REFILLOCT 2014

PATIENT CARE AND BOARD

CERTIFICATION

Alumnus Brandon Craig,

PharmD ‘07, discusses the

benefits.

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MISSION: UNSTOPPABLE

Jing Meyer cheers students

on toward academic and

professional success.

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THE MASTER OF PLANS

Careful planning led to a

meaningful career for BSPS

alumnus, Kevin Krock ‘07.

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LEADERSHIP LESSONS

If graduate school is the next

step, start planning now.

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2014 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS:

Gerald „Jerry‟ Wisler, BSP ‟79, is the recipient

of the 2014 Distinguished Alumnus award

from The University of Toledo Alumni

Association. Nominated by his peers and

selected by the college‟s Alumni Affiliate and

Dean‟s Cabinet, he will be honored at the

Homecoming Gala on October 24. The

Distinguished Alumnus award is the highest

honor and distinction the affiliate bestows

on alumni, recognizing outstanding career

achievements in pharmacy or healthcare.

Wisler‟s unique educational background and

career path have allowed him to contribute

greatly to the lives of others. After earning

his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, he

completed a Master of Business

Administration degree at The University of

Toledo, with a major in finance. Wisler

began his career as a practicing pharmacist

but quickly moved into sales and promotion

Jerry Wisler, Class of 1979

roles in the pharmaceutical industry. His

roles at Novartis and Merck included

directing managed care and marketing

strategy, in which he helped bring to market

well known drugs like Pepcid® and Zocor®.

Team building, strategic leadership and

innovation are the hallmarks of Wisler‟s

success in the pharmaceutical industry. The

recipient of numerous awards for his

entrepreneurialism and strategy, he

independently established and led Aegerion

Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Omthera

Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Through Aegerion

Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a specialty

pharmaceutical company focused on late-

stage product development and

commercialization, Wisler led the

completion of Phase 2 and Phase 3 trials,

which culminated in the FDA approval of

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nationally ranked

University of Toledo

College of Pharmacy

and Pharmaceutical

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“In nothing do men more nearly approach the gods than

in giving health to men.”

Cicero

Roman philosopher, politician and orator

The Alumni Affiliate of the College

of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical

S c i e n c e s p l a n s m e a n i n g f u l

programming and events for the

college alumni and supports student

endeavors. From family events like

i c e s k a t i n g t o p r o f e s s i o n a l

development CE programs, the

Alumni Affiliate, our branch of the

UT Alumni Association, engages

alumni and the community.

This year, the college welcomes several

new members to the Alumni Affiliate

Board who, along with experienced

board members, will plan new types of

events and develop new ways to involve

current students with the Alumni

Association.

Janice Marsteller, „02, „05 is president,

and Tristan Hill, „07 is vice president of

the board. The board secretary is

Michelle Carey, „13, and the treasurer is

Jean Lovejoy, „80. Other alumni members

of the board include Harold Kinker, „70,

Joel Levitan, „69, Kim Schmude, „85,

Rachel Rocha, „12, Andrew Azzi, „13,

Hussein El-Khatib, „09, Brandon Ver

Vaet, „12 and Janee Witner, „12.

Dean Early, past president Jeff

Muszynski, „78, development director

Jeff Barton and communications director

Charisse Montgomery are ex-officio

members of the board, along with

Pharmacy Student Council president

M a t t h e w J o r d a n , D r . R o b e r t

Schlembach, Donna Haar, and Ashleigh

Taking Patient Care to the Next Level with Board Certification by Dr. Brandon Craig

Healthcare is changing. Patients' needs

are growing. The pharmacist's role is

expanding. According to The Joint

C o m m i s s i o n o f P h a r m a c y

Practitioners' (JCPP) in their Future

Vision of Pharmacy Practice 2015,

“Pharmacists will be the healthcare

professionals responsible for providing

patient care that ensures optimal

medication therapy outcomes.” In order

to prove our professional worth and

fulfill our patients' medication- and

health-related needs, we must get in the

game. One way of doing this is Board

Certification.

Dr. Brandon Craig, a 2007 Pharm.D.

graduate of the University of Toledo

College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical

Sciences, recently achieved board

certification in ambulatory care

pharmacy through the Board of

Pharmacy Specialties (BPS). Dr. Craig is

a clinical pharmacist practicing at

Discount Drug Mart, a regional

pharmacy chain in Ohio. He is also a

preceptor for Pharm.D. Students at UT.

His professional interests include

Medication Therapy Management,

diabetes care, vaccinations and

medication reconciliation.

“I have always possessed a passion for

educating and sharing knowledge. As a

pharmacist on the front line of

healthcare, I enjoy teaching my patients

about general health and wellness and

the appropriate use of their medications.

