VLADISLAV M. ABRAMOFF
St. John’s University College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions
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| Major: |
Pharmacy |
| GPA: |
3.64/4.00 |
| Expected Graduation: |
May 2004 |
| Focus of Research: |
Investigation of the role of heavy metals, such as arsenic, cadmium, mercury,
and nickel, in the development of mutations and cytotoxicity in human mammary
epithelial cells. Results will lead to a better understanding of the contribution
of metals, normally found in the environment, to human breast cancer. |
| Title of Research: |
“Cellular and Molecular Toxicity in Human Mammary Glands.” |
| Degrees Received: |
N/A |
| Honors Received: |
2002, Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society; 2001, Hias Scholar;
2001, Rose Biller Scholar; 2001, Frolich Scholar; 2000, B. Burke Giblim
Scholar; 2000, Golden Key International Honor Society; 2000, Ronald E. McNair
Scholar; 1999- Present, Dean’s List |
| AFPE Award: |
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB-AFPE Gateway Research Scholarship |
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RIZITA AKBARIYAZDI
The State University of New York at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical
Sciences
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| Major: |
Pharm.D. |
| GPA: |
3.93/4.00 |
| Expected Graduation: |
June 2005 |
| Focus of Research: |
There is no accepted method of measuring the response of MS patients to
interferon-beta therapy. The focus of this project is to develop real time
polymerase chain reaction assay for two genes induced by interferon-beta
treatment. |
| Title of Research: |
“Molecular Markers for Measuring Interferon
Treatment Responsiveness in Multiple Sclerosis. ” |
| Degrees Received: |
B.S., Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Western Ontario, 2001 |
| Honors Received: |
2001, National Scholars Honor Society; 2001, Dean’s Honor List; 2000,
Dean’s Honor List; American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP);
PAWNY; CAPSI |
| AFPE Award: |
AAPS-AFPE Gateway Research Scholarship |
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JENNIFER BLAIR
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
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| Major: |
Biochemistry |
| GPA: |
3.92/4.00 |
| Expected Graduation: |
May 2003 |
| Focus of Research: |
To look at basal signaling at the mu opioid receptor and its role in opioid
addiction, tolerance, and physical dependence. The research hypothesis is
that neutral antagonists will precipitate a less severe withdrawal in opioid
dependent animals. |
| Title of Research: |
“Role of Basal Signaling at the MU Opioid Receptor in
Opioid Addiction, Tolerance, and Physical Dependence. ” |
| Degrees Received: |
N/A |
| Honors Received: |
2002, Junior Academic Excellence; 2002, Phi Sigma Biology Honor Society;
1999-2001, Dean’s List; 2000-2001, Dean’s Scholarship; 2000-2001,
Nomination Sophomore Academic Excellence; 1999-2000, CRC Freshman Chemistry
Achievement Award |
| AFPE Award: |
AAPS-AFPE Gateway Research Scholarship |
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JENNIFER FEIG
Long Island University Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and
Health Sciences
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| Major: |
Pharmacy |
| GPA: |
4.00/4.00 |
| Expected Graduation: |
May 2004 |
| Focus of Research: |
To identify the structural features that render a molecule a good surfactant
and to determine the role that surface activity plays in the lipid-plasma
DNA interaction. This will help to understand some of the underlying mechanisms
of DNA transfer into the cells. |
| Title of Research: |
“Effect of Surface Tension on the Transfection Activity
of Novel Cationic Reagents. ” |
| Degrees Received: |
N/A |
| Honors Received: |
2002, Rosa Johnson Scholarship; 2002, Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society; 2002,
Phi Lambda Sigma Pharmacy Honor Society; 2002, President of ASHP Chapter;
2001-2002, Patient Counseling Competition Winner; 2001-2002, Dean’s
Award; 2000-2002, Dean’s List |
| AFPE Award: |
JOHNSON & JOHNSON-AFPE Gateway Research Scholarship |
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BRUCE R. HOFFMAN
University of Houston College of Pharmacy
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| Major: |
Pharmacy |
| GPA: |
3.72/4.00 |
| Expected Graduation: |
May 2004 |
| Focus
of Research: |
Dried samples of ten medicinal plants used topically by traditional
herbalists have been collected in Ghana West Africa. Extractions of these
samples will be made and screened both for their possible common chemical
constituents and their antimicrobial activity. |
| Title of Research: |
“Antimicrobial Activities of Ten Medicinal Plants
from Ghana.” |
| Degrees Received: |
M.S., Physics, The University of Texas, August 1994 (with honors)
B.S., Electrical Engineering, The University of Texas, May 1994 (with honors)
B.S., Anthropology, Michigan State University, June 1985 |
| Honors Received: |
2001, SSHP & ASP (President of UofH SSHP Chapter 2002-2003);
2000-2001, Dean’s Scholarship; 2000-2001, UofH Dean’s List;
2000, North Harris College (NHC) Honors College Scholarship; 2000, NHC
Honor’s & Biology; 2000, Rising Star Awards; 1990, Member of
Physics National Honors Society |
| AFPE Award: |
NACDS-AFPE Gateway Research Scholarship |
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GILBERT R. KINSEY
Medical University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy
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| Major: |
Pharm.D. |
| GPA: |
3.50/4.00 |
| Expected Graduation: |
May 2004 |
| Focus
of Research: |
Dr. Schnellermann’s lab has recently determined that 50% of cisplatin
induced renal proximal tubule cellular (RPTC) apoptosis is caspace independent.
