At Concordia University Wisconsin, pharmacist instructors serve both students and patients on a daily basis, ensuring that a CUW Pharmacy education is current, practical, and exceptional.
Kassandra M. Bartelme
Pharm.D., BCACP
Associate Professor
Office: Pharmacy Building PH 262
Phone: (262) 243-2790
Bio
Dr. Bartelme earned her Pharm.D. from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities College of Pharmacy (COP) with an emphasis on leadership in 2009. She continued at the COP as a PGY1 resident in a 24-month ambulatory care leadership residency. During residency, she spent half her time teaching at the COP and the other half as an ambulatory care pharmacist.<br><br>After residency, Dr. Bartelme took a position as a faculty member at Concordia University School of Pharmacy. She currently coordinates and teaches Pharmacotherapy I (Self-care), Applied Patient Care III, and the women's health unit in Pharmacotherapy V. She is an ambulatory care pharmacist at the Ascension Columbia-St. Mary's Thrombosis Clinic where she provides anticoagulation monitoring services. She earned board certification as an Ambulatory Care Pharmacist in 2011. Her research interests include women's health education and practice and teaching clinical documentation.
Education
- Pharm D - Pharmacy, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities (2009)
- BS - Spanish, University of Wisconsin - Madison (2002)
- Ambulatory Care/Leadership PGY1 Residency, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities College of Pharmacy (2011)
Contributions
- Bartelme, K. & , . "Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. " In Dr. O'Connell & Dr. Smith (Ed.), Women's Health Across the Lifespan: A Pharmacotherapeutic Approach. (3rd ed ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
- Bartelme, K. (2021). "Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. " In Dr. Rebecca Stone (Ed.), Ambulatory Care Self-Assessment Program (ACSAP). (2 ed., vol. 2021, pp. 83-108). Lenexa, KS: American College of Clinical Pharmacy.
- Bartelme, K. & , . (2019). "Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. " In Dr. O'Connell & Dr. Smith (Ed.), Women's Health Across the Lifespan: A Pharmacotherapeutic Approach. (2nd ed ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
- Ray, S., Bellone, J., Zupec, N. & Bartelme, K. (2019). Retention of students’ ability to incorporate a computer into simulated patient encounters. . (10 ed., vol. 82, pp. article 6748). American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. https://www.ajpe....
- LaDisa, A., Bartelme, K. & Bellone, J. (2018). An Innovative Patient Interview Activity in a Women's Health Elective Course. (10 ed., vol. 10, pp. 1354-1362). Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning.
Presentations
- Bartelme, K., Cieri-Hutcherson, N., Anderson, L., Barnes, K., Karaoui, L. & Meredith, A., (2021). American College of Clinical Pharmacy Women’s Health Practice & Research Network Survey of Colleges/Schools of Pharmacy to Determine Limitations for Teaching, Research, and Advocacy Related to Contraception. Poster. ACCP Annual Meeting 2021. Virtual.
- Bartelme, K., Robinson, J. & Adams, J., (2019). We are holistically admitting our students, how are we providing holistic support post-matriculation?. Oral Presentation. AACP Annual Meeting 2019. Chicago, IL.
- McMann, N., Bartelme, K. & Lemoine, N., (2018). Development and Evaluation of a Top 200 Drugs Learning Activity. Poster. AACP Annual Meeting. Boston, Massachusetts.
- Bartelme, K., LaDisa, A. & Bellone, J., (2017). Achievement of Learning Objectives for an Innovative Patient Interview Activity in a Women’s Health Elective. Poster. ACCP Annual Meeting 2017. Pheonix, AZ.
- Bartelme, K., Schullo-Feulner, A., Brown, M. & Janke, K., (2017). Practicing Patient Care: Documentation is BORING. Course and Curricular Level Innovations That Move Beyond the "Practice Makes Perfect" Approach. Oral Presentation. AACP Annual Meeting 2017. Nashville, TN.
