The Script - Summer 2019

SUMMER 2019

Pushing forward patient care

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PHARMACY

LETTER FROM THE DEAN We are in a state of transition: as a profession; as lifelong learners; and as a college. Transition can be difficult and nerve-wracking, but can also open new opportunities that were never before imagined. As provider status goes into effect across the state, a law that our students and faculty advocated for tirelessly, there is an opportunity to change practice like we haven’t seen for decades. This change, however, requires us to be agile – to make sure that we are adequately preparing students for the changing face of healthcare. In order to meet this need, we have upgraded our facilities, improved our curricula and recommitted efforts to support faculty and connect with alumni.

We are also in the process of updating our strategic plan, a document that guides everything we do as a college. Since 1885, we have made enormous strides in meeting the needs of students and patients, and exploring new frontiers in drug discovery and development, pharmaceutical sciences and clinical research. By evaluating our progress from the past five years, realigning with the university’s new strategic plan and striving for continuous improvement, we will continue to positively impact the future of patient care.

In this issue of The Script, you will read about some of the many ways in which our students, alumni, faculty and staff are pushing the profession forward. I’m incredibly proud of the strides we’ve made and the Buckeyes across campus and around the world who have made it possible.

Best wishes, Henry J. Mann PharmD, FCCP, FCCM, FASHP Dean and professor, College of Pharmacy The Ohio State University

TABLE OF CONTENTS THE COLLEGE OF PHARMACY CELEBRATES GRAND REOPENING

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JIM FUCHS RECEIVES AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN STUDENT MENTORSHIP

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THE ADVOCACY COLLABORATIVE UNITES STUDENT VOICES TO DRIVE CHANGE

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PHD STUDENT TRAVELS TO THE HILL TO ADVOCATE FOR SCIENCE FUNDING

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OUTSTANDING ALUMNUS HONORED WITH LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

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GALA RECOGNIZES STANDOUT PHARMACY BUCKEYES

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A LOOK BACK TO LOOK FORWARD: LANE WALLACE, PHD

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ALUMNA TAKES OFFICE AS PRESIDENT OF THE OHIO PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION

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IMPROVING THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG PICK-UP PROCESS ONE PATIENT AT A TIME

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OSURX BUCKEYES GO INTERNATIONAL: EXPERIENCING THE WORLD THROUGH A PHARMACY LENS

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PAYING IT FORWARD: PHARMACY ALUMNUS CREATES ENDOWMENT

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THE FUTURE OF OHIO STATE’S MS/HSPA PROGRAM

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OHIO STATE STUDENTS DISCOVER WAYS TO BEAT BURNOUT AND IMPROVE RESILIENCY

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BLAKE R. PETERSON NAMED CHAIR OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY AND PHARMACOGNOSY

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ACCEPTED TO PRESTIGIOUS DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY INTERNSHIP

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WELLNESS EFFORTS CREATE RESILIENT HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS FROM THE INSIDE OUT

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Embracing the future while preserving excellence It’s no secret that pharmacy is changing. Advances in science and technology are enabling new discoveries every day. Pharmacists are an integral part of the healthcare team, are recognized as providers in Ohio law and are the accessible patient care expert. With this in mind, The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy needed to make some changes too.

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GRAND REOPENING The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy

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PRACTICE LAB BEFORE

PRACTICE LAB AFTER

COUNSELING SUITE BEFORE

COUNSELING SUITE AFTER

Over the past two years, the college has completed more than

The College of Pharmacy updated its Doctor of Pharmacy

25 renovation projects, ranging from updates and painting, to

curriculum in 2015 to develop a more patient care focused

full-scale demolition and rebuilding. These improvements were

pharmacy professional. To assist in students learning the skills

necessary to equip our spaces properly for training tomorrow’s

needed to succeed in the modern profession, the second floor of

healthcare leaders.

Parks Hall was completely reworked. More than 100 donors came

“These renovations were not only desperately needed, but beautifully done,” Dean Henry J. Mann, PharmD, FCCP, FCCM, FASHP, said. “We have always had great confidence in our

together to help fund these spaces for our students, including: • The Mark and Linda Sirgo Counseling Suite, 11 technologyenhanced counseling rooms;

incredible faculty and dedicated students, but our facilities were

• The Ric Mora Pharmacy Simulation Classroom;

aging and insufficient for our new curriculum.”

• The Meijer Foundation Pharmacy Skills Classroom, a technology-enhanced classroom that is set up for active learning;

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RIFFE CLASSROOM BEFORE

RIFFE CLASSROOM AFTER

HALLWAY BEFORE

HALLWAY AFTER

• The Maryann Z. and Larry Kennedy Sterile Compounding

interactions. The classroom has technology around the room and

Room; and, • The Health Care Logistics, Inc. and the Gary and Connie Sharpe Family Pharmacy Skills Laboratory, a 40-workstation skills lab.

mobile tables, giving faculty members the opportunity to design the room in a way that best facilitates each lesson.

The college also refreshed the BSPS laboratory and added an

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undergraduate advising suite near the lab so undergraduate students

program has also experienced significant growth over the

have a place to go that is specifically designed for their needs.

past few years, seeing a 30% increase in students enrolled in undergraduate credit hours. To accommodate the increase in students and active learning practices, the college created new modern learning spaces, including a 150-seat technology enhanced classroom on the first floor of the Riffe Building, overlooking the Ohio Stadium and allowing improved faculty

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Before these renovations, the college was set on improving spaces not only for students, but research faculty as well. In 2017, the college celebrated the opening of the Natural Products Laboratory. Drs. Jinn and Diana Wu sponsored the renovation of the lab after Jinn Wu studied in it himself under Drs. Jack Beal and Ray Doskotch.

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With the addition of Dr. Blake Peterson to the Division of Medicinal

These projects would not have been made possible without the

Chemistry and Pharmacognosy in August, the college will undergo

incredible support of the college’s generous alumni, donors and

further renovations to numerous lab spaces in both Parks Hall and

friends. Philanthropy gives the college’s students and faculty

the Riffe Building.

access to great facilities, and ensures they have the tools they need

What’s next?

