AMY BAIN
Medical University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy
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| Faculty
Sponsor: |
Thomas A. Dix,
Ph.D. |
| Faculty
Sponsor Title: |
Associate Professor |
| Major: |
Pharmacy |
| GPA: |
4.00 |
| Expected Graduation: |
May 2006 |
| Focus
of Research: |
Developing Skills necessary for the national design of a HIV prot3eaqse
inhibitor. Skills include computer aided structure evaluation, organic
and peptide synthesis, and enzyme assay techniques. |
| Title of Research: |
“Development of a Novel Inhibitor of the HIV Protease.” |
| Degrees Received: |
N/A |
| Honors Received: |
2002 OPO NOP Scholarship; 1999 Maggie T. T__ Scholarship;
1999 Golden Key National Honor Society; 1999 Phi Kappa Phi |
| AFPE Award: |
AFPE Gateway Research Scholarship |
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CHRISTEL E. DOIRON
University of Louisiana at Monroe School of Pharmacy
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| Faculty
Sponsor: |
Paul Sylvester |
| Faculty
Sponsor Title: |
Pfizer Endowed Professor of Pharmacology |
| Major: |
Pharmacy |
| GPA: |
3.573 |
| Expected Graduation: |
May 2004 |
| Focus
of Research: |
To determine if the antiproliferative effects of tocotrienols in
neoplastic mouse mammary epithelial cells results from the inhibition
of cAMP-dependent kinase (PKA) mitogenic signaling pathway. The effects
of tocotrienol on cAMP production and PKA levels and activity in neoplastic
+SA mammary epithelial cells will be characterized. |
| Title of Research: |
“Intracellular Signaling Mechanisms
Mediating the Antiproliferative Effects of Vitamin E in Breast Cancer
Cells.” |
| Degrees Received: |
B.S., Cell & Molecular Biology, Tulane University, 1998 |
| Honors
Received: |
2002-01 Dean’s List; 2001-00 President’s List; 2002
Rho Chi Honor Society |
| AFPE Award: |
AFPE Gateway Research Scholarship |
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MOLLY FRICKE
Purdue University School of Pharmacy and Pharmacal Sciences
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| Faculty
Sponsor: |
Kenneth R. Morris, Ph.D. |
| Faculty
Sponsor Title: |
Professor and Associate Department Head |
| Major: |
Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| GPA: |
4.00 |
| Expected Graduation: |
May 2005 |
| Focus
of Research: |
The research will investigate the importance of electrostatic charge
magnitude and lifetime for pharmaceutical powders and investigate
which combinations will exhibit synergistic triboelectric behavior
during the design of a dosage form. |
| Title of Research: |
“Determination of the Mechanism for Triboelectrification
I Pharmaceutical Powders.” |
| Degrees Received: |
N/A |
| Honors
Received: |
2002 Charles V. & Madonna Deinhart Fleming Pharmacy Fund Award;
2002 Eli Lilly Scholarship |
| AFPE Award: |
AFPE Gateway Research Scholarship |
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ADINA C. HIRSCH
Mercer University Southern School of Pharmacy
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| Faculty
Sponsor: |
Ajay K. Banga |
| Faculty
Sponsor Title: |
Associate Professor |
| Major: |
Pharmacy |
| GPA: |
4.00 |
| Expected Graduation: |
May 2006 |
| Focus
of Research: |
This research focuses on the study of the effect of electroporation,
a technique that reversibly permeabilizes membranes, on human cadaver
skin in enhancing the delivery tacrine, a reversible cholinesterase
inhibitor used for improved cognition in Alzheimer’s patients.
Tacrine is a potent drug that is only available in oral dosage form.