The focus of this research is to 1. determine whether other DNA alkylating
drugs produce caspace-independent RPTC apoptosis, 2. determine whether
non-DNA alkylating drugs produce caspace-independent RPTC and 3. determine
whether DNA alkylating drugs produce caspace independent RPTC apoptosis. |
| Title of Research: |
“Identification of Novel Apoptosis Pathways in Epithelial
and Cancer Cells.” |
| Degrees Received: |
A.S., Science, Trident Technical College, June 2000 |
| Honors
Received: |
2002, President Kappa Psi Pharmacy Fraternity (Iota Chapter); 2001,
Kappa Psi Pharmacy Fraternity; 2001, ASP-APhA |
| AFPE Award: |
McKESSON-AFPE Gateway Research Scholarship |
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SHAHRZAD MOVAFAGH
University of California – San Francisco School of Pharmacy
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| Major: |
Pharmacy |
| GPA: |
3.20/4.00 |
| Expected Graduation: |
June 2003 |
| Focus
of Research: |
To characterize the role of different serotonin receptor subtypes in
mediating the pharmacological effects of antipsychotics. In our experiments,
we will measure dopamine, serotonin, and glutamate levels both in basal
conditions and after acute or chronic administration of antipsychotic
drugs using in-vivo microdialysis in freely moving mice. |
| Title of Research: |
“Contribution of Different Serotonin Receptor Subtypes
to Antipsychotic Drug Action.” |
| Degrees Received: |
B.S., Psychology/Pre-Med, University of Maryland, May 1998 |
| Honors
Received: |
1998-1999, NIH Research Fellowship; 1996, Golden Key National Honor
Society |
| AFPE Award: |
ORTHO BIOTECH-AFPE Gateway Research Scholarship |
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PHUONG D. NGUYEN
University of Kansas School of Pharmacy
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| Major: |
Pharmacy |
| GPA: |
3.69/4.00 |
| Expected Graduation: |
May 2003 |
| Focus
of Research: |
To express and purify the EC2 and EC3 domains of E-cadherin for studying
the mechanisms of E-cadherin interactions. E-cadherin is the protein
that forms a “zipper” between cells. Thus, understanding
this mechanism will allow us to modulate the intercellular junctions
for enhancing drug delivery. |
| Title of Research: |
“Understanding the Formation of Intercellular Junctions
by E-cadherin Interactions, Expression and Purification of EC-2 and
EC-3 Domains.” |
| Degrees Received: |
B.S., Chemistry, Wichita State University, May 1997 |
| Honors
Received: |
2001, PhRMA Research Fellowship; 2001, Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society;
2000, Merck Undergraduate Research Fellowship; 1999-2001, Dean’s
Honor Rolls-Pharmacy; 1999-2001, Pharmacy Scholarship; 1994-1996, Dean’s
Honor Rolls- Wichita State University; 1994, Kansas Outstanding Learner
Award; 1993-1996, Bank IV Scholarship |
| AFPE Award: |
AAPS-AFPE Gateway Research Scholarship |
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WOO-HAENG PARK
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
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| Major: |
Pharmacy |
| GPA: |
3.65/4.00 |
| Expected Graduation: |
June 2003 |
| Focus
of Research: |
The long-term objective of this research is the development of new
and more effective therapeutic agents for the treatment of breast cancer.