The college is committed to continually improving the facilities as times change. Future projects include:

to thrive in the classroom and beyond. The gifts that made these spaces possible will impact hundreds of students each year for years to come – preparing them to work in the tech friendly world in which we live. We look forward to keeping up on these trends

• The creation of an active learning classroom in Parks Hall

as the world changes around us, equipping our spaces, students,

• The renovation of the Parks Hall 200 classroom

faculty and staff with the right tools to move the profession of

• The renovation of the second floor restrooms

pharmacy forward.

• The creation of a quiet student study space on the first floor of Parks Hall • The addition of a meditation room • The addition of a lactation room • The creation of an Experiential Office Suite

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You don’t have to visit campus to experience the strides we’ve made. Take a virtual tour of the Riffe Building and Parks Hall: http://go.osu.edu/Cx2V

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Jim Fuchs receives award for excellence in student mentorship According to Jim Fuchs, associate professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, research is one of the most valuable things an undergraduate student can do if they have even a slight interest in it.

“Most students don’t know if research is for them or not because they have never had the opportunity to do it,” Fuchs said. “By getting into a lab and experiencing it first-hand, students can determine if it’s something they want to do beyond their undergraduate career.”

Fuchs’ philosophy on undergraduate research is what led Aimee Ho, BSPS Class of 2019 graduate, to nominate him for The Ohio State University Office of Student Academic Success—Undergraduate Research & Creative Inquiry Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentoring Award.

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The Advocacy Collaborative unites student voices to drive change

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College of Pharmacy students and faculty have been working

pharmacists as healthcare providers in Ohio law, the students

tirelessly over the past year to advance The Advocacy

hosted Senator Matt Dolan, who sponsored and introduced the

Collaborative, a Pharmacy Council initiative with the goal of

bill. They showcased the importance of pharmacists by hosting

encouraging collaboration across the college to drive advocacy

community outreach events at 10 Franklin County libraries,

and legislative efforts of student organizations.

educating the community on safe medication use and providing

The collaborative serves as the common voice for pharmacy

free blood pressure and diabetes blood glucose tests. They

student organizations and provides opportunities to participate

also implemented a letter writing campaign, which encouraged

in conversations with providers pertaining to patient care, as

healthcare professionals from across Ohio to write their legislators

well as interact with community members and legislators to

attesting to the importance of provider status.

educate the public about the role of the pharmacist. Students

“There has been a quick pace of change in healthcare, and

Andy Myers, PharmD Class of 2020, Stephanie Yasechko, PharmD Class of 2020, and Natalie Hagy, PharmD Class of 2022, are leading the charge, mentored by Dr. Jen Rodis, assistant dean for outreach and engagement.

Over the past year, the group has made significant strides. In response to Senate Bill 265, a bill that would formally recognize

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pharmacists need to be included as integral members in the conversation,” Rodis said. “With emphasis on team-based approaches and quality-based outcomes, it is imperative that pharmacists are at the table, able to advocate for their profession and contribute to greater patient care.”

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is to gain insight into the gaps and importance of advocacy in the

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After SB 265 passed, the students were left wondering what next?

This inspired Myers and Hagy to conduct independent research to assist the college in formulating effective strategies for advocacy.

Myers is working with Drs. Rodis and Julie Legg, director of experiential education, to develop an Advocacy Guide for Ohio pharmacy students. The guide shows step-by-step instructions on how students can impact their profession by meeting with state legislators and includes templates and resources for reaching out to them directly.

“When you are just getting started with advocacy, it can feel daunting,” Myers said. “The goal of this guide is to ease those feelings and help students develop relationships that can further the profession.”

Hagy is researching how pharmacy schools teach political advocacy, conducting a literature review on what the profession thinks of political advocacy, surveying historical impact advocacy has had on the profession and discovering how advocacy is taught. Her hope

profession so that higher education can create a more effective advocacy curriculum.

“Legislation affects healthcare in many ways, and in certain situations, can be completely impractical,” Hagy said. “My goal is to help bridge the gap between legislative and healthcare knowledge to encourage students to engage in conversations that advance our profession.”

As their research moves forward, The Advocacy Collaborative will continue to provide students with the tools they need to make their voices heard in the profession. The group is creating positive conversation around the college, and opportunities for students to brainstorm, lead and get involved in advocacy.

“I see The Advocacy Collaborative becoming a much larger endeavor within the college, with great leadership opportunities for students looking to get involved,” Rodis said. “My hope would be to help integrate advocacy skills into the pharmacy curriculum and promote interprofessional advocacy so that all professionals are practicing at the top of their license.”

PhD student travels to The Hill to advocate for science funding Preston Manwill, a PhD student in Dr. Liva Rakotondraibe’s lab, traveled to Washington DC for the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering (CASE) Workshop. This prestigious, one-of-a-kind conference introduces undergraduate, professional and graduate students to science and technology policy, the federal budget and Congress, empowering them to be an advocate for basic research and makes connections between participants and members of Congress and their staff.

Ohio State had four student representatives at the conference to promote continued government support for academic research: Emma Wenckowski, an undergraduate student studying data

whose academic focus surrounds medicinal

and congressional staff for their previous

chemistry and pharmacognosy.

and continued support of science and the agencies that fund basic science research.

analytics, Pallavi Oruganti, a veterinary

On the last day of the conference, Manwill

medicine student, Emilio Mateo, a graduate

and the Ohio State cohort ascended

student studying geography, and Manwill,

Capitol Hill to thank members of Congress

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Outstanding alumnus honored with Lifetime Achievement Award Alumnus Philip J. Schneider, MS, received

and principal of MediHealthInsight, which

the college’s prestigious Lifetime

provides consultation to industry and others

Achievement Award at the 2019 Pharmacy

on matters related to improving the use

Gala. Schneider is one of only seven alumni

of medicines, including the application of

of the college who have been recognized

new technologies in healthcare. In 2019,

with this award.

Schneider rejoined the faculty at Ohio State as a professor of pharmacy practice.

The college’s Lifetime Achievement Award honors outstanding life-

Throughout his career, Schneider has held

long accomplishments in pharmacy,

many leadership positions and received

pharmaceutical sciences or public service.

numerous awards for his service. He is the

Recipients of the award must have

past president of the American Society of

completed a degree or post-graduate

Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and

training at the College of Pharmacy. The

the American Society for Parenteral and

award is not given in any regular, repeating

Enteral Nutrition (A.S.P.E.N.), and served

time period, but only when truly outstanding

as vice president of the International

candidates are identified.