The drug exhibits high first pass metabolism, necessitating frequent
and high dosing. Transdermal delivery of the drug can reduce the effects
of first pass metabolism and can eliminate the need for frequent and
high dosing of the drug, thus improving patient outcomes. |
| Title of Research: |
“Optimization of Electrically Assisted Delivery
of Tacrine Through Human Skin.” |
| Degrees Received: |
N/AB.S., Biology, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, 1989
A.A., Dental Hygiene, Hadassah School of Dental Medicine, Jerusalem,
1985 |
| Honors
Received: |
2003 North Fulton Regional Hospital Scholarship; 2002 First Professional
Year Merit Scholarship; 2002 Excellence in Teaching Award; 2002 National
Council of Jewish Woman Scholarship; 2002 Award Winning Essay Writer;
1989 Magna Cum Laude; 1982 Valedictorian |
| AFPE Award: |
AFPE Gateway Research Scholarship |
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JUSTIN HORA
South Dakota State University College of Pharmacy
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| Faculty
Sponsor: |
Chandradhar Dwivedi, Pharm.D. |
| Faculty
Sponsor Title: |
Distinguished Professor |
| Major: |
Pharmacy |
| GPA: |
3.84 |
| Expected Graduation: |
May 2006 |
| Focus
of Research: |
This research focuses on the study of the concentration-response
on the chemopreventive effects of alpha-santalol on UVB-induced and
UVB-promoted skin cancer in SKH-1 mice and to study the concentration-response
on the effects of alpha-santalol on UVB-induced ornithine decarboxylase
activity in the skin of SKH-1 mice. |
| Title of Research: |
“Chemopreventive Effects of Alpha-Santalol on
UVB-induced Skin Cancer.” |
| Degrees Received: |
N/A |
| Honors Received: |
1999 Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship |
| AFPE Award: |
AFPE Gateway Research Scholarship |
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AMJAD M. IQBAL
University of Cincinnati Medical Center College of Pharmacy
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| Faculty
Sponsor: |
Raymond Jung, Ph.D. |
| Faculty
Sponsor Title: |
Professor of Pharmacoeconomics |
| Major: |
Pharmacy |
| GPA: |
3.85 |
| Expected Graduation: |
June 2004 |
| Focus
of Research: |
This research will revolve around first elucidating the natural
history of glucocorticoid induced osteoporosis and secondly on conducting
an incremental cost-effectiveness analysis comparing available agents
for prevention of GIO. This will include conducting a thorough literature
review, establishing basic parameters for a decision analysis model,
and identifying, obtaining and defending the reasonableness of associated
costs and savings. |
| Title of Research: |
“Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Risedronate in
Glucocorticoid Induced Osteoporosis.” |
| Degrees Received: |
B.S., Biochemistry, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, 2000 |
| Honors
Received: |
2003 ASHP Student Forum; 2003 Procter & Gamble Leadership Experience;
2002 ASHP Leadership Award; 2002 OSHP Intern of the Year Award; 2002
Alpha Zeta Omega Scholarship Recipient; 2002 APhA Patient Counseling
Competition; 2001 Phar-Mor Scholarship Recipient; 2003-01 McKesson
Scholarship Recipient; 2001 Mercy Hospital “Star” Employee
Recognition; 2003-01 Dean’s List |
| AFPE Award: |
AFPE Gateway Research Scholarship |
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MAJID KEROLOUS
St. John’s University College of Pharmacy and Allied Health
Professions
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| Faculty
Sponsor: |
Senshang Lin, Ph.D. |
| Faculty
Sponsor Title: |
Associate Professor |
| Major: |
Pharm.D. |
| GPA: |
3.8 |
| Expected Graduation: |
May 2005 |
| Focus
of Research: |
This research will focus on the feasibility of applying nanoparticles
of biodegradable polymers as alternative delivery systems of estradiol
for estrogen replacement therapy. Several polymers will be used in
the fabrication of the nanoparticlulate delivery systems. Formulation
parameters will be evaluated to determine the releases profiles of
the delivery systems. |
| Title of Research: |
“Fabrication and Characterization of Estradiol
