Campbell Comments Winter 2008

Winter 2008

CAMPBELL COMMENTS For Alumni, Students & Friends of Campbell University School of Pharmacy

Campbell Pharmacists Contribute to the Profession of Pharmacy Inside this Issue: Campbell Pharmacists Contribute to the Profession of Pharmacy

Pictured left, from left, Josh Stallings, 2011 Pharm.D. candidate, student liaison on the NCAP board of directors; Ryan Swanson, Pharm.D. ’08, NCAP executive resident in Association Management; and Penny Shelton, Pharm.D. ’91, 2008 president of NCAP

Message from the Office of Alumni Relations & Advancement School of Pharmacy News Faculty Focus: Antoine Al-Achi, Ph.D. Donor Profile: Bobby Ransdell Pharmaceutical Sciences Update Alumni Events Message from the Pharmacy Alumni President

Pictured right, from left, 2011 doctor of pharmacy classmates Lauren Hinson, Josh Stallings, Emily Parker, Daisy Woolard, and Ross Jones volunteer to provide flu immunizations at the North Carolina State Fair.

Class Notes Upcoming Events

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ollectively and individually, graduates from Campbell University School of Pharmacy are contributing to the leadership of the pharmacy profession. Graduating its first class in 1990, the school has produced more than 1,500 pharmacists. As this list of graduates

continues to increase, so does the number of Campbell pharmacists who are taking an involved role within the profession.

One notable example is the active participation of Campbell pharmacy alumni within the North Carolina Association of Pharmacists (NCAP). This past year, Penny Shelton, Pharm.D. ’91, was the first Campbell alumnus to serve as president of the organization and Ryan Swanson, Pharm.D. ’08, is currently completing the first residency offered by NCAP. In addition to the numerous alumni and faculty who serve on the board of directors, committees and forums, students are also taking leadership roles within the association. Josh Stallings, 2011 Pharm.D. candidate, served this past year as a student liaison on the board of directors, paving the way for future leadership within the profession. Article continued on page four.

Message from the Office of Alumni Relations & Advancement

Pharmacy Alumni & Friends:

For more information about ways to support Campbell University School of Pharmacy contact our office at 1-800-760-9734 x1313 or visit www.campbell. edu/pharmacy and click on the “Alumni & Friends.”

With the beginning of the New Year, many of us turn our thoughts toward making resolutions. We pledge to exercise more, lose weight and spend more time with our families. This year with the economy in decline we may resolve to save more and spend less, or even walk more and drive less (we could take care of two resolutions with this one…exercising more and spending less!).

I was recently discussing the economy with one of our graduates. We were talking about some of our friends who had lost their jobs and she mentioned her husband, who works in the financial industry, was worried about his position. She mentioned how thankful she was to be a pharmacist during these difficult economic times and that individuals working in health care are very important right now, especially with the shortage of health care professionals. The chance of staying employed, as a pharmacist, during this downturn is “very high.” “We are in a stable job and quite honestly I am thankful Campbell helped to provide me with the resources and the ability to maintain my position as a pharmacist...even more now,” she said.

I believe her comments are very important not only for pharmacists to remember, but for those of us in education. I share this story with you to make an important point we should think about as we make our resolutions for the New Year. We should all be thankful for our usually stable jobs—as pharmacists or educators—and even more thankful for the education we received, which enabled us to work in our chosen careers.

I hope each of you will think about your resolutions for the New Year; I know I have. Specifically, I want to share with you one of my professional resolutions for our pharmacy program—SCHOLARSHIPS, one word but one very important word to the continued success of the school.

Did you know that annual tuition for pharmacy school at Campbell is around $24,000? This number continues to rise as capital expenses increase for the university, the need for qualified faculty, state-of-the art facilities and other demands continue to expand. About 40% of our students receive private monies mostly through the generous support of scholarships; almost all of them receive some other level of financial assistance—loans, grants, etc. Scholarship awards are on average about $2,000. If you are receiving this amount per year in scholarships, you still need another $22,000 in tuition plus books and living expenses. So, did the $2,000 really help? Yes, it does, but not enough.

How can I help?

Scholarships accomplish so many things. Most importantly, they make it possible for deserving young men and women to receive a pharmacy education at Campbell University. They also help maintain the school’s financial strength. Additionally, establishing a named scholarship at Campbell is a wonderful way to remember a loved one.