Pharmaceutical Federation. He served on several boards, including the ARxIUM

A 1975 graduate of the College of Pharmacy,

Scientific Advisory Board, PipelineRx

Schneider has been a leader in pharmacy,

Executive Advisory Board and the AFPE

having spent more than 40 years advancing

Board of Grants. For his contributions to

the practice specifically in health-systems pharmacy and academia.

widely used in the healthcare industry,

After graduating from Ohio State, Schneider

serving as the basis for the system used by

the profession, Schneider has received the Harvey A.K. Whitney Award, the Donald E. Francke Medal, the Stanley Serlick Award,

later became faculty, holding a variety of

the United States Pharmacopeia.

positions at the university for 33 years,

Schneider then went on to assume the

including clinical professor and director

position of associate dean for academic

of the college’s MS in Health-System

and professional affairs at the University

Pharmacy Administration specialization.

of Arizona’s College of Pharmacy, Phoenix

During this time, he also held pharmacy

Biomedical Campus. Until his departure

practice and administration positions at

in 2017, he was responsible for the launch

“I’m incredibly grateful to receive this award,

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical

and growth of the college’s program at the

but there are three other things I’m grateful

Center, developing a nationally-recognized

new Phoenix Biomedical Campus. He held

for that I’d like to share,” Schneider said. “The

program for reporting and analysis of

faculty appointments at the University of

graduate program, my career with Ohio State

adverse drug events. The severity scale

Arizona’s Colleges of Medicine and Public

and my family. Without these three things I

developed as part of this program is still

Health. Schneider is also the founder

wouldn’t be where I am or who I am today.”

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the Jack L. Beal Postbaccalaureate Alumni Award and many others.

On receiving the award, he shared his gratitude for those who helped him along the way.

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Fourth annual Gala recognizes standout pharmacy Buckeyes

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The college is proud to congratulate our alumni, faculty and students who received awards at the fourth annual Pharmacy Gala on April 5, 2019.

JOSEPHINE SITTERLE FAILER ALUMNI AWARD: 1

Fahey, BS 2008, PharmD 2012 Holly

JACK L. BEAL POSTBACCALAUREATE AWARD: 2

Karen Kier, MS 1984, PhD 2000

Shridhar Narayanan, PhD 1996 (Not pictured)

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD: 3

2

Phil Parsons, BSP 1967

OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AWARD: 4

Michelle Maguire, BSPS 2007

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: 5

Philip J. Schneider, MS 1975

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Were you unable to join us for the Pharmacy Gala and Alumni Awards?

Watch what you missed: http://go.osu.edu/Cwd7.

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A LOOK BACK TO LOOK FORWARD:

LANE WALLACE, PHD

“

ducation is improving the lives of others and E leaving your community better than you found it.

”

– MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN This quote by Marian Wright Edelman, an American activist for children’s rights, perfectly sums up the effect Lane Wallace, PhD, faculty emeritus of Pharmacology in Ohio State’s College of Pharmacy, has had on his students and the college.

Asking around the building, it’s nearly impossible to find a student, faculty or staff member who hasn’t heard of Dr. Wallace.

His friendly demeanor and thoughtful responses to questions makes him a popular professor and go-to person for faculty and staff.

Over the past 40 years, Dr. Wallace has held many positions at Ohio State – professor, chair of Pharmacology and associate dean of graduate studies and research, mentor and friend. He left his mark on each.

Dr. Wallace came to Ohio State in August 1979, after completing an undergraduate degree in chemistry and a graduate degree in pharmacology at The University of Utah and two years of post-doctoral training at Washington University at St. Louis. He had always been interested in the brain, specifically the role of molecules and cells in the science of memory, and stumbled into pharmacology. During his graduate studies, Dr. Wallace began to focus on neurobiology and published his first article in the Journal of Neurochemistry.

“I had a slow start in my research career – I was more interested in looking for opportunities to collaborate when I was starting out,” Dr. Wallace said. “There wasn’t much research happening on addicting drugs, and for neurobiology, tools needed to aid in the study of addiction weren’t widely available until the 1990’s.”

Dr. Wallace was hired as an assistant professor of pharmacology and given a three-year term assignment, during which he was

member left during his term assignment, Dr. Wallace was given a permanent position in the college.

In 1990, Dr. Wallace saw a need in the college and felt he was up for being part of the solution.

assigned to teach Rational and Irrational Use of Drugs – a class

“Before I started as associate dean, the position had been

he taught until the 2018-2019 academic year. After a faculty

open for three years. I went to Dean Cassady and told him I was

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DR. WALLACE’S TRAINEES: Graduate Students: Neil W. Richards (PhD 1984): Initial position was postdoctoral fellow with David C. Dawson at the Department of Physiology at the University of Michigan Medical School Gregory A. Ordway (PhD 1985): Current position is professor and senior advisor to the dean for research, Department of Pharmacology at East Tennessee State University Alexa L. Chun (PhD 1987): Initial position was postdoctoral fellow with Robert Levin at the Division of Urology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Elizabeth M. Kudlacz (PhD 1988): Current position is senior research investigator at Pfizer Xiao-Ying Tien (Tsai) (MS 1984, PhD 1988): Initial position was postdoctoral fellow with Helen Cooke at the Department of Physiology at The Ohio State University Donna E. Supko (PhD 1991): Initial position was postdoctoral fellow with Michael V. Johnston at the Kennedy Institute Richard T. Layer (PhD 1992): Initial position was postdoctoral fellow with Phil Skolnick, at the Laboratory of Neuroscience at the National Institutes of Health Farida G. Kaddis (PhD 1992): Initial position was postdoctoral fellow with Curt R. Freed at the Department of Medicine and Pharmacology at the University of Colorado Health Center Cynthia Carnes (PhD 1996): Current position is senior associate dean for research and graduate studies at The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy Peter Laudrup (PhD 1996): Initial position was research scientist at the Lundbeck Company, Denmark John J. Byrnes (PhD 1996): Current position is co-founder and director of research and operations at Metrowest Neuropsychology, LLC David W. Weinstein (PhD 1997): Current position is senior director, embedded clinical content at Wolters Kluwer Clinical Drug Information John J. Battisti (PhD 1999): Initial position was assistant professor of pharmacology, Midwestern University College of Pharmacy Katherine E. Rooney (Summers) (PhD 2015): Current position is lecturer at The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy Postdoctoral Trainees: interested in the position because I thought it was important to I took the position, it was a 50% appointment. By the end of my

Wuchaneekorn Wahawisan (postdoctoral 1982-1984): Current position is at the Siriraj Hospital, Department of Biochemistry, in Bangkok, Thailand

tenure in the position, I was spending 75% (time) because we had

Jan M. Johnson (postdoctoral 1986, entire calendar year)

have someone in that role and I thought that I could do it. When

grown the position so much,” Dr. Wallace said.

