KATHLEEN I. SEYB
University of Kansas School of Pharmacy
|
| Major: |
Pharmacology/Toxicology |
| GPA: |
3.75/4.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2005 |
| Focus
of Research: |
Microtubule destabilization and a loss of calcium homeostasis has
been observed in Alzheimer’s Disease. This research is focused
on the effect of microtuble stabilizing agents on maintaining intracellular
calcium homeostasis and preventing cell death. |
| Title
of Dissertation: |
“Microtubule Stabilization Protects Against Beta-Amyloid
Neurotoxicity by Maintaining the Proximity of Cellular Structures
and Molecules Involved in Endoplasmic Reticulum Calcium Regulation.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
B.S., Chemistry, University of Memphis, August 2000 |
| Honors
Received: |
2000-Present, Bishop Graduate Scholarship; 2000, Chi Beta Phi Award
for Excellence in Chemistry; 2000-1996, Cecil B. Humphrey Presidential
Scholarship |
| AFPE
Award |
NWDA-AFPE Association Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical
Sciences |
|
JAMES SHAW
University of Arizona College of Pharmacy
|
| Major: |
Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| GPA: |
3.89/4.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2004 |
| Focus
of Research: |
Much of my research has focused on quality of life, health economics,
and consumer behavior. In particular, measuring the impact of pharmaceutical
consumption on economic and humanistic outcomes. More recently, my
focus has turned toward the measurement of population health state
preferences using tools such as the Health Utilities Index and the
EuroQol Group’s EQ-5D. |
| Title
of Dissertation: |
“Development of US Population-Based Preferences
for the EQ-5D Health States.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
M.S. Pharmaceutical Sciences University of Arizona, May 2000
Pharm.D. Pharmacy Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science, May
1998
B.S. Pharmacy Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science, May 1997
B.S. Biology, Chemistry Beaver College, May 1993 |
| Honors
Received: |
2003, American Marketing Association Steinberg Marketing Education
Scholarship; 2002, Medical Care Section Student Paper Award Session,
American Public Health Association, 130th Annual Meeting and Exposition;
2000, Best Overall Student Contribution Award, International Society
for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research, 5th Annual International
Meeting; 2000, Best Contributed Paper Award, International Society
for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research, 5th Annual International
Meeting; 2000, Distinguished Service Award, American Chinese Pharmaceutical
Association; 1999, New Investigator’s Award, Society for Research
on Nicotine and Tobacco, 5th Annual Meeting; 1999-98, Yuma Friends
of Arizona Young Investigator Research Award; 1998, Pharmacists Mutual
Companies Award; 1997, Parke-Davis Commitment to Excellence Scholarship
Award; 1998-95, Dean’s List; 1997, Rho Chi Pharmacy Fraternity;
1996, Rho Pi Phi Pharmacy Fraternity |
| AFPE
Award |
|
|
STACY SMEAL
University of Utah College of Pharmacy
|
| Major: |
Pharmacology/Toxicology |
| GPA: |
3.82/4.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
July 2004 |
| Focus
of Research: |
Analysis of hair for drugs of abuse has increasingly been used as
an alternative to traditional urinalysis. Hair is a complex protein
matrix capable of many types of interactions with drugs. Certain drugs
have been shown to be preferentially incorporated into hair by pigmentation.
The binding of basic drugs, like cocaine, on melanin is believed to
produce a hair color effect through both ionic and non-ionic interactions.
