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Charles and Sarah Sandershave been married 32 yearsToday, the Moores enjoy family activitiesand watching their daughters growThe Tribolettis ontheir wedding dayCharles Sanders (BS 1978)& Sarah (Burnside) Sanders(BS 1978, PharmD 1980)Warren Moore (PharmD 2002)& Aneasha (Lee) Moore(PharmD 2002)Mark Triboletti (PharmD 2008)& Jessica (Larva) Triboletti(PharmD 2010)“A fellow classmate and Charles’ roommate,Robert Stephens, wanted to get Charles out oftheir dorm room one Friday night, but he wasstudying,” says Sarah. “Steve said he knewsomeone else who was probably studyingon a Friday night and suggested Charles giveSarah Burnside a call. Intrigued by the ideathat there was possibly a girl doing the samething he was doing and being very competitive,he called. Yes, Sarah was studying too. So hesuggested going to the library to study andthen grabbing a Coke. We became knownfor our study dates, often seen sittingopposite each other in the study carrelsof the Pharmacy Library.”“Our first real date was attending a footballgame,” she says. “Charles played football atMuncie Central High School and his old highschool team came to play West Lafayette HighSchool. We walked over and watched thegame. We still attend football games, althoughwe now watch the Boilers play. Often as partof our anniversary celebration we attend anNFL exhibition game.” Charles adds that whilethey were dating, he gave Sarah a single redrose each Valentine’s Day, and he still doesto this day.“Warren and I met when he spent thesummer working at the Purdue StudentPharmacy. We dated for seven yearsbefore we got married,” commentsAneasha. The couple has been happilymarried for six years.Due to Warren’s football schedulewhile students, there wasn’t muchtime for additional hobbies for themto share, but they did enjoy watching“ER” on Thursday nights. Aneasha alsoreminisces about the time they participatedin a wheel barrow race at a picnic.“It was easy for me to carry Warren’slegs for the first part of the race and wegot a good lead. The interesting part ofthe race came when we had to switch.When he carried my legs, we lost our leada little, so in order to make sure we won,I was thrown across the finish line!”When asked whether she finds itrewarding or challenging sharing the sameeducational background as her husband,she says it’s been more rewarding havingsomeone to discuss various issues andconcerns that arise at work and givingyou a different perspective.“Mark and I married on September 17,2011, after we began dating in 2006,”says Jessica. “I’ll never forget going toa Purdue Women’s Basketball gameand being on the ‘Kiss-Cam.’ The nextday, Dr. Hem caught me after classand said that he saw us on the bigscreen the previous night!”Now the couple enjoys takingroad trips together and visitingfamily in various areas of the country.Mark is the cook in the family andJessica benefits from his Italiancooking background. They still arehuge Purdue sports fans and getback to campus as frequently aspossible (see page 30).“Both of us work with the VeteransAffairs Hospital, but in very differentroles,” she says. “I am a clinicalambulatory care practitioner andMark is administrative. Sharing thesame degree has worked out well forus and we’re both very thankful for thePharmacy Program at Purdue!”Several couples enjoy thebeautiful fall weather at thePharmacy Couples Tailgate;(L to R) Dean Craig Svensson,Sue Svensson, Nick Popovich,Renee Popovich, Kathy Marcotte,Tom Marcotte, Cheryl Green,Jeff Green, Lisa Wood, TomWood, Jason Young, GalynYoung, Chris Meyer, CindyMeyer, Jason Hale, KristiHale, Charles Sanders,and Sarah SandersFALL & WINTER 20123

Contemporary Issues in International Public Health:Exploring ChinaBeijing China outside Bell TowerIn June 2012, Drs. Cynthia Koh-Knox(Pharmacy Practice) and James McGlothlin(College of Health and Human Sciences)took eleven students to China for a 17-daycourse on Contemporary Issues inInternational Public Health. Six studentsenrolled in the three-credit course throughStudy Abroad and five students enrolledas PharmD candidates for an AdvancedPharmacy Practice Experience inAcademia/Continuing Education.This is the fifth year the course wasoffered to Purdue students, and thefirst time Pharmacy was involved inthe delivery of course content. Thepartnership between Pharmacy andHealth and Human Sciences was formedto provide interdisciplinary activitiesrelating to public, occupational,environmental, and pharmacologicalhealth. One of the goals of the courseis to establish a solid foundation forunderstanding different cultures andtheir laws and policies in public health.The group explored Beijing, Xian andShanghai. The students participated indaily academic activities designed toengage them with the rich Chinesehistory and culture, as well as its public4The Purdue PharmacistA lunch of dumpling strawberries and apricotshealth issues. Many historic and popularsites were visited including the ForbiddenCity, Beijing Center for PreventativeMedicine Research (CDC of China),Tiananmen Square, Beijing University ofChinese Medicine, Terra Cotta Warriors,Old Shanghai, The Great Wall, UnitedFamily Hospital (an American-ownedinstitution,) and a silk farm and factory.The group participated in Tai Chi anda calligraphy class, experienced Tuinamassage and cupping, made and atedumplings, and shopped in local markets.One of the highlights of the trip was therepeated requests for pictures with“the Americans” everywhere the studentstravelled. The display of Purdue clothingwas evident on a daily basis!By the end of the course, studentspresented videos and photographs todocument various aspects of the foodindustry from a public health perspective.All students returned from this adventurewith a different perspective on the world.The five PharmD candidates are workingon a project to develop a continuingeducation course about TraditionalChinese Medicine and the treatment ofcommon disease states here in the U.S.This experience fostered outreach effortsby Purdue University to have studentsexperience first-hand public health issuesin China. The instructors believe it helpedprepare them for the changing globalpolitics and laws of public health, includinghealth care practices.

