RANYIA MATTA
Ohio State University College of Pharmacy
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| Major: |
Pharmaceutics |
| GPA: |
3.77 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
June 2006 |
| Focus of
Research: |
My research focuses on developing telomere and telomerase as cancer therapeutic
agents. Telomere is the structure at the end of DNA that is responsible
for maintaining chromosome integrity. Telomere is shortened with each
cell replication thus contributing to aging and mortality. Telomerase
is the only known enzyme that elongates telomere. My hypothesis is
to test whether combining a DNA/telomere-damaging chemotherapeutic
agent with a telomerase inhibitor yields synergistic antitumor activity.
My goal is to translate the preclinical findings for clinical use |
| Title of
Dissertation: |
“Telomere/Telomerase Targeted Cancer Therapy.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
B.S., Pharmacy, Ohio State University, June 2001 |
| Honors
Received: |
2001, Pharmacognosy Award; 2001, magna cum laude, Ohio State University;
2001, President’s Salute to Undergraduate Achievement award,
1999, My biography was published in the National Dean’s list
annual publication; 1999, Plough Pharmacy Scholarship; 1998, Campus
Scholarship; 1998, Dean’s Honor roll |
| AFPE
Award |
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JENNIFER S. McCULLAR
Oregon State University College of Pharmacy
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| Major: |
Molecular and Cellular Biology |
| GPA: |
3.83/4.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
June 2004 |
| Focus of
Research: |
We have identified Calmodulin (CaM) as a Phospholipase C-beta (PLCb) interacting
protein. Currently, my research focuses on characterizing the nature
of the PLCb/CaM interaction and identifying differential interactions
of CaM between the PLCb and PLCb-3 isozymes. |
| Title of
Dissertation: |
“Novel Regulation of Phospholipase C-beta By Calmodulin.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
M.S., Animal Science, Oregon State University, June 1998
B.S., Animal Science and Zoology, Oregon State University, June 1995 |
| Honors
Received: |
2002, College of Pharmacy Poster Award; 2002, Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor
Society; 2002, ASPET; 2001-2000, NSF GK-12 Fellowship; 2000-1998,
Eckelman Dairy Research Fellowship; 1998-1996, Eckelman Dairy Research
Fellowship; 1995, Association for Women in Science |
| AFPE
Award |
AFPE Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical Sciences |
|
MARY P. McRAE
University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill School of Pharmacy
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| Major: |
Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| GPA: |
N/A |
| Expected
Graduation: |
June 2004 |
| Focus of
Research: |
My research focuses on the hepatoxicity of antiretroviral therapy. Specifically,
I am interested in determining the mechanisms behind the development
of cholestasis with respect to the expression and activity of hepatic
bile acid transporters. |
| Title of
Dissertation: |
“Understanding the Hepatotoxicity of Antiretroviral
Drugs Used in the Treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired
Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS).” |
| Degrees
Received: |
Pharm.D, Virginia Commonwealth University/MCV, May 2000
B.S., Health and Sports Science, Wake Forest University, May 1992 |
| Honors
Received: |
2002, AFPE Pre-Doctoral Fellowship; 2000, Dean’s Award (VCU/MCV);
2000, Clinical Research Award; 2000, Phi Lambda Sigma Pharmacy Honor
Society; 2000, Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society; 1999, ASHP Clinical
Skills Top 10; 1999, E.E. Willey Scholarship; 1998, Warren E. Weaver
Scholarship; 1997, VCU School of Pharmacy Scholar; 1997, Rho Chi Student
Achievement |
| AFPE
Award |
USP-AFPE Association Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical Sciences |
|
KRISTIN L. MEAGHER
University of Michigan College of Pharmacy
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| Major: |
Medicinal/Pharmaceutical Chemistry |
| GPA: |
8.37/9.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
June 2005 |
| Focus of
Research: |
My research uses multiple protein structures (MPS) obtained from molecular
dynamics simulations to create Pharmacophore models of HIV-1 protease.