The associate dean position, which he held until 2002, wasn’t the only thing that changed during Dr. Wallace’s career.

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Asad Dalia (postdoctoral 1993-1996): Current position is assistant professor, Physical Therapy Department, University of Cincinnati

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“When I started at Ohio State, clinical pharmacy was just in its

could find everything needed to pass the class without my help.

infancy. Courses were one faculty member for one course,” he

But now there is an importance placed on giving students the

said. “There was a clear distinction between divisions. Now,

information they need in a way that facilitates learning.”

with new tools and resources available to scientists, we are doing more interconnected work that is not as divergent as it has been in the past.”

As one of the beloved professors in the college, this technique has worked. In 2003, 2007, 2013, and 2016, Dr. Wallace received the Award for Distinguished Teaching in BSPS. His name is also

Dr. Wallace also has seen vast changes in the availability of

commonly referenced when alumni award winners give their

sophisticated techniques and the amount of information at

speeches each year during the Pharmacy Alumni Awards.

our fingertips.

“I have been uplifted and impressed through interactions with

“I used to spend hours in the library, going through books and

students who have participated in my classes and research

journals. Students had to take handwritten notes in class and the

activities,” Dr. Wallace said. “I am motivated to be better when I learn

professor was the only accessible disseminator of information,” Dr.

of the challenges some of them have overcome. I feel joy when I see

Wallace said. “Now, the ability to share information and materials

them finally understand difficult concepts. I feel fulfilled when I can

has opened new worlds. Everything I cover for the Addicting Drugs

explain the latest research findings at a level they can understand. I

class I teach, for example, is searchable on the internet. Students

have had a wonderful career.”

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Alumna takes office as president of the Ohio Pharmacists Association Brigid Groves, RPh, PharmD, MS, was

In her career, Groves has worked as a

installed as president of the Ohio

pharmacy practice coordinator for The

Pharmacists Association (OPA) during

Kroger Company and Kroger Patient

OPA’s Annual Conference and Trade Show

Care Center. She was the residency

on April 12-14, 2019.

program director for PGY1/PGY2/MS Community Pharmacy Practice at Ohio

Groves, a 2012 graduate of the college,

State. She currently practices as a

is a dedicated and passionate leader for

population health pharmacist at Partners

the profession of pharmacy. An active

For Kids (PFK), a pediatric accountable

member of OPA and national pharmacy

care organization affiliated with Nationwide

organizations, Groves enjoys working with developing pharmacists, residents and

Children’s Hospital.

students to advance the profession forward.

During her tenure as president of OPA,

“While many pharmacists have made

Groves plans to incorporate gratitude,

significant contributions to their

recognition, the support of others and

communities and to public health as

empathy into her leadership. With the

a whole, Brigid’s commitment to the profession goes well beyond her work responsibilities. Her passion and respect for pharmacy is seemingly limitless,” Ernest Boyd, OPA Executive Director, said.

the Transition of Care Significant Interest Group Webinar Committee and member of the Academy of Pharmacy Practice and Management. Groves has also served on the APhA House of Delegates: New

accomplishments of highlighting the issues surrounding pharmacy benefit managers and the passing of provider status, Groves is excited for where the future of pharmacy in Ohio is headed.

Prior to being nominated president-elect

Business Review Committee, and is the

“I’m looking forward to moving the

with OPA, Groves served as the 2017-

immediate past chair, chairperson and vice-

profession forward and continuing

2018 OPA vice president and as District

chairperson of the APhA Section Advisory

the Association’s efforts in uniting the

9 trustee for the OPA Board of Trustees.

Group on Ambulatory Care Medication

profession of pharmacy, encouraging

She also led the way in establishing

Management for the American Society of

interprofessional relationships and

OPA’s New Practitioner Experience (NPX)

Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP).

promoting public health,” Groves said. “It is

group. In 2018, Groves was honored as a Distinguished OPA UNDER 40 Award recipient for professional achievements and vision in the practice of pharmacy.

Groves earned a Doctor of Pharmacy, a MS/ HSPA and completed a two-year community pharmacy practice and administrative

now our time as Ohio pharmacists, and as providers, to define what we can do for our patients and the profession.”

specialty practice residency at the College

OPA, established in 1879, represents

Groves has served as the Appointed

of Pharmacy. At Ohio State, she served as

more than 4,000 pharmacists, pharmacy

Member-at-Large of the American

a new practitioner mentor for the American

educators, and pharmacy students

Pharmacists Association (APhA) New

Pharmacists Association Academy of

throughout the state. It is OPA’s mission

Practitioner Advisory Committee. She

Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) chapter,

to unite the profession of pharmacy and

was appointed as a committee member

and as an active member of the college’s

encourage interprofessional relations while

for the APhA House of Delegates: Policy

alumni group, Groves worked as the Alumni

promoting public health through education,

Review Committee, co-chairperson of

Society Board of Trustees Member-At-Large.

discussion and legislation.

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Improving the

prescription drug pick-up process one patient at a time Paul Oyefesobi, a Class of 2019 PharmD

Focused on the future, Oyefesobi has a

graduate, has always had an interest in

lot to look forward too. Since graduating,

connecting healthcare with business. The

Oyefesobi has started a one-year rotational

experiences gained at Meijer during his P3

commercial development fellowship with

year, and a summer internship with Johnson

PTC Therapeutics and OncoSec Medical.

& Johnson the summer prior, showed him

Over the course of a year, he will have the

how he could do just that.

opportunity to contribute to Market Access, HEOR, and Business Development &

“I saw first-hand how the pharmacist and

Licensing, while supporting their immune-

patient had to work through discrepancies

oncology and rare disease pipeline.

between drug price and insurance coverage,” Oyefesobi said. “There was a

As for the future of the profession,

lack of information and communication, and

Oyefesobi has a couple ideas for where it

I knew I could do something about it but I

could be headed.

wasn’t sure of what yet.”