Research Interests
- Women's health education
- Clinical documentation
Teaching Interests
- Pharmacy practice skills
- Women's health
Michael Brown
PharmD
Associate Dean - School of Pharmacy, Professor
Phone: (262) 243-2761
Bio
Dr. Mike Brown teaches medical literature evaluation and pharmacy calculations. He is privileged to help students navigate the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum, developing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes expected of patient-centered pharmacists.
Education
- Pharm D - Pharmacy, University of Wisconsin-Madison (1998)
- BS - Pharmacy, University of Wisconsin-Madison (1995)
- Pharmacy Residency, VAMC - William S. Middleton Veterans Hospital and Clinics (2000)
Contributions
- Brown, M., Buckley, E., Burlage, R., Kostrzewa, A., Peppard, S., Ray, S., Stoehr, N. & Theesfeld, M. (2021). Concordia University School of Pharmacy COVID-19-Focused Health Initiatives. Virtual Pharmacy Education 2021: American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy.
- Kosinski, T., Brown, M. & Kosinski, T. (2018). Relationship between syringe size and dosing accuracy. In Loyd Allen (Ed.), (1 ed., vol. 22, pp. 41-46). Edmond, OK: International Journal of Pharmaceutical Compounding.
- Nguyen, B., Olson, N., Traynor, A. & Brown, M. (2017). "Implementation and Preliminary Results of a Comprehensive Medication Management Service for People Living with HIV. "N/A. Madison, WI: Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin.
- Kosinski, T., Brown, M., Zavala, P. & Valdovinos, K. (2017). Acquisition and retention of sterile compounding skills. In Dr. Gayle Brazeau (Ed.), (6 ed., vol. 81, pp. 6). Alexandria, VA: American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. http://www.ajpe.o...
- Peppard, S., Parks, A., Biesboer, A. & Brown, M. (2017). Characterization of Inpatient Pharmacist Practice in Wisconsin. (1 ed., vol. 20, pp. 52-55). Madison: The Journal.
Presentations
- Bartelme, K., Schullo-Feulner, A., Brown, M. & Janke, K., (2017). Practicing Patient Care: Documentation is BORING. Course and Curricular Level Innovations That Move Beyond the "Practice Makes Perfect" Approach. Oral Presentation. AACP Annual Meeting 2017. Nashville, TN.
Research Interests
- Educational Scholarship
Teaching Interests
- Medical Literature Evaluation
- Pharmacy Calculations
Elizabeth Buckley
PharmD, CDE
Professor
Office: Pharmacy Building PH217
Phone: (262) 243-2766
Bio
Beth Buckley teaches classes in each year of the professional curriculum where she teaches communication skills and diabetes pharmacotherapy. Her teaching and research focus is on optimizing care of patients with diabetes and the inclusion of mindfulness for provider and patient centered care. Her clinical practice is within a family medicine clinic where she works via collaborative practice agreement to provide medication therapy management to patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes.
Education
- Pharm D - Pharmacy, University of Wisconsin Madison (2000)
- BS - Pharmacy, University of Wisconsin Madison (1993)
Contributions
- Buckley, E. (2023). Well-Being Content Inclusion in Pharmacy Education across the U.S. and Canada. . (3 ed., vol. 87, pp. 372-382). Washington DC: The American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. . https://www.ajpe....
- Buckley, E., Harrison, R. & Letizia, M. (2022). The Mindful Preceptor: Tips for Incorporating Well-Being and Mindfulness into Rotations. . (Summer 2022 ed.). Arizona Journal of Pharmacy. https://thinkgrap...
- Brown, M., Buckley, E., Burlage, R., Kostrzewa, A., Peppard, S., Ray, S., Stoehr, N. & Theesfeld, M. (2021). Concordia University School of Pharmacy COVID-19-Focused Health Initiatives. Virtual Pharmacy Education 2021: American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy.
- Arnoldussen, R., Buckley, E. & Letizia, M. (2021). The Mindful Preceptor: Tips for Incorporating Well-Being and Mindfulness into Rotations. . (May/June 2021 ed., pp. 18-21). Madison, WI: JPSW. https://www.jpswi...