These models will be sued to screen databases of known HIV-1 protease
inhibitors and inactive drug-like molecules. By including protein
flexibility in our models, we expect to more accurately predict the
activity of known ligands compared to simple static models of HIV-1
protease. An additional goal of this project is to examine the different
variables of the MPS method and to elucidate the most general and
universal protocol for this kind of situation. |
| Title of
Dissertation: |
“The Development of Receptor Based Pharmacophore Models
of HIV-1 Protease Using Multiple Protein Structures.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
B.A., Chemistry, Princeton University, June 1997 |
| Honors
Received: |
2002, AFPE Pre-Doctoral Fellowship; 2000, Regents Fellowship-University
of Michigan |
| AFPE
Award |
AFPE Fellowship in Medicinal/Pharmaceutical Chemistry |
|
SUJATHA S. MENON
University of Michigan College of Pharmacy
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| Major: |
Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| GPA: |
8.05/9.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
October 2003 |
| Focus of
Research: |
To develop approaches that describe and predict time-dependent oral
drug absorption in humans. |
| Title of
Dissertation: |
“Time-Dependent Oral Drug Absorption in the GI Tract.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
M.S., Pharmacy/Pharmaceutics, University of Texas at Austin, 1993
M. Pharmacy, Pharmacy, University of Bombay, India, 1988
B. Pharmacy, Pharmacy, University of Madras, India, 1986 |
| Honors
Received: |
2002, AAPS, American Association of Indian Pharmacy Scientists Award; 1986,
Nageswara Roa Gold Medal; 1986, G.P. Nair Award; 1986, Rajagopal Award |
| AFPE
Award |
NOVARTIS-AFPE Fellowship in Pharmaceutics |
|
TIMOTHY C. MEREDITH
University of Michigan College of Pharmacy
|
| Major: |
Medicinal/Pharmaceutical Chemistry |
| GPA: |
8.17/9.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
September 2005 |
| Focus of
Research: |
The enzyme Arabinose 5 phosphate Isomerase (API) catalyzes the first step
in the biosynthesis of 3-deoxy 8 manno-octulosonic acid (KDO). KDO
is a required component of the lipopolysaccharide (LPS) layer of Gram
Negative bacteria. The focus of the research is to study recombinant
API in order to determine the mechanism and to then ultimately design
and synthesis inhibitors. These compounds will then be evaluated for
antibiotic potential. |
| Title of
Dissertation: |
“Arabinose-5-Phosphate (A5P) Isomerase: Mechanistic and
Inhibition Studies.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
B.S., Chemistry, Villanova University, May 2000 |
| Honors
Received: |
2002-2001, Chemical Biological Interface (CBI) Training Grant Recipient;
2000, College of LSA Medallion Recipient for Academic Excellence in
Chemistry; 1997, CRC Press LLC Freshman Chemistry Achievement Award;
2000-1996, Dean’s List |
| AFPE
Award |
PFIZER-AFPE Fellowship in Medicinal/Pharmaceutical Chemistry |
|
JOANNA L. MICHEL
University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy
|
| Major: |
Pharmacognosy |
| GPA: |
4.83/5.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
April 2005 |
| Focus of
Research: |
The application of pharmacognostic, ethnobotanical, and taxonomic techniques
to explore the safety, efficacy, and toxicity of plant based remedies
used by the Q’eqchi Maya of the Lowland tropical rain forest
in Guatemala. As requested by the Q’eqchi, emphasis will be
placed on the evaluation of plants used against fungal infections,
resulting in leads for the development of antimycotic phytomedicines
and/or pharmaceuticals. |
| Title of
Dissertation: |
“Medical Botany and Antifungal Remedies of the Q’eqchi
Maya of Guatemala.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
Certificate in Ecological Horticulture, Organic Farming and Gardening, The
University of Santa Cruz, October 1997
B.A., Spanish Language and Literature & Pre Med, Tulane University,
May 1994 (Cum Laude) |
| Honors
Received: |
2002, AFPE Pre-Doctoral Fellowship; 1994, Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society;
1994, Premio Clavilcno |
| AFPE
Award |
SILAS M. BURROUGHS Memorial Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical
Sciences |
|
JUDITH A. MLOCKIER-AUDRAIN
St. John’s University College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions
|
| Major: |
Pharmacology/Toxicology |
| GPA: |
3.55/4.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2004 |
| Focus of
Research: |
The effects of diethyldithiocarbamate on rat hippocampal astrocytes in terms
of programmed cell death and preventing it by pretreating with glutathione.
Apoptosis has been shown to induce irreversible cell injury. This
may offer important information concerning the mechanism of toxicity
of the thiocarbamates. |
| Title of
Dissertation: |
“Effects of Diethyldithiocarbamate (DDC) and Glutathione
(GSH) on Apoptosis on Hippocampal Astrocytes.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
M.S., Pharmacology, St. John’s University, January 1998
B.A. Chemistry, Queens College CUNY, September 1991
French Bac., Literature/Math, Lycee Francais de NY, June 1986 |
| Honors
Received: |
2002, AFPE Pre-Doctoral Fellowship; 2002, SOT Travel Award; 1995,
Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society; 1990, Beta Delta Chi; 1990, Pi Delta
Phi |
| AFPE
Award |
PhRMA-AFPE Association Fellowship in Pharmacology/Toxicology |
|
YONG-HSIN NG
University of Southern California College of Pharmacy
|
| Major: |
Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| GPA: |
3.84/4.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
December 2004 |
| Focus of
Research: |
Cytochrome P450 (CYP) eicosanoids are potent vasoactive and anti-inflammatory
compounds that are significant players in cardiovascular disease.
