November 30
,
2005
USP
Professor’s Work Rated Among TOP25 Hottest
Articles
The
ScienceDirect TOP25 Hottest Articles for the Journal
of Algebra included an article by Lia Vas, PhD,
assistant professor of mathematics at University
of the Sciences in Philadelphia (USP).
More...
November
29 ,
2005
Assessment
of Novel Drug for Treating Acute Heart Failur
Health
professionals and others concerned about the toll
heart failure is taking on our society now have
access to an article evaluating the results of studies
of the new calcium sensitizer levosimendan.
More...
October
10,
2005
USP,
Advanced Concepts Institute Offer Free CE Program
on Pharmacy Practice Updates
University
of the Sciences in Philadelphia (USP) and Advanced
Concepts Institute is offering a free continuing
education program devoted to pharmacy practice updates
7 a.m. to 12:35 p.m., Saturday, October 22, in USP’s
Griffith Hall A, located at 600 S. 43rd Street,
Philadelphia, Pa. More...
September
28,
2005
USP
Health Tip - Benefits of Walking
Walking
has become one of the most popular ways for Americans
to stay fit. Whether walking on a treadmill or around
the neighborhood, thousands of people are enjoying
the physical and psychological advantages of putting
their best feet forward literally. According to
the American Physical Therapy Association, walking
regularly can reduce the risk of heart disease and
cancer, lower total cholesterol, raise healthy HDL
cholesterol, and lower blood pressure. It can help
maintain healthy bones and muscles, stabilize blood
sugar, improve immunity and relieve stress. More...
September
19,
2005
Math
Professor Chairs National Meeting
Stanley
Zietz, PhD, professor of mathematics at University
of the Sciences in Philadelphia, will chair the
2005 Carcinoid/NET conference, a meeting of international
experts in the treatment of tumors. The event, which
will be held September 22-24 at the Crown Plaza
Hotel, 1800 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pa., is
organized by the North American Alliance of Patients
with Neuroendocrine Tumors (NAAPNT). More...
September
12,
2005
USP
President Makes Magazine's Top 100 List
University
of the Sciences in Philadelphia (USP) President
Philip P. Gerbino, PharmD, was recognized as one
of the top 100 most inspiring people in the life-sciences
industry, according to the August edition of PharmaVOICE
magazine. The recognition is based on how individuals
have inspired and motivated those around them, their
influence as leaders, and their positive impact
on the industry through their actions. The top 100
individuals were nominated by readers who identified
those who they believe are having the greatest influence
on corporate leadership, research and development,
technology, creativity, marketing, and strategy.
The publication listed Dr. Gerbino under the category
of “The Change Agents,” which are identified
as vanguards in their respective sectors and industry
leaders who are challenging the status quo to make
a difference. More...
September
7,
2005
Symposium
Focuses on Leadership and Networking
Leadership
and networking ideas and skills will be the focus
of a symposium presented by the College of Health
Sciences at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
4-6 p.m., Wednesday, September 14, Glasser Hall
(Room 107), located at 4512 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia,
Pa. A panel of three experts will focus on how individuals
can influence their organizations and departments
and how to lead in difficult situations. The panel
will also discuss an innovative method of supervising
staff called systems theory, which recognizes the
importance of creating and building a network to
advance an individual’s ideas. The symposium
is free and open to the public. For more information,
call (215) 596-8592. More...
September
6,
2005
New
Medicare Drug Benefit Discussed at USP
The Health
Policy Program at University of the Sciences in
Philadelphia is hosting a speaker series this fall
about the new Medicare drug benefit, which takes
effect on January 1, 2006, and is available to more
than 42 million Americans. Its structure is complex,
and its impact will reach well beyond the beneficiaries
to affect drug companies, long-term care providers,
insurance companies, and state governments. Speakers
will discuss the changes that can be expected from
a range of perspectives. For more information, please
contact the Health Policy Program office at 215.596.7616.
More...