Loaded Biodegradable Nanoparticlulate Delivery Systems.” |
| Degrees Received: |
N/A |
| Honors
Received: |
2003 Indo-American Scholarship Award; 2003-99 Dean’s List;
199 Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society |
| AFPE Award: |
AFPE Gateway Research Scholarship |
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ERIN KLEIN
Gustavus Adolphus College
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| Faculty
Sponsor: |
Angela Birnbaum, PhD |
| Faculty
Sponsor Title: |
Assistant Professor |
| Major: |
Biochemistry, with a concentration in biology |
| GPA: |
3.777 |
| Expected Graduation: |
May 2005 |
| Focus
of Research: |
This project will focus on the pharmacokinetic and pharmacogenetic
differences between Caucasian and African-Americans, in particular
Somali African-Americans. Differences in pharmacokinetics have been
identified among racial groups. The standard practice in medicine
is a “one dose fits all” approach, which may not be appropriate
for all patients. This project will identify the particular mutations
present in CYP2C9, 2C19, or 3A4 in individuals and determine if there
are differences in the pharmacokinetics of the older antiepileptic
drugs according to isoenzyme mutation. |
| Title of Research: |
“Affects of Race on the Metabolism of Antiepileptic
Drugs in Somali Patient.” |
| Degrees Received: |
N/A |
| Honors
Received: |
2001 AP Scholar; 2001 Gold Award; 2001 Girl Scouts; 1997 Silver
Award; 1997 Girl Scouts |
| AFPE Award: |
AFPE Gateway Research Scholarship |
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TINA MARKS
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
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| Faculty
Sponsor: |
Edward Bilski, Ph.D. |
| Faculty
Sponsor Title: |
Professor |
| Major: |
Medical Biology |
| GPA: |
3.55 |
| Expected Graduation: |
May 2004 |
| Focus
of Research: |
This research focus on investigating the possible cognitive enhancing
effects of antidepressants in aged mice using behavioral and molecular
approaches. I will be testing antidepressants that differ in terms
of their selectivity for serotonin and norepinepherine transporters
to establish the putative roles of each neurotransmitter system in
learning and memory in aged mice. |
| Title of Research: |
“Cognitive Enhancing Effects of Antidepressants
in Aged Mice: Relative Roles of Serotonin and Norepinepherine.” |
| Degrees Received: |
N/A |
| Honors
Received: |
N/A |
| AFPE Award: |
AFPE Gateway Research Scholarship |
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KAREN M. NAU
University of Florida College of Pharmacy
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| Faculty
Sponsor: |
Jeffrey Hughes, Ph.D. |
| Faculty
Sponsor Title: |
Associate Professor |
| Major: |
Pharm.D. |
| GPA: |
3.70 |
| Expected Graduation: |
May 2006 |
| Focus
of Research: |
This research will focus on formulating a topical compound of GM6001,
a synthetic matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor, in order to treat
alkali injuries. The research will center on enhancing skin permeability
and drug delivery to the site of injury. |
| Title of Research: |
“Enhanced Skin Permeation of Synthetic matrix
metalloproteinase Inhibitors to Treat Alkali Injuries.” |
| Degrees Received: |
A.A. General Education, University of Florida, Florida, 2002 |
| Honors
Received: |
2003-02 Jack Eckerd Pharmacy Scholarship; 2003-00 Robert C. Byrds
Honors Scholarship; 2003-00 Florida Academic Scholarship; 2003-00
Dean’s Honor Roll; 2001-00 Treasure Coast Gator Club Scholarship |
| AFPE Award: |
AFPE Gateway Research Scholarship |
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BERNARD T. RENNER
University of Florida College of Pharmacy
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| Faculty
Sponsor: |
L. Douglas Ried, Ph.D. |
| Faculty
Sponsor Title: |
Associate Professor and Assistant Dean |
| Major: |
Pharmacy |
| GPA: |
3.77 |
| Expected Graduation: |
May 2005 |
| Focus
of Research: |
This focus of this retrospective study is to identify antipsychotic
medications least likely to impact long-term weight and lipid control.
Switching medication is common in treating the symptoms of schizophrenia.
