SPENCER ERICKSEN
West Virginia University College of Pharmacy
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| Major: |
Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| GPA: |
4.00/4.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2004 |
| Focus
of Research: |
This research will focus on structure-function relationships in
cytochromes P450. Specifically, interests and investigations concern
(1) the mechanism and regulation of electron transfer from P450 redox
partner CPR to P450, and (2) molecular dynamics as it pertains to
substrate specificity and oxidation mechanism in P450s. |
| Title
of Dissertation: |
“Elucidation of the Interaction Between P450 1A1
and CPR by Modeling and Site-directed Mutagenesis and the Role of
Enzyme-Substrate Interactions in P450 Substrate Oxidation.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
M.S., Chemistry, Northern Michigan University, June 2001
B.S., Biochemistry, Northern Michigan University, May 1997
A.S., Physiology, Bay de Noc Community College, 1995 |
| Honors
Received: |
2001, AFPE Pre-Doctoral Fellowship |
| AFPE
Award |
2001 Outstanding Graduating Graduate Student
Award |
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TIA ESTEY
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy
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| Major: |
Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| GPA: |
3.93/4.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2005 |
| Focus
of Research: |
Currently, the administration of protein therapeutics is limited
to injection, which requires painful daily injections for patients
needing chronic treatment. Encapsulating proteins within a biodegradable
polymer, such as poly(lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA), can provide a
continual release of protein for weeks to months. Controlled-release
of therapeutic proteins is a desirable alternative to the current
standard but has been limited due to the instability of proteins within
such systems. The primary focus of this research project is to develop
a stable, controlled-release protein delivery system. |
| Title
of Dissertation: |
“Increasing Protein Stability within PLGA Delivery
Systems.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
B.S., Biological Sciences, University of Denver, June 1999 |
| Honors
Received: |
2003, Nominated for UCHSC Ethics Committee, Student Representative;
2002, NIH Leadership Training Fellowship Grant Renewal,; 2001, NIH
Leadership Training in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Fellow; 2001,
1st Place Student Podium Presentation, UCHSC Annual Research; 2001,
1st Place Student Podium Presentation, MWSOT Annual Meeting; 1998,
PINS Research Grant, University of Denver; 1998, Pustmueller Undergraduate
Research Fellow; 1995, Honors Program and Scholarship, University
of Denver |
| AFPE
Award |
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JOEL FARLEY
University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy
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| Major: |
Social & Administrative Sciences |
| GPA: |
3.94/4.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2005 |
| Focus
of Research: |
My research focus is pharmaceutical and health economics. I am particularly
interested in outcomes research, pharmaceutical pricing, and pharmaceutical
policy. Other interests include insurance demand theory and epidemiology. |
| Title
of Dissertation: |
“The Moral Hazard of Including Prescription Drug
Benefits in Traditional Health Insurance” |
| Degrees
Received: |
B.S., Pharmacy, University of Wisconsin, May 1997 |
| Honors
Received: |
1997-95, Pharmacy School Honor Roll |
| AFPE
Award |
|
|
DAVID J. FEOLA
University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy
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| Major: |
Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| GPA: |
3.43/4.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2004 |
| Focus
of Research: |
This project focuses on investigating a question of synergistic
drug toxicity combines the disciplines of immunology, toxicology,
and infectious diseases pharmacology. The final stage of the project
will involve a translational component to investigate it clinical
significance. |
| Title
of Dissertation: |
“Combination of Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim
and Zidovudine: Investigation of Synergistic Bone Marrow Toxicity
in Mice." |
| Degrees
Received: |
Pharm.D., University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, May 1997
B.S. Pharmacy, University of Kentucky College Of Pharmacy, December
1996 |
| Honors
Received: |
2002, AFPE Pre-Doctoral Fellowship; 2001, BCPS Certification; 2001,
UKMC Outstanding Pharm. Resident Award; 2000, UKMC Residency Program
Impact Award; 1997-1995, UKCOP Dean EP Sloan Leadership Award; 1997,
UKCOP Outstanding Graduating Man Award; 1995, UKCOP Kappa Psi Graduate
Chapter Award |
| AFPE
Award |
ACPE-AFPE Association Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical
Sciences |
|
MATTHEW FIDLER
University of Utah College of Pharmacy
|
| Major: |
Medicinal/Pharmaceutical Chemistry |
| GPA: |
3.74/4.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2005 |