September
2,
2005
USP's
MBA Program Partners with APhA
The
American Pharmacists Association (APhA) has partnered
with University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
(USP) to promote USP’s MBA in Pharmaceutical
Business program to APhA members, as part of a unique
educational benefit. This collaboration offers pharmacist
members an opportunity to combine science and business
skills to create better products, services, and
structures that will improve medication use and
enhance patient health. APhA members may enroll
in courses in USP’s MBA or Executive MBA program
at a reduced rate of tuition. This 15 percent reduction
in tuition for the first 12 credits will also be
extended to the distance learning MBA program as
well as the recently launched UK-based Executive
MBA program. More...
August
29,
2005
Health
Tip - Sunburn Remedies
Barbecues, baseball games, day trips to the
beach, dips in the neighborhood pool are all leisure
activities that everyone—both young and old—relish
during the dog days of summer. But those sizzling,
hot sunny days can pack a severe bite if proper
precautions to protect exposed skin aren’t
taken, especially for young children. Those sunny
days can become a pain in the neck, shoulders, legs,
and feet, says Dr. Ara DerMarderosian, professor
of pharmacognosy and medicinal chemistry at University
of the Sciences in Philadelphia. More...
August
22,
2005
Biology
Professor Receives USP Administrative Fellowship
University
of the Sciences in Philadelphia (USP) recently announced
that John Porter, PhD, has been named the recipient
of the 2005-06 USP Administrative Fellowship. The
Fellowship is designed to introduce a faculty member
to all aspects of administration at the University,
with special emphasis on how the different divisions
work together to provide overall leadership. Dr.
Porter is a professor of biology and the graduate
director of cell biology and biotechnology at USP.
More...
August
9,
2005
Assistant
Dean of
Pharmacy
Named Academic Advisor of the Year
University
of the Sciences in Philadelphia (USP) presented
its 2004-05 Academic Advisor of the Year Award to
Lisa A. Lawson, PharmD. The award, which is nominated
by students, is bestowed annually to a faculty member
for excellence in academic advising. Dr. Lawson,
assistant dean of pharmacy at USP, was selected
among 23 nominees. More...
August
4,
2005
USP
Kicks Off New Academic Year Through Opening Convocation
University
of the Sciences in Philadelphia (USP) will celebrate
the new academic year with its third-annual opening
convocation 2 p.m., Friday, August 26, inside USP’s
Athletic/Recreation Center (ARC), located at 43rd
Street and Woodland Avenue. Faculty members will
don their academic regalia and participate in a
procession across campus into the ARC for a special
ceremony welcoming new and returning students and
faculty to campus. Vinand M. Nantluya, MD, PhD,
a renowned international researcher who is serving
as a Fellow for Misher College of Arts and Sciences
at USP, will serve as keynote speaker. More...
August
1,
2005
USP
Presents Crystal Apple Awards to Two Sayre High
Teachers
The
Science Teacher Program at University of the Sciences
in Philadelphia (USP) honored a pair of teachers
from Sayre High School with Crystal Apple Awards.
The awards annually recognize teacher contributions
to the education of students in their school and
their service to the profession and community. Jennifer
Boyd-Waller and Darlene Johnson, two eighth-grade
general science teachers from Sayre High School,
received their crystal apples at USP’s recent
Cooperating Teacher and Student Teacher Workshop
and Dinner. More...
July
26,
2005
Health
Tip - Sunburn Remedies
Barbecues,
baseball games, day trips to the beach, dips in
the neighborhood pool are all leisure activities
that everyone—both young and old—relish
during the dog days of summer. But those sizzling,
hot sunny days can pack a severe bite if proper
precautions to protect exposed skin aren’t
taken, especially for young children. Those sunny
days can become a pain in the neck, shoulders, legs,
and feet, says Dr. Ara DerMarderosian, professor
of pharmacognosy and medicinal chemistry at University
of the Sciences in Philadelphia. More...