The specific aims of this project are the design, synthesis, and characterization
of a novel estradiol |
| Title of Research: |
“Design and Synthesis of a Novel Estrogen Antagonist.” |
| Degrees Received: |
B.S., Chemistry, University of Wisconsin-Madison, May 1999 |
| Honors
Received: |
N/A |
| AFPE Award: |
WYETH PHARMACEUTICALS-AFPE Gateway Research Scholarship |
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ELIZABETH A. RAYBON
The State University of New York at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and
Pharmaceutical Sciences
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| Major: |
Pharmacy |
| GPA: |
3.43/4.00 |
| Expected Graduation: |
May 2004 |
| Focus
of Research: |
The research will focus on two dietary components, sulforaphane and
phenethylisothiocyanate. We will identify the effect of treatment on
gene expression in breast cancer and normal mammary cells. Time- and
concentration-dependent effects of treatment will be examined. |
| Title of Research: |
“Effect of Treatment with the Dietary Components
Sulforaphane and Phenethylisothiocyanate on Gene Expression in Human
Mammary and Breast
Cancer Cells.” |
| Degrees Received: |
B.A., Psychology, The State University of New York at Buffalo, 2001
B.A., Biology, Buffalo State College, 1997 |
| Honors
Received: |
2002, Phi Lambda Sigma Pharmacy Honor Society; 2001, Academic Scholarship
Award; 1997, CBS Inc. Academic Scholarship Award |
| AFPE Award: |
ASTRAZENECA-AFPE Gateway Research Scholarship |
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VERNON A. RAYFORD
University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy
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| Major: |
Pharmacy |
| GPA: |
3.74/4.00 |
| Expected Graduation: |
May 2003 |
| Focus
of Research: |
To obtain compounds with a relatively broad spectrum of activity against
several major fungal pathogens. Because of sampangine’s present
activity, it will be modified to increase in vivo activity. |
| Title of Research: |
“Development of New Sampangine Analogs with High
Fungal In Vitro and In Vivo Activity.” |
| Degrees Received: |
N/A |
| Honors
Received: |
2001, Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship; 2001, Golden Key National Honor
Society; 2000, National Society of Collegiate Scholars; 1999, McDonnell-Barksdale
Honors College; 1999, Harold Parker Memorial Scholarship; 1999, F.A.P.
Barnard Scholarship |
| AFPE Award: |
PFIZER-AFPE Gateway Research Scholarship |
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VERONICA I. RIERA
Southwestern Oklahoma State University School of Pharmacy
|
| Major: |
Pharm.D. |
| GPA: |
3.40/4.00 |
| Expected Graduation: |
May 2004 |
| Focus
of Research: |
Extraction and quantification of glycyrrhizin from multiple licorice
products to determine the variability of glycyrrhizin content as compared
to product labeling. |
| Title of Research: |
“Variation of Glycyrrhizin Content in Licorice Dietary
Supplement Products.” |
| Degrees Received: |
N/A |
| Honors
Received: |
2002, Southwestern Oklahoma State University Continuing Student Tuition
Waiver; 2002, Phi Lambda Sigma Pharmacy Honor Society; 2002-2001, Oklahoma
Hispanic Professional Association Scholarship; 2002-2001, Charles and
Elizabeth Schultz Memorial Scholarship; 2002-2001, Glenna Kobel Memorial
Scholarship; 2001, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists; 2000,
American Chemical Society |
| AFPE Award: |
GLAXOSMITHKLINE-AFPE Gateway Research Scholarship |
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TAK SUM
South Dakota State University College of Pharmacy
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| Major: |
Pharmacy |
| GPA: |
3.86/4.00 |
| Expected Graduation: |
May 2005 |
| Focus
of Research: |
In this project, the effect of soy extract and the soy isoflavone genistein
will be evaluated in the human cortical neuronal cell line HCNIA. This
study will enable us to determine the neuro-protective effect of soy
and soy phytochemicals. |
| Title of Research: |
“Effect of Soy Phytochemicals in Human Cortical Cells.” |
| Degrees Received: |
B.S., Chemistry, Minnesota State University-Mankato, May 2000
A.A., Arts, Bethany Lutheran College, May 1997
|
| Honors
Received: |
2002, Lloyd Daniels & Helen Daniels; 2002,Bader Scholarships in
Pharmacy; 2002, Rho Chi Award of Academic Excellence; 2002, Kappa Psi
Pharmaceutical Fraternity; 2001, Dean’s List (SDSU); 1998, Chemistry
Dept. Research Award; 1997-2000, Dean’s List- Minnesota State U.;
