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2014 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS: Jerry Wisler, Class of 1979 PATIENT CARE AND BOARD CERTIFICATION Alumnus Brandon Craig, PharmD ‘07, discusses the benefits.
PG2 MISSION: UNSTOPPABLE Jing Meyer cheers students on toward academic and professional success.
PG3 THE MASTER OF PLANS Careful planning led to a meaningful career for BSPS alumnus, Kevin Krock ‘07.
PG4 LEADERSHIP LESSONS If graduate school is the next step, start planning now.
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Gerald „Jerry‟ Wisler, BSP ‟79, is the recipient of the 2014 Distinguished Alumnus award from The University of Toledo Alumni Association. Nominated by his peers and selected by the college‟s Alumni Affiliate and Dean‟s Cabinet, he will be honored at the Homecoming Gala on October 24. The Distinguished Alumnus award is the highest honor and distinction the affiliate bestows on alumni, recognizing outstanding career achievements in pharmacy or healthcare. Wisler‟s unique educational background and career path have allowed him to contribute greatly to the lives of others. After earning his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, he completed a Master of Business Administration degree at The University of Toledo, with a major in finance. Wisler began his career as a practicing pharmacist but quickly moved into sales and promotion
roles in the pharmaceutical industry. His roles at Novartis and Merck included directing managed care and marketing strategy, in which he helped bring to market well known drugs like Pepcid® and Zocor®. Team building, strategic leadership and innovation are the hallmarks of Wisler‟s success in the pharmaceutical industry. The recipient of numerous awards for his entrepreneurialism and strategy, he independently established and led Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Omthera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Through Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on latestage product de ve lopme nt and commercialization, Wisler led the completion of Phase 2 and Phase 3 trials, which culminated in the FDA approval of (Continued on page 4)
“In nothing do men more nearly approach the gods than in giving health to men.” Cicero Roman philosopher, politician and orator
Brandon Craig, PharmD, RPh, BCACP (center) discusses pharmacy legislation with his local congressmen.
Your 2014-2015 Alumni Affiliate Board The Alumni Affiliate of the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences plans meaningful programming and events for the college alumni and supports student endeavors. From family events like ice skating to professional development CE programs, the Alumni Affiliate, our branch of the UT Alumni Association, engages alumni and the community. This year, the college welcomes several new members to the Alumni Affiliate Board who, along with experienced board members, will plan new types of events and develop new ways to involve current students with the Alumni Association. Janice Marsteller, „02, „05 is president, and Tristan Hill, „07 is vice president of the board. The board secretary is Michelle Carey, „13, and the treasurer is Jean Lovejoy, „80. Other alumni members of the board include Harold Kinker, „70, Joel Levitan, „69, Kim Schmude, „85, Rachel Rocha, „12, Andrew Azzi, „13, Hussein El-Khatib, „09, Brandon Ver Vaet, „12 and Janee Witner, „12. Dean Early, past president Jeff Muszynski, „78, development director Jeff Barton and communications director Charisse Montgomery are ex-officio members of the board, along with Pharmacy Student Council president Matthew Jordan, Dr. Robert Schlembach, Donna Haar, and Ashleigh
Taking Patient Care to the Next Level with Board C Healthcare is changing. Patients' needs are growing. The pharmacist's role is expanding. According to The Joint Commission of Pharmacy Practitioners' (JCPP) in their Future Vision of Pharmacy Practice 2015, “Pharmacists will be the healthcare professionals responsible for providing patient care that ensures optimal medication therapy outcomes.” In order to prove our professional worth and fulfill our patients' medication- and health-related needs, we must get in the game. One way of doing this is Board Certification. Dr. Brandon Craig, a 2007 Pharm.D. graduate of the University of Toledo College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, recently achieved board certification in ambulatory care pharmacy through the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS). Dr. Craig is a clinical pharmacist practicing at Discount Drug Mart, a regional pharmacy chain in Ohio. He is also a preceptor for Pharm.D. Students at UT. His professional interests include Medication Therapy Management, diabetes care, vaccinations and medication reconciliation. “I have always possessed a passion for educating and sharing knowledge. As a pharmacist on the front line of healthcare, I enjoy teaching my patients about general health and wellness and the appropriate use of their medications.