July
19,
2005
Short
Courses Offered in Computational Chemistry
The West
Center for Computational Chemistry and Drug Design
at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia (USP)
is offering a series of short courses in the areas
of computational chemistry, ranging from courses
that provide a broad overview to courses focused
on a specific technique and/or application. Courses
are aimed at scientists and managers who want to
learn how to benefit from computational chemistry
in their particular research area, what methods
are appropriate, and how to apply these methods
to a specific research problem. One-day to one-week
courses—organized as workshops and seminars—provide
attendees with a working knowledge of techniques
and appropriate terminology related to computational
chemistry. More...
July
12,
2005
USP
Professor's Painting Displayed at PAFA
Kenneth
D. Berman, an adjunct professor of art history/appreciation
and drawing at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
(USP), was selected to have his original painting
displayed at the Juried Alumni Exhibit at the Pennsylvania
Academy of Fine Arts (PAFA), located at 1301 Cherry
Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Berman created a self-portrait
that fuses the tradition of classical portraiture
in art history with contemporary conceptual art.
The painting is made with Rembrandt’s tonal
glazing technique and, at the same time, is influenced
by Gerhard Richter’s experimental paintings
from the 1980s which explore the relationship between
the photographic process, point of view, and painting.
More...
July
6,
2005
PennDOT
Presents USP With Hometown Streets Grant
The Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation (PennDOT) recently
presented University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
(USP) with $530,420 in Hometown Streets funding
to help support the University’s Woodland
Avenue Streetscapes project. The University is planning
to link its various facilities to create a more
contiguous campus by utilizing standardized paving
elements and colors. More...
June
20,
2005
AstraZeneca
Presents USP With $750,000 Grant
Just
before the start of University of the Sciences in
Philadelphia’s (USP) third annual major health
policy symposium on May 10, USP President Dr. Philip
P. Gerbino was presented with a $750,000 unrestricted
educational grant from AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals.
The grant will be used to further the mission of
the University to help advance the health sciences.
More...
June
13,
2005
Health
Policy Institute Director Receives Honor
The College
of Physicians of Philadelphia (CPP) has recently
named Richard G. Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF,
CMD as a fellow. Dr. Stefanacci is the executive
director of University of the Sciences in Philadelphia’s
(USP) Health Policy Institute (HPI). The HPI provides
supportive services and analyses to public health
policy leaders. As one of the more than 1,700 fellows
at CPP, Dr. Stefanacci will vote for College’s
officers and by-laws and may also serve on College
committees and specialty sections. More...
June
12,
2005
Pharm/Tox
Professor Receives Lindback Award
University
of the Sciences in Philadelphia (USP) recently presented
the 2005 Lindback Foundation Award for Distinguished
Teaching to Raymond F. Orzechowski, PhD, a professor
of pharmacology and toxicology at USP. The Lindback
Award, which is funded through a gift from the Christian
R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation, annually recognizes
full-time faculty members with excellent records
of teaching. Award recipients are nominated by students
and selected by a committee of both students and
previous faculty awardees. More...
June
2,
2005
USP
Names Pharmacy Department Chairperson
Philadelphia
College of Pharmacy at University of the Sciences
in Philadelphia (USP) has named Andrew M. Peterson,
PharmD, the new chairperson of the Department of
Pharmacy Practice/Pharmacy Administration. He had
previously served the past year as the interim chairperson
of the department. More...
May
25,
2005
Campus
Quad Design Recognized with Landscape Award
The Pennsylvania/Delaware
chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects
(ASLA) recently bestowed one of its annual Merit
Awards to the Simone Jaffe Collins, the landscape
architect that designed and constructed the quadrangle
at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia (USP).
The ASLA Merit Award recognizes outstanding work
and excellence in landscape architect.
More...
May
23,
2005
USP
Dean Serves on NIH Health Section
C.
Reynold Verret, PhD, has agreed to serve a three-year
term as a member of the Enabling Bioanalytical and
Biophysical Technologies Study Section of the National
Institutes of Health (NIH) Center for Scientific
Review. Dr. Verret, dean of the Misher College of
Arts and Sciences at University of the Sciences
in Philadelphia (USP), will be responsible for helping
to review grant applications submitted to the NIH,
make recommendations on these applications to the
appropriate NIH national advisory council or board,
and survey the status of research in their fields
of science. These functions are of great value to
the medical and allied research across the nation.
