University of Cincinnati
College of Pharmacy
Cincinnati, Ohio 45267-0004

An Overview
The University of Cincinnati traces its origin to 1819, the year of the founding of the Cincinnati College and the Medical College of Ohio. In 1870, the city of Cincinnati established the University of Cincinnati, which later absorbed these colleges. For many years, the country's oldest and second-largest municipal university, the University of Cincinnati became state-related in 1977. With its various components located on several campuses, the University consists of eighteen colleges and divisions, providing a comprehensive range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. These comprise the complex of learning, research, and public service that give the University national and international renown.

The Community
The city of Cincinnati is located in southwestern Ohio on the famous Seven Hills overlooking the beautiful Ohio River valley. The city and the University provide many opportunities for cultural, social, and sporting events and activities, all of which support diverse interests and life-styles. Although Cincinnati is a cosmopolitan city with a population of more than a million, there are numerous wooded parks within the city that contribute to one of the country's nicest urban landscapes.

The total graduate student population is about 5,000 students, of whom 1,000 are enrolled in the medical school and in graduate programs of the Medical Center complex. In the College of Pharmacy, there are 76 full-time and 16 part-time students, representing a mixture of U.S. (72 percent) and other (28 percent) students and equal numbers of men and women.

Programs of Study
The University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy offers a comprehensive series of advanced-degree programs covering the major areas within the broad heading of the pharmaceutical sciences for students with a background in biology, business, chemistry, engineering, or pharmacy. The goal of these programs is to develop the experimental and professional skills required to pursue careers in the academic, industrial, governmental, and practice environments of the profession.

The Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees are offered through the Division of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Areas of specialization include biopharmaceutics, cosmetic science, industrial pharmacy, medicinal chemistry, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, physical pharmacy, and social and administrative sciences. Each program is designed to provide a well-rounded educational experience through advanced course work, seminars, independent study, and supervised scientific or practice-oriented research.

Although a student's program will vary according to his or her goals and interests, it typically will involve two years for the Master of Science degree and four years for the Doctor of Philosophy degree. A B.S.Pharm. degree is not required for these programs. A thesis or dissertation is required along with an oral defense of the research presented. The Ph.D. degree requires a written and oral comprehensive examination for admission to candidacy.

Of special interest are a number of academic-industrial cooperative research programs, through which students have the opportunity to receive some of their training at national and international industrial locations.

Facilities and Resources
The College of Pharmacy is located in the University of Cincinnati Medical Center complex. All offices and laboratories are air conditioned and equipped for customary and specialized research. The College maintains an especially well equipped computer resource center. The Health Sciences Library is across the street from the College and, in addition to having an outstanding collection, provides a variety of online resources.

Expenses and Aid
Costs: For the 2004-–05 academic year, tuition for full-time study was $2710 per quarter for Ohio residents and $4450 per quarter for nonresidents. This included the general fee of $220 per quarter.

Financial Aid: The College offers a limited number of graduate teaching assistantships with stipends of $16,000 over nine months and a complete waiver of tuition and fees. University Graduate Scholarships that waive tuition cost but not fees are also available. A limited number of other awards are available in the form of research assistantships and fellowships. In some areas, a twelve-month appointment is available with a supplemental stipend.

Housing/Living Expenses: The University maintains furnished apartments for single and married students that range from approximately $400 to $600 per month. Rent includes utilities and telephone. Many students prefer to live in rooms or apartments nearer the Medical Center. Rents for these vary considerably, but in general the cost of living in the Cincinnati area is very reasonable. Estimated room and board costs for a calendar year are $11,000.

How to Apply
Students are usually admitted in the fall quarter of the academic year and are strongly encouraged to apply on or before February 1 of the year in which they desire admission, although applications continue to be processed if openings still exist. All programs require an undergraduate average of B or better for admission consideration, although consideration is also given to an applicant's professional accomplishments. Candidates must submit completed application forms, official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, letters of evaluation from individuals able to assess their academic and professional abilities and potential, and scores of a minimum of 1600 on the General Test of the Graduate Record Examinations. International students must submit a minimum score of 600 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Prospective students are encouraged to contact individual faculty members whose interests (indicated on the reverse of this page) may coincide with their own.

Who to Contact
Director of Graduate Studies
College of Pharmacy
University of Cincinnati
3223 Eden Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45267-0004
Telephone: 513-558-3784
E-mail: pharmsci@uc.edu
http://pharmacy.uc.edu