However, our present knowledge regarding the characteristics and mechanisms
for the incorporation of non-basic drugs or their metabolites remains
incomplete. Using delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, the active component
of marijuana, we will study the mechanism of non-basic drugs of abuse
into hair. |
| Title
of Dissertation: |
“Mechanism of Cannabinoid Incorporation in Hair.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
B.S., Biology, University of Texas at Austin, May 1999 |
| Honors
Received: |
|
| AFPE
Award |
|
|
JARED T. SPLETSTOSER
University of Kansas School of Pharmacy
|
| Major: |
Medicinal/Pharmaceutical Chemistry |
| GPA: |
3.74/4.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
August 2004 |
| Focus
of Research: |
The manipulation of taxoid chemotherapeutics to permeate the blood-brain
barrier. Specifically, to reduce the affinity of Taxol analogs toward
the p-glycoprotein efflux system. Additionally, the use of azide-base
photoaffinity labels to effectively probe the Taxol/tubulin interaction
site. |
| Title
of Dissertation: |
“I. The Development of Novel Taxoids with Reduced
Affinity Towards P-Glycoprotein for Delivery to the Brain II. Photoaffinity
Taxoids to Probe the Tubulin Binding Site.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
M.S., Medicinal Chemistry, University of Kansas, 2002
B.S., Cytotechnology, University of North Dakota, August 1999 |
| Honors
Received: |
2002, Groetsch Pre-Doctoral Fellow; 2000, Dept. of Defense Breast
Cancer Fellow; 1999, NASA-JSC Micro-Gravity Research Participant;
1999-1994, BNI Coal Scholarship; 1998, National Dean’s List;
1997 Honor Marshal-University of North Dakota; 1997, UND Athletic
Director Academic Achievement Award; 1996, Thomas D. Campbell Scholarship;
1995, Maxwell Upson Scholarship; 1997/1994, UND Dean’s List |
| AFPE
Award |
AFPE Fellowship in Medicinal/Pharmaceutical
Chemistry |
|
BARBARA R. SPONG
University of Michigan College of Pharmacy
|
| Major: |
Pharmaceutics |
| GPA: |
7.03/9.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
December 2004 |
| Focus
of Research: |
The aim of this research is to enhance the pharmaceutical behavior
of poorly soluble drugs by preparing new phases and to study the mechanism
by which such drug properties are improved. Two approaches have been
taken in preparing these phases. The first is through the preparation
of crystals of carbamazepine with various excipeints. The second involves
the formatin of a new mesophase of Ritonavir in aqueous solutions
and under physiological conditions. The overall objective will focus
on undrstanding the crystallization and dissolution mechanisms of
the new phases and how they relate to intermolecular interactions
in solution and in the solid-state. |
| Title
of Dissertation: |
“Molecular Level Events Governing the Crystallization
and Dissolution of New Phases of Carbamazepine and Ritonavir.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
M.S., Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Michigan, April 2001
B.S., Pharmacy, Rutgers University-College of Pharmacy, May 1998 |
| Honors
Received: |
2003-2000, AFPE Fellowship; 2001-2000, AFPE Pre-Doctoral Fellowship;
2001, USP Fellowship; 2002-2000, Fred W. Lyons, Jr. Fellowship; 1998,
GEM Ph.D. Science Fellowship; 1998-1995, Merck Manufacturing Division
Minority Engineering Fellowship |
| AFPE
Award |
GLAXOSMITHKLINE-AFPE Fellowship in Manufacturing/Industrial
Pharmacy |
|
TONY TALDONE
St. John’s University College of Pharmacy and Allied Health
Professions
|
| Major: |
Medicinal/Pharmaceutical Chemistry |
| GPA: |
3.68/4.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
June 2006 |
| Focus
of Research: |
?-Lactams represent a class of compounds whose medicinal properties
have heretofore been neglected. My research will be devoted to the
synthesis of a-lactams and an evaluation of their potential as new
antibiotic agents. The structural similarity to the ß-lactam