“Two words define where I think the

This idea became solidified at the end of his P3 year. After witnessing the difficulty of the prescription drug pick-up process again during an Introductory Pharmacy Practice

profession is going – disruption and innovation. Our current supply chain is

said. “Providers and patients will now be

changing and the jobs for pharmacists

proactively informed like never before.”

are changing as well. With change comes

Experience (IPPE) rotation, Oyefesobi

While the base of the tool is in place,

innovation, and thanks to my classes and

began working on a solution.

RxMedAccess is still a work in progress.

opportunities at Ohio State, I’ve been more

Oyefesobi plans to continue improving

than prepared for what’s ahead.”

Enter RxMedAccess.

the tool with his team, a computer science

RxMedAccess is a high-level online

student and a software developer. To move

formulary insight tool that streamlines

the product forward, he is looking for financial

information for providers related to

investors outside the university. Though

insurance coverage and therapeutic

funds might be low, he has not run short of

alternative opportunities. The tool currently

the resilience and drive needed to succeed.

provides information for Medicaid and Medicare patients only, with the next step being information for commercial patients.

“There were many days I wanted to quit, but persistence and my drive to change the future of healthcare keeps me going,”

“RxMedAccess aggregates all healthcare

Oyefesobi said. “If nothing else, the

plan datasets, allowing providers to look

professional and personal skills I’ve

at patient drugs, healthcare plans and

gained through this process have been

coverage all in one spot.” Oyefesobi

payment enough.”

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For more information about RxMedAccess, visit http://www.rxmedaccess.com/

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INTERNATIONAL: Experiencing the world through a pharmacy lens

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“Seeing pharmacists in a public health focused role was exciting and gave me a better idea of how I can impact the profession in the states.” — Nick Hamilton

Learning at Ohio State isn’t confined to classrooms on campus.

pharmaceutical and healthcare industries across the globe,

College of Pharmacy students have the opportunity to become

enabling them to relate their experiences to their future careers.

global learners and leaders through education abroad experiences, allowing them to see how healthcare systems work all over the world.

In past years, students have traveled to Italy and England, and most recently visited Switzerland during the 2019 spring break. The nineday programs provide students the opportunity for an international

In partnership with the Office of International Affairs, the college

experience while not interfering with their education. Time in-

offers short-term education abroad experiences annually

country is spent visiting pharmaceutical, historical and cultural sites,

to undergraduate and professional students. These unique

enabling students to engage with healthcare practitioners and

opportunities help students gain an understanding of the

experience the country through a pharmacy lens.

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“My week abroad was extremely transformative.” — Jen Slogar

“Through this experience, I learned what it means to be a true patient advocate.”

— Emily Veach

Students accepted into the program participate in the International

thousands of miles away from Ohio. Not only did my trip solidify my

Healthcare Experience in Pharmacy course which meets

passion for pharmacy, it opened my mind to the ways the profession

weekly prior to departure. During the course, students learn

could advance in the future – it made me think about what my role

about pharmacy practice and healthcare considerations of the

could be in this ever-evolving healthcare field. It was exciting to feel so

destination, alongside preparations for international travel.

secure in my career path.” Jen Slogar, BSPS Class of 2018

Discover how some of our students have been impacted by their trips:

“My trip showed me how even though the profession is the same at

“My week abroad was extremely transformative. It highlighted a

ideas within me for how I can improve the profession. In Switzerland,

sense of independence I found in myself after surviving a week spent

there is a larger implementation of technology in community

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the core, it can look different between countries and it inspired some

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“Witnessing how healthcare professionals treat patients in different environments but are all united under the common idea of serving others was a priceless experience.” —Jordan Fortunato

Aside from study abroad trips, students are able to experience pharmacy and patient care through opportunities with organizations like the Partnership for Ongoing Developmental, Educational and Medical Outreach Solutions (PODEMOS) and Child Family Health International (CFHI). pharmacies and a connection with public health opportunities,

PODEMOS is a Honduran and U.S. based healthcare team of

like encouraging people to get vaccinated or not smoke. Seeing

professionals and students seeking to combat the high rates of

pharmacists in a public health focused role was exciting and gave

poverty, malnutrition and poor access to health care in El Progreso

me a better idea of how I can impact the profession in the states.”

by providing quality long-term care. Beginning as a student initiative

Nick Hamilton, BSPS Class of 2021

in 2008, the partnership has allowed the brigade to return biannually

“I’ve been fortunate to travel on three of the trips and each trip taught me something invaluable that I will carry with me throughout my career. In London, I saw how pharmacists were involved in all aspects of patient care, which inspired me to want to further advocate for the profession in the states. In Italy, I learned how

to provide acute and chronic care services to patients. PharmD students Egla Agolli (P3), Smit Patel (P2) and Emily Veach (P1) joined physicians and students from Ohio State’s College of Medicine in running a free clinic to provide underprivileged communities with primary health care services during winter break 2018.

important it is to be a compassionate care provider, seeing how

“These trips are a manifestation of the college’s commitment to

pharmacists interact with patients who aren’t fluent in the native

students’ personal and professional development as well as to the

language. In Switzerland, I discovered that it is possible to work

global community,” Veach said. “Through this experience, I learned

in community pharmacy without burnout and stress, experiencing

what it means to be a true patient advocate.”

how their pharmacies put a focus on staffing and technology.”

Carissa Tedeschi, BSPS Class of 2018, PharmD Class of 2022

CFHI provides community-based global health education programs for students and institutions, fostering reciprocal

“Seeing the different areas of pharmacy around Switzerland

partnerships and empowerment in local communities, transforming

allowed me to have a greater appreciation for the profession

perspectives about self, healing and global citizenship. During

and has helped me feel more prepared for not only pharmacy

summer 2019, undergraduate student Danielle Abdallah will head

school but also working with diverse populations. Witnessing how

to Accra, Ghana to conduct a study on the healthcare systems in

healthcare professionals treat patients in different environments

the United States and Ghana. While volunteering and shadowing

but are all united under the common idea of serving others was a

healthcare providers at the Princess Marie Louise Children’s

priceless experience.” Jordan Fortunato, BSPS Class of 2021

Hospital, Abdallah plans to gather information on the role of

“Having a multicultural background myself, I have always been interested in learning about different cultures, especially with how

various healthcare providers at the hospital, which can include physicians, nurses, nutritionists, social workers and others.

they relate to my education and future career. In Switzerland, we

“I want to learn about the healthcare team’s education, daily

were able to see both sides of the pharmacy profession, including

responsibilities, day-to-day challenges and interprofessional

drug discovery and pharmacy practice. This trip showed me that

relationships,” Abdallah said. “In the healthcare field, it is very

the profession can only advance if these two areas work together.

important to cultivate a collaborative approach to providing patient

It inspired me to think more about my communications skills and

care, a value that is important for pre-professionals to recognize. I

what I can be doing now to think outside the box and work better

believe that my experience in Ghana will enhance my appreciation

with my peers.” Yuki Lin, BSPS Class of 2020

for different members of the healthcare team.”

