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2009-10 AFPE Gateway Research Scholarship Winners

CATHY W. HAU
University of California at San Francisco School of Pharmacy
Faculty Sponsor: Deanna L. Kroetz, Ph.D.
Faculty Sponsor Title: Professor of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences
Major: Pharmacy
GPA: 4.00/4.00
Expected Graduation: June 2010

Focus of Research:

To determine whether inhibition of OATP1B1 (a hepatic drug transporter) by protease inhibitors is influenced by genetic polymorphisms in the SLCO1B1 gene encoding this transporter.
Title of Research: “The Influence of Genetic Variants of SLCO1B1 Gene Encoding this Transporter”
Degrees Received: Bachelor of Arts, Molecular & Cell Biology, UC Berkeley, December 2004 Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry, UC Berkeley, December 2004
Honors Received: 2009, AFPE Gateway to Research Scholarship; 2008, UCSF Pharmacy Alumni Scholarship; 2008, The Rho Chi Society; 2008, University of California Regent Scholars; 2003, Phi Beta Kappa
AFPE Award: American Association of College of Pharmacy - AFPE Gateway To Research Scholarship

KRISTIN M. KIELAR
University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Faculty Sponsor: Robert M. Straubinger, Pharm.D.
Faculty Sponsor Title: Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Major: Pharmacy
GPA: 3.7/4.0
Expected Graduation: May 2012
Focus of Research: This project will investigate the dose and time dependence of paclitaxel pharmacodynamics, and the potential to modulate pharmacodynamics to improve therapy. The main hypothesis is that cytotoxic and anti-angiogenic effects are drug dose/time dependent.
Title of Research: “Modulation of Paclitaxel Pharmacodynamics”
Degrees Received: N/A
Honors Received: 2009, AFPE Gateway to Research Scholarship; 2009, University at Buffalo (SUNY) Honors Program
AFPE Award: American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists - AFPE Gateway To Research Scholarship

 

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