SHRIYA
BHUSAN
University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy
|
| Faculty
Sponsor: |
Ronald A. Hill,
Ph.D. |
| Faculty
Sponsor Title: |
Associate Professor,
Medicinal Chemistry |
| Major: |
Pharm.D. |
| GPA: |
4.0/4.0 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2007 |
| Focus
of Research: |
Achieving the
efficient and tissue selective delivery of a prototype acidic amino
acid glutamatergic agent to the central nervous system. |
| Title
of Research: |
“Solution
Behavior and Cat Brain Biotransformation of an a-Keto Acid Bioprecursor
and Various Latentiated Forms”. |
| Degrees
Received: |
B.S., Biological
Sciences, Louisiana State University, May 2003 |
| Honors
Received: |
2004,
Student Involvement Scholarship, Nickolas Lassiter Scholarship for
Outstanding Service to ULM, International Tuition Honor Award, President’s
List |
| AFPE
Award: |
AAPS-AFPE
Gateway To Research Scholarship |
|
DIANA
F. CADAOAS
Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professionals
|
| Faculty
Sponsor: |
Aleka K. Dash,
Ph.D. |
| Faculty
Sponsor Title: |
Professor |
| Major: |
Pharm.D. |
| GPA: |
3.95/4.0 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2007 |
| Focus
of Research: |
Development and
evaluation of an in-situ gel delivery system containing poly-antilaotics
for the treatment of periodontitis. We will be investigating comlarations
of both cipofloxacin and metronidaticle in the treatment of this disease. |
| Title
of Research: |
“Development
of a Novel Poly Antibiotic Local Drug Delivery System for Intracrevicular
Medication.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
B.S. Chemistry,
Creighton University, May, 2003 |
| Honors
Received: |
2002-01, Clare
Booth Luce Scholarship for Women; 2002, STAR Summer Research Experience;
2000, ACS Undergraduate Award in Analytical Chemistry; 2001-99, Carl
Reinert Memorial Scholarship; 1999, Mamoru and Aiko Takitani Foundation
Scholarship |
| AFPE
Award: |
Pfizer-AFPE
Gateway To Research Scholarship |
|
CALLIE
D. CLARK
Southwestern Oklahoma State University School of Pharmacy
|
| Faculty
Sponsor: |
Michael Ihnat,
Ph.D. |
| Faculty
Sponsor Title: |
Assistant Professor,
Cell Biology |
| Major: |
Pharm.D. |
| GPA: |
3.96/4.0 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2006 |
| Focus
of Research: |
To examine whether
novel analogs of the drug thalidomide have the ability to decrease
levels of critical protein hypoxia inducible factor-1 alpha (HIF-1).
To generate data to establish a structure-activity relationship between
the thalidomide analogs and suppression of HIF-1 alpha protein levels. |
| Title
of Research: |
“Novel
Thalidomide Analogs as Hypoxia Inducible Factor-1 Inhibitors.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
N/A |
| Honors
Received: |
2004,
Secondum Artem Scholarship; 2003, Summer Undergraduate Research Experience;
2003-00, President’s Honor Roll; 2000, Regent’s Academic
4-yr Scholarship |
| AFPE
Award: |
Johnson
& Johnson-AFPE Gateway To Research Scholarship |
|
STACY
S. EPSTEIN
University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy
|
| Faculty
Sponsor: |
Karen Blumenschein,
Ph.D. |
| Faculty
Sponsor Title: |
Associate Professor |
| Major: |
Pharm.D. |
| GPA: |
3.8/4.0 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2005 |
| Focus
of Research: |
To assess the
validity of the contingent valuation method within the health sector.