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Paying it forward:

pharmacy alumnus creates endowment For Emmanuel “E-Dog” Ezirim, paying it forward for other students has always been a dream for him – being alive to see the pay-off is even better.

As a 13 year-old from Nigeria, E-Dog traveled to Ohio to help his sister care for her children while she finished her doctorate studies. During a local politician’s high school visit, E-Dog and a classmate questioned why their school didn’t have soccer (or fùtbol, as E-Dog would say). Soon after, their school had a team, and E-Dog quickly became a standout player. Unbeknownst to him, E-Dog was asked to tryout to be an invited walk-on player for Ohio State’s varsity soccer team. He made the team, and proceeded to play varsity soccer for four years. During this time, E-Dog was amazed at the advantages that varsity athletes were treated to – especially sponsorship gear, like shoes.

“At home (Nigeria), you were lucky to get shoes once or twice a year – at Christmas and Easter. The fact that we were given play shoes to wear, not even your ‘Sunday best shoes,’ but play shoes, was crazy to me,” E-Dog said.

It was these experiences, topped with consistently hearing about Woody Hayes and his immense impact on the university and his players due to his generous spirit, that instilled E-Dog’s need to pay it forward.

“It is impossible to give back enough to ever make up for everyone that helped me, but I wanted to pay it forward to other students and hope that they will do the same,” E-Dog said.

He did just that – The Emmanuel “E Doggy-Dog” (BS ’90, BS ’92) and ChiChi Ezirim Pharmacy Endowed Scholarship Fund was approved by the university and became effective on August 31, 2018. The annual distribution from this fund provides scholarship support to students who are enrolled in the College of Pharmacy and participating in a professional program. First preference is given to students who are former Ohio State varsity athletes, including cheerleading and/or members of The Ohio State University Marching Band. E-Dog’s second

Similar to E-Dog, Goins was a walk-on athlete. Through dedication and incredible hard work, Goins earned a scholarship before his final year of eligibility. While he was pursuing his passion on the football field, Goins was also hard at work on his studies and his future profession. Balancing the load of a student athlete, Goins was working toward his Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences and as a pharmacy technician at CVS.

preference is that the scholarship be given to, but not limited to,

Now, in pharmacy school, and again through hard work, some

under-represented students.

of the financial burden associated with pursuing an advanced

The first recipient of The Emmanuel “E Doggy-Dog” (BS ’90, BS

degree will be lessened thanks to E-Dog.

’92) and ChiChi Ezirim Pharmacy Endowed Scholarship Fund is

“I am so humbled and appreciative of people like E-Dog. He is an

Elijaah Goins. Goins is a former football player for the Buckeyes

inspiring person and I am extremely thankful for the scholarship,”

and a member of the PharmD Class of 2022.

Goins said.

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The future of Ohio State’s MS/HSPA Program Tim Ulbrich, PharmD, RPh, was named

of in-person and online courses for those

the director of the Master of Science in

taking the program alongside residency

Pharmaceutical Science – Health-System

training and the second track will be offered

Pharmacy Administration (MS/HSPA)

fully online, targeting working professionals

graduate program specialization in November

that are emerging leaders within their

2018. His position is shared with The Ohio

organizations. These changes will allow the

State University Wexner Medical Center and

program to:

resulted from Jay Mirtallo’s retirement from

• Be more accessible to those outside of

the position on June 30, 2018.

Columbus, Ohio;

As director of the MS/HSPA program,

• Bring in more diversity in practice sites

Ulbrich is responsible for the coordination

into the curriculum;

and administration of the program with

• Provide for more flexibility in the program

its residency partners, as well as student

schedule; and,

recruitment, teaching and advising student major projects, and serving as an advisor and advocate for medical center residents, assuring a tight integration between the

• Leverage the expertise of the programs’ vast network of alumni.

and evaluation of advanced patient care

Furthermore, this model will allow Ohio State

services in community pharmacy practice.

to grow its national reputation as a leader in

graduate students’ residency training

As the program nears its 60th anniversary,

and classroom experiences. Ulbrich’s

Ulbrich has big plans for the future.

primary areas of expertise and research

Continuing with Dr. Clifton Latiolais’ vision

“The legacy of this program speaks for

include personal finance for pharmacy

to “keep moving forward,” Ulbrich plans to

itself,” Ulbrich said. “What we are looking

professionals, residency training and

offer two tracks of the program beginning

at now is how we maintain sustained

education, teaching and learning curricula,

in fall of 2020. One track will be a hybrid

excellence and growth.”

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health-system pharmacy administration.

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Ohio State students discover ways to beat burnout and improve resiliency in the pharmacy profession According to the Mayo Clinic, physician

“We’ve seen that there isn’t a one-size fits all

burnout is one of the earliest indicators of

solution to this issue. Every profession and

health-system dysfunction. One-third to

person needs a solution that fits their needs.

one-half of physicians meet burnout criteria,

One area of opportunity is community

leading to suffering among physicians and

pharmacist and technician engagement and

their families. As the topic of burnout in

retention,” Mason said.

healthcare continues to gain momentum and professionals look into strategies to improve resiliency, pharmacy professionals are examining how they can beat burnout and build resiliency in their field.

According to the American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, pharmacist job turnover is fairly steady, averaging 11% annually. The average median tenure of pharmacists who left jobs was 32 months.

and recognize individual accomplishments, utilizing words of affirmation.

