The Department of Pharmacy Practice is a team of highly trained, specialized faculty with members located on each of the College's two campuses. Faculty have a broad range of expertise in areas that include infectious disease, nephrology, and endocrinology.
The department offers a well-developed, integrated Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum complemented by a robust pharmacy skills course and problem solving workshops across the P1 through P3 years.
The Department has more than 600 pharmacy practice sites for students to complete their rotation requirements, including two student operated pharmacies – one in Albany, NY and another in Schenectady, NY.
In addition, the Department offers four post-graduate pharmacy residency programs in the areas of ambulatory care, cardiology, endocrinology, and primary care.
2018 Scholarly activity report
The activities listed below are by members of the Department of Pharmacy Practice and span the period from January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018.
* - ACPHS students denoted in bold.
Publications
Monique Bidell
- Bidell MR, Patel N, O'Donnell JN. Optimal treatment of MSSA bacteraemias: a meta-analysis of cefazolin versus antistaphylococcal penicillins. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy 2018 Oct 1;73(10):2643-2651. doi: 10.1093/jac/dky259.
- Briceland LL, Rosa SW, Jablanski C, Lubowski TJ. Creation of Experiential Education Honors to Replace Dean's List in Recognizing Students for Exemplary Experiential Achievement. Journal of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy 2018;1–5. https://doi.org/10.1002/jac5.1019.
- Pruyn S, Frey J, Baker B, Brodeur MR, Long H, Graichen C, Dailey M, Zheng H. Quality Assessment of Expired Naloxone Products from First-Responders' Supplies. Prehospital Emergency Care 2018;:1-7.
- Denvir PM, Cardone KE, Parker WM, Cerulli J. How do I say that?: Using communication principles to enhance medication therapy management instruction. Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning 2018;10:185-94.
- Kessler C, Cardone KE. Managing Comorbid Conditions in ESRD: Diabetes, Hypertension and Cardiovascular Conditions (Module 2). In: Pharmacotherapy for Patients on Dialysis, Davita and National Kidney Foundation, 2018.
- Cardone KE. Nephrology. In: Review and Recertification Book for Board Certification in Ambulatory Care Pharmacy, American College of Clinical Pharmacy, 2018.
- Cardone KE. Chronic Kidney Disease Medication Therapy Management Data Set (Chapter 16). In: Medication Therapy Management: A Comprehensive Approach, 2nd ed, Angaran DM, Whalen K, eds., McGraw-Hill, 2018.
- Prashad N, Cleary J. Galcanezumab: A New Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide for Treating Migraine. Pharmacy Times, November 14, 2018.
- Turtoro J, Hennig K, Cleary J, Fudin J. Looking for UDM Guidelines? Guest blog article, PainDr.com, March 23, 2018.
- Fudin J, Cleary J, Sparkes S. Opioid Analgesics. In Pain Management Secrets, Argoff C et. al., ed., Chapter 38, Pg. 210-218, Fourth Ed. Elsevier Inc., 2018.
- English CD. New therapeutic options for the management of ADHD. US Pharmacist 2018;43(5):1-10
- English CD. Pharmacologic management of cluster headache. US Pharmacist 2018;43(1):1-10.
- DiSciullo AA, English CD, Horn WT. Modafinil Induced Psychosis in a Patient with Bipolar 1 Depression. Case Reports in Psychiatry 2018;2018:3.
- Farrell JF. Selected Topics in Rheumatology: Core Therapeutic Module Series. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS)/ Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (BCACP) Review and Recertification program. 2018.
- Griffin BL, Stone R, El-Ibiary S, Westberg S, Shealy K, Forinash A, Yancy A, Vest K, Karaoui L, Rafie S, Horlen C, Lodise NM, Cieri- Hutcherson N, McBane S, Simonyan A. Guide for Drug Selection During Pregnancy and Lactation: What Pharmacists Need to Know for Current Practice. Annals of Pharmacotherapy 2018.
- Murphy JE, Liles AM, Bingham AL, Chamberlin KW, Dang DK, Hill LG, Lee M, Leonard A, Lodise NM, Rogers E. Interprofessional education: Principles and application. An update from the American College of Clinical Pharmacy. Journal of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy 2018.
- Bonine NG, Berger A, Altincatal A, Wang R, Bhagnani T, Gillard P, Lodise T. Impact of Delayed Appropriate Antibiotic Therapy on Patient Outcomes by Antibiotic Resistance Status From Serious Gram-negative Bacterial Infections. The American Journal of the Medical Sciences 2019 Feb;357(2):103-110. doi: 10.1016/j.amjms.2018.11.009. Epub 2018 Nov 22. PubMed PMID: 30665490.
- Tartof SY, Kuntz JL, Chen LH, Wei R, Puzniak L, Tian Y, Im TM, Takhar HS, Merchant S, Lodise T. Development and Assessment of Risk Scores for Carbapenem and Extensive β-Lactam Resistance Among Adult Hospitalized Patients With Pseudomonas aeruginosa Infection. JAMA Network Open 2018 Oct 5;1(6):e183927. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2018.3927. PubMed PMID: 30646267; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC6324445.
- Hardalo C, Lodise TP, De Anda C. Myelosuppression with Oxazolidinones: Are There Differences? Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy 2018 Dec 21;63(1). pii: e01833-18. doi: 10.1128/AAC.01833-18. Print 2019 Jan. PubMed PMID: 30578404.
- Rank EL, Lodise T, Avery L, Bankert E, Dobson E, Dumyati G, Hassett S, Keller M, Pearsall M, Lubowski T, Carreno JJ. Antimicrobial Susceptibility Trends Observed in Urinary Pathogens Obtained From New York State. Open Forum Infectious Diseases 2018 Nov 16;5(11):ofy297. doi: 10.1093/ofid/ofy297. eCollection 2018 Nov. PubMed PMID: 30539040; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC6284462.