There are two types of scholarships at Campbell University, endowed scholarships and annual scholarships. Annually funded scholarships are given by donors to assist students with the cost of tuition, fees, room and board. Annual scholarships begin at $1,000 and are made each year. Endowed scholarships, with a minimum investment of $25,000 (which may be divided and given over a period of years) differ from annual in that they are truly the gift that keeps giving. Instead of the entire amount of the gift being spent outright, the total amount of the gift is invested. Earnings from your endowment will be used to fund a scholarship each year according to the criteria you set. An endowment is a perpetual gift because only the interest is used to support the university while the principal continuously grows. It is a great way to link your legacy with the school’s future forever.

In the coming year, the School of Pharmacy will be launching a campaign to increase our overall scholarship endowment. Details will be announced soon. In the meantime, consider how you can formulate a resolution to make a difference—whether it is by contributing through scholarship or another area.

Seemingly, the trend with New Year’s resolutions is not always sticking to them…we exercise for a month or so, but by March we simply revert back to last year’s habits. And, I suppose everyone is talking about the economy these days—are we in a recession or not? We can consider all of this, but more importantly, we should make plans for the future by making a difference. I challenge all of you to make this year’s resolutions “stick.” I resolve to make our school stronger through scholarships and I hope you consider this a priority for your New Year as you remember the importance of your Campbell University education.

May your New Year be filled with happiness and blessings,

Jodi S. Peeler, MBA Assistant Dean, External Relations 2

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School of Pharmacy News

Junker Accepts a Position at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Campbell Trustees approve addition of Physician Assistant program

After 20 years of dedicated service to Campbell University School of Pharmacy, James L. Junker, Ph.D., has accepted a position as chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. He will serve as an integral part of the new doctor of pharmacy program scheduled to enroll its first class in the fall of 2010.

“His new employer will benefit greatly from Dr. Junker’s extraordinary talent and expertise,” says Ronald Maddox, dean of Campbell University School of Pharmacy. “Dr. Junker has made many significant contributions to our school since joining us in 1989. As a result of his diligence, our students were prepared with a strong foundation in anatomy and physiology. Additionally, Dr. Junker served a critical role in the school’s pre-pharmacy advising and curricular planning initiatives.”

In addition to his role as an associate professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the director of Science Education Outreach, Junker has made many invaluable contributions to the School of Pharmacy through the various leadership positions he has held. He was named Teacher of the Year by the doctor of pharmacy class of 2004, among the first faculty members to be inducted into Rho Chi when the chapter was founded at Campbell and received the Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence in 1993.

The School of Pharmacy has been fortunate to have excellent faculty members such as Dr. James Junker; he will be sorely missed.

The school congratulates him on his new assignment and wishes him well with future endeavors. To meet the accreditation schedule at Maryland, his last day at Campbell will be February 28, 2009.

“This decision to leave has not come easily. My Carolina roots have grown deep,” says Junker. “As my second decade of service at Campbell comes to a close, I am thankful for the opportunity I have had to contribute to the educational and Christian mission of Campbell University School of Pharmacy, and to prepare pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists for service to their communities.”

Campbell University’s Board of Trustees approved the addition of a master’s program in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) on October 17, 2008. The university will now begin the development and accreditation process for the professional program, anticipating the enrollment of the first class in the summer of 2011.

The two year program will have a projected enrollment of 32 students per class, with a total enrollment of 64 students. The program’s curriculum will be divided into two phases: educational training in classrooms, laboratories and clinical facilities and a clinical training segment. Students will be exposed to clinical experience in emergency medicine, family medicine, general surgery, geriatrics, internal medicine, obstetrics-gynecology, pediatrics and psychiatry.

With fewer medical students pursuing careers in internal medicine and a rapidly growing population, the American Academy of Family Physicians anticipates nearly all 50 states will have a shortage of primary care physicians by 2020. Ronald Maddox, Pharm.D., dean of the School of Pharmacy, said Campbell’s intensive two year, year-round Physician Assistant program will help fill the shortage of primary care physicians in North Carolina.

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Committed to Service Penny Shelton, Pharm.D. ’91, CGP, FASCP Penny Shelton, director of experiential programs at Campbell University School of Pharmacy, never sought to be the president of NCAP but her passionate drive to be active within the profession opened the door for her to become nominated and later elected to serve in this role.