This study focuses on patients who were switched from one atypical
antipsychotic to another. |
| Title of Research: |
“Lipid Regulation and Weight Control After and
Atypical Antipsychotic Switch.” |
| Degrees Received: |
B.S., Psychobiology, Florida Atlantic University, 2001
A.A. Pre-medical, Edison Community College, Florida, 1999 |
| Honors
Received: |
2003 APhA-ASP Outstanding Service; 2002 NIH Summer Research Experience;
2000 Coca-Cola Scholarships |
| AFPE Award: |
AFPE Gateway Research Scholarship |
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JEANINE E. SLACK
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical
Sciences
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| Faculty
Sponsor: |
Robert M. Straubinger |
| Faculty
Sponsor Title: |
Associate Professor |
| Major: |
Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| GPA: |
3.96 |
| Expected Graduation: |
May 2004 |
| Focus
of Research: |
Quantification f drug deposition in blood and various tissues following
single or repetitive administration of free doxorubicin (FDXR) or
a new form encapsulated in liposomes (LDXR) to rats with brain tumors.
Investigation of the effects of successive doses of LDXR and free
DXR, in mediating cumulative damage selectively to tumor blood vessels
and thereby increasing drug deposition in the tumor. |
| Title of Research: |
“Pharmacokinetics and Tissue Deposition of Liposome
Encapsulated Doxorubicin in a Rat Brain Tumor Model.” |
| Degrees Received: |
N/A |
| Honors
Received: |
2002 UB Research and Creative Activities Grant; 2002 Pfizer Undergraduate
Research Fellowship; 2002 Jones Pharmaceutical Scholar Award; 2001
Golden Key Honor Society; 2000 Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society; 2000 Grace
W. Capen Academic Award; 1999 University Honors Scholar |
| AFPE Award: |
AFPE Gateway Research Scholarship |
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MARY A. ULLMAN
Purdue University School of Pharmacy and Pharmacal Sciences
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| Faculty
Sponsor: |
V. Jo Davisson |
| Faculty
Sponsor Title: |
Associate Head |
| Major: |
Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| GPA: |
3.84 |
| Expected Graduation: |
May 2006 |
| Focus
of Research: |
This research will focus on the intracellular targets of Brefeldin
A (BFA), especially those related to its antitumor effects. The effects
of BFA and its analogs on the activity of Phospholipase D will be
examined with a Phospholipase D (PLD) assay. |
| Title of Research: |
“Intracellular Targets of Brefeldin A in the Rho
and ARF-Dependent Signaling Pathways.” |
| Degrees Received: |
N/A |
| Honors
Received: |
2003-00 Dean’s List, 2003-00 Pharmacy Dean’s Scholar;
2002 Dean’s Undergraduate Fellowship; 2000 School of Health
Science Freshman Scholar |
| AFPE Award: |
AFPE Gateway Research Scholarship |
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HEIDEMARIE WINDHAM
Washington State University College of Pharmacy
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| Faculty
Sponsor: |
Raymond Quock, Ph.D. |
| Faculty
Sponsor Title: |
Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| Major: |
Pharmacy |
| GPA: |
3.9 |
| Expected Graduation: |
May 2005 |
| Focus
of Research: |
This research will develop an experimental model for confirming
and studying the mechanism by which exposure to hyperbaric oxygen
(HBO2) can reverse some of the cognitive deficits in rats following
transient brain ischemia. |
| Title of Research: |
“Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBO2)-Induced Neurogenesis
in Rodent Transient Brain Ischemia.” |
| Degrees Received: |
2005 Pharm.D., Pharmacy, Washington State University
1991 B.A., Integrative Biology Track III (Neuroscience), University
of California at Berkley
1991 B.B., Psychology, University of California at Berkley |
| Honors
Received: |
2004-03 President, Professional Pharmacy Students Organization;
2003 Rho Chi Honor Society; 2003 President’s Award; 2003 GPSA
Teaching Assistant Excellence Award; 2003-01 Board Member; Washington
State Pharmacy Association; 2002-01 Pharmacy Student Advisory Committee;
2002-01 Marguerite G. Harrison Scholarship; 2000-98 Board member,
Seattle Art Museum Docents |
| AFPE Award: |
AFPE Gateway Research Scholarship |
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