- Lodise TP, Zhao Q, Fahrbach K, Gillard PJ, Martin A. A systematic review of the association between delayed appropriate therapy and mortality among patients hospitalized with infections due to Klebsiella pneumoniae or Escherichia coli: how long is too long? BMC Infect Diseases 2018 Dec 5;18(1):625. doi: 10.1186/s12879-018-3524-8. PubMed PMID: 30518337; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC6280436.
- Bland CM, Pai MP, Lodise TP. Reappraisal of Contemporary Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Principles for Informing Aminoglycoside Dosing. Pharmacotherapy. 2018 Dec;38(12):1229-1238. doi: 10.1002/phar.2193. PubMed PMID: 30403305.
- Lodise T, Corey R, Hooper D, Cammarata S. Safety of Delafloxacin: Focus on Adverse Events of Special Interest. Open Forum Infectious Diseases. 2018 Sep 10;5(10):ofy220. doi: 10.1093/ofid/ofy220. eCollection 2018 Oct. PubMed PMID: 30349845; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC6189306.
- Bidell MR, Lodise TP. Suboptimal Clinical Response Rates with Newer Antibiotics Among Patients with Moderate Renal Impairment: Review of the Literature and Potential Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Considerations for Observed Findings. Pharmacotherapy. 2018 Dec;38(12):1205-1215. doi: 10.1002/phar.2184. Epub 2018 Nov 9. PubMed PMID: 30289995.
- Crass RL, Pai MP, Lodise TP Jr. Individualizing piperacillin/tazobactam dosing in adult patients with cystic fibrosis: can tobramycin measurements help? Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy 2019 Jan 1;74(1):126-129. doi: 10.1093/jac/dky388. PubMed PMID: 30252050.
- Patel N, Huang D, Lodise T. Potential for Cost Saving with Iclaprim Owing to Avoidance of Vancomycin-Associated Acute Kidney Injury in Hospitalized Patients with Acute Bacterial Skin and Skin Structure Infections. Clinical Drug Investigation 2018 Oct;38(10):935-943. doi: 10.1007/s40261-018-0686-5. PubMed PMID: 30105549.
- Martin A, Fahrbach K, Zhao Q, Lodise T. Association Between Carbapenem Resistance and Mortality Among Adult, Hospitalized Patients With Serious Infections Due to Enterobacteriaceae: Results of a Systematic Literature Review and Meta-analysis. Open Forum Infectious Diseases 2018 Jun 28;5(7):ofy150. doi: 10.1093/ofid/ofy150. eCollection 2018 Jul. Review. PubMed PMID: 30046639; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC6054228.
- Zasowski EJ, Lodise TP. The Importance of Individualized Vancomycin Dosing to Ensure Optimal Exposure Early in Therapy. The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2018 Sep;58(9):1131-1133. doi: 10.1002/jcph.1281. Epub 2018 Jul 19. PubMed PMID: 30024648.
- Butterfield-Cowper JM, Lodise TP Jr, Pai MP. A Fixed versus Weight-Based Dosing Strategy of Daptomycin May Improve Safety in Obese Adults. Pharmacotherapy 2018 Sep;38(9):981-985. doi: 10.1002/phar.2157. Epub 2018 July 12. PubMed PMID: 29906315.
- Huang DB, Corey GR, Holland TL, Lodise T, O'Riordan W, Wilcox MH, File TM Jr, Dryden M, Balser B, Desplats E, Torres A. Pooled analysis of the phase 3 REVIVE trials: randomised, double-blind studies to evaluate the safety and efficacy of iclaprim versus vancomycin for treatment of acute bacterial skin and skin-structure infections. International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents 2018 Aug;52(2):233-240. doi: 10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2018.05.012. Epub 2018 May 19. PubMed PMID: 29783024.
- Holland TL, O'Riordan W, McManus A, Shin E, Borghei A, File TM Jr, Wilcox MH, Torres A, Dryden M, Lodise T, Oguri T, Corey GR, McLeroth P, Shukla R, Huang DB. A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Multicenter Study To Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Intravenous Iclaprim versus Vancomycin for Treatment of Acute Bacterial Skin and Skin Structure Infections Suspected or Confirmed To Be Due to Gram-Positive Pathogens (REVIVE-2 Study). Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy 2018 Apr 26;62(5). pii: e02580-17. doi: 10.1128/AAC.02580-17. Print 2018 May. PubMed PMID: 29530858; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC5923167.
- Hardalo C, Lodise TP, Bidell M, Flanagan S, De Anda C, Anuskiewicz S, Prokocimer P. Clinical safety and tolerability of tedizolid phosphate in the treatment of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections. Expert Opinion on Drug Safety 2018 Apr;17(4):359-367. doi: 10.1080/14740338.2018.1446939. Epub 2018 Mar 12. Review. PubMed PMID: 29528251.
- McKinnell JA, Corman S, Patel D, Leung GH, Gordon LM, Lodise TP. Effective Antimicrobial Stewardship Strategies for Cost-effective Utilization of Telavancin for the Treatment of Patients With Hospital-acquired Bacterial Pneumonia Caused by Staphylococcus aureus. Clinical Therapeutics 2018 Mar;40(3):406-414.e2. doi: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2018.01.010. Epub 2018 Feb 15. PubMed PMID: 29454592.
- Lodise TP, Bosso J, Kelly C, Williams PJ, Lane JR, Huang DB. Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Analyses To Determine the Optimal Fixed Dosing Regimen of Iclaprim for Treatment of Patients with Serious Infections Caused by Gram-Positive Pathogens. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy 2018 Jan 25;62(2). pii: e01184-17. doi: 10.1128/AAC.01184-17. Print 2018 Feb. PubMed PMID: 29133566; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC5786772.
- Luther MK, Timbrook TT, Caffrey AR, Dosa D, Lodise TP, LaPlante KL. Vancomycin Plus Piperacillin-Tazobactam and Acute Kidney Injury in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Critical Care Medicine 2018 Jan;46(1):12-20. doi: 10.1097/CCM.0000000000002769. Review. PubMed PMID: 29088001.