Through personal experience and guidance from mentors, Shelton feels “it’s infectious when you see your mentors being involved. It is kind of hard to not have that rub off on you.” This has lead Shelton to see the importance of service within her profession; prior to her role as president she was chair of the NCAP Chronic Care Practice Forum. “There is not a better way to stay aware of the key issues that are happening in the pharmacy profession than to offer up your time and serve,” she explains. “There are numerous opportunities to become involved with NCAP through serving on a committee, task force or even on the board.”

By jumping into the ring as the 2008 president of NCAP, Shelton has not only helped to reach accomplishments for the organization but she also admits this role has made her a stronger leader. “Many times I tell students that a good leader is not someone who has all the answers. It is someone who knows how to align themselves with people who are able to think on their feet and can collaborate to solve problems. It is also sometimes more about knowing what questions to ask than it is what answers to derive,” says Shelton. “Serving in this role has solidified that because I never pretend to have the right answer for every issue. When you look around the board room, it is a collective process of everybody contributing to try and do what is right for the practice of pharmacy and the patients we serve in the state.”

By serving as president of NCAP and through her participation within the organization, Shelton strives to be a role model to pharmacy students at Campbell hoping to inspire them to stay informed and get involved.

Ready to Take the Next Step

Penny Shelton received the NCAP President's Service Award from President-elect Brendon O'Hara during NCAP's Board of Directors Meeting on November 12, 2008.

This experience has completely changed the way he views the profession of pharmacy. “Too often, pharmacists—myself included— tend to shy away from taking an involved role within their profession.

Pharmacy is changing; and this change will either be for the good or the bad. We now have an opportunity to shape how pharmacists practice in the future. Unfortunately, if we as pharmacists don’t participate in this dialogue, setting the course for the future of our profession, someone else will. We can’t afford to not become involved,” he says.

Swanson takes great personal pride in the contributions he has seen Campbell faculty, staff, alumni, and students make to the association throughout this past year. He feels Campbell has been blessed with a wealth of pharmacy leaders, and, in reality, he would expect the school to play no less of a role within NCAP.

Learning the Ropes of Leadership Josh Stallings, 2011 Pharm.D. Candidate

Ryan Swanson, Pharm.D. ’08 Ryan Swanson knew he wanted to complete some type of residency to further his education after graduating from Campbell University School of Pharmacy in May 2008.

When he found out NCAP was offering a resident position for the first time, Swanson could not pass up the chance to be a part of the inaugural program and help set the course for future association residents.

Serving as NCAP’s executive resident in Association Management, Swanson has been able to focus on areas of his particular interest including legislative activities and working closely with students. This position has also allowed him to be involved with, to some degree, nearly every NCAP activity that has taken place during his time at the association.

Swanson has had countless opportunities to view firsthand the leaders of pharmacy in action. “It has been incredibly beneficial to observe a number of different leadership styles, learning personally what styles and methods are most effective. In addition, I have been able to practice these skills myself by taking the lead role on a number of NCAP projects and initiatives,” he explains.

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As the Campbell University School of Pharmacy student liaison to NCAP, it is Josh Stallings’s responsibility to pass information between the board and the student body. He attended all five board meetings this past year and was able to provide feedback to the board concerning student involvement and student opportunities.

This fall, Kerr Drug provided flu vaccinations at the Dixie Classic Fair in Winston-Salem, N.C. and the North Carolina State Fair in Raleigh, N.C. Kerr Drug contacted NCAP to connect with pharmacy students to give flu immunizations at both of these events. As the student liaison, Stallings was placed in charge of recruiting students. He successfully promoted the initiative and coordinated the volunteer time slots for approximately 50 Campbell students.

The experience Stallings gained from interacting with passionate influential professionals on the board and his work with the flu immunizations has been invaluable. He feels “it is significant to see the quality of professionals like Penny Shelton and Ryan Swanson that Campbell is producing. Penny Shelton has been a great example of a leader in the pharmacy profession. Her success has contributed greatly to Campbell’s reputation of training students to provide leadership to their profession.”

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Faculty Focus Antoine Al-Achi

Al-Achi Publishes Book on Natural Medications Becoming a first time book author was not exactly the way Antoine AlAchi, M. Pharm., M.S., Ph.D., anticipated spending his time this past year but the unexpected happened when he won a book contract.

