Faculty, staff, and students from all five colleges share their latest scholarly pursuits from recent publications, poster presentations, grants, and awards.
Pilot Program for Autism Takes Off
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By Brian Kirschner
Going to the airport, passing through security, and finally boarding a flight is a stressful experience for almost anyone. The atmosphere can be particularly trying for a child with autism. But a unique pilot program that teams experts at University of the Sciences with those at Albert Einstein Medical Center looks to make the experience better for not only the families and children with autism but for the airport and airline personnel who interact with them.
All in the Family
 The extended Kayden clan, featuring five alumni: Coleen (Ortmann) Kayden P’78 and husband Robert Stephen Kayden, Jr., P’78, second and third from left, respectively; Werner Ortmann P’50, seated in middle; Melinda Jo Ortmann PharmD’03, second from right, middle row; and Paul J. Ortmann P’77, first from right, back row. |
Coleen Ortmann Kayden P’78
By Carol R. Cool
Coleen (Ortmann) Kayden is enmeshed in a USciences legacy family. Her father (Werner Ortmann P’50), brother (Paul J. Ortmann P’77), husband (Robert Stephen Kayden, Jr., P’78), and niece (Melinda Jo Ortmann PharmD’03) are all alumni. Coleen felt those legacy connections when she received the Annual Alumni Award at the 2010 Reunion—the very year her father celebrated his 60th reunion.
“My dad was a tremendous influence on my attending Philadelphia College of Pharmacy,” said Coleen. “It has a reputation of being the oldest, and among pharmacy schools, it’s an institution in and of itself. My father had very fond memories of the school, and he also knew we would get a very high-quality education there.”
2000's
2000
Mark D. Piechoski MPT’00 and his wife Lynn Anne welcomed the early arrival of daughter Madison Elle on July 29, 2010. After a brief stay in the NICU in Roanoke, VA, “Elle” returned home and continues to grow like a weed. The family lives in Christiansburg, VA.
Lauren (Smith) Sok MPT’00 and her husband Kevin welcomed daughter Sienna on June 14, 2010. Sienna joins big brothers Ethan and Austin. The family lives in Atlanta.
Christopher R. Van Besien PH/TX’00 married Kathryn C. Groves PharmD’07 on June 18, 2010, in Piscadera Bay, Curacao. The guest list included Matthew S. Spaits ES’03, Kurt Reinhart PharmD’06, Jennifer M Smith PharmD’08, Ryan A. Marek BI’07, John D. Norcross P’00, Joseph G. Materia PharmD’07, and Melissa A. Awad and Kandis A Ferdinand, both BI’05, MT’06.
2002
Nisha (Shah) Bhatt MPT’02 and Amit M. Bhatt PharmD’03 welcomed the birth of son Rohan on June 25, 2010.
2003
Kenneth J. Radishofski PharmD’03 and Christy-Lee (Lucas) Radishofski P’00, PharmD’01 welcomed son Nathaniel Kenneth on July 2, 2010. He weighed 9 pounds, 2 ounces. Nathaniel joins big brother Alexander Ryder (3). The family lives in Chalfont, PA.
2005
Ellina (Khaykin) Max PharmD’05 relocated with her family at the end of the summer. Her husband has taken a position as an anesthesiologist at a hospital in Raleigh, NC.
2007
Brittany (Marchant) Crocco PhC’07 and her husband David welcomed the birth of their first child, David III, on September 29, 2010. Born at 4:38 a.m., the baby weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces.
2008
Zachary T. Hopkins PharmD’08 married his high school sweetheart Toni on October 11, 2008. Former classmates Mark L. Wenzel and David I. Errickson, both also PharmD’08, were groomsmen. Zachary and his wife are awaiting the birth of their first child on December 3, 2010.
1990's
1992 Diane Green P’92 married Keith Renner on December 9, 2009, in Las Vegas. They live in Mount Joy, PA.
1995
Sara (Norton) Guzman MPT’95 and her husband Bernie are the parents of Lia Elizabeth (4) and Ali Michele (15 months). The family lives in Islip, NY.
1999 Allison (Vasiliadis) Lambropoulos MPT’99 and her husband Demetri announced the birth of son Christos James on July 10, 2010. He joins big sisters Athena, Alexis, Alaina, and Ava. The family resides in Bristow, VA.
1980's
1983
Steven L. Burman P’83 and his wife Heidi are the parents of Max, born in 2008, and Jakob, born in July 2010. The family lives in Newtown Square, PA.
1989 Michelle (Franco) Kloecker P’89 (MBA’95, Drexel University; JD’99, Temple University) and her husband Richard announced the birth of daughter Sophia Mariangela on December 5, 2009. Sophia joins big brother RJ (5). Michelle is associate general counsel at King Pharmaceuticals, and Rick is a senior director of new products at Daiichi Sankyo. The family lives in Bloomsbury, NJ.