- Buckley, E. & Glogovsky, S. (2019). Necrotizing Fasciitis and Sodium Glucose Cotransporter-2 Inhibitors: Review of the Risks and Benefits. (1 ed., vol. 22, pp. 18-22). Madison, WI: The Journal of the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin.
Presentations
- Buckley, E. (2023). Adding Mindfulness into Rotations and Life. Oral Presentation. Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin Educational Conference 2023 April. Madison, WI .
- Buckley, E. (2022). The Mindful Preceptor: Tips for Incorporating Well-being and Mindfulness into Pharmacy Rotations . Oral Presentation. Arizona Pharmacists Association. online - webinar.
- Buckley, E. (2022). Cultivating Pharmacist Well-Being and Resiliency. Oral Presentation. NABP/AACP District IV Meeting Nov 2022. Madison, WI.
- Buckley, E., Haines, S., Gunaseelan, S., DeRemer, C. & Kopacek, K., (2021). “Survey Says”: The Who, What, When, and How Pharmacy Programs are Incorporating Well-Being Initiatives into Curriculum. Lecture. American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Annual Meeting. Virtual.
- Buckley, E. (2019). Student Response to Incorporating Mindfulness in a First Year Pharmacy Patient Care Course. Oral Presentation. CUW Faculty Scholarship Week. CUW.
Research Interests
- Effective and Progressive Teaching Methods
- Practical Diabetes Care
Teaching Interests
- Diabetes Care
- Communication Skills and Mindfulness for patient centered care
Robert S. Burlage
Department Chair - Pharmaceutical and Administrative Sciences, Professor
Phone: (262) 243-2774
Bio
Robert Burlage is a microbiologist and molecular biologist with an interest in gene regulation in bacteria. He is the chair of the Pharmaceutical and Administrative Sciences Department.
Education
- Ph D - Microbiology, University of Tennessee (1990)
- MS - Biology, Duquesne University (1981)
- MS - Microbiology, Columbia University (1986)
- BA - Biology, Rutgers University (1979)
Contributions
- Brown, M., Buckley, E., Burlage, R., Kostrzewa, A., Peppard, S., Ray, S., Stoehr, N. & Theesfeld, M. (2021). Concordia University School of Pharmacy COVID-19-Focused Health Initiatives. Virtual Pharmacy Education 2021: American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy.
- Kosinski, T. & Burlage, R. (2020). Evaluation of efficacy and superiority of different vial rubber closure disinfection techniques. In Loyd Allen (Ed.), (5 ed., vol. 24, pp. 434-438). Edmond, OK: International Journal of Pharmaceutical Compounding. https://ijpc.com/...
Presentations
- Cottonaro II, M., Albano, C., Arneson, D. & Burlage, R., (2016). Comparison of doctorate of pharmacy dual degrees and pharmacy residencies utilizing ecnomic data. Poster. American Society of Health Care Systems 2016 Midyear Meeting . Las Vegas, Neveda.
- Arneson, D., Burlage, R. & Albano, C., (2015). Development of a Public Health Pharmacy Undergraduate Program. Poster. 2015 AACP Annual Meeting . National Harbor, Maryland.
Research Interests
- Gene expression
- Regulatory proteins and DNA binding
Teaching Interests
- Microbiology
- Public health microbiology
Uvidelio F. Castillo
Associate Professor
Phone: (262) 243-2799
Bio
Experience Science Educator in relation to: Biotechnology, Chemical Tools in Biotech Sciences, Organic Chemistry, Instrumental Analysis of known and unknown chemical components or analyte, Chemical Ecology Relationships, Agricultural Chemistry & Agra-Business, as well as published author
Education
- Ph D - Organic Chemistry, Nagoya University (2000)
- MS - Applied analytical Chemistry, Universidad de Los Andes Mérida (1994)
- MS - Organic Chemistry, Universidad de Los Andes Mérida (1996)
- BS - Fungi biochemistry and virology, Colorado State University (1987)
- Research on Bioactive Natural Products from Microbes, Plant Sciences, Montana State University (2006)
Contributions
- Castillo, U. (2022). A pilot study to reliably measure the tissue concentration of mitomycin Cafter hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy in patients with gastrointestinal malignancies.. In Journal of Clinical Oncology (Ed.), (DOI: 10.1200/JCO.2022.40.4 ed., vol. 40, pp. 1). American Society of Clinical Oncology 2318 Mill Road, Suite 800, Alexandria, VA 22314: Journal of Clinical Oncology 40, no. 4_suppl (February 01, 2022). https://ascopubs....