A group of P-1 studentsparticipate in a “Minuteto Win It” challengeevent during orientationPharmacy OrientationThe College of Pharmacy has provided an orientation forprofessional students for the past several years, but theprogram was expanded in 2009 after the Curriculum TaskForce endorsed the decision. The purpose of this redesignedorientation was to better facilitate the transition of studentsentering their first professional year (P-1) in the program,enable students to get to know their fellow classmates,encourage students to get out of their comfort zone, andinfuse students with a dose of professionalism and whatit means to be a part of the Purdue Pharmacy Family.The orientation is designed, organized, and mostly facilitatedby upperclassmen already in the program. All new P-1 studentsparticipate in two full days of orientation, which provides themwith fellowship and fun, as well as information about whatthey can expect over the next few years in the program.The orientation also gives upperclassmen the opportunityto hone their leadership and organizational skills.This fall marked the fourth successful year the expandedorientation has been provided. The following is an updategiven by Carmine Colavecchia, a P-4 student currentlyserving on the Orientation Steering Committee.“The extended orientation program continuesColavecchiato demonstrate sustainability and success asevidenced by positive evaluations from first professional yearstudents, increased donations from faculty and alumni, and alarge number of student volunteers. Every year, the new studentscommend the program leaders for creating an environment thatpromotes camaraderie and development of new friendships.Throughout the program, we discuss student expectations, as wellas the legacy of the College in order to promote high standards.Over 6,500 was donated this year, largely from recent graduates,who believe the experience is beneficial. Additionally, over 60professional students volunteered to assist with roundtablediscussions, orchestrate outside activities, stimulate ethicaldebates, and lead campus tours.Modifications were made to the program this year to allowstudents to interact more with one another, inspire them to thinkoutside of the box, instill a sense of professionalism, and highlightactivities hosted by the College. Some additions were The RightBrain Challenge, The Amazing Race, a video montage, and amodification to the Crossing the Line activity. The committee hasalready brainstormed ways to improve the program next yearbased on feedback from the class of 2016.Inspired and created by the leadership class of 2007, the orientationprogram has become a tradition for the Purdue College of Pharmacy.Alumni and faculty have the opportunity to meet incoming students,and students have the opportunity to network with future colleagues.We are greatly appreciative that the Purdue College of Pharmacyfamily supports this program.”Carmine Colavecchia(4th Year Professional PharmD Student, Orientation Steering Committee)The pharmacy upperclassmen who helped facilitate the team buildingevents at the intramural fieldsFALL & WINTER 20125

Thank YouThe College of PharmacyFiscal Year 2012 GiftsThe College of Pharmacy would like to thank our donors for theirgenerosity which ultimately enhances the overall success of ourprograms and future alumni, and we thank you for your continuedsupport. A list of the names of our individual and corporate donorswho made gifts during July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 can befound online at nnual reports/2012-dev.The College strives to accurately recognize our donors. If for anyreason you feel that your name has been omitted or listed incorrectly onour website, please contact Angela Davis, Manager of Stewardship andDonor Relations, at (765) 494-1370 or davis174@purdue.edu. We inviteall of you to participate at the appropriate giving club level. Every giftcounts, and we thank each and every one of you for your support.6The Purdue Pharmacist

