation: |
“Oxidative Modification to the Sacro/endoplasmic Reticulum Calcium
ATPase and the Maintenance of Intracellular Calcium Homeostasis in Aging
and Alzheimer’s Disease.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
B.S., Chemistry, University of Memphis, August 2000 |
| Honors
Received: |
2000-Present, Bishop Graduate Scholarship; 2000, Chi Beta Phi Award for
Excellence in Chemistry; 1996-2000, Cecil B. Humphrey Presidential Scholarship |
| AFPE
Award |
NWDA-AFPE Association Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical
Sciences |
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JARED T. SPLETSTOSER
University of Kansas School of Pharmacy
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| Major: |
Medicinal/Pharmaceutical Chemistry |
| GPA: |
3.65/4.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2004 |
| Focus of
Research: |
The manipulation of taxoid chemotherapeutics to permeate the blood-brain
barrier. Specifically, to reduce the affinity of Taxol analogs toward the
p-glycoprotein efflux system. Additionally, the use of azide-base photo affinity
labels to effectively probe the Taxol/tubulin interaction site. |
| Title of
Dissertation: |
“I. The Development of Novel Taxoids with Reduced Affinity
Towards P-Glycoprotein for Delivery to the Brain II. Photoaffinity Taxoids
to Probe
the Tubulin Binding Site.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
B.S., Cytotechnology, University of North Dakota, August 1999 |
| Honors
Received: |
2002, Groetsch Pre-Doctoral Fellow; 2000, Dept. of Defense Breast Cancer
Fellow; 1999, NASA-JSC Micro-Gravity Research Participant; 1994-1999, BNI
Coal Scholarship; 1998, National Dean’s List; 1997 Honor Marshal-University
of North Dakota; 1997, UND Athletic Director Academic Achievement Award;
1996, Thomas D. Campbell Scholarship; 1995, Maxwell Upson Scholarship; 1994/1997,
UND Dean’s List |
| AFPE
Award |
AFPE Fellowship in Medicinal/Pharmaceutical Chemistry |
|
BARBARA R. SPONG
University of Michigan College of Pharmacy
|
| Major: |
Pharmaceutics |
| GPA: |
7.03/9.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
December 2003 |
| Focus of
Research: |
This research is aimed at determining the role of molecular level events
on the crystallization mechanisms of HIB protease inhibitors. Specifically,
the effect of drug-drug and drug-excipient interactions, pH, solvents, and
biological surfactants will be investigated. In addition, the occurrence
of polymorphs will be screened under controlled environmental conditions.
Our goal is to correlate molecular level events to changes in crystal structures
and surfaces, thus showing the impact on solid-phase outcomes such as drug
bioavailability. |
| Title of
Dissertation: |
“Molecular Level Effects of pH, Solvents, and Additives
on the Crystallization and Polymorphism of HIV-Protease Inhibitors.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
M.S., Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Michigan, April 2001
B.S., Pharmacy, Rutgers University-College of Pharmacy, May 1998
|
| Honors
Received: |
2000-2001, AFPE Pre-Doctoral Fellowship; 2001, USP Fellowship; 2000-2001,
Fred W. Lyons, Jr. Fellowship; 1998, GEM Ph.D. Science Fellowship; 1995-1998,
Merck Manufacturing Division Minority Engineering Fellowship |
| AFPE
Award |
GLAXOSMITHKLINE-AFPE Fellowship in Manufacturing/Industrial
Pharmacy |
|
ANJALI SRINIVASAN
University of Michigan College of Pharmacy
|
| Major: |
Medicinal/Pharmaceutical Chemistry |
| GPA: |
7.18/9.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2003 |
| Focus of
Research: |
To probe the mechanism of the enzyme, oligosaccharyl transferase (OST),
using alpha secondary kinetic isotope effects via a biotin capture assay. |
| Title of
Dissertation: |
“Exploring the Electrophilic Activation Mechanism of
Oligosaccharyl Transferase.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
B.S., Biological Chemistry, University of Chicago, June 1997 |
| Honors
Received: |
2000, Vahlteich Research Award; 2000, AFPE Pre-Doctoral Fellowship; 1999,
Pharmaceutical Sciences Training Grant |
| AFPE
Award |
AAPS-AFPE Association Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical
Sciences |
|
JEFFREY A. SUNMAN
Mercer University Southern School of Pharmacy
|
| Major: |
Pharmacology/Toxicology |
| GPA: |
4.00/4.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2003 |
| Focus of
Research: |
The enzyme peptidyglycine alpha-monooxygenase (PAM) is the rate-limiting
enzyme in the activation of several inflammatory and growth-regulating peptides.