ring common to the penicillin makes these compounds an attractive
target. |
| Title
of Dissertation: |
“a-Lactam (Aziridinone) Antibiotics: The Synthesis,
Antibiotic Activity, and Mechanism of Action of New a-Lactam Antibiotics.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
M.S., Chemistry, St. John’s University, June 2000
B.S., Chemistry, St. John’s University, June 1999 |
| Honors
Received: |
1999, Gold Key; 1998, Silver Key; 1999 & 1996, All-American
Scholar Collegiate Award; 1999-95, Dean’s List; 1995, Scholastic
Excellence Scholarship |
| AFPE
Award |
|
|
MICHAEL D. TAYLOR
University of Florida College of Pharmacy
|
| Major: |
Social & Administrative Pharmacy (Pharmacy Health Care Administration) |
| GPA: |
3.95/4.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2004 |
| Focus
of Research: |
My research focuses is outcomes research with an emphasis in the
area of pharmacoeconomics. More specifically, I am interested in the
methodologies underlying the development of cost-of-illness models
and the impact of using different methods to conduct cost-of-illness
studies on study results. |
| Title
of Dissertation: |
“An Examination of Methodologies for Conducting
Cost of Illness Studies: In the Context of Prostate Cancer.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
Pharm.D., University of Florida, May 2001 (High Honors) |
| Honors
Received: |
2001, Rho Chi-Schering-Plough-AFPE First Year Graduate Scholarship;
2001, University of Florida Alumni Fellowship; 2001-1997, Dean’s
List; 1999, Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society |
| AFPE
Award |
JANSSEN PHARMACEUTICA-AFPE Fellowship in Social
& Administrative Sciences (Pharmacoeconomics) |
|
JOSHUA THORPE
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Pharmacy
|
| Major: |
Social & Administrative Sciences |
| GPA: |
N/A |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2005 |
| Focus
of Research: |
Examining the relationship between community and medical care resources
and associated access/adherence to HIV/AID health services and medications.
The goal is to reveal potential barriers to achieving high levels
of adherence and provide targeted guidance for future interventions.
A geographic information system (GIS) will be created to examine the
effects of distance to health care, rurality, and community characteristics
on access to HIV health care services, utilization, and medication
adherence. |
| Title
of Dissertation: |
“Community and geographic barriers to medication
access and adherence in rural persons living with HIV/AIDS.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
M.P.H., Epidemiology, George Washington University, December 2000
B.A., Neuroscience, Hamilton College, May 1995 |
| Honors
Received: |
2003, NIH National Research Service Award – pre-doctoral;
2002, Best student research abstract/presentation: Am. Public Health;
1999-98, Dean’s list – George Washington University Master’s
Program; 1995, Department distinction for undergraduate thesis; 1994,
Hughes Foundation grant for summer research |
| AFPE
Award |
|
|
JOHN W. TOMSHO
University of Michigan College of Pharmacy
|
| Major: |
Medicinal/Pharmaceutical Chemistry |
| GPA: |
6.98/7.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2004 |
| Focus
of Research: |
Determining whether folypolyglutamate synthetase (FPGS) catalyzes
the ligations of the glutamate substrates in either a processive or
distributive fashion using a combination of biochemical and chemical
methods. The synthesis of a radio-labeled alternate substrate will
allow the definitive determination of the course of the reaction by
allowing a pulse-chase experiment to be carried out. |
| Title
of Dissertation: |
“Studies into the Reaction Mechanism of Folylpoly-Glutamate
Synthetase: Processivity.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
B.S., Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
and Science, May 1998 |
| Honors
Received: |
2001, AFPE Pre-Doctoral Fellowship; 2002-2001, Fred W. Lyons, Jr.