The Faculty And Their Research
Division of Pharmaceutical Sciences

  • Daniel Acosta Jr., Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology and Dean; Ph.D., Kansas. Cellular toxicology; in vitro models of cardiotoxicity, nephrotoxicity, hepatotoxicity, ocular toxicity, and dermatotoxicity.
  • Arthur R. Buckley, Professor; Ph.D., Arizona. Molecular genetic regulation of hormone/cytokine-stimulated cell proliferation and survival, immune cell signaling, genetic dysregulation of tumor progression.
  • William Cacini, Professor and Division Chairman; Ph.D., Minnesota. Diabetic nephropathy, renal pharmacology and toxicology, tubular transport mechanisms.
  • Carol A. Caperelli, Professor; Ph.D., Johns Hopkins. Bioorganic chemistry, mechanistic enzymology of purine biosynthesis and folate metabolism, protein-protein and protein–nucleic acid interactions, enzyme structure/function.
  • Pankaj B. Desai, Associate Professor; Ph.D., South Carolina. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of anticancer drugs, inter-individual and inter-species variation in drug metabolism, drug delivery systems.
  • Gary A. Gudelsky, Professor; Ph.D., Michigan State. Neuropharmacology, psychostimulant-induced neurotransmitter release and toxicity, mechanisms of antipsychotic drug action.
  • Jeff J. Guo, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Auburn. Pharmacoeconomics, health economics, pharmacoepidemiology, drug utilization review, drug safety and surveillance, clinical informatics, medical record and claims databases.
  • Raymond Jang, Professor; Ph.D., Ohio State. Outcomes research, pharmacoeconomics, quality of life, pharmacoepidemiology.
  • Gerald B. Kasting, Associate Professor; Ph.D., MIT. Development of computational models for absorption of materials into and through the skin with the objective of developing better tools for prediction of topical drug delivery, transdermal drug delivery, and dermal exposure to noxious agents.
  • James J. Knittel, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Connecticut. Structure-activity relationships of neuropeptides, computer-assisted drug design, design and synthesis of drug design, design and synthesis of peptidomimetics.
  • Alex C. Lin, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Auburn. Improvement of medication distribution systems; innovative pharmacy facility planning and design; computer applications in pharmacy, with emphasis on the use of computer simulation in pharmaceutical care systems.
  • Giovanni M. Pauletti, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Swiss Federal Institute of Technology. Biopharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, novel drug delivery systems, prodrugs, membrane transport of drugs including peptides and proteins.
  • Adel Sakr, Professor and Director of Industrial Pharmacy Graduate Program; Ph.D., Strathclyde (Scotland). Pharmaceutical technology, pharmaceutical product development, formulation and bioavailability of oral solid dosage form: tablets and capsules, fluid-bed technology, roller compactor technology, high-shear mixing compression technology, formulation and manufacturing factors that affect dosage form, cosmetic technology, sustained-release and controlled-release design and formulation, novel drug-delivery systems, colonic drug delivery, target drug delivery systems, in vitro/in vivo evaluation of per–oral dosage forms.
  • Kenneth A. Skau, Professor; Ph.D., Ohio State. Neuropathologies and myopathies, muscular dystrophy, axonal transport, acetylcholinesterase pharmacology, diabetic neuropathy.
  • Victor D. Warner, Professor; Ph.D., Kansas. Systematic study of antibacterial agents involving the synthesis of analogs to determine the effect of functional groups and their location on activity.
  • R. Randall Wickett, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Oregon State. Preformulation, formulation, and in vitro and in vivo development and evaluation of cosmetic products.

Division of Pharmacy Practice

  • Jerry A. Bennett, Associate Professor; Pharm.D., Tennessee. Psychopharmacology.
  • Michael B. Bottorff, Professor; Pharm.D., Kentucky. Clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of cardiovascular drugs, concentration-effect modeling, clinical pharmacology of beta blockers and antiarrhythmics, polymorphic drug metabolism, hepatic enzyme induction and inhibition, informatics.
  • Robert J. Cluxton, Associate Professor; Pharm.D., Cincinnati. Outcomes research, pharmacoeconomics, geriatrics, Alzheimer's.
  • Wayne Conrad, Professor and Division Chairman; Pharm.D., Kentucky. Hospital pharmacy practice, drug utilization review, quality assurance, evaluation of innovative approaches to education or training, evaluation of expanded pharmacy roles or services.
  • Michael B. Doherty, Assistant Professor; Pharm.D., Ohio State. Ambulatory care.
  • William K. Fant, Associate Professor and Assistant Dean; Pharm.D., Cincinnati. Development of multimedia programs designed to enhance learning and problem-solving skills; evaluation of communication tools, including the Internet, in health sciences research, teaching, and practice settings; infectious diseases; medical informatics; quality assurance.
  • Daniel P. Healy, Associate Professor; Pharm.D., Kentucky. Preclinical pharmacology and experimental therapeutics of antimicrobials and immunomodulators in bacterial sepsis; immunomodulatory properties of antimicrobials.
  • Jill Martin, Assistant Professor; Pharm.D., Kentucky. Transplantation and pharmacoeconomics, cost-effective use of drug therapy in solid organ transplant patients.
  • Steven A. Myre, Associate Professor; Pharm.D., Minnesota. Phase I, II, and III human studies; clinical pharmacokinetics; renal drug therapy; transplantation pharmacotherapy.
  • Jane Pruemer, Associate Professor; Pharm.D., Kentucky. Oncology, clinical pharmacy.
  • Susan Ralston, Assistant Professor; Pharm.D., Michigan. Pediatrics.
  • Patricia Rozek, Assistant Professor; Pharm.D., North Carolina. Ambulatory care.

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