I have also found it very rewarding to precept pharmacy students from UT in completing their experiential hours.” There are many reasons one may pursue board certification, including affirmation of skills and knowledge, increased recognition from other healthcare professionals, or exploring new practice opportunities. My major motivation for becoming a Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (BCACP) was in providing optimal care to my patients and ensuring that high quality, practical education is provided to our future pharmacists. As the quest towards Provider Status continues, we as pharmacists must prove our value to patients and fellow health care professionals. “Through earning Board Certification, I would like to offer additional learning opportunities to UT pharmacy students. This credential validates a pharmacist's knowledge to manage patients with complex medication-related needs. The community pharmacist of today is truly a clinician, and has many added roles and responsibilities in caring for ambulatory patients. There are many patient services offered at my pharmacy, including MTM, health/self -care education, medication adherence, vaccinations, and medication synchronization. Students would benefit greatly from being directly involved in the provision of these
The BOARD OF PHARMACY SPECIALTIES says: Improved outcomes in patient care are the primary purpose of specialization in any health care profession. The patient's personal standard is simple — "How can anyone know which pharmacists are uniquely qualified to monitor my medication plan?" With specialty-trained pharmacists as part of the collaborative care team, enhanced patient satisfaction has been documented with fewer complications in drug treatment; improved laboratory monitoring; reductions in unnecessary medications; and shorter hospital stays resulting in lower treatment costs. bpsweb.org
ertification by Dr. Brandon Craig services.” “With pharmacists providing advanced pharmacy services such as health education, MTM, vaccine administration, and patient/prescriber drug therapy recommendations, we need to strive for excellence and recognition as members of the health care team.” In regards to education and pharmacy students, I plan to continue precepting students at my practice site as often as they are assigned. I would also be excited to participate in other opportunities with the College of Pharmacy to provide seminars, practical experience or professional experiences to students. I am interested in any
research opportunities that are relevant to ambulatory care pharmacy. I am also an active member of APhA and the Ohio Pharmacists Association (OPA), including the Disease State Management Taskforce and MTM Work Group committees with OPA. Please contact me with any questions. Brandon Craig, PharmD, RPh, BCACP Class of 2007, University of Toledo College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Email Dr. Craig
Pharmacists Certified by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties Source: American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) http://www.accp.com/docs/careers/BPS_CHART_2014.pdf
MISSION: UNSTOPPABLE Jing Meyer, coordinator of advising and student services, helps professional division students gain confidence and set career goals.
The Office of Student Affairs in the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences has received university and national attention for its service to students. Each member of the team contributes to the personalized care our students receive. As coordinator of advising and student services, Jing Meyer is heavily involved in making sure our students are successful. Her role allows her to support the students academically throughout the college journey, helping them to make informed decisions. Meyer‟s role also includes academic advising, a cornerstone of retention and educational success. Our college uses group and individual advising sessions to collaboratively guide students through academic policy and procedure and to encourage early planning, problem solving and decision making. Academic advisors offer advice and listen and refer students to support services when necessary. With more students selecting multiple minors and participating in college and departmental Honors programs, encouragement and guidance about career options help students to plan for the future. Meyer‟s career history demonstrates her strengths in connecting with others and strategizing for success. Before coming to UT, she was an adviser in the College of Education & Human Development at Bowling Green State University and an (Continued on page 6)
“Without leaps of imagination or dreaming, we lose the excitement of possibilities. Dreaming, after all is a form of planning.” Gloria Steinem Feminist journalist and activist
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MTP Inhibitor Juxtapid (lomitapide) in December 2012. The FDA approval of Epanova, a high-potency, prescription Omega 3 product, and its 2013 acquisition by Astra Zeneca are further indicators of Wisler‟s acumen in pharmaceutical product development and commercialization. Maintaining his interest in pharmacy education, Wisler has been a guest of the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sc ie n ce s, s pe ak i n g t o s tu de nt pharmacists and encouraging them to be entrepreneurial. His professional efforts have enhanced the lives of many, and The University of Toledo is proud to recognize him with as a Distinguished Alumnus.
Jerry Wisler has spent more than 30 years in the pharmaceutical industry. He has successfully founded and led Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, a publicly
The Master of Plans: Kevin Krock, BSPS „07 As director of research and development at Precision Toxicology in San Diego, Alumnus Kevin Krock, BSPS ‟07, has experienced career success as a result of planning and hard work. Initially arriving at The University of Toledo with the intent to become a pharmacist, he realized that he was better suited for a career in drug research. Krock chose pharmaceutics because it offered a stable and interesting career path; formulation was a necessary role in big Pharma that had the potential to grow with the development of new technologies. After graduation, while many of his classmates elected to enter PharmD programs, Krock chose to go to graduate school with a focus on drug research. “One thing I found amazing in the corporate world is that jobs will be open for six months to a year while they search for the exact right person,” Krock said. “I saw graduate school as the best way to get the necessary experience.”
The pharmaceutics major had given him a strong foundation in biology, chemistry and laboratory experience, which prepared him for graduate study at University of Illinois at Chicago. There, he studied medicinal chemistry and analytical chemistry. While the pursuit of a graduate degree in research was challenging, it was also very rewarding. Plotting his path carefully, Krock went from working as a research assistant to working as an applications scientist before taking his current position as director of research and development. He advises current students to plan well for their careers. “Determine what you want out of life and choose your next steps carefully,” Krock said. “If you think research is interesting, speak to faculty members with active labs. Volunteering there will let you meet current Ph.D. candidates, post-docs and research faculty. You can learn a lot from their career paths and determine whether research is for you.”
traded company with a market cap of over $1 billion, and Omthera Pharmaceuticals, which was acquired by Astra Zeneca for over $400 million. His entrepreneurial efforts in these ventures brought Juxtapid (lomitapide) and Epanova to market.
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the Exam Study Break, a biannual event
Sonnenberg, assistant director of alumni relations.