I have also found it very rewarding to

precept pharmacy students from UT in

completing their experiential hours.”

There are many reasons one may pursue

b o a r d c e r t i f i c a t i o n , i n c l u d i n g

affirmation of skills and knowledge,

increased recognition from other

healthcare professionals, or exploring

new practice opportunities. My major

motivation for becoming a Board

Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist

(BCACP) was in providing optimal care

to my patients and ensuring that high

quality, practical education is provided

to our future pharmacists. As the quest

towards Provider Status continues, we

as pharmacists must prove our value to

patients and fellow health care

professionals.

“Through earning Board Certification, I

would like to offer additional learning

opportunities to UT pharmacy students.

This credential validates a pharmacist's

knowledge to manage patients with

complex medication-related needs. The

community pharmacist of today is truly

a clinician, and has many added roles

and responsibilities in caring for

ambulatory patients. There are many

patient services offered at my pharmacy,

including MTM, health/self -care

education, medication adherence,

v a c c i n a t i o n s , a n d m e d i c a t i o n

synchronization. Students would

benefit greatly from being directly

involved in the provision of these

Brandon Craig, PharmD, RPh, BCACP

(center) discusses pharmacy legislation

with his local congressmen.

Your 2014-2015 Alumni Affiliate Board

Taking Patient Care to the Next Level with Board Certification by Dr. Brandon Craig

services.”

“With pharmacists providing advanced

pharmacy services such as health

e d u c a t i o n , M T M , v a c c i n e

administration, and patient/prescriber

drug therapy recommendations, we

need to strive for excellence and

recognition as members of the health

care team.”

In regards to education and pharmacy

students, I plan to continue precepting

students at my practice site as often as

they are assigned. I would also be

excited to participate in other

opportunities with the College of

Pharmacy to provide seminars, practical

experience or professional experiences

to students. I am interested in any

research opportunities that are relevant

to ambulatory care pharmacy. I am also

an active member of APhA and the Ohio

Pharmacists Association (OPA),

i n c l u d i n g t h e D i s e a s e S t a t e

Management Taskforce and MTM

Work Group committees with OPA.

Please contact me with any questions.

Brandon Craig, PharmD, RPh, BCACP

Class of 2007, University of Toledo

College of Pharmacy and

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Email Dr. Craig

The BOARD OF PHARMACY SPECIALTIES says:

Improved outcomes in patient care are the primary purpose of specialization in any health care profession. The patient's personal standard is simple — "How can anyone know which pharmacists are uniquely qualified to monitor my medication plan?" With specialty-trained pharmacists as part of the collaborative care team, enhanced patient satisfaction has been documented with fewer complications in drug treatment; improved laboratory monitoring; reductions in unnecessary medications; and shorter hospital stays resulting in lower treatment costs. bpsweb.org

Pharmacists Certified by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties Source: American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP)

http://www.accp.com/docs/careers/BPS_CHART_2014.pdf

MISSION: UNSTOPPABLE

Jing Meyer, coordinator of advising and student services, helps professional division students gain confidence and set career goals.

The Office of Student Affairs in the

College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical

Sciences has received university and

national attention for its service to

students. Each member of the team

contributes to the personalized care our

students receive.

As coordinator of advising and student

services, Jing Meyer is heavily involved in

making sure our students are successful.

Her role allows her to support the

students academically throughout the

college journey, helping them to make

informed decisions.

Meyer‟s role also includes academic

advising, a cornerstone of retention and

educational success. Our college uses

group and individual advising sessions to

collaboratively guide students through

academic policy and procedure and to

encourage early planning, problem

solving and decision making. Academic

advisors offer advice and listen and refer

students to support services when

necessary.

With more students selecting multiple

minors and participating in college and

departmental Honors programs,

encouragement and guidance about

career options help students to plan for

the future.

Meyer‟s career history demonstrates her

strengths in connecting with others and

strategizing for success. Before coming to

UT, she was an adviser in the College of

Education & Human Development at

Bowling Green State University and an

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“Without leaps of imagination or dreaming, we

lose the excitement of possibilities. Dreaming, after

all is a form of planning.”

Gloria Steinem

Feminist journalist and activist

The Master of Plans: Kevin Krock, BSPS „07

As director of research and development

at Precision Toxicology in San Diego,

Alumnus Kevin Krock, BSPS ‟07, has

experienced career success as a result of

planning and hard work. Initially

arriving at The University of Toledo

with the intent to become a pharmacist,

he realized that he was better suited for

a career in drug research.

