For alumni and friends of the Drake University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
interim dean, college of pharmacy & health sciences
development staff
Renae Chesnut
Angeline Hartman
renae.chesnut@drake.edu
angeline.hartman@drake.edu | 515-271-4050
was previously an assistant professor of health sciences at the University of South Dakota, where she led the development of several public health courses. Previous experiences include stints at Stephan F. Austin State University, University of Texas at San Antonio, and the Education Service CenterRegion 20, where she served as a school health and related services educational specialist. Gutierrez completed her Bachelor of Science in Community Health Education at Iowa State University, a Master of Science in Secondary Education from Texas A&M, and her Ph.D. in Health Studies with an emphasis in Higher Education from Texas Woman’s University. Beth Diehl, Pharm.D., assistant professor of pharmacy practice, completed her Doctor of Pharmacy at the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy. She was previously a pharmacist with Jefferson County Health Center in Fairfield, Iowa. Prior to that, she was an emergency department clinical pharmacist at Louis Stokes Cleveland V.A. Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio, and an inpatient pharmacist at Edward Hines, Jr. V.A. Hospital, Hines, Illinois. Lynn Kassel, Pharm.D., assistant professor of pharmacy practice, acute care, was previously a clinical assistant professor at UMKC School of Pharmacy at the University of Missouri, and a clinical instructor for the department of clinical pharmacy at the University of Colorado School of Pharmacy. Kassel is a Drake Pharm.D. graduate and completed a pharmacy practice residency at Iowa Methodist Medical Center. Nihal Mulla, Ph.D., assistant professor of pharmaceutical sciences, completed his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from Mumbai University, India, a Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska, and is completing his Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Mercer University, Atlanta.
next generation pharmacist award Natalie Roy, P4, has been named a finalist in the 2015 Next Generation Pharmacists Award Future Pharmacist category. This national award recognizes a student who demonstrates passion for the profession, primarily through academic achievement in conjunction with one or more of the following criteria: industry advocacy, patient advocacy, technology innovation, civic leadership and/or environmental stewardship with regard to pharmacy. Roy joins a lengthy list of distinguished Drake alumni who have also been named finalists. Drake students have now been nominated five times during six years. No other pharmacy
school has come close to having a top-three finalist—an indication of the quality of experiences that our students receive. Roy was recognized at the annual banquet on Aug. 6 in Orlando, Florida.
student and faculty accomplishments Roy has also been recognized with the Karbeling Leadership Award. In tribute to the leadership and service provided by the late Jerry Karbeling, the award recognizes two student pharmacists (one from Drake University and one from the University of Iowa) for their contributions to professional organizations and the political process. In addition to her varied internship experiences, Roy served as legislative intern for Iowa State Representative John Forbes, with whom she conducted research and assisted in developing health care legislation. She also co-founded an interprofessional group of Drake and Des Moines University students who seek collaboration through education and real-world problem solving. An active IPA member, Roy has participated in the Bill Burke Student Leadership Conference, served on IPA committees, and was the 2014 Max W. Eggleston Executive Intern. Roy’s nominator stated: “She is a hard-working student and understands the balance of academics along with professional and community outreach activities.” Associate Professor of Pharmacology Craige Wrenn has been named the Ronald Troyer Research Fellow for his investigation of the possible connections between soy consumption and the learning and memory deficits associated with Alzheimer’s. The fellowship was created in 2010 to recognize former Drake Provost and Professor of Sociology Ronald Troyer. Its $5,000 stipend, sponsored by the Drake University Board of Trustees, covers one year of researchrelated expenses. Assistant Dean for Clinical Affairs and Director of Experiential Education Cheryl Clarke, ph’86, was recently selected as a Fellow of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA). Her award was presented by Matt Osterhaus, president of the APhA and community pharmacist at Osterhaus Pharmacy in Makoqueta, Iowa. June Johnson, professor of pharmacy practice, is the primary author of a casebook that helps students and practitioners provide quality diabetes care. Diabetes Case Studies (with Interprofessional Perspectives) became available in the American Pharmacists Association’s online subscription platform on June 1.
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THE BLUE SHEET