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Vol. 3 No. 4

Perspectives

Spring 2003

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Faculty News Focus

Diane Ginsburg, clinical associate professor, was named the Texas delegation chair to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists summer meeting in San Diego.

Robert Talbert, professor of pharmacotherapy, has been reappointed to the Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties of the American Pharmaceutical Association. He will serve as vice-chair of the group for 2003-2004.

Amy W. Valley, clinical assistant professor of pharmacotherapy, was appointed chair of the APhA Specialty Council on Oncology Pharmacy, and Ann Richards, clinical assistant professor of pharmacotherapy, was appointed chair of the Specialty Council on Psychiatric Pharmacy.

Nicholas Peppas, professor of pharmaceutics, chemical engineering and biomedical engineering, has been invited to join President George W. Bush’s Nanotechnology Technical Advisory Group which will assist the President’s Council of Advisory on Science and Technology. The elite group consists of 20 experts in nanotechnology, representing a range of disciplines. Dr. Peppas was chosen for his expertise in bionanotechnology, drug delivery, biosensors, sensing and therapeutic devices.

Larry Ereshefsky, professor of pharmacotherapy, was installed as president-elect of the College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists. The installation was conducted at the group’s annual meeting in May in Charleston, S.C. Also joining the CPNP Board of Directors is Stephen Saklad, clinical associate professor of pharmacotherapy. The new appointments were effective in July 2003.

Larry Ereshefsky, professor of pharmacotherapy, and Francis Lam, clinical associate professor of pharmacotherapy, recently had their psychopharmacology laboratory re-certified by the American College of Pathologists. This is one of the few pharmacy-based ACP certified labs in the country and they provide analytical work for both research and service.

Pat Davis, associate dean and professor of medicinal chemistry, is among the 40 members of the Academy of Distinguished Teachers who have recommended a book for the University’s new Freshman Reading Round-Up. Open to all freshmen entering the University in summer or fall 2003, the Round-Up gives new Longhorns the opportunity to choose a book for summer reading from among 40 titles recommended by Academy members. On Aug. 26, the day before the start of the fall semester, students participating in the program will meet in small groups for an information discussion with the professor who recommended the book. Dr. Davis recommended “The Coming Plague: Newly Emerging Diseases in a World Out of Balance” by Laurie Garrett.

Marvin Shepherd, professor of pharmacy administration, has been named to head the Editorial Advisory Board of the Journal of Managed Care Pharmacy.