- Castillo, U. (2017). "Structural analysis and antimicrobial activity of chromatographically separated fractions of leaves of Sesamum angustifolium (Oliv.) Engl.. "Scientific article. Elsevier: Journal of Ethnopharmacology.
Presentations
- Xiong, A., Jang, H., Castillo, U. & Springer, T., (2022). Analysis of Antibiotic Properties from Streptomyces sp. KB40 Endophyte STRP-110. Poster. Student Poster Fair - CUW. CUW - School of Pharmacy.
- Hribar, C., Earll, M., Castillo, U. & Springer, T., (2022). Discovering novel antimicrobials in endophyte producing Streptomyces misionesis against opportunistic pathogens. Poster. Student Poster Fair - CUW. CUW - School of Pharmacy.
- Earll, M., Hribar, C., Castillo, U. & Springer, T., (2022). Identifying antimicrobial molecules from Streptomyces spp. against antibiotic resistant human pathogens. Poster. Student Poster Fair - CUW. CUW - School of Pharmacy.
- Pittman, G., Xiong, B., Springer, T. & Castillo, U., (2022). Search of Antimicrobial Compounds from Streptomyces sp. Ag109_G2-1. Poster. Student Poster Fair - CUW. CUW - School of Pharmacy.
- Castillo, U., Springer, T. & Van Rossum, E., (2022). Searching for Antibiotic Compounds from Bacillus strain STRP-49-1. Poster. Student Poster Fair - CUW. CUW - School of Pharmacy.
Research Interests
- My research interest and expertise are in the area of chemistry of natural products from microbial endophytes, focusing in the drug discovery for new antibiotics and anti-cancer agents. Another area
- Antibiotic Activity Studies of Essential Oils Mixture and the synergistic effects when combined with known antibiotics against Candida albicans, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and
Teaching Interests
- My teaching interests are to connect a given knowledge to our daily life and our daily jobs. When I teach, I want my students, who could be from different backgrounds, to learn the study subject so he
- Or she could apply the knowledge to his or her field.
Christopher W. Cunningham
Associate Professor
Phone: (262) 243-2792
Bio
Our research focuses on the design, synthesis and characterization of analgesics and anti-addiction agents. Students who work in our laboratory are exposed to the drug design and discovery process, including new synthetic techniques and novel probe development.
Education
- Ph D - Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Maryland (2008)
- BS - Chemistry and Germanic Studies, University of Maryland (2002)
- University of Kansas Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Specialized Chemistry Center (2011)
Teaching Interests
- PharmD: Pharmacology & Medicinal Chemistry
- MPD: Principles of Drug Design and Development
Lynne Fehrenbacher
Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ ID
Professor
Office: Pharmacy Building PH264
Phone: (262) 243-2791
Bio
Dr. Fehrenbacher received both her B.S. and Pharm.D. degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Post-graduation, she completed her residency training with Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee, WI, where she practiced for several years as a clinical coordinator prior to joining the CUW SOP faculty. Her clinical practice is as an infectious diseases pharmacist at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center where she precepts students and residents. She is also a member of the Aurora Antimicrobial Stewardship team. Dr. Fehrenbacher is an active member of many professional organizations, including the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists, American College of Clinical Pharmacy Infectious Diseases Practice Research Network, and the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin.