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Planned events for this year include a Pharmacy law CE in March and an ice skating night. Students will benefit from
times, sponsored by the Alumni Affiliate. The board will also organize a community service event this academic year.
TOLEDO STATE OF MIND Maybe you’ve forgotten some of the great things Toledo has to offer, or maybe you want to be a tourist in your own town. Either way, this video, which features UT students, offers some quick suggestions on what to do in the Glass City.
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LEADERSHIP LESSONS: GRAD SCHOOL
For many students in the B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences program, graduate school is the next step. Planning and considering options are essential first steps.
1 Among the personal qualities that have helped him to succeed, Krock credits his talent for surrounding himself with brilliant and experienced people from whom he can learn. Asked what has surprised him most about his career journey, he replied, “how much of my success has been due to sheer luck.” Krock enjoys solving complex problems, a characteristic that makes him well suited to research and development.
With the scientific freedom his work allows, he is able to plan unique projects that affect people‟s lives and improve their access to the medications they need. Ever the risk taker, Krock continues to seek new ways to impact health care by taking on innovative projects. “People who fear failure will not do well in research and development,” he said. Refining his professional goals and associating with the right people has contributed to his success over the years, and he isn‟t finished yet.
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“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” Benjamin Franklin scholar, inventor, Founding Father with hundred-dollar smile
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 10.04.14 Annual Wal-Mart Student Retreat at Camp Miakonda
Leadership
10.10.14 Developments in Cosmetics Regulation: A Historical Overview Shontell Wright, FDA 10:00 am to 10:50 am Field House 1030 (Main Campus) 10.22.14 New Developments in Nail Care and Nail Make-Up Products Mark Chandler, ACT Solutions Corp. 11:00 am to 11:50 am Collier 1030 (Health Science Campus) 10.24.14 Research Opportunities in the Cosmetic Industry Mark Chandler, ACT Solutions Corp. 10:00 am to 10:50 am Field House 1030 (Main Campus) Pre-gala reception, Homecoming Gala, and post-Gala gathering 10.25.14 Homecoming parade, alumni tailgate, Rockets v. UMass 10.29.14 Color Theory in the World of Makeup Tresha Heath, Make Me Makeup 11:00 am to 11:50 am Collier 1030 (Health Science Campus) 10.31.14 Cosmetic Scientist as a Product Formulator Perry Romanowski, Brains Publishing 10:00 am to 10:50 am Field House 1030 (Main Campus) 11.12.2014 Pharmaceutical Sciences annual meeting begins
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New Developments in Oral and Dental Care Products Mark Chandler, ACT Solutions Corp. 11:00 am to 11:50 am Collier 1030 (Health Science Campus) 11.14.14 Marketing and Advertising Cosmetics Mark Chandler, ACT Solutions Corp. 10:00 am to 10:50 am Field House 1030 (Main Campus)
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adviser at Owens Community College. She was also an associate professor and chair of psychology department in the College of Education at Hunan Normal University in China. Over the past 11 years, Meyer has learned to wear many hats while working with students in the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. “Sometimes I am a teacher, sometimes a counselor, sometimes a service provider, sometimes a records manager, sometimes a stern advocate,” Meyer said. “Occasionally, I need to intervene in a student's personal arena to obtain personal assistance for the student. I love the diversity of my job.” Meyer enjoys working with students and providing information that relieves their stress and supports their goals. She is pleased when students leave her office feeling relaxed, refreshed, focused, and inspired.
“It is amazing to witness students overcoming hurdles and successfully completing their degree programs,” said Meyer. “It is tremendously rewarding to help students open their eyes to the various curricular and career options offered by our college.” The college‟s Office of Student Affairs has nine staff members and offices on both the Main and Health Science Campuses. Students schedule advising meetings online and even meet with advisors via Skype. Weekly Student Affairs enewsletters inform students of deadlines, events, and activities. The mission of the Office of Student Affairs is to provide students with advising and support services that help to ensure their success in completing their degree programs. The staff is dedicated to supplying the highest quality of "pharmacy student care" possible.
Homecoming 2014
Class Reunions Pre-Gala Reception Homecoming Gala Post-Gala Gathering Homecoming Parade Alumni Tailgate Rockets vs. UMass
Join The University of Toledo College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences as we celebrate Homecoming and the 110th anniversary of the college.
Pre-Gala Reception, reunion Student Union Room 2592 Cash bar, hors d'oeuvres
Annual Edward C. Schmakel Homecoming Parade Bancroft Street
Gala banquet ($30) Pharmacy honoree is Jerry Wisler, ‘79. Student Union Auditorium
Pre-game tailgate Koester Alumni Pavilion
Post-Gala Gathering Student Union Room 2592
This year’s Homecoming theme is Blast from the Past. Do you remember when Rocky looked like this?
Rockets vs. UMass ($25) Glass Bowl Stadium
www.utoledo.edu/pharmacy/alumni Jeff Barton, 419-530-5413 or Jeffrey.barton@utoledo.edu Ashleigh Sonnenberg, 419-530-5359