1998-2000, Ford Memorial Scholarship; 1995-1997, Dean’s List, Bethany
Lutheran College; 1996-1997, Bethany Scholarship |
| AFPE Award: |
SANOFI-SYNTHELABO-AFPE Gateway Research Scholarship |
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BANI TAMRAZ
University of California – San Francisco School of Pharmacy
|
| Major: |
Pharmacy |
| GPA: |
2.97/4.00 |
| Expected Graduation: |
June 2003 |
| Focus
of Research: |
To determine the correlation between infectivity of HIV-1 of CD4+ T-cells
and their P-gp expression level using peripheral blood mononuclear cells
obtained from healthy volunteers before and after induction of P-glycoprotein
by oral administration. In addition, MDR1 genotypes in these cells will
be evaluated as a further covariate. |
| Title of Research: |
“Significance of P-Glycoprotein on HIV Infectivity
Under Induction Conditions.” |
| Degrees Received: |
B.S., Chemistry, University of California-Davis, June 1999 |
| Honors
Received: |
1998, MURALS Participant Research Scholarship; 1998, SURPRISE Student
Research Scholarship; 1998, Dow Chemical Scholarship; 1996, Davis Rotary
Club Scholarship; 1995 & 1997-1998, Dean’s Honor List |
| AFPE Award: |
AAPS-AFPE Gateway Research Scholarship |
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NANCY M. WALTERS
Ohio Northern University College of Pharmacy
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| Major: |
Pharmacy |
| GPA: |
3.43/4.00 |
| Expected Graduation: |
May 2003 |
| Focus
of Research: |
The long-term goal of the research in our laboratory is to elucidate
the role of dopamine (DA) in the selective serotonergic neurotoxicity
induced by 3,4-methylendioxymethamphetamine (MDMA, “Ecstasy”).
Numerous studies have suggested a putative role for DA in the neurotoxicity
induced by MDMA. This proposal theorizes that the deamination of DA by
monoamine oxidase-B (MAO-B) is responsible for the serotonergic neurotoxicity. |
| Title of Research: |
“Role of Excessive Dopamine Metabolism by MAO-B in
the Selective Serotonergic Neurotoxicity Induced by 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine
(MDMA, Ecstasy).” |
| Degrees Received: |
N/A |
| Honors
Received: |
2000, Phi Eta Sigma, Alpha Lambda Delta CPFI, OSHP & ASP; 1998,
Salutarian; 1998, Tandy Technology Scholar; 1998, J.A. Top Sales/Scholarship |
| AFPE Award: |
AAPS-AFPE Gateway Research Scholarship |
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SIUYANAMY YEUNG
The State University of New York at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and
Pharmaceutical Sciences
|
| Major: |
Pharmacy |
| GPA: |
3.90/4.00 |
| Expected Graduation: |
May 2005 |
| Focus
of Research: |
The research focuses on approaches to manage gamma-hydroxybutyric acid
(GHB) toxicity. GHB is a drug of abuse used for its sedative and euphoriant
properties. Studies will evaluate the effect of dose on the toxicokinetics
and renal clearance of GHB in rats to identify approaches to increasing
the clearance of GHB. |
| Title of Research: |
“Role of Excessive Dopamine Metabolism by MAO-B in
the Selective Serotonergic Neurotoxicity Induced by 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine
(MDMA, Ecstasy).” |
| Degrees Received: |
N/A |
| Honors
Received: |
2001, Dean’s List Fall; 2001, Grace Capen Academic Award; 2001,
Outstanding Achievement in Organic Chemistry; 2000, National Dean’s
List; 2000, CRC Award for Achievement in Freshman Chemistry |
| AFPE Award: |
AAPS-AFPE Gateway Research Scholarship |
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ELIZABETH ZHONG
University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy
|
| Major: |
Pharm.D. |
| GPA: |
5.00/5.00 |
| Expected Graduation: |
May 2003 |
| Focus
of Research: |
This research focuses on elucidating the impact of human genotype on
patient’s pharmacoresponse. Specifically, this research assesses
the impact of the CPIIIa P1A1/A2 polymorphism on aspirin’s effectiveness
in preventing recurrent vascular events after an ischemic stroke. This
will be done by comparing GPIIIa P1A1/A2 genotype and allele frequencies
between 50 aspirin responders and 25 aspirin non-responders. |
| Title of Research: |
“Glycoprotein IIIa Genotype and Aspirin Research
in Stroke.” |
| Degrees Received: |
N/A |
| Honors
Received: |
2002, Phi Kappa Phi; 2000-2002, High Honor; 2001, I. B. Crystal Memorial
Award; 2001, Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society |
| AFPE Award: |
SCHERING-PLOUGH-AFPE Gateway Research Scholarship |
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