My research evaluates 2 inhibitors of PAM as anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor
agents. |
| Title of
Dissertation: |
“Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Tumor Properties of Two Inhibitors
of Peptide Amidation.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
B.S., Biology, Stetson University, May 1998 |
| Honors
Received: |
2001, AFPE Pre-Doctoral Fellowship; 2001 SEPS Greenbaum Student Research
Award in Pharmacology; 1999-2002, Mercer Dean’s List |
| AFPE
Award |
USP-AFPE Association Fellowship in Pharmacology/Toxicology |
|
MICHAEL D. TAYLOR
University of Florida College of Pharmacy
|
| Major: |
Social & Administrative Pharmacy (Pharmacy Health Care Administration) |
| GPA: |
3.94/4.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2004 |
| Focus of
Research: |
Outcomes research with a particular emphasis in the area of pharmacoeconomics.
This research project will develop models to determine the cost-effectiveness
of pharmaceuticals in treating various chronic and acute disease states. |
| Title of
Dissertation: |
“Conversion of SF-36 Quality of Life Responses into Utility
Scores.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
Pharm.D., University of Florida, May 2001 (High Honors) |
| Honors
Received: |
2001, Rho Chi-Schering-Plough-AFPE First Year Graduate Scholarship; 2001,
University of Florida Alumni Fellowship; 1997-2001, Dean’s List; 1999,
Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society |
| AFPE
Award |
JANSSEN PHARMACEUTICA-AFPE Fellowship in Social & Administrative
Sciences (Pharmacoeconomics) |
|
JOHN W. TOMSHO
University of Michigan College of Pharmacy
|
| Major: |
Medicinal/Pharmaceutical Chemistry |
| GPA: |
6.98/9.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
June 2004 |
| Focus of
Research: |
Determining whether folypolyglutamate synthetase (FPGS) catalyzes the ligation
of the glutamate residues in either a processive or distributive fashion
using a combination of biochemical and chemical methods. |
| Title of
Dissertation: |
“Studies into the Reaction Mechanism of Folylpoly-Glutamate
Synthetase: Processivity.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
B.S., Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science,
May 1998 |
| Honors
Received: |
2001, AFPE Pre-Doctoral Fellowship; 2001-2002, Fred W. Lyons, Jr. Fellowship;
2001, Blake Fellowship; 1998-2000, Chemistry-Biology Interface Fellowship;
1998, Reber Research Award; 1998, De-Lisser Matthews Prize; 1998, American
Institute of Chemists Undergraduate Award in Pharmaceutical Chemistry; 1997,
American Chemical Society Award for Undergraduate Analytical Chemistry |
| AFPE
Award |
RICHARD E. FAUST Citation Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical
Sciences |
|
JANNINE G. TRUONG
University of Utah College of Pharmacy
|
| Major: |
Pharmacology/Toxicology |
| GPA: |
3.86/4.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2004 |
| Focus of
Research: |
The vesicular monoamine transporter-2 (VMAT-2) is the main protein involved
in sequestration of dopamine into vesicles for storage and release. The focus
of research is to understand the mechanism whereby VMAT-2 is regulated during
development and how psychostimulants alter the regulation of VMAT-2. |
| Title of
Dissertation: |
“Effects of Psychostimulants on the Vesicular Monoamine
Transporter-2 During Development.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
M.S., Neurobiology, University of Texas-San Antonio, May 2000
B.S., Biology, University of Texas-San Antonio, May 1998
B.S., Chemistry, University of Texas at Austin, December 1996
|
| Honors
Received: |
1999, UTSA Research Award; 1999, UTSA Small Grant Award; 1999. UTSA Travel
Award; 1994-1996, Hemphill-Gilmore Scholarship; 1995, Hoechst Celanese Scholarship;
1993, University Co-op Scholarship; 1991-1993, Tams Gifted Program |
| AFPE
Award |
SIR HENRY S. WELLCOME Memorial Fellowship in Pharmacology/Toxicology |
|
MAX TSAI