“I attended a conference for writers in the medical field and left with a book contract,” exclaimed the associate professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Campbell University School of Pharmacy. During the conference, a book proposal competition was held and to Al-Achi’s surprise, he won. Following the announcement, a publisher approached him with a contract for his winning proposal.

The subject for Al-Achi’s proposal was on botanical medicines, a long-time interest tracing back to the pharmacognosy courses he took as a pharmacy student more than thirty years ago. In these classes he studied how to extract drugs from plants, what type of chemical was extracted and how the chemical was manufactured into a drug in the pharmaceutical industry. In today’s curriculum this subject has been replaced with Medicinal Chemistry, examining drugs once they have become a chemical entity.

About ten years ago, Al-Achi found a book from his school years that restored his curiosity in plants and has been studying the topic ever since. His interest was triggered when he found that about 50% of the drugs purchased in today’s market originate from plants, 25% through direct use and the other 25% from modified compounds. AlAchi was excited to see the pharmaceutical industry still recognized the importance of these components in plants, which he always believed were the “roots” of pharmacy.

Studies indicate the number of people who seek complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapy exceeds the number of patients who visit a primary physician. Through his research, Al-Achi was astonished to find such a large communication gap between health care professionals and consumers in regard to this multi-billion dollar unregulated industry with potential benefits and risks to consumers.

This was the platform for Al-Achi’s winning proposal and book, An Introduction to Botanical Medicines published in August 2008.

“There are two messages I would like for people to derive from this book,” says Al-Achi, “one is to educate consumers on the use and benefits of botanical medicines and the other is to urge them to stay away from these medicines unless they consult a physician first.”

In today’s society there are two extremes when discussing botanical medicine. Some individuals have come to believe in the healing power of the plants, transforming this idea into a religion. On the other hand, there is a public stigma associated with using herbals for medicinal reasons because they are not considered to be based in “real” science like other drugs. These two ends of the spectrum have contributed to the lack of communication between consumers and health care professionals.

Studies show only one out of four patients communicates they are using botanicals to their physician. Patients do not share this information for numerous reasons including fear that their physician will laugh at them, the notion that doctors aren’t trained on the subject in medical school so why share something with them they don’t know about, and because herbals are natural substances approved by the FDA as dietary supplements.

Not sharing this information with a physician is a problem because without proper monitoring, herbal medicines can interact negatively or positively with prescription or over-the-counter drugs, Al-Achi explains.

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For example, garlic is a natural reducer of LDL or “bad” cholesterol, which is a positive interaction with cholesterol-lowering agents. But for patients already taking insulin or any oral anti-diabetic agent, the consumption of garlic may contribute to lowering blood sugar, which could result in coma or even death. On the contrary, sage, well-known for enhancing memory and sharpening the senses, may enhance the activity of cholinesterase inhibitors such as Aricept used in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease—a positive drug/herb interaction.

Customers have the ability to purchase a prescription drug from a pharmacy counter in a retail store and then walk to a register at the front of the same store and purchase an herbal. In this scenario, the consumer is told by their pharmacist how the prescription drug will affect them, but the individual does not have any knowledge about the drug to drug interaction from the herbal and prescription, which could possibly benefit or hinder the patient.

In An Introduction to Botanical Medicines, Al-Achi details the potential misuse and the dangers of some herbal formulas for those who want to make educated decisions whether, and when, to use natural products, and how they can prevent, modify, or treat disease. He also utilizes his book to spread the message from pharmacists and health professionals to the public about how important it is to consult their doctors before beginning any form of herbal treatment. “Natural does not mean harmless, herbals can potentially cause damage because they do interact with other drugs,” Al-Achi warns.

Now that his first book is published, Al-Achi has more time to spend on his other research interests including insulin delivery systems. In the future he plans to author additional books in his specialized areas of pharmaceutics and physical pharmacy. Copies of his book, An Introduction to Botanical Medicines, are available at major book outlets such as Barnes & Noble and Amazon.com.

Donor Profile Bobby Ransdell

Bobby Ransdell established The Ransdell Family Fund Scholarship at Campbell University School of Pharmacy to make a difference and directly benefit students.

Family focused on philanthropy Robert “Bobby” L. Ransdell, Sr., is passionate about many things: family, philanthropy, and flying. Bobby is proud to have grown up on the Varina side of FuquayVarina, N.C. After graduating from Fuquay-Varina High School, he attended a small business school in Raleigh where he earned an associates degree in accounting.