- Lodise TP, Bidell M. Time to Evolve: Addressing the Challenge of CRE. Medscape https://www.medscape.org/viewarticle/894178.
- Bidell MR, Patel N, O'Donnell JN. Optimal treatment of MSSA bacteraemias: a meta-analysis of cefazolin versus antistaphylococcal penicillins. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy 2018 Oct 1;73(10):2643-2651. doi: 10.1093/jac/dky259.
- Wang SK, Gilchrist A, Loukitcheva A, Plotkin BJ, Sigar IM, Gross AE, O'Donnell JN, Pettit N, Buros A, O'Driscoll T, Rhodes NJ, Bethel C, Segreti J, Charnot-Katsikas A, Singh K, Scheetz MH. Prevalence of a Cefazolin Inoculum Effect Associated with blaZ Gene Types among Methicillin-Susceptible Staphylococcus aureus Isolates from Four Major Medical Centers in Chicago. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy 2018 Jul 27;62(8). pii: e00382-18. doi: 10.1128/AAC.00382-18.
- O'Donnell JN, Rhodes NJ, Lopez J, Jett R, Scheetz MH. Carbapenems vs. alternative β-lactams for the treatment of nosocomial pneumonia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents 2018 Oct;52(4):451-458. doi: 10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2018.04.011.
- Rhodes NJ, Cruce CE, O'Donnell JN, Wunderink RG, Hauser AR. Resistance Trends and Treatment Options in Gram-Negative Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia. Current Infectious Disease Reports 2018 Mar 6;20(2):3. doi: 10.1007/s11908-018-0609.
- Crew PE, Rhodes NJ, O'Donnell JN, Miglis C, Gilbert EM, Zembower TR, Qi C, Silkaitis C, Sutton SH, Scheetz MH. Correlation between hospital-level antibiotic consumption and incident health care facility-onset Clostridium difficile infection. American Journal of Infection Control 2018 Mar;46(3):270-275. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2017.09.015.
- Rhodes NJ, Liu J, O'Donnell JN, Dulhunty JM, Abdul-Aziz MH, Berko PY, Nadler B, Lipman J, Roberts JA. Prolonged Infusion Piperacillin-Tazobactam Decreases Mortality and Improves Outcomes in Severely Ill Patients: Results of a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Critical Care Medicine 2018 Feb;46(2):236-243. doi: 10.1097/CCM.0000000000002836.
- Braungart C, Watson A, Rubin R. The effects of interprofessional collaboration on Nurse Managed Warfarin Program. Journal of Interprofessional Education and Practice, September 2018.
CONFERENCES AND PRESENTATIONS
- Bach K, Hopsicker A, St. John T, Morgan F, Bassi S. Proton pump inhibitors utilization and hospital acquired Clostridium difficile infections in a community teaching hospital. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting, Anaheim CA, December 2018.
- Bach K, Hopsicker A, St. John T, Morgan F, Bassi S. Proton pump inhibitors utilization and hospital acquired Clostridium difficile infections in a community teaching hospital. Ellis Medicine Nursing Day of Inquiry, Schenectady NY, November 2018.
Monique Bidell
- Bidell MR, Novak G, Singh G, Bratek B, Duru O, Mitchell C, O’Donnell JN. A multicenter Evaluation of Outcomes Associated With Oral Vancomycin Dose in Patients With Clostridium difficile Infection. IDWeek 2018, San Francisco CA, October 2018.
- Caimano CR, Smith AJ, Bidell MR. Assessing Medication Name Pronunciation on Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences. AACP Annual Meeting, Boston MA, July 21-23, 2018.
- Garrison GD, Bidell M, Cabral K, Silvestro L, Boire A, Strang AF. Interdisciplinary Formative Assessments to Foster Student Learning in the Dual-Campus Large Classroom Setting (School Poster). AACP Annual Meeting, Boston MA, July 21-23, 2018.
- Garrison GD, Bidell M, Cabral K, Silvestro L, Boire A, Strang AF. Interdisciplinary Formative Assessments to Foster Student Learning in the Dual-Campus Large Classroom Setting (School Poster). AACP Annual Meeting, Boston MA, July 21-23, 2018.
- Kane T, Boyd J, Obos L, Meek P. Raising the Bar for Student Performance in a 6-semester Pharmacy Skills Sequence. AACP Annual Meeting, Boston MA, July 21-23, 2018.
- Brodeur MR. Update in Geriatric Pharmacotherapy: A Focus on Deprescribing. Explore Aging Conference, SUNY Plattsburgh/University of Vermont Health Network. October 9, 2018.
- Frey J, Pruyn S, Brodeur MR, Baker B, Long H, Graichen C, Dailey M, Zheng H. Meeting the demand for naloxone: stability of expired naloxone solution. North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology (NACCT), Chicago IL, October 25-29, 2018 (platform presentation).
- Frey J, Pruyn S, Brodeur MR, Baker B, Long H, Graichen C, Dailey M, Zheng H. Quality Assessment of Expired Naloxone Products from First-Responders’ Supplies. American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) annual meeting, Boston MA, July 21, 2018 (poster).
- Strang AF, Briceland LL, Garrison GD, Kane TH, Brewer JM, Seo SW. Are Students Practicing Self-awareness? An Inventory of Critical Reflection Throughout the Curriculum/Co-Curriculum. AACP Annual Meeting, Boston MA, July 21-23, 2018.
- Briceland LL, Brewer JM, Dominelli AC. An Analysis of P1 Student Reflections on the Impact of White Coat Ceremony Participation. AACP Annual Meeting, Boston MA, July 21-23, 2018.