Education
- Pharm D - University of Wisconsin Madison (2000)
- BS - Pharmacy, University of Wisconsin Madison (1999)
Contributions
- Nevinksi, L., Fehrenbacher, L. & Dilworth, . (2021). Remdesivir in the Treatment of Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19: Evolution of Use Over the Course of the Pandemic. In Amanda Margolis (Ed.), (2021 September/October ed., pp. 21-24). Madison, WI: The Journal of the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin.
- Pagels, C., Dilworth, T., Fehrenbacher, L., Singh, M. & Brummitt, C. (2019). Impact of an electronic best-practice advisory in combination with prescriber education on antibiotic prescribing for ambulatory adults with acute, uncomplicated bronchitis within a large integrated health system. (12 ed., vol. 40, pp. 1348-55). Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology . https://www.cambr...
- Gallagher, J., Justo, J., Chahine, E., Bookstaver, P., Scheetz, M., Suda, K., Fehrenbacher, L., Klinker, K. & MacDougall, C. (2018). Preventing the Post-Antibiotic Era: Training Future Pharmacists as Antimicrobial Stewards. In Gayle A. Brazeau (Ed.), (6 ed., vol. 82, pp. Article 6770). American Journal of Pharmacy Education.
- Rice, L., Srinivasan, D., Jen, P., Chahine, E., Barr, V. & , . (2017). Antimicrobial Stewardship in the Emergency Department. In Amanda Margolis (Ed.), (May/June 2017 ed.). Madison, WI: The Journal of the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin.
- Hermsen, E., Fehrenbacher, L. & , . (2016). "Antimicrobial Stewardship and Applications of Pharmacodynamics. " In Andes D, Rodvold K, Rotschafer J (Ed.), Yes. Springer Press.
Presentations
- Taylor, L., Vranas, L., Boero, J., Ebert, S., Fehrenbacher, L., Hardgrove, P., Podzorski, R., Pulia, M., Ryther, B. & Crnich, C., (2019). Antibiogram Use in Wisconsin Nursing Homes. Poster. ID Week 2019. Washington, DC.
Research Interests
- Antimicrobial Stewardship
Teaching Interests
- Infectious Diseases Pharmacotherapy
- Antimicrobial Stewardship
Megan E. Fleischman
PharmD, BCACP
Assistant Professor
Office: Pharmacy Building PH 252
Phone: (262) 243-2788
Bio
Megan Fleischman is under the Department of Pharmacy Practice and teaches courses to the first and second year pharmacy students. Her teaching focus is co-coordinating the first year applied patient care labs and enjoys introducing students to basic communication skills to use when caring for patients. She has worked in a variety of settings and states before joining the CUW SOP faculty and helps with lectures and learning opportunities that tie to her background, especially as they relate to airway health. She currently provides patient care at a local specialty pharmacy applying many of the skills she teaches in her courses.
Research Interests
- Patient behaviors around medication use
- Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Teaching Interests
- Application of pharmacist skills to patient care
- Multidisciplinary approach to patient care
Anne Graff LaDisa
Pharm.D., BCPS
Associate Professor
Office: Pharmacy Building PH254
Phone: (262) 243-2798
Bio
Dr. LaDisa received her Pharm.D. (2001) from Drake University in Des Moines, IA. After graduation, she completed a PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO (2002). Since completing her residency, she has practiced as an inpatient clinical pharmacist and inpatient pharmacy clinical coordinator at Aurora Sinai Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI. In 2012, she joined the faculty at CUWSOP in the Department Pharmacy Practice. <br><br>Dr. LaDisa practices as an inpatient clinical pharmacist in an acute care GI/GU surgical unit at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI. This practice involves multidisciplinary collaboration to provide evidence-based, patient-centered recommendations to optimize drug therapy related to pain, nutrition, infectious disease, and transitions of care. At St. Luke’s Medical Center, she also serves as a preceptor for pharmacy IPPE and APPE students, as well as PGY-1 residents.
