The National Institutes of Health recently awarded Department of Clinical Pharmacy Professor Candace Brown, MSN, PharmD, BCPP, a grant for more than $2 million over four years for her project “A Controlled Trial of Gabapentin in Vulvodynia: Biological Correlates of Response”.

Provoked vestibulodynia (PVD) is a highly prevalent, chronic pain condition that is costly to the health care system and currently has limited management options available to affected women. The goal of this study is to conduct a multicenter randomized controlled trial of gabapentin treatment for PVD, to define psychophysiologic measures of gabapentin response, and to define mechanistically-based PVD subtypes. This project is a 16-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study that will enroll 120 women between 18 – 50 years of age who report PVD symptoms. Electronically entered daily diaries will be used to determine if pain is lower in PVD subjects when treated with gabapentin (up to 3600 mg/d) compared to treatment with placebo. The long-range goal of the study is to identify underlying pathophysiologic mechanisms of PVD in order to create evidence-based differential diagnoses of subtypes of PVD for more therapeutic and cost-effective management options.

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Candace Brown Receives NIH Grant

April 2011

To serve as a model for pharmacy education, practice, research, and outreach in Tennessee and beyond

UPCOMING EVENTS

PHARMACY GRAND ROUNDS Drs. Anita Airee & Heather Eppert 12 noon CT GEB 304 in Memphis 1 pm ET Room 220 in Knoxville April 21st

FIRST TENNESSEE CHAIR SYMPOSIUM Dean Lynn Crismon, University of Texas Dean Courtney Fletcher, University of Nebraska Dean Pat Kroboth, University of Pittsburgh April 28th 9 am CT in Memphis (location TBA)

SPRING SEMESTER DATES TO REMEMBER ACCP Update Alumni Board & Dean’s Advisory Council Meeting

Apr 8-12 Apr 14-15

ASP Awards Banquet Apr 15 Pharmacy Weekend Apr 15-17 Easter break Apr 22-24 P1, P2 classes end Apr 29 Study days May 2-3 Spring semester finals May 4-10 P1 White Coat Ceremony Student Leadership Retreat Honors & Awards Convocation

May 10 May 11-13 May 26

Graduation May 27 Memorial Day

May 30

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FACULTY

Zingone Receives PLS Alumna Award

Michelle Zingone, PharmD, BCPS, Assistant Professor of Clinical Pharmacy, was presented with the PLS Alumna Award on March 12, 2011 at the Rho Chi & Phi Lambda Sigma Initiation Banquet. The purpose of the award is to recognize an alumnus of Phi Lambda Sigma who has exemplified leadership qualities in support of the profession of pharmacy. Dr. Zingone joined the faculty of the University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy’s Knoxville campus in 2007. She practices in primary care within both a private physician practice, and an academic internal medicine practice. She currently serves as a PLS advisor and as the Director of the University of Tennessee Pharmacist Practice Based Research Network (UT Pharm Net). Dr. Zingone (far left) is pictured receiving her award from PLS President, Becky Young.

Boucher Elected to Rho Chi Executive Council

Bradley Boucher was elected to the Rho Chi Society Executive Council at the American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting and Exposition in Seattle, WA. His term as Regional Councilor from Region III is two years, with eligibility to serve a second consecutive term.

Publications Bilous R, Donnelly R, Gross BN. Handbook of Diabetes, 4th Edition (book review). Ann Pharmacother 2011;45:427. Eppert HD, Goddard KB, King CL. Successful treatment with drotrecogin alfa (activated) in a pregnant patient with severe sepsis. Pharmacotherapy 2011;31(3):333. Fox BI, Andrus M, Hester EK, Byrd DC. Selecting a clinical intervention documentation system for an academic setting. Am J Pharm Educ 2011;75(2):37. Grimes SS, Waddell JA, Solimando DA. Cancer chemotherapy update-weekly paclitaxel and carboplatin for non-small-cell lung cancer. Hospital Pharmacy 2011;166-169. Hamann GL, Campbell JD, George CM. Warfarin-cranberry juice interaction. Ann Pharmacother 2011;45:e17. Porter AM, Waddell JA, Solimando DA. Cancer chemotherapy update-paclitaxel and bevacizumab regimen for metastatic breast cancer. Hospital Pharmacy 2011;19-22. Zomp A, Solimando DA, Waddell JA. Cancer chemotherapy update-CODOX-M/IVAC for non-hodgkin lymphomas. Hospital Pharmacy. 2011;91-100.

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STUDENTS, GRADUATE STUDENTS AND RESIDENTS

Rho Chi Achievements Best in Region

The University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy Alpha Nu Chapter won the Region III Chapter Achievement Award at the Rho Chi Annual Meeting on March 27 in Seattle, WA. This award is determined by the Rho Chi Society Executive Council. The council reviews the Annual Chapter Reports and ranks chapters within each of the eight regions based on the activities described within the respective reports. Alpha Nu was also the recipient of the 2010 Summer Chapter Proposal Award. Region III (Mid-Atlantic) Rho Chi chapters include: Campbell University, Hampton University, Shenandoah University, South Carolina College of Pharmacy, Appalachian College of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina, West Virginia University, Wingate University, Virginia Commonwealth University, in addition to UT. Chapter advisors are Drs. Brad Boucher and Alex Guirguis on the Memphis and Knoxville campuses, respectively.