Specifically, the research will test a hypothetical bias mitigation
technique that has been used in other sectors of the economy to evaluate
whether it provides unbiased estimates for the consumer perceived
value of pharmacy services offered in community pharmacies. |
| Title
of Research: |
“Can
the Contingent Valuation Method Yield Unbiased Estimates of the Value
of Pharmacy Services?” |
| Degrees
Received: |
B.S., Biochemistry
and Molecular Biology, Centre College, June 2001 |
| Honors
Received: |
2004, Rho Chi
Service Award; 2004-01, Dean’s List; 2004-03, Who’s Who
Among Students in American Universities & Colleges; 2003, National
Community Pharmacists Association Foundation Presidential Scholar;
2000-99, National Field Hockey Coaches Association Academic All-American |
| AFPE
Award: |
Ortho
McNeil-AFPE Gateway To Research Scholarship |
|
ALANNA
K. FARRELL
Howard University College of Pharmacy
|
| Faculty
Sponsor: |
Kenneth R. Scott,
Ph.D. |
| Faculty
Sponsor Title: |
Professor |
| Major: |
Pharmacy |
| GPA: |
3.81/.4.0 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2005 |
| Focus
of Research: |
Synthesis and
anticonvulsant evaluation of selected isoxazolyl enaminones and related
vinylic amides. |
| Title
of Research: |
“Synthesis
and Anticonvulsant Evaluation of Selected Isoxazolyl Enaminones and
Related Vinylic Amides” |
| Degrees
Received: |
N/A |
| Honors
Received: |
2004-01,
Capstone Scholarship; 2004-03, Trustee Scholarship; 2003, Rho Chi
Society Inductee; 2003, Phi Lambda Sigma Inductee; 2003, National
Dean’s List; 2002, Spurling & Donald Clark Scholar |
| AFPE
Award: |
AAPS-AFPE
Gateway To Research Scholarship |
|
NOEL
FORRETT
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Pharmacy
|
| Faculty
Sponsor: |
Curtis E. Hass,
Pharm.D., BCPS |
| Faculty
Sponsor Title: |
Assistant Professor,
Pharmacy Practice |
| Major: |
Pharmacy |
| GPA: |
3.62/4.0 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2006 |
| Focus
of Research: |
Use of proof-of-concept
studies to determine the viability of microdialysis and ultrafiltration
as reliable alternative, minimally invasive techniques for studying
the pharmacokinetics of midazolam and phenytoin in man. |
| Title
of Research: |
“Validation
of Microdialysis and Ultrafiltration Sampling Techniques for the Pharmacokinetic
Study of Midzolam and Phenytoin in Man.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
A.S., Music &
Video Business, Art Institute of Pittsburgh, September 1995 |
| Honors
Received: |
2004, Rho Chi
Inductee; 2003, UB SoPPS Academic Scholarship; 2003, Abe Halbreich
Memorial Scholarship, 2003-99, Dean’s List; 2001, Phi Kappa
Phi Inductee; 2000, SUNY Academic Achievement Award; 2000, Janice
Beach Memorial Scholarship; 2000, Sodexho-Marriot Scholarship; 2000,
Omicron Delta Kappa Inductee |
| AFPE
Award: |
GlaxoSmithKline-AFPE
Gateway To Research Scholarship |
|
JING
JU
University of Maryland at Baltimore School of Pharmacy
|
| Faculty
Sponsor: |
C. Daniel Mullins,
Ph.D. |
| Faculty
Sponsor Title: |
Professor and
Chair |
| Major: |
Pharm.D. |
| GPA: |
3.76/4.0 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2005 |
| Focus
of Research: |
This research
will analyze data from the United States Renal Data System (USRDS),
model the economic data associated with each of the treatment modalities
for ESRD, and evaluate the access and utilization differences related
to kidney transplantation and dialysis between Hispanic and non-Hispanic
populations. |
| Title
of Research: |
“Ethnic
Disparities in Treatments of End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and Economic
Modeling of Treatment Modalities by Ethnicity.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
M.S., Pharmaceutical
Science, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, July 1998B.S., Pharmacy,
Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, July 1995 |
| Honors
Received: |
2003,
Rho Chi Honor Society; 2003, Dean’s List; 2003, Academic Excellence
Award; 1999, New Officer of the Year; 1999, Hygeia Cup Award; 1998,
Distinguished Student Award; 1995, Shennong Scholarship; 1993, Award
of Merit |
| AFPE
Award: |
AAPS-AFPE
Gateway To Research Scholarship |
|
TIMOTHY
D. KERR
University of Kansas School of Pharmacy
|
| Faculty
Sponsor: |
Brian S. J. Blagg,
Ph.D. |
| Faculty
Sponsor Title: |
Associate Professor,
Medicinal Chemistry |
| Major: |
Pharmacy |
| GPA: |
3.79/4.0 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2006 |
| Focus
of Research: |
To synthesize
a library of potential Dnak inhibitors, as determined by preliminary
molecular docking studies. These compounds will then be subjected
to a binding and antibacterial bioassay using isolated and purified
Dnak protein and live bacteria. This will elucidate SAR and IC50 for
a lead compound. |
| Title
of Research: |
“Targeting
Bacterial Chaperone Proteins.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
N/A |
| Honors
Received: |
2004, Rho Chi;
2004 KBRIN Research Scholar; 2004, Ku UGRAS Honors Scholar; 2004-03,
H. Mossberg Pharmacy Scholar; 2004-03, Dean’s Honor Roll |
| AFPE
Award: |
Wyeth-AFPE
Gateway To Research Scholarship |
|
JOSHUA
C. MOUNT
Medical University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy
|
| Faculty
Sponsor: |
Craig Beeson,
Ph.D. |
| Faculty
Sponsor Title: |
Associate Professor |
| Major: |
Pharm.D. |
| GPA: |
3.78/4.0 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2007 |
| Focus
of Research: |
To design and
synthesize several aza-peptide analogues of the myelin basic protein
(MBP) 1-11 peptide that is used to induce experimental autoimmune
encephalomyelitis, which is the rodent model for Multiple Sclerosis.