Family As he grew older, Bobby developed a knack for sales, so he and his brother Jimmy joined in the family timber business, Circle R Management, LLC, which manages land and timber. Bobby is also a partner in Southern Seeds, Inc., providing seed to golf courses and other municipalities and distributing fencing along roadways across the United States.

It was sometimes difficult to balance business and family life during these years, but he counted on his “lifelong support,” wife Jackie, to keep the family going.

Bobby attributes all of his achievements to his wife, employees, three children, and five grandchildren.

The family enjoyed many successes in their industry, and in the wake of their father’s death, the Ransdell Family Charitable Trust was formed as a way for the family to make a big impact on their community. Bobby believes that “it’s important to give back some of the blessings that have been given to you.”

Philanthropy When thinking about how to best impact his own community, Bobby thought about giving to Campbell University since he and his family were raised nearby.

Bobby said his goal is to “make a difference in small towns and rural communities, like the one I grew up in.”

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shortage of health care professionals and this led him to get involved with the School of Pharmacy. “I have traveled all over the state of North Carolina and the country; there are many rural areas that do not have pharmacists and many small pharmacies that cannot attract quality pharmacists to work there. I knew I could make a difference by supporting a school that could bring educated pharmacists to rural areas.”

There is a critical shortage of pharmacists across the United States; however, North Carolina is one of the worst states in this regard, with rural areas having the greatest need. The Rural Assistance Center website states: “According to a 1999 study in the Journal of the American Pharmacy Association, the ratio of pharmacists to population is lower in rural areas, with only 66 pharmacists per 100,000 people, compared to 78 pharmacists per 100,000 nationwide.”

Bobby began working with Campbell University School of Pharmacy to develop The Ransdell Family Fund Scholarship to “make a difference and directly benefit the students.” This scholarship requires students to not only have a desire to bring adequate health care to a rural population, but they must also work in an underserved community for three years upon graduation.

Remembering a time he was standing in line in a pharmacy, Bobby said, “the pharmacist was talking to a customer about his medications, and there were many of them. This particular pharmacist didn’t know how to relate to the customer and was speaking down to him. I believe communication is the key when dealing with patients and with everyone you encounter. I know Campbell pharmacists get the training they need to relate to patients and work with them in managing their medications. My advice to students is to be compassionate communicators to those they are helping.”

Flying Along with being a business owner and philanthropist, Bobby is an avid pilot. He developed a passion for flying after serving in the Navy during the late 50’s as a crew member on sea planes. This hobby now takes him all over the southeast for plane shows and leisurely travel.

Bobby owns a Piper Super Cub which is considered one of the most sought after bush planes in the world. This two-seater, single engine floatplane enables you to land in some of the most remote areas of the world.

Campbell University School of Pharmacy looks forward to flying to new heights in pharmacy education with the Ransdell family and thanks them for their continued support of our school and students.

If you would like more information about establishing your own scholarship, contact the Pharmacy Advancement Office at 1-800-334-4111, ext. 1313.

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Pharmaceutical Sciences Update

Campbell University School of Pharmacy Partners with North Carolina State University to Develop Future Pharmaceutical Engineers

Emanuel Diliberto

Daniel Shin

Campbell University School of Pharmacy announces an agreement with North Carolina State University (NCSU) to offer a dual degree program in chemical engineering and pharmaceutical sciences. The new program, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, will allow students to earn a bachelor’s of science in Chemical Engineering at NCSU and a master’s of science in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the School of Pharmacy within five years.

Emanuel Diliberto, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, decided to pursue the development of the dual program with NCSU when he realized the intrinsic benefits that could result when equipping students with the skills and knowledge from both chemical engineering and pharmaceutical sciences.

Daniel Shin, Ph.D., associate professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, was appointed as the liaison to NCSU for the initiation and implementation of the program.

By completing the dual degree, students will have the opportunity to increase their marketability and amplify their strengths in many ways. Combining the curricula offers intensive exposure to multidisciplinary theoretical and practical aspects of industrial processes. Campbell’s faculty of experienced pharmaceutical scientists provide mentoring and networking opportunities to guide students’ career development and the program helps satisfy a documented need for pharmaceutical engineers in the biotechnological and pharmaceutical industries.