Krock chose pharmaceutics because it

offered a stable and interesting career

path; formulation was a necessary role in

big Pharma that had the potential to

grow with the development of new

technologies. After graduation, while

many of his classmates elected to enter

PharmD programs, Krock chose to go to

graduate school with a focus on drug

research.

“One thing I found amazing in the

corporate world is that jobs will be open

for six months to a year while they

search for the exact right person,” Krock

said. “I saw graduate school as the best

way to get the necessary experience.”

The pharmaceutics major had given him

a strong foundation in biology,

chemistry and laboratory experience,

which prepared him for graduate study

at University of Illinois at Chicago.

There, he studied medicinal chemistry

and analytical chemistry.

While the pursuit of a graduate degree

in research was challenging, it was also

very rewarding. Plotting his path

carefully, Krock went from working as a

research assistant to working as an

applications scientist before taking his

current position as director of research

and development. He advises current

students to plan well for their careers.

“Determine what you want out of life

and choose your next steps carefully,”

Krock said. “If you think research is

interesting, speak to faculty members

with active labs. Volunteering there will

let you meet current Ph.D. candidates,

post-docs and research faculty. You can

learn a lot from their career paths and

determine whether research is for you.”

MTP Inhibitor Juxtapid

(lomitapide) in December

2012. The FDA approval of

Epanova, a high-potency,

prescription Omega 3 product, and its

2013 acquisition by Astra Zeneca are

further indicators of Wisler‟s acumen in

pharmaceutical product development

and commercialization.

Maintaining his interest in pharmacy

education, Wisler has been a guest of the

College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical

Sc iences , s peak ing to s tu de nt

pharmacists and encouraging them to be

entrepreneurial. His professional efforts

have enhanced the lives of many, and

The University of Toledo is proud to

recognize him with as a Distinguished

Alumnus.

Jerry Wisler has spent more than 30

years in the pharmaceutical industry.

He has successfully founded and led

Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, a publicly

traded company with a market cap of

over $1 billion, and Omthera

Pharmaceuticals, which was acquired

by Astra Zeneca for over $400 million.

His entrepreneurial efforts in these

v e n t u r e s b r o u g h t J u x t a p i d ®

(lomitapide) and Epanova to market.

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DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS

Sonnenberg, assistant director of alumni

relations.

Planned events for this year include a

Pharmacy law CE in March and an ice

skating night. Students will benefit from

ALUMNI AFFILIATE BOARD (Continued from page 2) the Exam Study Break, a biannual event

that provides free snacks during exam

times, sponsored by the Alumni Affiliate.

The board will also organize a

community service event this academic

year.

LEADERSHIP LESSONS:

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FIND FUNDS.

Grants, scholarships and fellowships are all funding options that typically don‟t require repayment. Tuition waivers can also reduce your overall bill.

GET YOUR JOB TO PAY UP.

Tuition reimbursement is a valuable benefit offered by many employers. Graduate assistantships require you to work for your school, while earning a tuition stipend.

BE A SMART BORROWER.

Federal and private loans can cover some of your tuition costs, but borrow wisely. Use tools like those on Studen-tAid.edu.gov to get a picture of your overall costs.

USE YOUR NETWORK.

Know the faculty members in your area of study. They may have or know of opportunities for funding. Your performance in lab courses can show your potential and open doors.

For many students in the B.S. in

Pharmaceutical Sciences program,

graduate school is the next step.

Planning and considering options are

essential first steps.

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TOLEDO STATE OF MIND Maybe you’ve forgotten some of the great things Toledo has to offer, or maybe you want to be a tourist in your own town. Either way, this video, which features UT students, offers some quick suggestions on what to do in the Glass City.

Among the

p e r s o n a l

q u a l i t i e s

that have

helped him

to succeed, Krock credits his talent for

surrounding himself with brilliant and

experienced people from whom he can

learn. Asked what has surprised him

most about his career journey, he

replied, “how much of my success has

been due to sheer luck.”

Krock enjoys solving complex problems,

a characteristic that makes him well

suited to research and development.

With the scientific freedom his work

allows, he is able to plan unique

projects that affect people‟s lives and

improve their access to the medications

they need.

Ever the risk taker, Krock continues to

seek new ways to impact health care by

taking on innovative projects.

“People who fear failure will not do well

in research and development,” he said.

Refining his professional goals and

associating with the right people has

contributed to his success over the

years, and he isn‟t finished yet.

“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve

me and I learn.”

Benjamin Franklin

scholar, inventor, Founding Father

with hundred-dollar smile

UT SCIENTISTS STUDY SMALL ORGANELLE WITH BIG RESPONSIBILITIES

By Samantha Watson

For decades, many thought primary cilia

had no function; but at The University

of Toledo, researchers discovered they

could be involved in cardiovascular and

polycystic kidney diseases.