Ohio State University College of Pharmacy
|
| Major: |
Pharmaceutics |
| GPA: |
3.87/4.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
August 2003 |
| Focus of
Research: |
The development and application of a paclitaxel formulation that will be
administered locally for the treatment of ovarian cancer. |
| Title of
Dissertation: |
“Preparation and Application of Paclitaxel Microspheres
for the Treatment Against Ovarian Cancer.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
B.S., Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University, June 1998 |
| Honors
Received: |
1999-2001, AFPE Pre-Doctoral Fellowship; 2001, Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society;
1998, Dean’s List |
| AFPE
Award |
WYETH PHARMACEUTICALS-AFPE Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical
Sciences |
|
COLIN T. WALSH
Ohio State University College of Pharmacy
|
| Major: |
Pharmaceutics |
| GPA: |
3.65/4.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
January 2004 |
| Focus of
Research: |
This research focuses on research that reports that fibroblast growth factors
1&2 induce broad-spectrum chemoresistance, and that suramin (an FGF inhibitor)
reverses this resistance. This research project will focus on improving our
understanding of the mechanisms of the FGF-induced resistance and the molecular
pharmacodynamics of suramin. Bioinformatic tools will be used to outline
the signaling pathways responsible for FGF-induced resistance, and quantitative
image analysis tools will be developed to analyze FGF levels in patient tumors
to determine the relationship between intratumoral FGF levels and chemosensitivity. |
| Title of
Dissertation: |
“Molecular Pharmacodynamics of Cancer Chemotherapy: Fibroblast
Growth Factor Inhibitors as Chemosensitizers.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
B.S., Chemical Engineering, University of Kentucky, May 1999 |
| Honors
Received: |
2001, AFPE Pre-doctoral Fellowship; 2000, Outstanding Teaching Assistant
Award (Winter & Spring); 1999, College of Engineering Dean’s List
(3-semesters); 1999, Omega Chi Epsilon Engineering Honor Society |
| AFPE
Award |
ABBOTT LABORATORIES FUND-AFPE Fellowship in Pharmaceutics |
|
SUSAN C. WANG
University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
|
| Major: |
Medicinal/Pharmaceutical Chemistry |
| GPA: |
4.00/4.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2003 |
| Focus of
Research: |
The focus of research is the cloning, expression, purification, and characterization
of enzymes. This research project will study small molecules as substrates
and as reversible and irreversible inhibitors. The research will also investigate
the importance of particular residues in catalysis using site-directed mutagenesis. |
| Title of
Dissertation: |
“Relationship Between the Anti-Serine Protease and Anti-HIV
Activities of Secretory Leukocyte Protease Inhibitor (SLPI).” |
| Degrees
Received: |
B.S., Biology, Case Western Reserve University, May 1998 |
| Honors
Received: |
2001-2002, University Continuing Fellowship; 2001, AFPE Pre-doctoral Fellowship;
1999, Phi Kappa Phi; 1998, Phi Beta Kappa; 1996, Golden Key National Honor
Society; 1996, Case Alumni Association Scholarship; 1994, Case President’s
Scholarship; 1994, NASA Scholarship; 1994, National Merit Scholarship |
| AFPE
Award |
AAPS-AFPE Association Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical
Sciences |
|
BRADY N. WARE
University of Georgia College of Pharmacy
|
| Major: |
Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| GPA: |
4.00/4.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2003 |
| Focus of
Research: |
This research addresses the basic question of what portions of the genome
encode protein, and how the genome seemingly contains such a small portion
of coding sequence yet produces so much protein diversity. |
| Title of
Dissertation: |
“Potential Modulation of UGA Codon Function.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