Fellowship; 2001, Blake Fellowship; 2000-1998, Chemistry-Biology Interface
Fellowship; 1998, Reber Research Award; 1998, De-Lisser Matthews Prize;
1998, American Institute of Chemists Undergraduate Award in Pharmaceutical
Chemistry; 1997, American Chemical Society Award for Undergraduate
Analytical Chemistry |
| AFPE
Award |
RICHARD E. FAUST Citation Fellowship in the
Pharmaceutical Sciences |
|
DONAH TRAN
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical
Sciences
|
| Major: |
Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| GPA: |
3.85/4.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
June 2004 |
| Focus
of Research: |
The focus of my research is to understand the mechanism of organic
nitrites toxicity. Specifically, we examined in vivo nitrite effect
on expression of cancer/angiogenesis related gene. |
| Title
of Dissertation: |
“Isobutyl Nitrite-Induced Tumor Growth-An Investigation
of its Mechanism of Action.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
B.S., Pharmacy, State University of New York at Buffalo, May 1996 |
| Honors
Received: |
2003-2001, Merck’s Graduate Fellowship; 2002, Who’s
Who Among Students in American Universities; 2001, Outstanding Teaching
Assistant Award; 1997, Tops Pharmacy Employee of the Month; 1995,
Pharmacy Alumni Associate Award; 1992, Ciba-Geigy High School Award |
| AFPE
Award |
|
|
MEGHANA TRIVEDI
University of Houston College of Pharmacy
|
| Major: |
Pharmacology/Toxicology |
| GPA: |
4.00/4.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2004 |
| Focus
of Research: |
To study the role of insulin resistance in diminished dopamine D1A
receptor signaling and function in the kidney, contributing to development
of hypertension in obesity. |
| Title
of Dissertation: |
“Renal Dopamine D1A Receptor Signaling In Obesity
And Insulin Resistance.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
None |
| Honors
Received: |
2003-98, Dean’s honor list; 2003, Sigma Xi Research Poster
Award; 2002, Makhtoob Alam Graduate Student Scholarship; 2001-98,
Dean’s Scholarship |
| AFPE
Award |
|
|
JANNINE G. TRUONG
University of Utah College of Pharmacy
|
| Major: |
Pharmacology/Toxicology |
| GPA: |
3.85/4.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2004 |
| Focus
of Research: |
Dissertation research is focused on investigation dopamine receptor
subtypes involved in regulation of vesicular monoamine transporter-2
(VMAT-2) function, determining the mechanism whereby the dopamine
receptor subtypes regulate VMAT-2 function and examining its neuroprotective
potential in the rat model of methamphetamine neurotoxicity. |
| Title
of Dissertation: |
“Dopamine Receptor Regulation of Vesicular Monoamine
Transporter-2 Function.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
M.S., Neurobiology, University of Texas-San Antonio, May 2000
B.S., Biology, University of Texas-San Antonio, May 1998
B.S., Chemistry, University of Texas at Austin, December 1996 |
| Honors
Received: |
2002, American Pyschological Assoc-Honorable Mention; 2002, AFPE
Pre-Doctoral Fellowship; 2002, University of Utah Graduate Travel
Award; 2000, UTSA Research Scientist Award; 1999, UTSA Research Award;
1999, UTSA Small Grant Award; 1999, UTSA Travel Award; 1996-1994,
Hemphill-Gilmore Scholarship; 1995, Hoechst Celanese Scholarship;
1993, University Co-op Scholarship; 1993-1991, Tams Gifted Program |
| AFPE
Award |
SIR HENRY S. WELLCOME Memorial Fellowship in
Pharmacology/Toxicology |
|
COLIN T. WALSH
Ohio State University College of Pharmacy
|
| Major: |
Pharmaceutics |
| GPA: |
3.65/4.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
January 2004 |
| Focus
of Research: |
This research focuses on research reports that fibroblast growth
factors 1&2 induce broad-spectrum resistance to anti-cancer drugs,
and that suramin (an FGF inhibitor) reverses this resistance. Therefore,
my thesis work is focused on improving our understanding of the mechanisms
of the FGF-induced resitance and the molecular pharmacodynamics of
suramin. I have used bioinformatic tools to ouline the signaling the
pathways responsible for the FGF-induced resistance. At present, and
I am implementing custom quantitative image analysis tools to analyze
FGF levels in patient tumors to determine the relationship between
intratumoral FGF levels and chemosensitivity. |
| Title
of Dissertation: |
“Molecular Pharmacodynamics of Cancer Chemotherapy:
Fibroblast Growth Factor Inhibitors as Chemosensitizers.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
B.S., Chemical Engineering, University of Kentucky, May 1999 |