Ang (BS 1950, HDR 1993) and Jeannine Carnaghienjoy brunch with their scholarship recipientsAaron Hill, Candice Hill, Lisa Nail, and Steve Nail (PhD 1975)PharmD student Jacob Mattoxvisits with Ginny TylerDonor Recognition Brunch 2012The College of Pharmacy hosted its annual Donor Recognition Brunch on Saturday, November 3,2012, at the Four Points by Sheraton in West Lafayette. Guests were welcomed by emceesShannon Eaves and Chelsea Gustafson, both 3rd Professional Year PharmD students and membersof Phi Lambda Sigma. Dean Craig Svensson and Nathan Wight, Director of Advancement,presented brief updates about the College.The College was pleased to have two speakers address our guests during the brunch.Jacob Mattox, a 3rd Professional Year PharmD student and President of the Board of Directorsfor the Purdue Alumni Student Experience, addressed the group and expressed his gratitudeto the donors. Dr. Steven Nail (PhD 1975), Senior Research Scientist at Baxter PharmaceuticalsSolutions and former College professor, shared his personal story of why he and his wife, Lisa,are donors. “Lisa and I look forward to the Donor Recognition Brunch every year,” commentsSteve. “It’s a very positive, energetic event, and we always enjoy the chance to meet studentsand renew friendships with former faculty colleagues. Being faithful donors is very important toLisa and me. Our Purdue education, for both of us, was the bargain of a lifetime, and we’re gladto be in a position to give back to our academic home.”The generosity of our donors enhances the overall success of our programs and the futurealumni at the College of Pharmacy. We strive to provide the best we can for our students, facultyand staff. We are able to make technological enhancements that benefit all within our pharmacyfamily that keep us engaged and connected using state-of-the-art equipment. We provide facilityupgrades to our classrooms, conference rooms and laboratories. Students are also able toreceive travel funding for participation in conferences in order to broaden their educationalexperience and allow them the opportunity to engage with others in the profession. We areprivileged to bring to campus nationally and internationally renowned speakers to presentvarious topics in the pharmaceutical world. Lastly, our students have the opportunity to receivea variety of awards and scholarships which enable them to further their education, relievingthem of some of their financial burdens and allowing them to concentrate more fully on theirstudies. None of this would be possible without the dedication and philanthropy of our donors.We appreciate all you do to support the College of Pharmacy!A Student’sPersonalThank YouThe College of Pharmacy invitesyou to meet Emily Richardson(PharmD 2013) in a special thankyou video that was presented duringthe Donor Brunch. In the video,Emily shares her experience as aPharmacy student and expressesher sincere gratitude for the supportof our donors who have enabled herto receive scholarships that helpedfund her education. On behalf ofEmily and the many other studentswho benefit from donor giving, wethank you for supporting the /thanks2012.phpFALL & WINTER 20127

(L to R) Hemi Patel, a PfizerGlobal Fellow, assistsKenyan colleagues in theRevolving Fund PharmacyNews from KenyaCommunity Revolving Fund PharmaciesCongratulations to Imran Manji, AdjunctAssistant Professor, Sonak Pastakia,Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice,and the Pharmacy Kenya Team forreceiving funding by Grand ChallengesCanada for their grant entitled, “RisingStars in Global Health: ImprovingAccess to Medicine—The Scaling Upof a Revolving Fund Pharmacy Model.”Most Ministry of Health (MOH)facilities face significant stock-outs ofkey medications. This forces patients toseek out medicines in the commercialsector where prices can be ten times ashigh and drugs are often of substandardquality. In fact, estimates from the WorldHealth Organization (WHO) suggest 30%of the drugs available on the market inWestern Kenya are fake or substandard.Most patients are unable to paycommercial prices and therefore gowithout needed medicines, or can onlyafford a portion of their prescription.In order to ensure reliable and affordableaccess to medicines, AMPATH has8The Purdue Pharmacistpartnered with the MOH facilities andthe community to implement CommunityRevolving Fund Pharmacies (CRFP).These pharmacies act as a back-up andprovide patients medicines only whenthere are stock-outs at the MOH pharmacy.The prices of medicines at the CRFPs areslightly higher than the MOH pharmacies(to encourage patients to use the MOHpharmacy first) but much lower thanpharmacies in the private sector.However, these prices still generateenough revenue to restock the pharmaciesand pay for some operating expenses.Over the last year, the CRFP modelhas been piloted in four facilities withpromising results. The percent availabilityof essential medicines has improvedfrom as low as 36% to more than 90%in these facilities. In fact, in two of thefacilities, the revenues from the CRFPshave been able to support the purchaseof equipment for other departmentssuch as laboratory, nursing, dentaland physiotherapy.One of the Revolving Fund Pharmacies located in Eldoret, Kenya