Though the CYP eicosanoids exert their effects in the vasculature,
the regulation of their formation has only been characterized in the
liver and kidney, not at their site of action. The focus of my research
is to investigate the regulation of CYP eicosanoids formation by the
nuclear receptor peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha
(PPARa) in the vasculature. |
| Title of
Dissertation: |
“Regulation of Cytochrome P450 Eicosanoid Levels by Peroxisome
Proliferator-Activated Receptor Alpha in the Vasculature.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
B.A., Molecular and Cell Biology, University of California at Berkley,
May 1999
B.A., French, University of California at Berkley, May 1999 |
| Honors
Received: |
2003, NIH NIDDK Travel Award for Keystone Symposia “PPARs”;
2002, PhRMA Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship; 1999, UC Berkeley BA
with Honors; 1998, UC Berkeley Paul Brun Scholar; 1997, UC Berkeley
Dean’s List; 1999-1994, UC Berkeley Honors Status |
| AFPE
Award |
|
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TAN NGUYEN
University of California at San Francisco School of Pharmacy
|
| Major: |
Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacogenomics |
| GPA: |
3.78/4.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
December 2004 |
| Focus of
Research: |
MRP2 is able to transport a wide variety of anionic compounds, some of which
are anti-cancer drugs, for elimination. Variations in the protein
can alter the function of the transporter and therefore alter how
these drugs are eliminated from the body. The focus of my research
is to identify and functionally characterize genetic variations in
MRP2, and determine whether they alter the protein’s ability
to transport substrate drugs. |
| Title of
Dissertation: |
“Genetic and Functional Analysis of Multidrug Resistance-Associated
Protein 2 (MPRs) Polymorphisms.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
B.S., Biology, University of California-Irvine, June 1997
B.S., Chemistry, University of California-Irvine, June 1997 |
| Honors
Received: |
2001-00, UCSF Graduate Student Mentorship and Assistantship Program; 1999,
Graduate Opportunity Fellowship, 1993, UC Regents Scholarship |
| AFPE
Award |
|
|
THERESA V. NGUYEN
University of Michigan College of Pharmacy
|
| Major: |
Pharmaceutics |
| GPA: |
7.46/8.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
April 2005 |
| Focus of
Research: |
The high renal clearance of many gabapentinoids limits their clinical utility.
To understand the disposition of these compounds in the kidney, this
project will focus on establishing renal epithelial cell lines for
studying the roles of various transporters in the absorption, distribution,
and elimination of gabapentinoids as a function of their chemical
structure. Eventually, this project will progress on to mechanistic
studies in transfected cell lines for specific transporters. |
| Title of
Dissertation: |
“The Characterization of Gabapentinoids and Pregablin
Transport in Epithelial Cell Lines.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
Pharm.D., Howard University, April 2000
B.S., Biology, University of California-Los Angeles, June 1996 |
| Honors
Received: |
2003-01, NIH Pharmacological Science Training Program; 2002, AFPE
Pre-Doctoral Fellowship; 2001, Fred and Dee Lyons Fellowship; 2000,
Warner-Lambert/Parke-Davis Fellowship; 2000, Pfizer U.S. Pharmaceuticals
Outstanding Leader; 1998, Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society; 2000-1997,
HU School of Pharmacy Trustee Scholarship; 1997, HU APhA Patient Counseling
Competition; 2000-1996, HU School of Pharmacy Dean’s Honor Roll;
1996, HU Resident Hall Academic Award |
| AFPE
Award |
NOVARTIS-AFPE Fellowship in Pharmaceutics |
|
SCOTT M. OCHELTREE
University of Michigan College of Pharmacy
|
| Major: |
Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| GPA: |
8.63/9.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2005 |
| Focus of
Research: |
The focus of this research is defining the chemical, pharmacological and
pharmacokinetic implications that result from the direct interactions
of substrates with peptide transporters located in the choroids plexus
epithelium and retinal pigment epithelium. I will also focus on the
effect that PEPT2 has upon the in vivo disposition kinetics and organ
distribution of a synthetic, hydrolysis/peptidase resistant, model
dipeptide and an enzymatically stable peptide-like drug, after systemic
administration in PEPT2-transgenic knockout mice. |
| Title of
Dissertation: |
“The Role of Peptide Transporters in Multiple Organ Systems:
Implications for the Systemic and Regional Dispostion of Peptides/Mimetics.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
Pharm.D, University of Iowa College of Pharmacy, May 2000 (Honors and Highest
Distinction) |
| Honors
Received: |
2002, AFPE Pre-Doctoral Fellowship; 2001, Fred W. Lyons, Jr. Fellowship;