The program is available to students who have reached a junior standing at NCSU and is currently accepting applications for the fall 2009 semester.

Enrollment Increased in the Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences Program

First year students in the MS program from left, front row Jennifer Becker, Bhanu Bejgum, Frank Debrah, Shimoli Doshi, Ajay Ghanta. Middle row, Rohit Jadhav, Sailaja Lakkaraju, Nihar Joshi, Vishruti Makani, Jasmine Mansuri, Srinath Muppalaneni, Binitkumar Patel. Back row, Devarshi Patel, Pavan Puligujja, Nishant Sawant, Ishan Shah, Devin Sheppard, Kamal Soan, Jeremy Stultz, Manan Vaghela, Sapan Vora.

Enrollment increased in the master of science in Pharmaceutical Sciences program at the School of Pharmacy during the fall 2008 semester. The program grew from 16 to 21 students this past year with seven first year students pursuing the pharmacology track, one in the analytical track, one in the biotechnology track and 12 studying in the industrial track. Combined with the 16 second year MS students, the new enrollment gives the program a leap to 36 students. This past year, six students have also enrolled in the dual BS/MS program where they can earn both their bachelor’s and master’s of science in Pharmaceutical Sciences in only five years plus additional time for their research project. The Pharmaceutical Sciences Department is excited to see the continued growth of the program.

Practical Compounding Techniques Campbell University School of Pharmacy offered a Practical Compounding Techniques elective during the summer of 2008. This laboratory-focused weekend was attended by 18 P-3 students. During the class, participants improved their understanding of compounding reference materials, compendia and state regulations, as well as vastly enhancing their critical thinking through formulating compounded prescriptions. The students researched and selected all ingredients, including packaging material, to ensure their product’s compatibilities. They were also taught how to formulate the required dosage forms label and assign justified beyond-usedates. Students also discussed the rational for the ingredients they selected and any patient care issues related to the use of their compounded products. This course is offered annually to students at the School of Pharmacy and in the future, faculty in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences plan to expand on this course and provide separate and customized sessions to practicing pharmacists.

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P-3 students show off their newly made compounded items.

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Alumni Events

Fall Back on CU for CE The Pharmacy Alumni Association and Office of Continuing Education at Campbell University School of Pharmacy hosted the annual Fall Back on CU for CE symposium at Maddox Hall on October 18, 2008.

The association extends its appreciation to Phi Delta Chi for sponsoring the event.

Classmates Sallie Tew (Pharm.D. '91), Lois Johnson (Pharm.D. '91) and Rhonda Fallin Bullins (Pharm.D. '91) take a moment to catch up with one another.

Shelley Brinson (Pharm.D. '06) and Jil Denny (Pharm.D. '06)

CU Pharmacy Alumni Tailgate and Game Watch

CU pharmacy alumni, faculty, students and friends enjoyed a tailgate and football game watch during homecoming at Campbell University on November 1, 2008 hosted by the Pharmacy Alumni Association.

Melinda Childress (Pharm.D. ‘05), David and Nicole (Pharm.D. ‘05) Emswiler and Phyllis Kaperonis (Pharm.D. ‘05) head into the stadium to watch the game.

Chance (Pharm.D. '94) and Julianna (Pharm.D. '97) Parrish's children Louisa Kathleen and Christopher help pass out orange and black goodies to everyone at the pharmacy tailgate.

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Molly (Pharm.D. '98) and Chris (Pharm.D. '97) Knowles with their children, Charlie and Ava, are ready to cheer for the fighting camels!

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Alumni & Friends Receptions North Carolina Association of Pharmacists The Pharmacy Alumni Association hosted a reception during the North Carolina Association of Pharmacists Annual Convention on October 27, 2008 in Durham, N.C.

Trisha Bowery ('09 Pharm.D. candidate), Merideth Brown ('09 Pharm.D. candidate), Jennifer Smith (Pharm.D. '02), Amber Johnson ('09 Pharm.D. candidate), and Larry Swanson, Pharm.D., chair of Pharmacy Practice, visit during the reception.

Jennie Hartman ('10 Pharm.D. candidate), Mary Beth Wagoner ('12 Pharm.D. candidate), Dean Ronald Maddox, Pharm.D., Joyce Ferido ('11 Pharm.D. candidate), and Theodora Precup ('10 Pharm.D. candidate)

Joint Forces Pharmacy Seminar Pharmacy alumni gathered at a Campbell University reception during the 2008 Joint Forces Pharmacy Seminar on November 4, 2008 in Louisville, Ky.