Kristine Mason and Shannon Kraus, recent

The percentage of pharmacists leaving jobs

alumnae of the college’s MS/HSPA program,

and ranking stress as the reason for leaving

Within the community setting, Mason

completed research projects focused on

increased, while the percentage of leavers

discovered there was a high amount of

assessing burnout and resiliency in the

ranking salary as the reason decreased.

emotional exhaustion, which can lead to

pharmacy profession. Mason and Kraus are

high-risk situations with patient malpractice.

some of the first in the profession to look at

She looked further into what could be done

resiliency and burnout through a pharmacy lens. Mason examined community-based settings, while Kraus evaluated healthsystem settings.

“Wellness has always been a priority for me.

It’s more than just physical fitness though, it’s emotional wellness too,” Kraus said. “As I heard more about these ideas of burnout and resiliency, I started thinking about workplace culture and what I could do as a leader to promote new ideas.”

“ Creating a culture of positivity and team building can help positively impact pharmacists’ ability to enjoy their job and do it well.”

to refuel pharmacists after interactions with patients to ensure they are practicing at the top of their license.

“Creating a culture of positivity and team building can help positively impact pharmacists’ ability to enjoy their job and do it well,” Mason said.

While this topic continues to gain popularity, Mason and Kraus look forward to sharing their findings broadly, making this information easily accessible for all. With

To begin their research, Mason and Kraus

help from Tim Ulbrich, MS/HSPA program

looked at the information that was available

director and professor of clinical pharmacy,

from the pioneers of this topic, including

In this area, Kraus looked at her teams within

they have been featured on several

Stanford, Duke and Mayo Clinic. While these

OhioHealth and worked one-on-one with

profession podcasts and blogs, including

institutions look specifically at physician

her technicians. After performing a Love

the Pharmacy Leaders Podcast, Talk to Your

burnout, the National Academy of Medicine

Languages evaluation, she discovered

Pharmacists, Rx Buzz, The Fit Pharmacist

led the way for a holistic approach.

they could improve the way they celebrate

and tl;dr pharmacy.

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Blake R. Peterson named chair for the Division of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy Blake R. Peterson, PhD, has been selected

chemical biology, the lab pursues projects

as chair and professor for the college’s

involving anticancer agents, anti-infective

Division of Medicinal Chemistry and

agents, molecular probes, tools for target

Pharmacognosy. Peterson, who will join the

identification and methods for drug delivery.

college in August, is the first in a series of

An overarching theme of the group’s work

planned faculty recruits focused on cancer

is the identification of new therapeutic

drug discovery.

approaches, mechanisms and agents.

“We are excited and honored to have

Peterson is the co-founder of Indigo

Dr. Blake Peterson join our faculty. Dr.

Biosciences Inc., a leading provider of

Peterson’s hire will extend our capabilities

nuclear receptor and in vitro toxicology

in drug discovery and development while

solutions that accelerate scientific

further strengthening our partnership with

decision-making.

The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center,” Dean Mann said.

Peterson received his PhD in chemistry from the University of California and a

The Peterson laboratory creates chemical

BS in chemistry from the University of

tools for the study of biological systems,

Nevada. He was elected as a fellow of The

investigates diverse biological targets

American Association for the Advancement

and employs fluorescence-based and

of Science (AAAS) in 2013 for distinguished

imaging-based methods to evaluate the

contributions to the field of bioorganic

received the Leading Light Research Award

effects of small molecules, peptides and

chemistry, particularly the development of

from the University of Kansas in 2012 and was

proteins on isolated proteins, living cells

synthetic mimics of cell surface receptors

named an Eminent Scholar by the Kansas

and model organisms. Working in the fields

and fluorescent probes of biological systems.

Biosciences Authority in 2008.

of bioorganic/medicinal chemistry and

In addition to many other honors, Peterson

MANWILL CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8

“There are many more life-saving medicines

After completing his PhD, Manwill plans to

to be discovered and there remains an

pursue postdoctoral research training, while

enthusiastic group of biologists and

also continuing to share his passion for the

The group met with Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) and his congressional staff, one of Senator Sherrod Brown’s (D-OH) legislative

chemists eager to perform the basic natural

field of natural products and drug discovery.

staff and a staff member of Representative

products research necessary to discover

“Before leaving for the workshop, Dr.

Marcia Fudge (D-OH). The cohort invited

them. It is essential that our legislators and

Elizabeth Newton from The Battelle Center

Portman to the Byrd Polar and Climate

general public recognize this important field

advised us to get out of our comfort zones

Research Center, an Ohio State Office of

of study and continue to support it through

Research center focused on maintaining

federal funding. The CASE workshop taught

research excellence and supporting public

me that members of Congress are eager

engagement in polar and climate studies

to hear from all their constituents, including

at the university. Manwill also thanked the

scientists, and it falls on our shoulders to

incredibly grateful to have participated in

communicate our research to them and the

this opportunity and feel that it will have a

public,” Manwill said.

lasting impact on my career.”

senator for sponsoring a bill that supports tropical rainforests – a climate that is vital to natural products drug discovery.

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and talk to everyone we saw while we were in DC. I took that message to heart and met some extremely impressive individuals, such as the president of The Weather Channel,” Manwill said. “I am

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Undergraduate student accepted to prestigious Department of Energy internship Bryan Jaski, a sophomore BSPS student,

Jaski’s interest in a career on the research

accepted a summer internship with the

side of pharmacy drew him to the opportunity,

U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) highly

which involves working under some of the

competitive Science Undergraduate

nation’s top scientists. He credits the College

Laboratory Internship (SULI) program. Jaski

of Pharmacy’s curriculum with piquing his

is among 114 students across the country

interest in the areas of organic chemistry and

who were accepted, and one of only five

human physiology that tie into the project.

sophomores to be chosen.

“The SULI program is a great opportunity to

The SULI program encourages

apply my knowledge of biochemistry and

undergraduate students and recent

gain the kind of hands-on laboratory work

graduates to pursue science, technology,

that goes into developing new drugs in

engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers

pharmacy,” Jaski said.

by providing research opportunities at DOE

The Argonne National Laboratory, located

labs. Jaski was appointed to the Argonne

outside of Chicago, Ill., is the largest

National Laboratory to participate in novel gene research conducted by the DOE’s Nanoscience and Technology division.

national laboratory in the Midwest. It assists concentrations of signaling molecules

universities, industries and other national

inside bacteria. Developments in bacterial

laboratories with complex projects requiring

During his 10-week term, Jaski will conduct

signaling networks will be used to learn

considerable resources to help address

research for the division’s peptide-based

more about biofilm formation and bacterial

humanity’s greatest challenges.

biosensors project, which focuses on

environments, and for applications to other

designing a biosensor that can detect

gene regulatory systems.