More...
May
12,
2005
USP
Names Endowed Professor of Women's Health
University
of the Sciences in Philadelphia (USP) recently named
Elena M. Umland, PharmD, the Barbara H. Korberly
Professor in Women’s Leadership and Health.
Dr. Umland, associate professor of clinical pharmacy
at USP, is an active women’s health scholar
who is often invited to speak for local, regional,
and national organizations about women’s healthcare.
Her varied leadership positions at USP highlight
her dedication to advancing the leadership roles
of women in academia and healthcare. More...
May
8,
2005
USP
Health Tip -- Public Health
Infectious
diseases and other epidemics spread faster among
people who lack adequate health care access, says
Robert Field, PhD, director of the health policy
program and associate professor of health policy
at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. “As
a result, the growing number of uninsured Americans
makes us all more vulnerable,” he adds. More...
April
25,
2005
Sociology
Professor Receives Leadership Award
Community
College of Philadelphia (CCP) will present Joseph
W. Ruane with its 2005 Distinguished Leadership
Award during a special award ceremony 8 a.m., Thursday,
May 5, at the West Regional Center, located at 4725
Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Dr. Ruane, acting
chair of the Department of Social Sciences at University
of the Sciences in Philadelphia (USP), has been
honored for his contributions to community enrichment
and outstanding support to education in the service
area of the West Regional Center. The award ceremony
is a part of CCP’s 40th anniversary celebrating
the College Family and Communities Week. More...
April
21,
2005
World-Renowned
Anatomy Artist's Work Displayed
University
of the Sciences in Philadelphia (USP) will exhibit
a selection of original medical illustrations by
Frank H. Netter, M.D. (1906-1991), a world-renowned
anatomy artist who is regarded by many as the most
accomplished and influential medical illustrator
of the 20th century. USP will display Dr. Netter’s
illustrations in an exhibition titled “Human/Humane:
The BioArt of Frank Netter, M.D.,” from April
22 to July 21, 2005, inside USP’s Marvin Samson
Center for the History of Pharmacy, located at 600
S. 43rd Street, Philadelphia, Pa. (19104). More...
April
16,
2005
Employee
Receives Recreational Sports Award
The National Intramural and Recreational
Sports Association (NIRSA) recently presented its
Will Holsberry Scholarship Award to Terry Dougherty,
director of fitness and wellness for USP's Athletic/Recreation
Center. The award is given to an individual at a
director’s level who has 10 or more years
of involvement and dedication to the NIRSA. She
is president of the Pennsylvania Intramural and
Recreational Sports Association (PIRSA) and NIRSA’s
state director for Pennsylvania. She is also a certified
recreational sports specialist. More...
April
13,
2005
USP
Offers New Online MBA Program
An
MBA degree is becoming vital for working professionals
aspiring to become successful executives in the
competitive and fast-paced pharmaceutical industry.
But finding time to balance work, family, and graduate
courses can be difficult to manage. University of
the Sciences in Philadelphia (USP) can help you
achieve your career aspirations … virtually.
USP now offers its MBA in Pharmaceutical Business
program online, providing a challenging and rewarding
educational experience that will help you excel
professionally, while providing the convenience
and flexibility that will fit your busy schedule.
More...
April
6,
2005
USP's
Professor Inducted Into SUNY's PT Hall of Fame
The
Upstate Medical University of the State University
of New York (SUNY) recently named Z.Annette Iglarsh,
PhD, as the first inductee into its Physical Therapist
Alumni Hall of Fame. The SUNY Upstate Physical Therapist
Hall of Fame honors and celebrates individuals who
demonstrate an enduring commitment and positive
contribution to the physical therapy profession.
Dr. Iglarsh, whose extensive contributions to the
field earned her the honor, has been a professor
of physical therapy at University of the Sciences
in Philadelphia for the past eight years. More...