Christina York Receives Scholarship

Student pharmacist, Christina York, was selected as one of four recipients of the 2010 AfterCollege Pharmacy Student Scholarship Fund. This honor, along with $500, was awarded based on GPA and an essay detailing the goals and aspirations of the candidate as they relate to education, career, and future plans. Nick Fitzpatrick of AfterCollege, Inc. commented, “We received many applications from qualified students but felt that Christina’s application in particular really stood out.” Christina is a member of the UTCOP class of 2012 and Rho Chi Treasurer.

Rho Chi & Phi Lambda Sigma Initiation Banquet

The Rho Chi and Phi Lambda Sigma 4th Annual Joint Induction Banquet was held on Saturday, March 12th in downtown Memphis. Rho Chi inducted 37 new members from the P2, P3, and graduate student classes. Phi Lambda Sigma (PLS) inducted 31 new members from the P2 and P3 classes. The guest speaker was David Stevens, former CEO of Accredo Health, Inc. Dr. Jim Eoff gave the invocation followed by opening comments from Dean Dick Gourley. PLS president, Becky Young (far left) along with Rho Chi president, Nicole McClellan (far right) presents guest speaker, David Stevens, with a plaque.

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Rho Chi Honors Members and New Inductees

Gillian Bell (far left) was named Rho Chi Member of the Year. The award was presented by Heather Mullins (far right), Rho Chi’s Memphis Vice President. The Scholar of the Year Award went to Johanna Norman (not pictured), and the Service Award was presented to Daniel Marsh (not pictured). These awards were nominated and voted on by Rho Chi faculty and membership. Membership in The Rho Chi Society is a privilege accorded the very few who distinguish themselves by their academic and professional achievements.

Class of 2012 Class of 2013 Graduate Students

Rachael Clark Julie Akin Feng Lu Adole Alipoe

Jana Drumright Hamilton Borden Melissa Lundberg Sonia Bedi

Kathleen Fowler Yiwen Chang McKenzie McIntire Suresh Potharaju

Wendy Gabriel Sam Davis Rebecca Miller Horrick Sharma

Tyler Madere Whitney Elliott Andrew Nishimoto

Leila Moore Sarah Fitzgerald Megan Perry

Josiah Ryman Coral Iserhienrhien

Alda Shepherd Maryam Khaledi

Michelle Valentine Rachel Kile

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PLS Recognizes Member of the Year and New Inductees

The PLS Member of the Year Award was presented to P4 Rebecca Regen (far left) by PLS President, Becky Young. This award recognizes an outstanding PLS member based on their contributions to pharmacy leadership within their chapter. The purpose of PLS is to promote the development of leadership qualities, especially among pharmacy students. Members are selected by peer recognition. No greater honor can be bestowed upon an individual than to be recognized as a leader by one’s peers. Chapter advisors are Drs. Joe Swanson and Michelle Zingone on the Memphis and Knoxville campuses, respectively.

Class of 2012 Class of 2013

Elizabeth Ackerman Drew Armstrong Tiffany Kissling

Ada Cheng Haley Armstrong Jonathan Lister

Sara Harper Rachel Bauer Rebecca Miller

Shanise Jamison Hamilton Borden Ian Morris

Nicole McClellan Brittany Chinn Grayson Peek

Leila Moore Brooke Crocker Megan Perry

Michelle Washington Alftan Dyson Amy Richardson

Brittany White Whitney Elliott Brandon Sipe

Michael Winkler Jocasta Gee Jana Sterling

Justin Griner Neka Thaxter

Rachel Kile Lindsey Wells

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ALUMNI AND FRIENDS

Pesterfield Supports Continuing Education Program

David Pesterfield (center) presents a check to Dean Dick Gourley (right) and Associate Dean for Continuing Education, Glen Farr (left) to support the College's 2011 Pharmacy Update. UT’s Pharmacy Update is a continuing education program presented at eight sites across the state. Mr. Pesterfield and Pharmacy Plus Programs have generously supported the College and the Tennessee Pharmacists Association for many years. Mr. Pesterfield is a graduate of Tennessee Wesleyan College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, as well as the Executive Management Program at the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business. Currently, Mr. Pesterfield is President of Pharmacy Plus Programs, LLC, a National Group Purchasing and Marketing Network for Independent Pharmacies.

Yang Co-Edits Understanding Pharmacoepidemiology

Yi Yang completed her PhD in Health Science Administration at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in 2009. She co-edited and authored a chapter in the recently published book Understanding Pharmacoepidemiology. Dr. Yang is currently an Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Administration at the University of Mississippi.

Alumni Ford and Nunn Retire

Hadley K. Ford (’66) recently announced his retirement. After graduation from UT, he joined the US Public Health Service and was detailed to the Food and Drug Administration in Washington, DC. He then moved to Staten Island, NY where he worked at the local hospital. In 1970, he was appointed Assistant Professor of Clinical Pharmacy at the College of Pharmacy at Purdue University. In 1975, he joined St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, MO where he currently resides today. Dr. Ford and his wife have three children. His eldest son is an Executive Assistant in Pharmacy Administration at St. John’s. His middle son is a Major serving for the National Guard in Jefferson City, MO and his daughter is a physician in Lexington, KY. He also has three exceptionally intelligent and talented grandchildren.

Oliver J. Nunn (‘70) has also announced his retirement. He has worked at CVS pharmacy for the past 40 years. He is married to Phoebie Nunn, and he loves sports, history, and politics.

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Acknowledgements

Special Thanks to third year student pharmacists, Jana Drumright and Amanda Huskey for their valuable assistance with this edition of the newsletter.

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