- Strang AF, Briceland LL, Garrison GD, Kane TH, Brewer JM, Seo SW. Are Students Practicing Self-awareness? An Inventory of Critical Reflection Throughout the Curriculum/Co-Curriculum. AACP Annual Meeting, Boston MA, July 21-23, 2018.
- Briceland LL, Brewer JM, Dominelli AC. An Analysis of P1 Student Reflections on the Impact of White Coat Ceremony Participation. AACP Annual Meeting, Boston MA, July 21-23, 2018.
- Briceland LL, Caimano CR, Rosa SW, Jablanski C, Veselov M. Creation of Experiential Success Plan Initiative to Address Experiential Performance Deficiencies. AACP Annual Meeting, Boston MA, July 21-23, 2018.
- Garrison GD, Bidell M, Cabral K, Silvestro L, Boire A, Strang AF. Interdisciplinary Formative Assessments to Foster Student Learning in the Dual-Campus Large Classroom Setting (School Poster). AACP Annual Meeting, Boston MA, July 21-23, 2018.
- Decina L, Parsels K, Cabral K. The Implementation of Pharmacy Consult Services in Lipid Management with Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin Type 9 Inhibitors. NYS American College of Clinical Pharmacy Meeting, November 2, 2018.
- Caimano CR, Veselov M, Kane TH, Rosa SW. Student Specific Remediation Plans for Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences. AACP Annual Meeting, Boston MA, July 21-23, 2018.
- Caimano CR, Smith AJ, Bidell MR. Assessing Medication Name Pronunciation on Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences. AACP Annual Meeting, Boston MA, July 21-23, 2018.
- Briceland LL, Caimano CR, Rosa SW, Jablanski C, Veselov M. Creation of Experiential Success Plan Initiative to Address Experiential Performance Deficiencies. AACP Annual Meeting, Boston MA, July 21-23, 2018.
- Cardone KE. Opioid use in patients with end-stage renal disease. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Learning and Action Network call, May 2018.
- Cardone KE. Foundations of Nutrition Practice for kidney disease: Nephrology Pharmacology. National Kidney Foundation 2018 Spring Clinical Meeting, Austin TX, April 2018.
- Cardone KE. Diabetes and Beyond: SGLT2 Inhibitors, the other medication. National Kidney Foundation 2018 Spring Clinical Meeting, Austin TX, April 2018.
- Cardone KE. Tailoring Antibiotic Regimens for distinct RRT modalities: it’s not just about the dose: Automated Peritoneal Dialysis. National Kidney Foundation 2018 Spring Clinical Meeting, Austin TX, April 2018.
- Cardone KE. Nephrology Review for the Ambulatory Care Pharmacist; Review and recertification course for board certified ambulatory care pharmacists (BCACP). American College of Clinical Pharmacy 2018 Spring Conference, Jacksonville FL, February 2018.
- Gawdat M, Parker W, Johnsen A, Baumeister T, Cardone KE. Medicare part D coverage of phosphate binders. American Society of Health-System Pharmacy 2018 Midyear Clinical Meeting, Anaheim CA, December 2018.
- Cardone KE, Grabe DG, Michaud-Sachs M. Would you or wouldn't you? Using script concordance-style questions to enhance clinical reasoning and online discussion. Online Learning Consortium Accelerate Conference, Orlando FL, November 2018.
- Sangiovanni RJ, Stornelli N, Yager JL, Lodise TP, Cardone KE, Patel N. Incidence and predictors of subsequent vancomycin-associated acute kidney injury (VA-AKI) in Veterans’ Affairs patients who have previously experienced VA-AKI. National Kidney Foundation 2018 Spring Clinical Meeting, Austin TX, April 2018.
- Cardone KE. Delivering Medication Therapy Management Services, 4th ed. Certificate training program and continuing education for pharmacists, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Albany NY, December 2018.
- Cardone KE. Novel approaches to hyperkalemia management. Mohawk Valley Pharmacists Association, Utica NY, September 2018.
- Cardone KE. What’s new with Diabetes? Mohawk Valley Pharmacists Association, Utica NY, September 2018.
- Vitale G, Eaton R, Laquidara A, Mitchell C, Carreno J. Inpatient antimicrobial stewardship medication use evaluation of meropenem at Albany Medical Center Hospital. ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, Anaheim CA, December 2-6, 2018.
- Gawdat M, Gawdat M, Bettinger J, Cleary J, Fudin F. Analysis of Variable Morphine Milligram Equivalent (MME) Threshold Trends by State. ASHP, Anaheim CA, December 2018.
- Higgins O, Cleary J. Pharmacy Driven Naloxone Distribution in Patients with High Risk for Opioid-Induced Respiratory Depression. NYS ACCP Annual Meeting, Cooperstown NY, November 2018.
- Higgins O, Cleary J. Pharmacy Driven Naloxone Distribution in Patients with High Risk for Opioid-Induced Respiratory Depression. ACPHS Student Summer Research Day, Albany NY, October 2018.
- Bettinger J, Cleary J, Fudin J, Wegrzyn E. False-positive 6-mono acetyl morphine (6-MAM) Saliva Test Result in a Patient Taking Morphine and Aspirin: A Case Report. Pain Week, Las Vegas NV, September 2018.
- Cleary J, Joyce A, Zedler B, Thomson H, Gudin J. Risk Factors for Prescription Opioid Overdose: Is It All Substance Use Disorder? ICOO, Boston MA June 2018.
- Mansour V, Chauhan C, Clark L, Cleary J. Pharmacist Driven Naloxone Distribution in a Federally Qualified Health Center through Risk Index. ICOO, Boston MA, June 2018.
- Cleary J, Joyce A, Zedler B, Thomson H, Gudin J. Risk Factors for Prescription Opioid Overdose: Is It All Substance Use Disorder? AAPM, Vancouver Canada, April 2018.
- Mansour V, Chauhan C, Clark L, Cleary J. Pharmacist Driven Naloxone Distribution in a Federally Qualified Health Center through Risk Index. International Conference on Opioids (ICOO), Boston MA, June 2018.