Dr. Wissam AbouAlaiwi, assistant

professor in the UT Department of

Pharmacology, leads this research. He

and his team have discovered that

primary cilia, vestigial cellular

organelles on the surface of every cell in

the human body, sense the flow of fluids

outside of the cell and create a

biochemical signal inside the cell.

This mechanosensory function is

particularly important in sensing the

flow of urine in the kidneys and blood

in the cardiovascular system. In patients

with polycystic kidney disease, a

mutation causes the primary cilia to lose

this function. Read more

MISSION: UNSTOPPABLE

adviser at Owens Community

College. She was also an associate

professor and chair of psychology

department in the College of

Education at Hunan Normal

University in China.

Over the past 11 years, Meyer has

learned to wear many hats while

working with students in the

C o l l e g e o f P h a r m a c y a n d

Pharmaceutical Sciences.

“Sometimes I am a teacher,

sometimes a counselor, sometimes a

service provider, sometimes a

records manager, sometimes a stern

advocate,” Meyer said. “Occasionally,

I need to intervene in a student's

personal arena to obtain personal

assistance for the student. I love the

diversity of my job.”

Meyer enjoys working with students

and providing information that

relieves their stress and supports

their goals. She is pleased when

students leave her office feeling

relaxed, refreshed, focused, and

inspired.

(Continued from page 3) “It is amazing to witness students

overcoming hurdles and successfully

completing their degree programs,”

said Meyer. “It is tremendously

rewarding to help students open

their eyes to the various curricular

and career options offered by our

college.”

The college‟s Office of Student

Affairs has nine staff members and

offices on both the Main and Health

Science Campuses. Students

schedule advising meetings online

and even meet with advisors via

Skype. Weekly Student Affairs e-

newsletters inform students of

deadlines, events, and activities.

The mission of the Office of Student

Affairs is to provide students with

advising and support services that

help to ensure their success in

completing their degree programs.

The staff is dedicated to supplying

the highest quality of "pharmacy

student care" possible.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

10.04.14 Annual Wal-Mart Student Leadership Retreat at Camp Miakonda 10.10.14 Developments in Cosmetics Regulation: A Historical Overview Shontell Wright, FDA 10:00 am to 10:50 am Field House 1030 (Main Campus) 10.22.14 New Developments in Nail Care and Nail Make-Up Products Mark Chandler, ACT Solutions Corp. 11:00 am to 11:50 am Collier 1030 (Health Science Campus) 10.24.14 Research Opportunities in the Cosmetic Industry Mark Chandler, ACT Solutions Corp. 10:00 am to 10:50 am Field House 1030 (Main Campus) Pre-gala reception, Homecoming Gala, and post-Gala gathering 10.25.14 Homecoming parade, alumni tailgate, Rockets v. UMass 10.29.14 Color Theory in the World of Makeup Tresha Heath, Make Me Makeup 11:00 am to 11:50 am Collier 1030 (Health Science Campus) 10.31.14 Cosmetic Scientist as a Product Formulator Perry Romanowski, Brains Publishing 10:00 am to 10:50 am Field House 1030 (Main Campus) 11.12.2014 Pharmaceutical Sciences Board, two-day annual meeting begins New Developments in Oral and Dental Care Products Mark Chandler, ACT Solutions Corp. 11:00 am to 11:50 am Collier 1030 (Health Science Campus) 11.14.14 Marketing and Advertising Cosmetics Mark Chandler, ACT Solutions Corp. 10:00 am to 10:50 am Field House 1030 (Main Campus)

www.utoledo.edu/pharmacy/alumni Jeff Barton, 419-530-5413 or Jeffrey.barton@utoledo.edu

Ashleigh Sonnenberg, 419-530-5359

Join The University of Toledo College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences as

we celebrate Homecoming and the 110th anniversary of the college.

Class Reunions Pre-Gala Reception Homecoming Gala Post-Gala Gathering Homecoming Parade Alumni Tailgate Rockets vs. UMass

Annual Edward C. Schmakel Homecoming Parade Bancroft Street

Pre-game tailgate Koester Alumni Pavilion

Rockets vs. UMass ($25) Glass Bowl Stadium

Pre-Gala Reception, reunion Student Union Room 2592 Cash bar, hors d'oeuvres

Gala banquet ($30) Pharmacy honoree is Jerry Wisler, ‘79. Student Union Auditorium

Post-Gala Gathering Student Union Room 2592

This year’s Homecoming theme is Blast from the Past. Do you remember when Rocky looked like this?

Homecoming 2014