It has been shown that the aza-substituted amino acid confers resistance
and APL activity. These aza-peptides will be evaluated for binding
to the 1-Ak MHC II protein, serum protease resistance and T-Cell antagonism. |
| Title
of Research: |
“Development
of Protease-Resistant Altered Peptide Ligands for the Treatment of
Autoimmune Disease.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
N/A |
| Honors
Received: |
2004-01,
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship; 2003-02, Roane State Community
College Dean’s List; 2003-02, National Dean’s List; 2002-01,
Coker College Dean’s List; 2002, Tope Ten Students in the Freshman
Class; 2001, Presidential Scholarship |
| AFPE
Award: |
NACDS
Foundation-AFPE Gateway To Research Scholarship |
|
ANDREW
J. PARK
Rutgers University College of Pharmacy
|
| Faculty
Sponsor: |
Longqin Hu, Ph.D. |
| Faculty
Sponsor Title: |
Associate Professor,
Medicinal Chemistry |
| Major: |
Pharmacy |
| GPA: |
3.97/4.0 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2007 |
| Focus
of Research: |
To design, synthesize,
and evaluate a series of peptide substrate analogues as potential
mechanism-based inhibitors of protein serine/threonine kinases in
order to develop a generally applicable approach to obtain specific
inhibitors of these enzymes. |
| Title
of Research: |
“Mechanism-Based
Inhibition of Protein Serine/Threonine Kinases.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
N/A |
| Honors
Received: |
2004-01, Dean’s
List; 2002, Pharmacy Honors Program; 2001, National Merit Scholar |
| AFPE
Award: |
AstraZeneca
Pharmaceuticals-AFPE Gateway To Research Scholarship |
|
AMY
R. PARTRIDGE
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical
Sciences
|
| Faculty
Sponsor: |
William Jusko,
Ph.D. |
| Faculty
Sponsor Title: |
Professor and
Chair, Pharmaceutics |
| Major: |
Pharmacy |
| GPA: |
3.8/4.0 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2006 |
| Focus
of Research: |
The study of
important biomarkers in the progression of type 2 diabetes (glucose,
insulin, HbAlc, GLUT4, IRS-1) in Zucker diabetic fatty (ZDF) rats.