- Briceland LL, Brewer JM, Dominelli AC. An Analysis of P1 Student Reflections on the Impact of White Coat Ceremony Participation. AACP Annual Meeting, Boston MA, July 21-23, 2018.
- Gicewicz E, Steffey M, Stornelli N, Armeli J, Perko N, Kile D, Dominelli AC. The Grove Independent Pharmacy Business Plan: Good Neighbor Pharmacy NCPA Pruitt-Schutte Student Business Plan Competition Top 10 finalist Poster Presentation. National Community Pharmacists Association Annual Conference, Boston MA, October 2018.
- Engle A. Buprenorphine: Clinical Pearls for Safe and Effective Use. The Nurse Practitioner Association of New York 34th Annual Conference, Saratoga Springs NY, October 2018 (invited presentation).
- Engle A. Buprenorphine: Clinical Pearls for Safe and Effective Use. Pain and Hospice and Palliative Care Symposium. Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Albany NY, October 2018 (invited presentation).
- Engle A, Winans A. Implementation of an automated naloxone co-prescribing program within a large rural health care network. Atlantic Pain Coalition- NYS IPRO Pain Management Task Force. August 2018. (invited presentation)
- Engle A, Winans A. Implementation of an automated naloxone co-prescribing program within a large rural health care network. NYS Pharmacy Conference, September 2018, (invited presentation).
- Monzyk J, Pluckrose D, Nguyen S, Desemone J, Engle A. Interprofessional Student Collaboration: Benefits of Medical and Pharmacy Students Working Together on an Interprofessional Acute Care Rounding Team. ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, Anaheim CA, December 2-6, 2018.
- Pluckrose D, Engle A, Maceira E. 4-Factor prothrombin complex concentrate dose capping as a strategy for management of drug shortage. ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, Anaheim CA, December 2-6, 2018.
- Shtoyko A, Stornelli N, Jacob J, Wayne J, Engle A. Making the PIPE dream a reality: a pharmacy-medical student collaborative practice model. ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, Anaheim CA, December 2-6, 2018.
- English CD. Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics: A review of New Injectables for maintenance treatment of schizophrenia. Vermont-Society of Health Systems Pharmacist Annual CE Program, Montpelier VT, November 2018 (invited presentation).
- English CD. Headaches: Updates on Abortive and Prophylactic Treatments for Migraine & Cluster Headache. Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Colchester VT, October 2018 (invited presentation).
- English CD. Major Depressive Disorder: Updates in Pharmacological Management. Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Colchester VT, September 2018 (invited presentation).
- English CD. Moving Beyond Opioids: Non-Controlled Pharmaceuticals for the Management of Chronic Pain. Integrative Pain Management Conference, University of Vermont, Burlington VT, April 2018 (invited presentation).
- Farrell JF. Selected Topics in Rheumatology: Core Therapeutic Module Series. Presented to board certified pharmacists, an ACPE-accredited 1-hour CE webinar program as part of American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Ambulatory Care and Pharmacotherapy Pharmacy Specialty Review Course. 2018.
- Farrell JF. Overcoming Challenges in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Advances in Treatment & Management. Presented to health professionals, an ACPE-accredited 2-hour CE webinar program as part of Specialty Pharma Education Center Continuing Education Program. 2018.
- Farrell JF. Multiple Perspectives in the Treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). 11th Annual Rheumatology Nurses Society Conference, Fort Worth TX, August 10, 2018.
- Farrell JF. Medical Information Toolkit: How to Find Reliable Medical Information on the Internet. Scleroderma Foundation National Patient Education Conference, Philadelphia PA, July 29, 2018.
- Farrell JF. Scleroderma Disease and Medication Related Questions: Parent and Kids Q&A. Scleroderma Foundation National Patient Education Conference, Philadelphia PA, July 29, 2018.
- Farrell JF. Biosimilars: Incorporating Use into Practice and Clinical Implications for Pharmacists. Presented to pharmacists, an ACPE-accredited CE program at the 2018 Spring IDN Summit and Reverse Expo, Orlando FL, April 17, 2018.
- Farrell JF, Coblyn JS, Griffin F. Monotherapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Leveraging the Latest Evidence to Treat-to-Target. An ACPE-accredited CE webinar program as part of Clinical Care Options Immunology Continuing Education Program. 2018.
- Farrell JF, Saag K. Optimal Approaches to Gout. An ACPE-accredited CE webinar program as part of Haymarket Medical Education Continuing Education Program. 2018.
- Farrell JF. Safety Considerations for the Use of Anti-inflammatory and Disease Modifying Therapies in Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders. Presented to pharmacists, an ACPE-accredited 1-hour CE program as part of American Health Resources Continuing Education Program, Albany NY, May 3, 2018.
- Farrell JF, Banerjee S. Large Vessel Vasculitis. Presented to physicians, pharmacists, health-care providers, residents and students at St. Peter’s Hospital Main Grand Rounds. Albany NY, February 14, 2018.
- Flynn A, McConchie L. ReCAPS(S) of the 2018 Legislative Session - What Made It, What Didn’t, What’s Next. Capital Area Pharmacists Society Annual Meet and Greet, Latham NY, September 12, 2018.
- Garrison GD. Impact of Student Critical Reflection on Learning Habits using Exam Performance Reports. ExamSoft Assessment Conference 2018, Fort Lauderdale FL (1 hr live).
- Strang AF, Briceland LL, Garrison GD, Kane TH, Brewer JM, Seo SW. Are Students Practicing Self-awareness? An Inventory of Critical Reflection Throughout the Curriculum/Co-Curriculum. AACP Annual Meeting, Boston MA, July 21-23, 2018.
- Garrison GD, Strang AF. A Novel Process for Guiding Student Critical Reflection on Learning Habits Through Exam Performance Analysis. AACP Annual Meeting, Boston MA, July 21-23, 2018.