| Focus
of Research: |
Pharmacodynamics-Multiple drug interaction modeling. The following
hypotheses are of interest: (1) Create a model that fits and is more
flexible in modeling interactions that previous models, (2) the model
can be extended to make statistical statements over a broad rage of
effects, and (3) the model appropriately fits many types of Pharmacodynamic
data. |
| Title
of Dissertation: |
“Multiple Drug Interactions: A Flexible Approach.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
B.S., Math and Chemistry, Westminster College, May 1999 |
| Honors
Received: |
2003 Who’s Who in American Colleges/Universities; 2002-01,
Kuromoto Fellow; 2001-00, Higuchi Fellow; 1999, Outstanding Graduate
in Mathematics |
| AFPE
Award |
|
|
BRENT FOX
Auburn University School of Pharmacy
|
| Major: |
Social and Administrative Sciences |
| GPA: |
4.0 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
August 2004 |
| Focus
of Research: |
The focus of this research is to apply the Technology Acceptance
Model (TAM) to pharmacists use of personal digital assistants (PDAs)
as clinical resources when performing patient interventions. The research
will identify factors influencing PDA use. The research will compare
the PDA to other resources in terms of benefit to practice and impact
on patient care. |
| Title
of Dissertation: |
“Explaining Pharmacists’ Use of Personal
Digital Assistants as Clinical Resources During Patient Care Interventions.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
Pharm.D., Pharmacy, Auburn University, June 1999
B.S., Pharmacy, Auburn University, June 1998 |
| Honors
Received: |
2003, Auburn University Graduate Council Humanities/Social Sciences
2nd Place Poster; 2002-01, Tillery Pharmacy Fellowship; 1998, Roche
Pharmacy Communications Award; 1994-92, Honors Program, University
of Mississippi |
| AFPE
Award |
|
|
JOHN R. GOODELL
University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy
|
| Major: |
Medicinal/Pharmaceutical Chemistry |
| GPA: |
3.81/4.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
August 2004 |
| Focus
of Research: |
To design and synthesize unique opioid ligands originating from
structure of SNC 80. Such structures as indoles, imidazoles and benzimidazoles
will serve as base scaffolds in which to develop novel series of compounds. |
| Title
of Dissertation: |
“Structure Based Design of Novel Opioid Ligands.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
B.S., ACS-Chemistry-Biochemistry, University of Wisconsin-River
Falls, June 2000 |
| Honors
Received: |
2002, AFPE Pre-Doctoral Fellowship; 2000-1998, Dean’s List |
| AFPE
Award |
ABE PLOUGH Memorial Fellowship in Pharmaceutical
Chemistry |
|
SANDRA L. GOSS
University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy
|
| Major: |
Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| GPA: |
3.90/4.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
January 2005 |
| Focus
of Research: |
A novel physicochemical hypothesis will be tested to explain the
low and variable absorption of calcium supplements fro the gastrointestinal
tract, through both invitro dissolutions and human clinical study. |
| Title
of Dissertation: |
“The Role of Gastric pH and Bicarbonate Secretion
in Calcium Absorption.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
B.S., Pharmaceutical Science, University of Mississippi, May 1997 |
| Honors
Received: |
2002, AFPE Pre-Doctoral Fellowship; 2002, USP Graduate Fellowship;
2001, Boehringer-Inglheim Summer Internship; 1999, SmithKline Beecham
Silver Award; 1997, Rho Chi Certificate of Recognition; 1997, Phi
Delta Chi Academic Excellence Award; 1996, Pfizer Summer Fellowship |
| AFPE
Award |
AFPE Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical Sciences |
|
LAURA L. GROCHOWSKI
Oregon State University College of Pharmacy
|
| Major: |
Medicinal/Pharmaceutical Chemistry |
| GPA: |
3.72/4.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
March 2004 |
| Focus
of Research: |
The focus of this research is to study natural product biosynthesis
at the genetic and enzymatic levels. The investigation of two biosynthetic
pathways is being undertake. The aim of the first project is to clone
and express natural product biosynthetic gene clusters from a marine
sponge. A mixed biosynthetic gene cluster has bee cloned and sequenced
from the genomic DNA of a marine sponge. The characterization of this
pathway is currently involved in the biosynthesis of blasticidin S,
including an arginine aminomutase, a ribosyltransferase, and a putative
nucleotide hydrolase. |
| Title
of Dissertation: |
“Molecular Genetic and Enzymatic Characterization
of Natural Product Biosynthysis” |
| Degrees
Received: |
B.S., Biology, Delaware College of Science and Agriculture, June
1997 |
| Honors
Received: |
2003, Sponenburgh Travel Award; 2003 OSU COP Award for Podium Presentation;
2002, OSU COP Award for Poster Presentation; 1996, Undergraduate Award
in Analytical Chemistry; 1997-1993, Dean’s List; 1995, National
Dean’s List |
| AFPE
Award |
ALBERT B. FISHER Citation Fellowship in the
Pharmaceutical Sciences |
|
HOVHANNES J. GUKASYAN
University of Southern California School of Pharmacy
|
| Major: |
Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| GPA: |
3.80/4.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2004 |
| Focus
of Research: |
Study the basic physiology of the ocular surface and human tears
in health and disease. This identifies biomarkers and potential drug
targets. Specifically, I made a breakthrough in characterizing the
important and beneficial role of speicifc antioxidants on the surface
of the eye. |
| Title
of Dissertation: |
“Oxidation Induced Changes in Ocular Surface Physiology:
Implications In Drug Delivery in Targeting in Health & Diseases.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
B.S., Chemistry, University of Southern California
Academic Minor, Biological Sciences, University of Southern California,
May 1999 |
| Honors
Received: |
2002, Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society; 2001, Outstanding Graduate
Student Leader; 2001-1998, Town & Gown of USC Scholarship; 1999,
PhRMA Undergraduate Fellowship; 1998, USC Chemistry Alumni Award;
1996-1995, Dean’s List; 1996, Alpha Lambda Delta (Academic Honors) |
| AFPE
Award |
DONALD AND FRANCES BRODIE Fellowship in the
Pharmaceutical Sciences |
|
MATTHEW K. HADDEN
Medical University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy
|
| Major: |
Medicinal/Pharmaceutical Chemistry |
| GPA: |
3.96/4.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
December 2004 |
| Focus
of Research: |
To improve the pharmacokinetic properties of neurotensin, a centrally
active peptide. The incorporation of non-natural analogues of arginine
and lysine into Neurotensin which will create novel analogues with
therapeutic potential. |
| Title
of Dissertation: |
“Neurotensin Analogues: Potential for Therapeutic
Compounds.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
B.S., Chemistry, Wofford College, May 2000 |
| Honors
Received: |
2003-2002, AFPE Pre-Doctoral Fellowship; 2002, Rho Chi Pharmacy
Honor Society; 2000, MUSC COGS Dean’s Fellowship; 1996, Palmetto
Fellow |
| AFPE
Award |
CHARLES R. WALGREEN Memorial Fellowship in the
Pharmaceutical Sciences |
|
ERIN L. HEINZEN
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Pharmacy
|
| Major: |
Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics |
| GPA: |
N/A |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2004 |
| Focus
of Research: |
To investigate the role of nitric oxide on the development of morphine
antinociceptive tolerance as it pertains to morphine pharmacodynamics,
mu-opioid receptor pharmacology, and pharmacokinetic disposition.
|
| Title
of Dissertation: |
“The Role of Nitric Oxide as a Mediator of Morphine
Antinociceptive Tolerance.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
Pharm.D., University of North Carolina, August 2001 |
| Honors
Received: |
2000, Miya Endowment Scholarship Recipient; 1999, George T. Cornwell
Scholar Recipient; 1995, Moran Scholarship Recipient |
| AFPE
Award |
AFPE 21st CENTURY CLUB Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical
Sciences |
|
JEFFREY N. HEMENWAY
University of Kansas School of Pharmacy
|
| Major: |
Pharmaceutics |
| GPA: |
3.89/4.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
June 2004 |
| Focus
of Research: |
The focus of this research is to develop new water-soluble pro-drugs
of Carbamazepine and oxcarbamazepine that are suitable for parenteral
and oral delivery, and to determine the feasibility using this acyl-urea
pro-drug approach to enhance the delivery characteristics of poorly
water-soluble drugs. |
| Title
of Dissertation: |
“Preparation, Physicochemical Properties, and
Animal Studies of New Acyl-Urea Pro-Drugs of Carbamazepine and Oxcarbazepines.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
M.S., Pharmaceutics, University of Kansas, January 2002
B.S., Chemistry, University of Missouri Kansas City, December 1997
A.A., Arts, Longview Community College, June 1994
|
| Honors
Received: |
2003-00, Perdue Pharm Tuition Fellowship; 2002, AFPE Pre-Doctoral
Fellowship; 1999, Frank B. Dains Award; 1999, H.P. Cady Award; 1997-1995,
Departmental Honors; 1997-1995, Dean’s List |
| AFPE
Award |
MERCK-AFPE Fellowship in Pharmaceutics |
|
MATTHEW HRUSKA
University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy
|
| Major: |
Pharmacokinetics/Metabolism |
| GPA: |
3.76 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
December 2004 |
| Focus
of Research: |
The focus of my research is to investigate the impact genotype has
on pharmacokinetics and drug metabolism. Primarily my research focuses
on the polymorphic expression of CYP2C8 and how it influences rosiglitazone
metabolism in vivo and in vitro. My research will characterize the
metabolic profile of rosiglitazone as it is affected by CYP2C8 polymorphic
expression. |
| Title
of Dissertation: |
“Pharmacogenomics of CYP2C8 Activity: Implications
on Drug Therapy.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
Pharm.D., Pharmacy, University of Pittsburgh, April 2000 |
| Honors
Received: |
2000, Pfizer Outstanding Leader Award, 2000, ASP Student of the
Year, 2000, Phar-Mor Inc. Scholarship, 1999, Community Value Stores
Scholarship, 1999, Ralph R. Kartub “Mr. Ralph” Memorial
Scholarship |
| AFPE
Award |
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