April
4,
2005
USP's
First All-Male Dance Team Wins Contest
When University
of the Sciences in Philadelphia (USP) students Mayank
Amin and Jatin Patel started to organize an all-male
dance team on campus, their idea wasn’t met
with many open arms—or dancing feet for that
matter. Though only six students signed up, the
group—which selected the team name “DhamaaL,”
which means “chaos” in Hindi —
forged on, entering competitions against colleges
who may have been greater in number, but not larger
in spirit and determination. More...
March
22,
2005
Fraternity
Helps Raise Awareness of Breast Cancer
To
increase awareness of breast cancer among women,
the Eta Chapter of Lambda Kappa Sigma at University
of the Sciences in Philadelphia (USP) is hosting
a presentation by Ruth Brown, RPh, MBA, a breast
cancer survivor who is an alumna and member of the
Board of Trustees at USP. She will share her personal
story of endurance and perseverance since her diagnosis
of breast cancer. The event will be held 7:30 p.m.,
Wednesday, March 23, in the 4500 Woodland Building
(Room 115) on the USP campus, located at 600 S.
43rd Street, Philadelphia, Pa. University faculty,
staff, and students are welcome to attend the free
lecture. More...
March
18,
2005
BW
Course Offered on Medical Publishing
The
MS Program in Biomedical Writing at University of
the Sciences in Philadelphia (USP) will offer a
combined online, onsite course on medical publishing
this summer. This seven-week course will teach students
how to publish and about the copyright process.
The primary goal is to strengthen problem-solving
and critical-thinking skills by analysis of potential
markets for publications. The major assignment is
to develop a proposal for a book-length work for
potential publication. More...
March
11,
2005
USP
Receives Prestigious Merck Research Grant
University
of the Sciences in Philadelphia (USP) and Ursinus
College are among 15 colleges and universities nationwide
named by The Merck Company Foundation and the American
Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
as recipients of a three-year, $60,000 Merck/AAAS
Undergraduate Science Research Award. Ursinus and
USP are the only colleges in Pennsylvania to have
received the award. The winners were announced during
the 2005 AAAS Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.,
during the week of Feb. 15. More...
March
4,
2005
Occupational
Therapy Chairperson Receives National Award
The
American Occupational Therapy Foundation recently
announced that Paula Kramer, Ph.D., OTR/L, FAOTA,
has been named the recipient of the A. Jean Ayres
Award. The award recognizes occupational therapy
clinicians, educators, and researchers who have
demonstrated sustained commitment to the application,
development, or testing of theory in occupational
therapy. It is given in honor of A. Jean Ayres,
PhD, OTR, whose concentration on developing theory
in support of practice was of great significance
to the profession of occupational therapy. Since
2000, Dr. Kramer has served as the chairperson of
the Department of Occupational Therapy at University
of the Sciences in Philadelphia (USP). More...
March
1,
2005
USP
Health Tip - Endometriosis
Endometriosis
is a common gynecological disease, affecting more
than 5.5 million women in North America, but its
cause and prevention remain unknown. Pain and infertility
are the two most common indicators, but some women
who are diagnosed with the disease report no symptoms.
Endometriosis contributes to infertility in 30 to
40 percent of affected patients. The pain can affect
a woman’s quality of life, including intimate
relationships and day-to-day activities. More...
February
24,
2005
USP
Academic Advisor Receives Award
is
the recipient of their fourth annual Academic Advising
Writing Competition Award. The competition invited
academic advisors to describe their relationship
with an advisee that best illustrates their philosophy
of advising. Northcutt, a professional academic
advisor at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
(USP), received a $500 cash prize for her winning
entry. In addition to advising, she teaches a course
at USP called “Developing Academic Success.”
More...
February
21,
2005
Experts
Discuss Medicare Modernization Act at USP
University
of the Sciences in Philadelphia (USP) will host
a leadership forum to discuss strategies that will
deal with the new Medicare Modernization Act (MMA)
8 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Friday, March 11, on USP’s
campus, located at 600 S. 43rd Street, Philadelphia,
Pa. The program, developed by USP’s Advanced
Concepts Institute, will provide pharmaceutical
marketers with a look into how implementation of
the new drug benefit will impact their business.