Differences in biomarker time profiles between diabetic and control
animals will be tested for statistical significance and incorporated
into a mechanistic mathematical model to describe type 2 diabetes
disease progression. |
| Title
of Research: |
“Pharmacodynamics
of Diabetes Progression.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
B.A., Environmental
Earth Science, Dartmouth College, June 2002 |
| Honors
Received: |
2002,
Upham Geology Prize |
| AFPE
Award: |
Pfizer-AFPE
Gateway To Research Scholarship |
|
AMANDA
L. RANZINO
University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy
|
| Faculty
Sponsor: |
Paul W. Sylvester,
Ph.D. |
| Faculty
Sponsor Title: |
Pfizer Endowed
Professor, Pharmacology |
| Major: |
Pharm.D. |
| GPA: |
4.0/4.0 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2006 |
| Focus
of Research: |
To enhance the
understanding of how tocotrienols, a subgroup within the Vitamin E
family, induce cell death in pre-neoplastic and neoplastic mammary
epithelial cells. Death receptors and ligands involved in mediating
apoptosis will be identified along with the action of tocotrienols
on these death receptors. |
| Title
of Research: |
“Signaling
Pathways Involved in Mediating Vitamin E-Induced Caspase Activation
and Apoptosis in Breast Cancer Cells.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
B.S., Dietetics,
Louisiana State University, May 2002 |
| Honors
Received: |
2004-97, Dean’s
List; 2004-97, President’s List; 2004, Rho Chi Secretary; 2003,
Mortar Board Initiate; 2002, Summa Cum Laude Graduate |
| AFPE
Award: |
GlaxoSmithKline-AFPE
Gateway To Research Scholarship |
|
ROBERT
G. RIBEIRO
Purdue University School of Pharmacy
|
| Faculty
Sponsor: |
Donald E. Bergstrom,
Ph.D. |
| Faculty
Sponsor Title: |
Walther Professor,
Medicinal Chemistry |
| Major: |
Pharmaceutical
Sciences |
| GPA: |
4.0/4.0 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2006 |
| Focus
of Research: |
The design of
novel molecules that can be incorporated into the oligonucleotides
to protect them from biological degradation. Measurements will be
made on a series of oligonucleotides that contain the candidate molecules
in different sequence contexts in order to determine how well they
stabilize the duplex ends and protect them from cellular nucleases. |
| Title
of Research: |
“Synthesis
of Nucleic Acid Capping Reagents for Transcription Factor Inhibition.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
N/A |
| Honors
Received: |
2004,
Merck & Company Inc. Scholarship; 2003, Carnaghi Scholarship in
Industrial Pharmacy; 2003, Dean’s Summer Research Fellowship;
2003-02, Robert C. Byrd Scholarship; 2003-02, Dean’s List; 2003-02,
Freshman Scholars Program; 2002, National Merit Scholarship Finalist;
2002, Purdue’s Indiana Top 150 Scholarship |
| AFPE
Award: |
AAPS-AFPE
Gateway To Research Scholarship |
|
MARGARET
M. SCHODOWSKI
Ohio North University College of Pharmacy
|
| Faculty
Sponsor: |
Jon E. Sprague,
Ph.D. |
| Faculty
Sponsor Title: |
Associate Professor
of Pharmacology |
| Major: |
Pharmacy |
| GPA: |
4.0/4.0 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2006 |
| Focus
of Research: |
Examination of
norepinephrine (NE) microinjections into the cold sensing neurons
(CSN) and warm-sensing neurons (WSN) of the hypothalamus that result
in a pattern of hypothermia and/or hyperthermia following MDMA treatment
that parallels ambient room temperature changes. |
| Title
of Research: |
"Hypothalamic
Noradrenergic Regulation of 3, 4 Methylenedio-Methamphetamine (MDMA,
Ecstasy) Mediated Hyperthermia.”
|
| Degrees
Received: |
N/A |
| Honors
Received: |
2003, B. Leasure
Darbaker/Richard L. Green Pharmacy Research Award; 2003, Janis M.
Heldman Memorial Award; 2002, Centennial Award |
| AFPE
Award: |
Novartis-AFPE
Gateway To Research Scholarship |
|
NINA
N. SHAH
University of California-San Francisco School of Pharmacy
|
| Faculty
Sponsor: |
Kathleen M. Giacomini,
Ph.D. |
| Faculty
Sponsor Title: |
Professor, Biopharmaceutical
Sciences, Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Chemistry |
| Major: |
Pharmacy |
| GPA: |
3.8/4.0 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2005 |
| Focus
of Research: |
To test the hypothesis
that genetic factors contribute to the cytotoxic response to gemcitabine
and expression level of ENT1 by doing a twin study model cell line. |
| Title
of Research: |
“Heritability
of Anti-Cancer Drug Response.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
B.S., Chemistry,
Oglethorpe University, May 1999 |
| Honors
Received: |
2004-03,
Long’s Drugstore Scholarship Recipient for Outstanding Achievement;
2004-01, USA Education/Funds Scholarship Recipient for Achievement |
| AFPE
Award: |
Bristol-Myers
Squibb-AFPE Gateway To Research Scholarship |
|
RANDY SHIPP
University of Arkansas College of Pharmacy
|
| Faculty
Sponsor: |
Bill
Gurtey, Ph.D. |
| Faculty
Sponsor Title: |
Professor,
Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| Major: |
Pharmacy |
| GPA: |
3.55/4.0 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2005 |
| Focus
of Research: |
To investigate
the cardiovascular effects of ephedra free dietary supplements
by monitoring the effects of these supplements on participants
blood pressure, heart rate, heart rhythm, and overall well-being. |
| Title
of Research: |
“The
Investigation of the Cardiovascular Effects of Ephedra Free
Dietary Supplements.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
A.S, Pre-Pharmacy,
Texarkana College, May 2001 |
| Honors
Received: |
2004,
Jack McCormack Memorial Scholarship; 2004 & 2001, Who’s
Who Among American Colleges & Universities; 2004, Wal-Mart
Rising Star; 2003, Dean’s List; 2003, Phi Lambda Sigma;
2001, Northwest Texas Chemistry Student of the Year; 2000, Texarkana
College Business Student of the Year; 1999, Eagle Scout-Boy
Scouts of America |
| AFPE
Award: |
USP-AFPE
Gateway To Research Scholarship |
|
MALGORZATA SLUGOCKI
Long Island University College of Pharmacy
|
| Faculty
Sponsor: |
David R.