2000, College of Pharmacy Faculty Award; 2000, Collegiate Scholar
Award; 2000, Golden Key National Honor Society; 1999, Rhodes Dunlap
Scholarship Winner; 1999, Pharmacy Tuition Scholarship; 1998, Rho
Chi Pharmacy Honor Society; 1998, Honor’s Program at the University
of Iowa; 1997, Pharmacists Mutual Award |
| AFPE
Award |
PHARMACEUTICAL ADVERTISING INDUSTRY-AFPE Fellowship
in the Pharmaceutical Sciences |
|
JIGNA PATEL
University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy
|
| Major: |
Pharmaceutics |
| GPA: |
3.79/4.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2005 |
| Focus of
Research: |
To investigate the use of novel nanoparticles engineered from microemulsion
templates for targeted delivery of HIV-1 proteins, gag and tat, to
elicit enhanced as well as balanced immune responses compared to standard
adjuvanted protein. |
| Title of
Dissertation: |
“Nanoengineered HIV-1 Vaccines Based Gag and Tat.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
M.S., Chemistry, University of Kentucky, May 1999
B.S., Chemistry, University of Kentucky, May 1998 |
| Honors
Received: |
1998, 3rd Place in Poster Competition at the American Institute of Chemical
Engeers Convention; 1996, 1st Place, Regional Undergraduate Chemistry
Research Poster; 1996, Golden Key National Honor Society; 1996-94,
Deans Honor List |
| AFPE
Award |
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MITCHELL PHELPS
Ohio State University College of Pharmacy
|
| Major: |
Pharmaceutics |
| GPA: |
3.68/4.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
June 2005 |
| Focus of
Research: |
My research investigates the uptake efficiency of riboflavin binding protein
(RBP) and riboflavin in breast tissue to determine the viability of
RBP for use in tumor imaging and drug targeting in breast cancer.
RBP delivers the essential vitamin, riboflavin, to the developing
fetus during pregnancy, and it is believed to serve a similar function
in tumor growth and development. RBP is upregulated in tumor tissue
and in serum in breast cancer patients, which poses an untapped possibility
for targeted delivery of imaging or therapeutic agents via conjugation
to RBP or riboflavin. |
| Title of
Dissertation: |
“Targeted Delivery of Imaging and Therapeutic
Agents to Breast Tumors Through Riboflavin-Mediated Transport.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
MLHR, Business Management – Human Resources, Ohio State University,
June 1999
B.S. Physics, Ohio Wesleyan University, May 1992 |
| Honors
Received: |
2002, Council of Graduate Students Research Travel Grant Recipient; 2001,
Hazel Brown Teaching Award, Department of Physics; 2000-99, Dean’s
List; 1992, Psi Chi National Honor Society |
| AFPE
Award |
|
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QUENTIN HOA L. PHUNG
University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy
|
| Major: |
Social & Administrative Sciences (Marketing) |
| GPA: |
3.88/4.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2004 |
| Focus of
Research: |
My focus of research is to analyze consumers’ perception of pharmacy
and their needs for pharmaceutical care services. My objective in
this are is to re-focus consumers’ perception of pharmacy to
that of a service oriented industry. I play to study how pharmacist
can better market themselves to all stakeholders as an integral healthcare
service provider. |
| Title of
Dissertation: |
“Assessing Patients’ Needs And Their Intention For
Using Pharmaceutical Care Services.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
B.S., Pharmacy, University of Oklahoma, May 1999 |
| Honors
Received: |
2002, AFPE Pre-Doctoral Fellowship; 2001, E. Blache Sommers Award; 1999,
Lilly Achievement Award; 1999, Roche Pharmacy Communication Award;
1999, Merck Outstanding Research and Scholastic Excellence Award;
1999, ASHP’s Counseling Contest Winner; 1998, Stanford Scholarship
Recipient; 1997, Rho Chi Outstanding Academic Award; 1994, Honors
Scholarship Recipient |
| AFPE
Award |
NACDS-AFPE Association Fellowship in Social
& Administrative Sciences |
|
KAREN PICA
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
|
| Major: |
Pharmaceutics |
| GPA: |
3.93/4.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
August 2004 |
| Focus of
Research: |
Our goal is to make a prolonged release drug delivery system for gelatin-methotrexate
fragments by crosslinking macromolecular conjugates into microspher
for injection into the tumor providing added benefits to macromolecular
drug conjugate systems. |
| Title of
Dissertation: |
“The Effect of Drug Load to Extend MTX Release from Gelatin-Methorrexate
Conjugated Microspheres.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
B.S., B.A., Chemical Engineering/College Major, Bucknell University, May
1999 |
| Honors
Received: |
2003, Chuck Stevens Memorial Research Poster Award; 2002, Elof F. Johnson
Research Award (USIP, Dept. Pharmaceutical Science) |
| AFPE
Award |
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