| Honors
Received: |
2002-2001, AFPE Pre-doctoral Fellowship; 2000, Outstanding Teaching
Assistant Award (Winter & Spring); 1999, College of Engineering
Dean’s List (3-semesters); 1999, Omega Chi Epsilon Engineering
Honor Society |
| AFPE
Award |
ABBOTT LABORATORIES FUND-AFPE Fellowship in
Pharmaceutics |
|
EMILY C. WARE
University of Georgia College of Pharmacy
|
| Major: |
Pharmaceutics |
| GPA: |
4.00/4.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2004 |
| Focus
of Research: |
Investigations into automated procedures in Preformulation development
of different salts of the antidepressant drug Trazodone, and testing
using DSC, powder x-ray diffraction, and hygroscopic, density, surface
area, particle size analyses, and pH-solubililtiy to determine an
optimum salt for a potential sustained or controlled release product. |
| Title
of Dissertation: |
“Synthesis of Novel Polyster Drug Conjugates and
Automated Approaches to Preformulation Development and Salt Selection.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
B.S., Chemical Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute &
State University, December 1997 |
| Honors
Received: |
2002, AFPE Pre-Doctoral Fellowship; 2002, Excellence in Teaching
Award; 2001-2000, Dean’s List; 1997, Engineer in Training Award |
| AFPE
Award |
NOVARTIS-AFPE Fellowship in Manufacturing/Industrial
Pharmacy |
|
AMBER M. YOUNG
University of Kansas School of Pharmacy
|
| Major: |
Pharmaceutics |
| GPA: |
3.95/4.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
August 2004 |
| Focus
of Research: |
My research focuses on the expression, function, and regulation
of efflux transporters in the human placenta. In particular, I am
examining the role of progesterone and other pregnancy-related hormones
in the modulation of these transporters. |
| Title
of Dissertation: |
“Characterization of Efflux Transporters of the
Human Trophoblast.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
M.S., Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Kansas, January 2002
B.S., Chemical Engineering, University of Missouri-Rolla |
| Honors
Received: |
2003-2001, NIGMS Biotechnology Training Grant; 2001, PGSRM Poster
Award; 2001, Iota Sigma Pi (honors women in chemistry); Tau Beta Pi
(engineering honor fraternity) |
| AFPE
Award |
|
|
CHRISTOPHER R. YOUNG
University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
|
| Major: |
Pharmaceutics |
| GPA: |
3.90/4.00 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2004 |
| Focus
of Research: |
Hot-melt extrusion, a widely applied processing technique used in
the plastics industry to produce tubes, pipes, wires, and films, is
becoming an area of interest in pharmaceutical research. This method
can be used to prepare granules, sustained-release tablets, and transdermal
drug delivery systems. The purpose of this research is to develop
and to characterize a hot-melt extrusion process to manufacture spherical
pellets. |
| Title
of Dissertation: |
“Properties of Spherical Pellets Produced by Hot-Melt
Extrusion and Spheronization.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
B.S., Pharmacy, University of Texas at Austin, May 1999 |
| Honors
Received: |
UT Competitive Graduate Scholarship; 2002-2001, AFPE Pre-Doctoral
Fellowship; 1999, Rho Chi-Schering Plough-AFPE First Year Graduate
Scholarship; 1999, Pfizer Outstanding Leader Award; 1999, Basic Sciences
Outstanding Student Award |
| AFPE
Award |
NACDS-AFPE Association Fellowship in the Pharmaceutical
Sciences |
|
JENNICA ZARO
University of Texas at Austin
|
| Major: |
Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| GPA: |
3.8/4.0 |
| Expected
Graduation: |
May 2005 |
| Focus
of Research: |
This research project is focused on the mechanism of transport cationic
oligoarginine peptides and the limitations of the transport properties
for efficient transduction delivery. Through the experimental techniques
described in this project, the goal is to develop a rational drug
design method to use oligoarginine and other cationic oligopeptides
as carriers ot dliver bioactive macromolecules into the cytosol. |
| Title
of Dissertation: |
“Cationic Peptides: Transport Mechanism and Use
as a Drug Delivery System.” |
| Degrees
Received: |
B.S. Chemistry, Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, May 1998 |
| Honors
Received: |
2003-2002 Teaching/Research Assistantship; 1998, Outstanding Senior
Student in Chemistry; 1998-1995, Dean’s List |
| AFPE
Award |
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