Education
- Pharm D - Pharmacy, Drake University (2001)
- PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Barnes-Jewish Hospital (2002)
Contributions
- Chou, E., LaDisa, A., Zelenski, A. & Lauck, S. (2023). How to Use Medical Improv to Help Interprofessional Students Respond to Status and Hierarchy in Clinical Practice. (5 ed., vol. 25, pp. E311-316). American Medical Association, Journal of Ethics. https://journalof...
- LaDisa, A., Bartelme, K. & Bellone, J. (2018). An Innovative Patient Interview Activity in a Women's Health Elective Course. (10 ed., vol. 10, pp. 1354-1362). Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning.
- LaDisa, A. & Biesboer, A. (2017). Incorporation of practice testing to improve knowledge acquisition in a pharmacotherapy course. (4 ed., vol. 9, pp. 660–665). Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning.
Presentations
- Theesfeld, M., Peppard, S., Mueller, R., LaDisa, A. & Morgen, H., (2022). An Introduction to Precepting. Lecture. Milwaukee Area Pharmacy Residents Conference. CUW SOP.
- LaDisa, A. & Ray, S. (2019). Impact of Applied Improvisation on Student Pharmacists’ Patient Communication Skills. Poster. AACP Annual Meeting 2019. Chicago, IL.
- LaDisa, A. (2019). Applying Improvisation to Team-based Care and Teamwork in Healthcare. Oral Presentation. Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin Educational Conference. Madison, WI.
- LaDisa, A. & Ray, S. (2018). Impact of an Elective Applied Improvisation Course on Student Pharmacists’ Patient Communication Skills. Poster. ACCP Global Conference 2018. Seattle, WA.
- Bartelme, K., LaDisa, A. & Bellone, J., (2017). Achievement of Learning Objectives for an Innovative Patient Interview Activity in a Women’s Health Elective. Poster. ACCP Annual Meeting 2017. Pheonix, AZ.
Research Interests
- Impact of applied improvisation on pharmacists' and pharmacy learners' professional communication skills
- Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Teaching Interests
- Pharmacotherapy of women's health, nutrition support, and gastrointestinal disorders
- Applied improvisation for communication and teamwork skills in health care
Francesca Johnson
PharmD, MEd
Assistant Professor
Office: Pharmacy Building PH216
Phone: (262) 243-2780
Bio
Dr. Napolitano Johnson obtained her Doctor of Pharmacy from Northeastern University in Boston in 2017 and completed a 24-Month PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice and Academic Leadership Residency with a focus in ambulatory care at Concordia University of Wisconsin. During her residency, she served as Adjunct Faculty in the School of Pharmacy, where she taught in the Applied Patient Care Lab and pharmacotherapy courses. She also completed her Master of Science in Education with a focus in Teaching and Learning at Concordia University Wisconsin School of Education during residency. Dr. Johnson is the current Clinical Pharmacist at Progressive Community Health Centers in Milwaukee, where she provides comprehensive medication management as an ambulatory care pharmacist under a collaborative practice agreement, care management services for a cohort of medically complex and high-risk individuals, quality improvement, and runs multiple educational and support groups for patients. She is the course coordinator for IPPE-3, and enjoys teaching student pharmacists patient care skills in the APC 1/2, and pharmacotherapy content in the endocrinology module.
Education
- Pharm D - Northeastern University (2017)
- MS - Education, Concordia University Wisconsin (2019)
- Pharmacy Practice and Academic Leadership , Concordia University Wisconsin (2019)
Contributions
- Ray, S., Johnson, C., Lokken, J., Johnson, F. & Traynor, A. (2022). Preparing pharmacy faculty through a postgraduate year one pharmacy residency program that includes a master of science in education degree. Journal of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy.
- Napolitano, F. (2022). Implementation and analysis of a LGBTQ cultural competency module on pharmacy student knowledge. In Robin Zavod, PhD., FAPhA (Ed.), Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning. https://www.scien...
- Wulz, J. & Napolitano, F. (2019). Pain Management and the Opioid Crisis. Pharmacy Tech Topics.
Presentations
- Napolitano, F. (2021). Ambulatory Care Pharmacist Impact on Medication Adherence Quality Measures . Oral Presentation. PSW Annual Meeting. Virtual.