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Ho initially emailed and met Fuchs after attending a lecture he gave and seeing his passion for his work. With their shared enthusiasm for synthetic chemistry, Fuchs offered her the opportunity to join his lab.

“At first, Dr. Fuchs had me shadowing one of his senior graduate students in order to become familiar with the equipment and instrumentation and to learn how to set up and run reactions on my own. Gradually, with his encouragement and guidance, I learned to become more independent and seek out journal articles and explore chemical reactions on my own.”

To aid in the learning and mentorship process, Fuchs is an active participant in his students’ academic careers. He checks in on his students’ research progress daily, leaves his office door open and fosters an atmosphere where they can feel

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empowered to learn and ask questions.

Fuchs received the Excellence in

For Fuchs, training undergraduate students

Undergraduate Research Mentoring Award

is a way to continue the legacy of his own

in April 2019.

mentor who launched him into research.

As for Ho, she credits Fuchs with giving her

“When I was an undergraduate student,

the confidence to apply to the University

my advisor gave me a list of names for

of North Carolina’s Doctor of Pharmacy

potential labs – I recognized one of my

program. She was accepted into the

faculty member’s names, so I reached

program and will begin there in the fall.

out. He essentially spring-boarded my

Upon graduation, Ho also received the Ohio

research career and I feel like I owe

State College of Pharmacy’s Division of

other undergraduate students the same

Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy

opportunity,” Fuchs said.

Outstanding Student Award.

Fuchs’ lab designs and prepares novel

“Without (Dr. Fuchs’) encouragement, I likely

molecules for therapeutic applications

would not have even applied. I am not sure

against cancer and infectious diseases

where my future career path will take me,

such as HIV. Utilizing fundamental chemical

but working in Dr. Fuchs’ lab has definitely

knowledge and synthetic methodology, his

made me consider pursuing a PhD as well

lab facilitates the process of drug discovery

and perhaps becoming a professor so that

and development through the generation of

I can inspire and guide students just like he

biological probe molecules, the synthesis

has done for me,” Ho said.

of lead compounds and the optimization of drug properties.

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Wellness efforts

create resilient healthcare professionals, from the inside out Wellness is an integral part of life at Ohio State and the College of Pharmacy.

Ensuring that students, faculty and staff can make healthy choices and live a great life is ingrained in everything we do, from our curriculum to our student organizations.

But this mindset didn’t just happen overnight - Chief Wellness Officer and Dean of the College of Nursing Bernadette Melnyk, Wellness Innovators and Ambassadors across campus have demonstrated a commitment to health and well-being. This is the Buckeye Wellness Initiative.

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In Parks Hall, the efforts to improve wellness at the college,

In the past year, the Innovators and Ambassadors have hosted

specifically with emotional and physical wellness, began in 2014.

events like resiliency trainings, therapy dog visits and financial

Students were aware their health science counterparts had access

wellness presentations. Their efforts have also been recognized at

to resources like counseling and wondered “Why don’t we have

a university level. In 2018, Dean Mann and Dr. McAuley received

anything like this?”

the Buckeye Wellness Leadership Award for their support of health

“We heard from students that they were having trouble handling

and wellness activities in the college.

the stress of school and personal situations and they wanted

“It’s important to us that students are learning about wellness and

access to counseling and mental health resources,” Dr. Jim

how it can positively impact their lives. Healthcare professionals

McAuley, associate dean for academic affairs and professor, said.

tend to have some of the unhealthiest habits, but are encouraging

“Our goal of getting students the support they needed, especially

their patients to live better lives,” McAuley said. “We want our

with mental health, nutrition and physical activity, started as a

students and the next generation of pharmacy professionals to

grassroots effort and took off from there.”

demonstrate the behaviors of wellness and be a model for the

What started out as one-off presentations and access to a

patients they care for.”

counselor has now grown into on-going wellness activities that

Looking to the future, the wellness team plans to further expand

leave an impact around Parks Hall. Faculty and staff members,

their programming. To ensure they are meeting their goals of

known as Wellness Innovators, work alongside students, known

helping students receive the support they are seeking, the team

as Wellness Ambassadors, to plan programming for the year.

will look at student health outcomes and how activities and

Ongoing wellness activities include fresh fruit in the Dean’s

programming are leaving an impact.

Suite, a free little library, take five station, wellness walks and, of course, student counseling services. Wellness is even built into the curriculum, having students participate in REACH training and addressing topics like mental health.

“What I love about being involved with wellness at the college is seeing busy members of our community take time to find balance between their professional and personal lives,” Meghan Ritchey, PharmD student and Wellness Ambassador, said. “I know that making

“We’re lucky that we get to plan and try new programming every

the time for wellness isn’t easy. I love knowing that we are making an

year and touch on all nine of the dimensions of wellness,” said

impact and helping others take time to invest in themselves.”

Emily Keeler, wellness and community builder. “Wellness is more than diet and exercise, it’s choices that lead you to a healthier, happier life.”

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To learn more about wellness at Ohio State, visit www.wellness.osu.edu The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy

Emotional Wellness

Career Wellness

Social Wellness

Identifies, expresses and manages entire range of feelings

Engages in work to gain personal satisfaction and enrichment

Seeks assistance to address areas of concern

Displays consistency with values, goals and lifestyle

Creates a network of support based on interdependence, mutual trust and respect

Spiritual Wellness

Physical Wellness

Financial Wellness

Seeks harmony and balance by openly exploring the depth of human purpose, meaning and connection through dialogue and self-reflection

Achieves an adequate amount of sleep and eats a balanced diet

Aware of financial state and budgets

Intellectual Wellness

Creative Wellness

Environmental Wellness

Values lifelong learning and seeks to foster critical thinking and moral reasoning

Values and actively participates in a diverse range of arts and cultural experiences as a means to understand and appreciate the surrounding world

Recognizes the responsibility to preserve, protect and improve the environment

Engages in education for the pursuit of knowledge

Engages in exercise for 150 minutes per week and attends regular medical check-ups

Develops sensitivity and awareness towards the feelings of others

Saves and manages finances in order to achieve realistic goals

Appreciates the interconnectedness of nature and the individual

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