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Honors Graduates

2009

Michael John Lanosa
Thesis: "Styrene-induced sensory irritation: Role of metabolism and modulation by adenosine"
Advisor: Dr. John B. Morris


Payal Nemi Kotadiya
Thesis: "Effects of garlic on blood pressure: A meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials"
Advisor: Dr. C. Michael White


Michael Lombardo
Thesis: "Staphylococcus aureus: Explaining trimethoprim resistance and the development of new DHFR inhibitors."
Advisor: Dr. Amy C. Anderson


2008

Deborah A. Cios
The Safety of Bitter-Orange, Coenzyme Q10 and Echinecea in Healthy Volunteers.

Advisor: Dr. C. Michael White


Jenny Marie Lipeika
The Electrocardiographic and Hemodynamic Effects of the Herbal Remedies Coenzyme Q10 and Echinecia.
Advisor: Dr. Lauren S. Schlesselman


Malgorzata Michalowska-Suterska
Behavioral Changes in Non-transgenic Versus Transgenic Alzheimer Mice.
Advisor: Dr. Ben A. Bahr


Katherine Sara Nowak
Subcellular Localization of Receptor-Regulating Proteins.
Advisor: Dr. Brian J. Aneskievich


Kristen Rychalsky
The Adenosine A2A Agonist CGS 21680 Induces Tremulous Jaw Movements in Rats: Studies with Intracranial and Intraperitoneal Injections.
Advisor: Dr. John Salamone (Psychology)


Charles Paul Struzynski
Recognition, Isolation, and Functionial Analysis of Transcriptionally Active Elements in the Gene Promotor of a Nuclear Receptor Co-Regulator.
Advisor: Dr. Brian J. Aneskievich


Ryan Patrick Vaughan
Potential Role of Adenosine Signaling in Acetic Acid Activation of Murine Sensory Neurons.
Advisor: Dr. John B. Morris


Kelly Xiaohang Zhang
Protection Against Protein Accumulation-Induced Synaptic Changes Through Lysosomal Modulation.
Advisor: Dr. Ben A. Bahr


2007

Crystal Bissonnette
Impact of appropriate antibacterial therapy on duration of hospitalization in pediatric patients with MRSA infections: A pilot study.

Advisor: Dr. Jennifer Ellis


Jennifer Voisine
In situ fiber optic method for long-term in vitro release testing of microspheres.
Advisor: Dr. Diane Burgess


2006

Logan Vasina
The Characterization of Van: An Investigation into the Cellular Localization, Co-regulation and Protein Interaction of a Novel Protein in Keratinocytes.
Advisor: Dr. Brian Aneskievich


2005

Pauline Rafferty
Calcium Precipitation in the Intestine
Advisor: Dr. Robin Bogner


Rachel Sykes
Retrospective Comparison of Lipid Amphoterian B Complex (ABLC) and Liposomoal Amphotericin B (L-AMB) in the Pediatric Population
Advisor: Dr. Jennifer Ellis


2004

Jen Lee
Self-efficacy and knowledge of Connecticut pharmacists concerning nutritional supplementation.
Advisors: Dr. Pat Neafsey, Dr. Marla Campell, Dr. Neil Facchinetti


Zohra Salehi
Effects of silica particles on viability of mouse macrophages and epithelial cells.
Advisor: Andrea Hubbard


2003

Karen Hoang
Effect of plant stress on the production of the isoflavone genistin in soybean, a nutraceutical.
Advisor: Dr. Carol Auer (Plant Science)


Alexandra Piotrowski
An evaluation of the Electrocardiographic and Hemodynamic Effects of Ginkgo biloba.
Advisor: Dr. C. Michael White


2002

Terri Hersey
The Killing Activity of Levofloxacin 500 and 750 mg vs. Two Genetically Defined P.aeroginosa and one Clinical Strain in an in vitro Infection Model.
Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Aeschlimann


2001

Rabab Ammar
Evaluation of the Electrocardiographic and Hemodynamic Effects of Caffeine
Advisor: Dr. C. Michael White


Tien Bo
Investigating the Internet's Potential in Pharmaceutical Marketing
Advisor: Dr. Kenneth A. Speranza, Sr.


Sum Lam
Fragmentation of Acetylated-a-Tubulin in Hippocampal Neurons Following Lysosomal Disturbances
Advisor: Dr. Ben Bahr


Christopher Nocera
Utilizing Genotypical Data within the Population Pharmacokinetic Process as a Covariate: Dextromethorphan Metabolism via 2D6.
Advisor: Dr. Kevin Sweeney


Joshua Olsen
Sensory Nerve-Mediated Airway Reflex Responses to Vapor Phase Irritants of Environmental Tobacco Smoke in Normal and Asthmatic Mice
Advisor: Dr. John Morris


2000

Lauren Aleksunes
Cisplatin-Induced Kidney Injury
Advisor: Dr. Steven Cohen


1999

Lai-Ting Louie
Investigations into the Antimicrobial Activity of Several Chinese Medicinal Herbs.
Advisor: Dr. James Bobbit (Chemistry)


1997

Kim Nguyen
Effects of Activators of Peroxisome Proliferators Activated Receptor Alpha on Susceptibility to the Action of Model Hepatoxins
Advisor: Dr. José Manautou


Debra Scavone
The Potential for Career Opportunities in Managed Care Pharmacy
Advisor: Dr. Kenneth A. Speranza, Sr.


Ethan Stier
Interaction of Malononitrile Probes with Enteric Coating Polymers
Advisor: Dr. Robin Bogner


Kimberly Walter
Population Approaches in Pharmacokinetics
Advisor: Dr. Kevin Sweeney


1996

Donna Albanese
Viscosity Characterization of Polytheylene Glycol Aqueous Solutions
Advisor: Dr. Robin Bogner


Todd Alekshun
Transport of Fluoroquinolone and Cephalosporiin Antibiotics Across an In Vitro Model of the Blood Brain Barrier
Advisor: Dr. Donna Fournier