- Napolitano, F. (2020). Establishing and Ambulatory Care Practice. Oral Presentation. PSW Annual Meeting. Virtual.
- Napolitano, F. (2019). Cardiovascular Disease in Women. Oral Presentation. Fall Milwaukee Conference. Pewaukee, WI.
Research Interests
- Cultural Competency
- Pharmacist Impact on Quality Measures
Teaching Interests
- Applied Patient Care Skills
- Cultural Humility
Erik Jorvig
Ph.D.
Dean - School of Pharmacy, Professor
Office: Pharmacy Building 287
Phone: (262) 243-2753
Education
- Ph D - Medicinal Chemistry, University of Minnesota (2004)
- MS - Materials Engineering and Science, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (1999)
- BS - Chemical Engineering, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (1996)
Tracy M. Kosinski
PharmD, CPPS, BCSCP
Associate Professor
Phone: (262) 243-2763
Bio
Tracy joined Concordia University Wisconsin’s School of Pharmacy as a coordinator of the Advanced Pharmaceutical Preparation course in November 2011. She received her PharmD from the University of Wisconsin in 2005. After graduation she completed a two-year residency at Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee, WI. The focus of the residency was on general inpatient pharmacy practice and management. After her residency, she practiced within Aurora Health Care as a clinical pharmacist, an information technology (EPIC certified) pharmacist and an inpatient pharmacy manager until her transition to CUW. Tracy’s practice experience has been in hospital pharmacy with a focus on inpatient administration and medication safety. She currently practices pharmacy at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee. Her research interests focus on educational based scholarship, safe and accurate sterile preparation compounding and products, as well as medication safety.
Education
- Pharm D - Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Wisconsin (2005)
- BS - Chemistry-Business Major, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire (1999)
Contributions
- Kosinski, T. & Burlage, R. (2020). Evaluation of efficacy and superiority of different vial rubber closure disinfection techniques. In Loyd Allen (Ed.), (5 ed., vol. 24, pp. 434-438). Edmond, OK: International Journal of Pharmaceutical Compounding. https://ijpc.com/...
- Loomis, M., Kosinski, T. & Wucherer, S. (2018). Development and Implementation of a Standardized System-Wide Sterile Compounding Training Program. In Joyce A. Generali, RPh, MS, FASHP (Ed.), (3 ed., vol. 53, pp. 7). Hospital Pharmacy. https://doi.org/1...
- Kosinski, T., Brown, M. & Kosinski, T. (2018). Relationship between syringe size and dosing accuracy. In Loyd Allen (Ed.), (1 ed., vol. 22, pp. 41-46). Edmond, OK: International Journal of Pharmaceutical Compounding.
- Kosinski, T., Brown, M., Zavala, P. & Valdovinos, K. (2017). Acquisition and retention of sterile compounding skills. In Dr. Gayle Brazeau (Ed.), (6 ed., vol. 81, pp. 6). Alexandria, VA: American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. http://www.ajpe.o...
- Kosinski, T., Taylor, R. & Sanders, C. (2014). Wisconsin hospitals sterile compounding operations survey.. In Megan Grant (Ed.), (Nov/Dec ed., vol. 2014, pp. 30-37). Madison, WI: The Journal.
Presentations
- Stoehr, N. & Kosinski, T. (2019). Intravenous access device and infusion administration content provided during pharmacy school enhanced through required, small group, hands on, laboratory experiences.. Poster. NHIA annual meeting. Orlando Florida.
Research Interests
- Patient Safety
- Sterile Compounding
Teaching Interests
- Sterile Preparation Compounding
- Medication Safety
Audrey B. Kostrzewa
PharmD, MPH, BCPS
Associate Professor
Office: Pharmacy Building PH260
Phone: (262) 243-2750
Bio
Dr. Kostrzewa is a pharmacist specializing in Drug Information, with interests in medication safety and public health. She teaches Medical Literature Evaluation and Medication Use in Public and Population Health.