Pictured left, 2002 classmates Mark Krueger, Denise Leveling and Harold Sano smile for the camera.

Stacia Spridgen (Pharm.D. '03) and Veronica Hager ( Pharm.D. '01)

American Society of Health-System Pharmacists A reception at the 43rd ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting was held for CU pharmacy alumni and friends on December 8, 2008 in Orlando, Fl.

2009 doctor of pharmacy classmates Amanda Lewis, Lena Abernethy-Page, Nicole Whittenburg, Jeff Tingen, Virginia White, and Cristina Goslee hang out at the reception.

Chuck Fogle (Pharm.D. ’07), Sadie Cox (Pharm.D. ’07) and Craig Fogle (Pharm.D. ’95) stop for a picture.

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Message from the Pharmacy Alumni President

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Visit the Pharmacy Alumni Association website for more details about joining or renewing your membership, www. pharmacyalumni. campbell.edu

It’s hard to believe the holiday season is over, another year has gone and another year has started. As we begin 2009, I think this is a wonderful time to reflect on what we are thankful for throughout the past year.

So let me start by thanking everyone for the things you do (big and small) from serving on the board, donating to the school, mentoring a student, attending an alumni event or even just visiting campus. These things, as well as others, show your support to Campbell University School of Pharmacy and are so appreciated.

Most importantly thank you to all of you who have joined the Pharmacy Alumni Association. We appreciate your commitment to staying connected to the School of Pharmacy. For those of you who have not yet joined the association, January starts our annual membership drive and I encourage you to join! Your participation in the Pharmacy Alumni Association is not only welcome, it is vital.

As many of us have spent time with our families over the holidays, I ask that you also think of your CU family.

In 2009, let’s make it a goal to “spend some time” together. Start by saving the date for the Annual Alumni Weekend on April 25, 2009. It is a great event to gather with old friends…and meet some new ones. Remember this weekend is for everyone to attend, not just those classes being honored for their reunion year. There are

also other events already on the calendar and activities in the works so stay on the lookout.

If you are thinking to yourself, “I wish the Alumni Association would…..” please share that idea with us.

As alumni, we are spread out all over the state and even the country. We realize we can’t reach everyone with every event. We have tried regional events with limited participation in the past so let us know what you would like to attend. We welcome anyone who is interested in hosting or helping to plan an event.

On behalf the Pharmacy Alumni Association, I invite you to stay in touch and stay involved. Feel free to contact any of the board members or Alumni Office for more information about the organization. I look forward to hearing from you, and meeting you at the many events in the coming months!

With CU Pride,

Heather S. Massengill, Pharm.D. ’00 President, Pharmacy Alumni Board of Directors

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Campbell Comments

winter 2008

Class Notes Baby Camels Stephanie Combs Nixon, Pharm.D. ’95, and her husband, Travis, announce the birth of Beckett Steven on July 4, 2008 weighing 6 lbs., 6 oz. and 20 ½ inches long. He joins big sister Alexandria Embrey (age 2).

Jim, Pharm.D. ’98 and Anne Marie, Pharm.D. ’00, Beaty announce the birth of their daughter Zoe, born October 10, 2008 weighing 7 lbs., 6 oz., and 20 ½ inches long.

Judy Herrin, Pharm.D. ’99, announces the birth of her newest son, Carson Blake. He was born on June 14, 2008 and weighed 8 lbs., 10 oz. and was 20 ¼ inches long. He and his older brother, Jonathan, are doing well.

Erin Bastidas, Pharm.D. ’00, and her husband, Tony, announce the arrival of their second daughter, Carly Brooke. Carly was born November 3, 2008 and weighed 8 lbs., 7 oz. and was 21 ½ inches long. Big Sister Ella (age 2) is excited about her new sister!

Ken, Pharm.D. ’02, and Jennifer, Pharm.D. ’02, Taylor are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Abigail Madison, on October 4, 2008. She and her big brother Benjamin are doing well.

Ellen Granade, Pharm.D. ’03, and her husband, Grant, welcomed a baby boy on October 23, 2008. Eli James weighed 6 lbs., 7 oz. and was 20 inches long. He has a very proud big brother, Garrett (age 2).