- Garrison GD, Bidell M, Cabral K, Silvestro L, Boire A, Strang AF. Interdisciplinary Formative Assessments to Foster Student Learning in the Dual-Campus Large Classroom Setting (School Poster). AACP Annual Meeting, Boston MA, July 21-23, 2018.
- Cardone KE, Grabe DG, Michaud-Sachs M. Would you or wouldn't you? Using script concordance-style questions to enhance clinical reasoning and online discussion. Online Learning Consortium Accelerate Conference, Orlando FL, November 2018.
- Higdon E. Doctorate of Pharmacy. Presented to college students in the Intro to Health Professions course. SUNY Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh NY, November 2018.
- Higdon E. Cocos Nucifera and Ascorbic Acid Compounding Workshop. Presented to high school students at admissions event. Colchester VT, November 2018.
- Kane TH, Boyd J, Obos L, Meek P. Raising the Bar for Student Performance in a 6-semester Pharmacy Skills Sequence. AACP Annual Meeting, Boston MA, July 21-23, 2018.
- Caimano CR, Veselov M, Kane TH, Rosa SW. Student Specific Remediation Plans for Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences. AACP Annual Meeting, Boston MA, July 21-23, 2018.
- Strang AF, Briceland LL, Garrison GD, Kane TH, Brewer JM, Seo SW. Are Students Practicing Self-awareness? An Inventory of Critical Reflection Throughout the Curriculum/Co-Curriculum. AACP Annual Meeting, Boston MA, July 21-23, 2018.
- Gicewicz E, Steffey M, Stornelli N, Armeli J, Perko N, Kile D, Dominelli A. The Grove Independent Pharmacy Business Plan: Good Neighbor Pharmacy NCPA Pruitt-Schutte Student Business Plan Competition Top 10 finalist Poster Presentation. National Community Pharmacists Association Annual Conference, Boston MA, October 2018.
- Hudmon K, Lodise NM, Allard I, Vis G, Pohl H, Frenz H, Vitale F, Corelli R. A Hybrid Learning Approach for Tobacco Cessation Counseling Training. American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) Annual Meeting, Boston MA, July 2018. (Poster Presentation).
- LaPensee K, Lodise T. Cost-savings Analysis with Use of Omadacycline Among Hospitalized Community-Acquired Pneumonia Patients At Risk of Clostridium difficile Infection Being Treated with Moxifloxacin: Budget Impact Model Findings. ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, Anaheim CA, December 2-6, 2018. Poster #4-049. Presenter: LaPensee.
- LaPensee K, Lodise T. Cost-saving Opportunities Among Hospitalized Community-Acquired Pneumonia Patients Treated with Omadacycline, an Aminomethylcycline Antibiotic with IV and Oral Formulations, Compared to Ceftriaxone and Macrolide Therapy. ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, Anaheim CA, December 2-6, 2018. Poster #4-048. Presenter: LaPensee.
- Lodise T, LaPensee K. Hospital Admission Patterns in Adult Patients with Community-acquired Bacterial Pneumonia who Received Ceftriaxone and a Macrolide by Pneumonia Severity Index Score. IDweek2018, San Francisco CA, October 3-7, 2018. Abstract #1462. Presenter: Lodise.
- Patel N, Clark J, Stornelli N, Belfiore G, Lodise TP. Comparative Evaluation of Adverse Tendon Events between Recipients of Fluoroquinolones and Ceftriaxone/Azithromycin among Veterans Affairs Patients with Community Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia. IDweek2018, San Francisco CA, October 3-7, 2018. Abstract #1463. Presenter: Patel.
- Puzniak L, Fu R, Gundrum J, Lodise TP. Real World Evaluation of Patient Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients Treated with Ceftolozane/Tazobactam across 253 US hospitals. IDweek2018, San Francisco CA, October 3-7, 2018. Abstract # 2414. Presenter: Lodise.
- Lodise T, Packnett E, Armstrong S, Redell M. Comparisons of 30-Day Admission and 30-Day Total Healthcare Costs Between Patients Who Were Treated With Oritavancin (ORI) or Vancomycin (VAN) for a Skin Infection in the Outpatient Setting. IDweek2018, San Francisco CA, October 3-7, 2018. Abstract # 1928. Presenter: Lodise.
- Lodise TP, Bonine NG, Ye JM, Folse HJ, Gillard P. Development of a Bedside Tool to Predict the Probability of Drug-Resistant Pathogens among an Adult Population with Gram-Negative Infections. IDweek2018, San Francisco CA, October 3-7, 2018. Abstract # 1166. Presenter: Lodise.
- Saade E, Wilson B, El Chakhtoura NG, Viau R, Perez F, Lodise T, Bonomo RA. Drug-Induced Liver Injury (DILI) in a National Cohort of Hospitalized Patients treated with Aztreonam and Ceftazidime. IDweek2018, San Francisco CA, October 3-7, 2018. Abstract # 2409. Presenter: Saade.
- Cai B, Echols R, Corvino R, Lodise TP. Epidemiology and Outcomes of Patients with Carbapenem-Resistant Bloodstream Infection in United States (US) Hospitals, 2010-2015. IDweek2018, San Francisco CA, October 3-7, 2018. Abstract # 681. Presenter: Echols.
- Lodise TP, Smith NM, Holden P, O'Donnell JN, Bedard T, Bonomo RA, Tsuji BT. Efficacy of Ceftazidime-Avibactam in Combination with Aztreonam (COMBINE): Solutions for Metallo-β-lactamase producing-Enterobacteriaceae (MBL). IDweek2018, San Francisco CA, October 3-7, 2018. Abstract # 1385. Presenter: Tsuji.
- Avedissian S, Liu J, O'Donnell JN, Pais G, Becher L, Joshi M, Prozialeck W, Lamar P, Lodise TP, Scheetz MH. Poster presentation at IDweek2018™. San Francisco, CA. October 3-7, 2018. Abstract # 1419. Presenter: Avedissian.