B.S., Biology, Virginia Tech, December 1997 (Summa Cum Laude)
B.S. in Honors, Biochemistry, Virginia Tech, December 1997 (Summa Cum Laude)
|
| Honors
Received: |
2001, AFPE Pre-doctoral Fellowship; 1998-2000, University Wide Graduate
Assistant; 1997-1998, Sigma Xi Undergraduate Research Award; 1997-1998, Who’s
Who Among College and Universities; 1996-1997, Cyrus McCormic Merit Scholarship;
1993-1997, Dean’s List |
| AFPE
Award |
JOSIAH KIRBY LILLY SR. Memorial Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical
Sciences |
|
EMILY C. WARE
University of Georgia College of Pharmacy
|
| Major: |
Pharmaceutics |
| GPA: |
4.00/4.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
August 2003 |
| Focus of
Research: |
Polymeric drug conjugates consisting of a double ester, enzymatically degradable
backbone make better drug delivery systems than nondegradable polymers and
allow for more effective targeted anti-cancer therapy. This research project
will investigate the use of polymeric drug conjugates as a novel film coating
and as a site specific, modulated drug delivery system and will explore their
potential use in targeted, anti-cancer therapies. |
| Title of
Dissertation: |
“Synthesis, Characterization, and Formulation of Novel
Pharmaceutical Polyesters.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
B.S., Chemical Engineering, Virginia Tech, December 1997 (Cum Laude) |
| Honors
Received: |
2000-2001, Dean’s List; 1997, Engineer in Training |
| AFPE
Award |
NOVARTIS-AFPE Fellowship in Manufacturing/Industrial Pharmacy |
|
ADAM S. WIDERA
University of Southern California School of Pharmacy
|
| Major: |
Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| GPA: |
3.90/4.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
June 2003 |
| Focus of
Research: |
The carrier-mediated delivery of protein based drugs across epithelial
barriers. Pulmonary delivery is currently being investigated. An in vitro
model for studying the transport properties of alveolar type II cells has
been developed via phenotype modification by KGF. |
| Title of
Dissertation: |
“Transcytosis of Transferrin-Protein Drug Conjugates
Across KGF Phenotype-Modified Rat Alveolar Epithelial Cell Monolayers.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
B.S., Biochemistry, University of California-Los Angeles, December 1995 |
| Honors
Received: |
2002, CRS Podium Presentation-Korea; 2001, Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society;
2000, Vice President- ISC AAPS Chapter; 2000, USC Summer Research Fellowship;
1995, Noble & Ruth Hines Memorial Scholarship; 1994, California Teachers
Association Scholarship; 1993, Rotary Club Scholarship |
| AFPE
Award |
AAPS-AFPE Association Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical
Sciences |
|
CHRISTOPHER R. YOUNG
University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
|
| Major: |
Pharmaceutics |
| GPA: |
3.90/4.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2004 |
| Focus of
Research: |
Hot-melt extrusion, a widely applied processing technique used in the plastics
industry to produce tubes, pipes, wires, and films, is becoming an area of
interest in pharmaceutical research. This method can be used to prepare granules,
sustained-release tablets, and transdermal drug delivery systems. The purpose
of this research is to develop and to characterize a hot-melt extrusion process
to manufacture spherical pellets. |
| Title of
Dissertation: |
“Properties of Spherical Pellets Produced by Hot-Melt
Extrusion and Spheronization.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
B.S., Pharmacy, University of Texas at Austin, May 1999 |
| Honors
Received: |
2001, AFPE Pre-Doctoral Fellowship; 1999, Rho Chi-Schering Plough-AFPE
First Year Graduate Scholarship; 1999, Pfizer Outstanding Leader Award; 1999,
Basic Sciences Outstanding Student Award |
| AFPE
Award |
NACDS-AFPE Association Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical
Sciences |
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