David and Tracey Howard Truesdale, Pharm.D. ’03, and big sister Rachel (age 2) would like to announce the arrival of their son, Jonathan Howard on April 29, 2008 in Asheville, N.C.

Shane and Heather McLeod, Pharm.D. ’06, announce the birth of their first child, Thomas Cole born November 9, 2007. He weighed 7 lbs., 2 oz. and was 20 ½ inches long.

Weddings

Leslie Williamson, Pharm.D. ’08, married Chadwick Myers at Lake Johnson State Park on October 12, 2008. Following a honeymoon to Costa Rica, the couple now resides in Clayton, N.C.

In Memoriam Former faculty member, Richard Druckenbrod, Pharm.D., passed away on November 26, 2008 at age 53. Druckenbrod served as an assistant professor of Pharmacy Practice from 1994-2002.

Announcements Robert McMahan, Pharm.D. ’00, M.B.A. ’99, is serving on the 20082009 Board of Directors for the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy.

Ron Trone, MSCR ’07, and Keri Weaver, MSCR ’07, recently published their research project in The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging©. Trone and Weaver are the first MSCR graduates to publish their Campbell University research project in a peer review journal.

Faculty Laurels Mary Margaret Johnson, Pharm.D. ’05, MBA ’05, MSCR ’07, was promoted to serve as the director of Academic Affairs for the Department of Clinical Research.

Catherine Lewis, Pharm.D., was recently appointed as a faculty member in Internal Medicine based at WakeMed in Raleigh, N.C. Lewis earned her Pharm.D. from West Virginia University in 2002 and completed a Pharmacy Practice Residency at St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead, Ky.

Campbell Comments is published four times a year for alumni, students and friends of Campbell University School of Pharmacy under the direction of the Alumni & Advancement Office.

Ronald W. Maddox, Pharm.D., Dean Heather Massengill ’00, Pharm.D., President, Pharmacy Alumni Board of Directors Jodi S. Peeler, M.B.A., Assistant Dean, External Relations

Dave Dixon, Pharm.D. ’06, and Lisa Gurdin (2007 - UNC School of Pharmacy) were married on October 18, 2008 at Davis Memorial Chapel in Winston Salem, N.C. The honeymoon was in the Bahamas and the couple now resides in Winston Salem, N.C.

Andrea P. Pacheco, Editor & Designer, Campbell Comments, Associate Director, Alumni Relations Jessica I. Joyner, Coordinator, Development and Special Projects Contributors: CU Public Information Office, Mike Gallagher, PharmSci affinity manager; Amber D. Nelson, and Photographics To advertise in Campbell Comments contact the Pharmacy Alumni Office.

Phone: 1-800-334-4111, ext. 4788 / Email: pharmacyalumni@campbell.edu

pharmacyalumni.campbell.edu

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Phone-a-thon Thank You! The School of Pharmacy held a phone-a-thon on October 2122, 2008 to thank donors and raise money for the Pharmacy Annual Fund which provides the necessary resources for academic programming, scholarship support, equipment, student services and capital improvements. We appreciate the 16 student scholarship recipients who participated in the phone-a-thon.

Alumni and friends have currently pledged over $4,000 to the Pharmacy Annual Fund or designated fund of their choice.

Thank you to each of you who chose to invest in Campbell University School of Pharmacy!

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Making a = Difference!

It’s not too late to give! Contact the Pharmacy Advancement office at 1-800-760-9734 ext. 1313 to discuss your gift ideas.

Invest your career where you can

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Upcoming Alumni Events Visit www.pharmacyalumni.campbell.edu/events or call (910) 814-4788 for more information on prices or registration.

Campbell University Basketball Game Watch

2009 Pharmacy Alumni & Friends Golf Classic

CU vs. University of South Carolina Upstate February 21, 2009 2:15 p.m.

Pope Convocation Center Buies Creek, NC

April 17, 2009 9 a.m. Registration/10 a.m. Tentative Shotgun Start Keith Hills Country Club Buies Creek, NC

Office of Alumni Relations & Advancement Post Office Box 1090 Buies Creek, North Carolina 27506

6th Annual Alumni Weekend Come Aboard with CU April 25, 2009 Wilmington, NC Honoring the classes of 1994, 1999 and 2004 for their 15th, 10th and 5th year reunions.