- Rank E, Lodise TP, Avery L, Bankert E, Dobson E, Dumyati G, Hassett S, Keller M, Lubowski T, Pearsall M, Carreno J. New York State Outpatient Regional Antibiogram for Urinary Pathogens: Have We Reached a Post Antibiotic Era for the Treatment of UTIs? IDweek2018, San Francisco CA, October 3-7, 2018. Abstract # 1237. Presenter: Carreno.
- Huang D, Corey RG, Holland TL, Lodise TP, O'Rirodan W, Wilcox M, File TM, Dryden M, Torres A, Balser B, Desplats E. A Pooled Analysis of Patients with Wound Infections in the Phase 3 REVIVE Trials: Randomized, Double-blind Studies to EValuate the Safety and Efficacy of Iclaprim Versus Vancomycin for trEatment of Acute Bacterial Skin and Skin Structure Infections. IDweek2018, San Francisco CA, October 3-7, 2018. Abstract # 1338. Presenter: Huang.
- Shorr A, Lodise T, Echols R, Wang W, Corvino FA, B. Cai B, Zilberberg M. Prevalence and Microbiology of Carbapenem Resistance Among Six Gram-Negative Pathogens in Bloodstream Infections in US Hospitals, 2010-2015. IDweek2018, San Francisco CA, October 3-7, 2018. Abstract # 1191. Presenter: Echols.
- Patel N, Sangiovanni R, Stornelli N, Amin R, Huang D, Lodise TP. Frequency of vancomycin-associated acute kidney injury and healthcare utilization among Veterans' Affairs patients with skin and skin structure infections. 28th European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID), Madrid Spain, April 21-24, 2018. ePoster viewing #E0283. Presenter: Patel.
- Tartof S, Kuntz J, Chen L, Wei R, Puzniak L, Tian Y, Im T, Takhar H, Merchan S, Lodise TP. A clinical risk score to predict the likelihood of carbapenem non-susceptible and pan-beta-lactam non-susceptibility among adult, hospitalized patients with infections due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa. 28th European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID), Madrid Spain, April 21-24, 2018. Oral flash #O0130. Presenter: Lodise.
- Patel N, Huang D, Lodise T. Potential cost savings opportunities with targeted iclaprim (ICL) compared to vancomycin (VAN) among hospitalized patients with acute bacterial skin and skin structure infectious due to potential avoidance of VAN-associated acute kidney injury. 28th European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID), Madrid Spain, April 21-24, 2018. Paper poster #P0283. Presenter: Patel.
- Crass R, Lodise T, Pai M. Individualizing piperacillin/tazobactam dosing in adult patients with cystic fibrosis: can tobramycin measurements help? 28th European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID), Madrid Spain, April 21-24, 2018. Paper poster #P0868. Presenter: Crass.
- Kane T, Boyd J, Obos L, Meek P. Raising the Bar for Student Performance in a 6-semester Pharmacy Skills Sequence. AACP Annual Meeting, Boston MA, July 21-23, 2018.
- Kane T, Boyd J, Obos L, Meek P. Raising the Bar for Student Performance in a 6-semester Pharmacy Skills Sequence. AACP Annual Meeting, Boston MA, July 21-23, 2018.
- Bidell MR, Novak G, Singh G, Bratek B, Duru O, Mitchell C, O’Donnell JN. A multicenter Evaluation of Outcomes Associated With Oral Vancomycin Dose in Patients With Clostridium difficile Infection. IDWeek 2018, San Francisco CA, October 2018.
- Lodise TP, Smith NM, Holden P, O’Donnell JN, Bedard T, Bonomo RA, Tsuji BT. Efficacy of Ceftazidime–Avibactam in Combination with Aztreonam (COMBINE): Solutions for Metallo-β-Lactamase Producing-Enterobacteriaceae (MBL). IDWeek 2018, San Francisco CA, October 2018.
- Avedissian S, Liu J, O’Donnell JN, Pais G, Becher L, Joshi M, Prozialeck W, Lamar P, Lodise TP, Scheetz MH. 24-Hour Pharmacokinetic Relationships for Intravenous Vancomycin and Novel Urinary Biomarkers of Acute Kidney Injury. IDWeek 2018, San Francisco CA, October 2018.
- Caimano CR, Veselov M, Kane TH, Rosa SW. Student Specific Remediation Plans for Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences. AACP Annual Meeting, Boston MA, July 21-23, 2018.
- Briceland LL, Caimano CR, Rosa SW, Jablanski C, Veselov M. Creation of Experiential Success Plan Initiative to Address Experiential Performance Deficiencies. AACP Annual Meeting, Boston MA, July 21-23, 2018.
- Strang AF, Briceland LL, Garrison GD, Kane TH, Brewer JM, Seo SW. Are Students Practicing Self-awareness? An Inventory of Critical Reflection Throughout the Curriculum/Co-Curriculum. AACP Annual Meeting, Boston MA, July 21-23, 2018.
- Kahaleh A, Law M, Seo SW, Tofade T. Crosswalk between the ACPE Standards and the FIP Nanjing Outcomes. AACP Annual Meeting, Boston MA, July 21-23, 2018.
- Seo SW, Kahaleh A, Law M, Tofade T. Use of the FIP Nanjing Statements to compare national pharmacy education standards in the USA. Poster presented at: International Pharmaceutical Federation World Congress, Glasgow Scotland, September 2018.
- Seo SW. Delivering Medication Therapy Management Services, 4th ed. Certificate training program and continuing education for pharmacists, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Albany NY, December 2018.
- Seo SW. Dyslipidemia: Updates In Management. Mohawk Valley Pharmacists Association, Utica NY, September 2018.
- Seo SW. Updates in Hypertension Management. Mohawk Valley Pharmacists Association, Utica NY, September 2018.