Indiana MedicationManagement PartnershipThe Indiana Medication Management Partnership (IMMP) is anetwork of Indiana pharmacists currently being formed to providemedication therapy management (MTM) to community-based patients.The network is administered by the Purdue College of Pharmacy’s Centerfor Medication Safety Advancement (CMSA), in partnership with theIndiana Pharmacists Alliance. CMSA will contract with hospitals andhealth-systems, self-insured employers, and other local payers desiringmedication MTM services for their beneficiaries, while also contractingwith Indiana pharmacists (i.e., network members) willing to provide theseservices. Dr. Margie Snyder, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice,serves as Co-Director of CMSA, and her role has been to grow the Center’sinitiatives in the community pharmacy environment. She is also NetworkDirector for Rx-SafeNet. The Network Administrator of IMMP is TamaraFox, RPh. “The goals of IMMP include creating more opportunities forpharmacists to provide patient care and to further establish the value ofthose services to payors,” comments Fox.The goal of IMMP is to improve medication management, decreasehospital admissions, and reduce overall healthcare costs by best utilizingthe accessibility, skills, and knowledge of pharmacists throughout Indiana.“It is our goal to have a pharmacist work with patients as soon as theyare discharged to help them get situated at home so they won’t need toreturn to the hospital due to problems with medication management,”says Snyder. “By doing so, we’ll not only improve patient care, but we’llultimately reduce healthcare costs overall.”Based on patient need and the payers involved, MTM will be providedas 1) a focused service immediately following hospital discharge, and/or2) regularly scheduled patient visits to address chronic medication useneeds. For a transition of care services, it is anticipated that pharmacistswill provide approximately two to five patient visits in the first 30 daysafter a discharge. For patients with chronic medication needs, IMMPexpects that pharmacists will provide approximately three patient visitsin the first 1-3 months, then quarterly thereafter, with care provisionand documentation aligning with the APhA/NACDS Core Elements.The network will target patients who have recently been discharged,particularly for heart failure, acute myocardial infarction, or pneumonia,who are using four or more chronic medications, and patients withone or more chronic conditions requiring medication management.Pharmacists will be required to meet certain criteria, such as educationand training experiences, to be credentialed as a network provider, andpharmacists from all areas within Indiana will be invited to participate.Ms. Fox comments that IMMP sent out a survey this past spring to assessinterest in the program. “We were pleased to have over 300 pharmacistswho expressed interest in this network, and I am encouraged that interestwill increase over time,” she says. “Pharmacists contribute greatly to thecare of patients, and their expertise in medication therapies can certainlyaid in effective use of health care dollars.”For more information about IMMP, please contact Tammy Fox, RPh,Network Administrator, at (317) 613-2315, ext. 325, or immp@purdue.edu.FALL & WINTER 20129

IPPHGround FloorRenovationsConstruction of one ofthree nearly identicalmanufacturing laboratorieswhere students and facultywill be able to view oneanother through a wall ofwindows that separatesthese spacesMany of you are familiar with our laboratories in the groundfloor of the Robert E. Heine Pharmacy Building. Perhaps youtook our pharmaceutical manufacturing course as a student,or did your graduate research there. In any case, you’ll bepleased to know that we’re renovating the laboratories toupgrade and modernize them. Construction began in March2012, and we expect the project will be completed in thespring of 2013.The existing closed labs will be replaced with an openconcept lab design, with a climate-controlled area for solidsprocessing, a chemical analysis area, and a separate area forstudent seating. Mechanical upgrades will improve air handling,lighting, safety, and security. The renovation will help positionthe Department of Industrial and Physical Pharmacy for thefuture, so that we can better serve the next generation ofIPPH students and researchers.10The Purdue PharmacistThe estimated cost of the project is 3.8 million, of whichover 2.85 million has already been secured. We’re grateful tothe many alumni and friends of IPPH who provided input onthe preliminary plans, and we look forward to sharing morenews once the renovations are completed.To view short video clip updates taken throughoutthe renovation process, please visitwww.ipph.purdue.edu/renovations/You’ll also find floor plans for the space,both before and after renovation, atwww.ipph.purdue.edu/renovations/floorplans.php

(L to R)Dean Svensson,Mary Westrick,Rick Rondinelli,Mary Kuhn, andTodd ChermakDistinguished Alumni2 0 1 2 C ollege of P h armacyTodd E. Chermak (BS 1994)Divisional Vice President, Global Regulatory AffairsAbbott LaboratoriesMary J. Kuhn (BS 1982)PresidentGrifols, Inc.Rick F. Rondinelli (BS 1980)President and OwnerIn Touch PharmaceuticalsUpon the occasion of theSchool’s Centennial in 1984,the Faculty of the College ofPharmacy chose to initiatea Distinguished PharmacyAlumni Program. The titleof

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