The program faculty will include highly esteemed
experts representing various perspectives, including
the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS),
academia, and consulting. More...
February
18,
2005
USP
Health Policy Expert Says Nursing Home Residents
Could Die if Medications Are Excluded From Medicare
Prescription Drug Benefit Coverage
Nursing
home residents who are covered under both Medicare
and Medicaid may lose their prescription drug coverage
as of January 2006 under the new Medicare outpatient
drug benefit causing them severe health risks that
could lead to premature deaths, according to a university
study released today by the American Society of
Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP). More...
February
10,
2005
USP
Student and Professor Participate in Festival at
The Brick Playhouse in Philadelphia
A
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia (USP)
student and professor will participate in the Eighth
Annual “Night of 1,000 Plays,” a play
festival held by The Brick Playhouse, Philadelphia's
premier developmental center and presenting company
for new theater. The festival, which will take place
8 a.m., February 14-18 and February 21-25 at The
Playground at The Adrienne Theater, 2030 Sansom
Street, consists of about 35 short plays, each of
them less than three minutes long, performed each
evening. More...
January
28,
2005
PA
Health Secretary To Speak at USP on Feb. 3
University
of the Sciences in Philadelphia (USP) will celebrate
Black History Month with a guest lecture from Calvin
B. Johnson, M.D., secretary of the Pennsylvania
Department of Health, 1 p.m., Thursday, February
3, in Griffith Hall (Room A), located at 600 S.
43rd Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Dr. Johnson, who
serves as the primary public health advocate and
spokesperson for Pennsylvania, will speak to USP
students, faculty, staff on the topic of “The
Importance of Health Careers in the 21st Century.”
The lecture, which is sponsored by the USP Black
Student Union and the Division of Student Affairs,
is free and open to the public. A reception in Griffith
Hall will immediately follow the lecture. More...
January
27,
2005
USP
Supports National Go Red For Women Day
Each year
heart disease and stroke claims the lives of nearly
half a million women – nearly a death per
minute. That’s more lives than are claimed
by the next seven causes of death combined. To help
educate its female students, faculty, and staff
about the risk factors and what can be done to reduce
their risk, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
is holding a Cardiovascular Risk Assessment Screening
8 a.m to noon, on Friday, February 4, on USP’s
campus (Wilson Hall, second floor), located at 600
S. 43rd Street, Philadelphia, Pa. More...
January
24,
2005
Lectures
Focus on Ethical Issues in Health Policy
Several
prominent political and health care experts will
present lectures at University of the Sciences in
Philadelphia (USP) over the coming months as part
of the USP Health Policy Program's Speaker Series.
All presentations (see list of speakers below) will
be held on Wednesdays, 4 p.m., in Rosenberger Hall
(Room 102) on USP’s campus, located at 600
S. 43rd Street. The presentations are free and open
to the public. More...
January
19,
2005
USP
Health Tip - Shoveling Snow
Shoveling
snow may not be an athletic event, but you should
prepare your body as if you were gearing up to play
a sport. Both professional and amateur athletes
realize that stretching and exercising will strengthen
their muscles and help to reduce their risk of sustaining
nagging aches, pains, and strains. But whether you
are playing in a sport or not, it is always important
to take time out to warm up and stretch before engaging
in any physical activity, including shoveling snow
from your pavement and driveways, says Susan Wainwright,
acting chair of the Department of Physical Therapy
at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. More...
January
6,
2005
Chemistry
Professor Receives National Award
Guillermo
Moyna, PhD, assistant professor of chemistry at
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, has
been awarded one of nine 2004 Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar
Awards presented nationwide. The $60,000 unrestricted
grant, given by the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation,
recognizes faculty accomplishments in scholarly
research with undergraduates, as well as a compelling
commitment to teaching. Criteria for selection included
an independent body of scholarship and a commitment
to education that signaled the promise of continuing
outstanding contributions to both research and teaching.
More...