Taft, Ph.D. |
| Faculty
Sponsor Title: |
Associate
Professor, Pharmaceutics |
| Major: |
Pharmacy |
| GPA: |
4.0/4.0 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2005 |
| Focus
of Research: |
The use
of the Isolated Perfused Rat Kidney (IPK) model for studying
renal drug excretion. Three potential topics are: 1) Studying
gender differences in the renal excretion in male and females;
2) Screening for clinical drug-interactions originating in the
kidney. This is an important issue for a number of compounds
including antiviral, anti-infective, and chemotherapeutic medication;
and 3) Assessing renal drug excretion mechanisms through dose
escalation studies manipulation of urine pH., etc. |
| Title
of Research: |
“Renal
Drug Excretion Studies Using the Isolated Perfused Rat Kidney
Model.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
N/A |
| Honors
Received: |
2004, Who’s
Who Among American College Students; 2004, Alpha Chi Honor Society;
2004-01, Dean’s List; 2003-01, Dean’s Award; 2003-01,
Presidential Scholarship; 2001, Invitation Honors Program; 2000,
Kean University Honors Scholar; 2000, All American Scholar Directory;
1999, Phi Theta Alpha Honor Society |
| AFPE
Award: |
AAPS-AFPE
Gateway To Research Scholarship |
|
JENNIFER M. VOISINE
University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy
|
| Faculty
Sponsor: |
Diane J.
Burgess, Ph.D. |
| Faculty
Sponsor Title: |
Professor,
Pharmaceutics |
| Major: |
Pharmacy |
| GPA: |
3.71/4.0 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2007 |
| Focus
of Research: |
To develop
an in-vitro release method for relatively unstable drugs in
long-term controlled release formulations, such as microspheres
that release over periods of months. |
| Title
of Research: |
“Investigations
of In-Vitro Testing and Stability of Microsphere Formulations.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
N.A. |
| Honors
Received: |
2004-03,
New England Scholar; 2003-02, Dean’s List; 2001, Valedictorian;
2000, Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award |
| AFPE
Award: |
AAPS-AFPE
Gateway To Research Scholarship |
|
STEPHANIE WHALEN
Northeastern University School of Pharmacy
|
| Faculty
Sponsor: |
Mansoor
Amiji, Ph.D. |
| Faculty
Sponsor Title: |
Associate
Professor |
| Major: |
Pharm.D. |
| GPA: |
3.84 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2006 |
| Focus
of Research: |
The use
of colloidal gold to develop and characterize a polymeric diagnostic
tool that will be used to test tear glucose levels. Colloidal
gold nanoparticles will turn from red to blue upon aggregation.
Concanavalin A will be used to stabilize the colloidal gold
nanoparticles, and then known concentrations of glucose will
be added to the solution. The Concanavalin A will attract the
glucose and a color change will occur as the particles aggregate.
Next, samples will be assayed by spectrometry. Colloidal gold
particles stabilized with Concanavalin A will be used on a polymeric
strip and when placed next to the eye will withdraw tear fluid
by capillary action. The strip will be designed to be read by
a meter, common to the glucose meters that are available today. |
| Title
of Research: |
“Development
and Characterization of a Non-Invasive Colloidal gold Based
Diagnostic Tool for Tear Glucose Estimation for Patients with
Hyperglycemia.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
N/A |
| Honors
Received: |
2004, Rho
Chi Pharmacy Fraternity; 2004-02, Dean’s List; 2003, Golden
Key Honor Society |
| AFPE
Award: |
Pfizer-AFPE
Gateway To Research Scholarship |
|