Alyssa Smith
- Caimano CR, Smith AJ, Bidell MR. Assessing Medication Name Pronunciation on Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences. AACP Annual Meeting, Boston MA, July 21-23, 2018.
- Farina K, Stryker M. Altered thyroid function tests (TFTs) and unnecessary thioamide therapy following treatment with high-dose biotin (300mg). ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, Anaheim CA, December 2-6, 2018.
- Caimano CR, Veselov M, Kane TH, Rosa SW. Student Specific Remediation Plans for Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences. AACP Annual Meeting, Boston MA, July 21-23, 2018.
- Briceland LL, Caimano CR, Rosa SW, Jablanski C, Veselov M. Creation of Experiential Success Plan Initiative to Address Experiential Performance Deficiencies. AACP Annual Meeting, Boston MA, July 21-23, 2018.
- Wilson L, Myrka A, Watson A, Guay, K. Meeting the MIPS Challenge: A Conversation about Strategies to Address the Opioid Crisis. IPRO, October 2018 (webinar).
- Wilson L, Myrka A, Watson A. Meeting the MIPS Challenge: A Conversation about Anticoagulant Management Best Practices. IPRO, April 2018 (webinar).
- Watson A. The Latest in Hypertension and Lipid Management. Continuing Pharmacy Education, ACPHS, Albany NY, June 2018.
- Watson A, Guay K, Ribis D. Warfarin Management Training. CapitalCare Medical Group Nursing Council, January 2018.
- Ubowski MM, VanSice RP, Yacobucci M, Chablani L. Microparticulate Cancer Vaccines: Evaluation of a Novel Immunotherapeutic Approach. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting, Anaheim CA, December 2018.
- Yanicak A. Medical student and resident perceptions of ambulatory pharmacy before and after one year of interprofessional collaboration in an adult medicine evening clinic. ACCP Global Conference, Seattle WA, October 20-23, 2018.
EXTRAMURAL GRANTS
Jessica Farrell
Awarded a $45,000 grant for residency funding on behalf of and through the Center for Rheumatology by Janssen Biotech.
Thomas Lodise
Role: Principal Investigator
Project Title: A Phase 1 Study In Healthy Young Adults To Evaluate The Safety And Pharmacokinetics Of AVYCAZ® In Combination With Aztreonam (COMBINE)
Grantor: Sub-award through Duke University; Primary sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Amount at ACPHS: $90,000
Grant Number: 1UM1AI104681-06
Term: 11/01/2018 – 12/31/2018
Role: Co-Investigator (PI: Richard Wunderlink, MD)
Project Title: An Open-Label Pharmacokinetic Study of Minocycline for Injection Following a Single Infusion in Critically-Ill Adults (Acumin)
Grantor: Sub-award through Duke University; Primary sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Grant Number: 1UM1AI104681-01
Amount at ACPHS: $48,000
Term: 11/01/18 - 12/31/18
Role: Chair (PI: Vance Fowler, MD)
Project Title: PK ARLG Steering Committee Chair
Grantor: Sub-award through Duke University; Primary sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Grant Number: 1UM1AI104681-01
Amount at ACPHS: $342,000
Term: 1/01/18- 12/31/18
HONORS, AWARDS, and APPOINTMENTS
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
- Kelly Bach - Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist.
- Jeffrey Brewer - Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (7-year renewal).
- Kate Cabral - Board Certified Cardiology Pharmacist.
- Matthew Yacobucci - Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist.
AWARDS and RECOGNITION
- Kate Cabral received the advanced designation in the American College of Cardiology as an “Associate” of the American College of Cardiology (AACC).
- Jessica Farrell received the 2018 Ernest J. Dupont award at the Steffens Scleroderma Foundation Fundraiser on October 12, 2018.
- DRUGDEX Information Systems (Medicare recognized drug database) accepted Jessica Farrell’s application for systemic sclerosis (SSc) as an off-label indication within the mycophenolate mofetil (CellCept) drug monograph 2018.
- Gina Garrison and Aimee Strang received the Innovations in Teaching Award Honorable Mention from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy.
- Nicole Lodise was recognized by the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP), for her outstanding work toward the 2016-2018 Ambulatory Care Self-Assessment Program, a home-study series for ambulatory care pharmacists.
- Joanna Schwatz and Ai Tran were awarded the 1st place poster at the 2018 Annual Meeting & Palliative Care Symposium. Poster title: “Potential herb-chemotherapy or radiation interactions in patients with cancer: A prospective study of the pharmacist and student-pharmacist run herbal assessment service at the University of Vermont (UVM) Cancer Center.”
APPOINTMENTS
- Kelly Bach was named President-Elect for the Northeastern Chapter of the NYS Council of Health-system Pharmacists Board.
- Lauren Bode was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Vermont Pharmacists Association.
- Courtney Caimano was appointed to the Institutional Review Board for St. Peter’s Health Partners.
- Katie Cardone was named Nephrology section editor of “Pharmacotherapy First,” a multimedia learning resource from the American Pharmacists Association.
- Amanda Engle was named President-Elect of the NYS Chapter of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy.
- Jessica Farrell was nominated to the national Scleroderma Foundation Medical Advisory Board.
- Nicole Lodise was elected Chair of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) Women's Health PRN.
- See-Won Seo was:
- Appointed Co-Chair for Community Education, Outreach, and Advocacy Work Group for the Asthma Coalition of the Capital Region (ACCR).
- Appointed Assistant Pharmacy Director for World Health Ambassadors.
- Re-appointed Communications and Collaborations Committee Co-Chair for the AACP Global Pharmacy Education Special Interest Group.
- Appointed Public Policy Chair for the NYSCHP Public Policy Committee.
- Alexandra Watson was named Treasurer for the Northeastern Chapter of the NYS Council of Health-system Pharmacists Board.
- Amy Yanicak was appointed to the ACCP Ambulatory Care PRN Research Process Committee.