Education
- Froedtert Hospital (2013)
- The University of Iowa (2012)
- The University of Iowa (2012)
Contributions
- Kostrzewa, A. & Sinha, S. (2022). Fire on the Mountain: Addressing Pharmacy Staff Burnout. Pharmacy Times. https://www.pharm...
- Marwitz, K., Haugtvedt, C. & , A. (2021). Support Pharmacy Infrastructure to Strengthen US COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts and Beyond. American Journal of Public Health (AJPH). https://ajph.apha...
- Brown, M., Buckley, E., Burlage, R., Kostrzewa, A., Peppard, S., Ray, S., Stoehr, N. & Theesfeld, M. (2021). Concordia University School of Pharmacy COVID-19-Focused Health Initiatives. Virtual Pharmacy Education 2021: American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy.
- , A. (2021). Optimization of REMS Program Compliance in a Large Academic Health System. (2 ed., vol. 12). Innovations in Pharmacy. https://pubs.lib....
- Kostrzewa, A. & Slater, S. (2020). Stopping the Spread of the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Case for Using Pharmacists, Pharmacy Interns, and Pharmacy Technicians as Contact Tracers.. (11 ed., vol. 110, pp. 1653-1655). American journal of public health.
Research Interests
- Effective teaching
- Impact of safety interventions
Teaching Interests
- Literature evaluation/biostatistics
- Medication safety
Elizabeth Laubach
PharmD, BCPS
Assistant Professor
Office: Pharmacy Building 237
Education
- Pharm D - Concordia University Wisconsin (2014)
- BS - Biomechanics, Cornell University (2004)
James Lokken
Pharm.D., M.S., M.Ed.
Associate Professor
Office: Pharmacy Building 224
Phone: (262) 243-2742
Bio
Dr. Lokken teaches social determinants of health and the intersection of pharmacy and underserved patient populations. Dr. Lokken also teaches and performs research on population health management.
Education
- Pharm D - Pharmacy, CUW School of Pharmacy (2014)
- MS - Chemistry, South Dakota State University (2010)
- MS - Education, Concordia University of Wisconsin (2016)
- BS - Applied Science, University of Wisconsin Stout (2008)
Contributions
- Ray, S., Johnson, C., Lokken, J., Johnson, F. & Traynor, A. (2022). Preparing pharmacy faculty through a postgraduate year one pharmacy residency program that includes a master of science in education degree. Journal of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy.
- Panic, J., Larson, N., Sojka, L., Wallace, Z. & Lokken, J. (2020). Assessing automated product selection success rates in transmissions between electronic prescribing and community pharmacy platforms. In Suzanne Bakken, RN, PhD, FAAN, FACMI (Ed.), (1 ed., vol. 28, pp. 113-118). Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association. https://doi.org/1...
Presentations
- Lokken, J., Thew, M., Bath-Scheel, C. & Haendel, A., (2020). Telehealth Implementation: The Frontline Provider Perspective, and What Healthcare Faculty and Students Need to Know: Concordia Panel Discussions. Oral Presentation. Telehealth Implementation: The Frontline Provider Perspective, and What Healthcare Faculty and Students Need to Know: Concordia Panel Discussions. CUW.
Research Interests
- Population Health Management for Rural and Urban Underserved Patients
- Underserved Patient-Centered Care
Teaching Interests
- Population Health Managment
- Social Determinants of Health
Joseph McGraw
Professor
Phone: (262) 243-2758
Bio
Joseph McGraw teaches pharmacokinetics, mass spectrometry, and pharmacology within the School of Pharmacy. His research identifies variant phenotypes responsible for aberrant responses to drugs and environmental exposures.
Education
- Ph D - Biopharmaceutical Sciences, University of Illinois (2007)
- BS - Chemistry, University of Illinois (1996)
- Environmental Health, University of Illinois (2002)
- Pharmacy, University of Illinois (2000)
Contributions
- McGraw, J., Bichler, K. & Cherney, M. The Relative Role of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 in Eplerenone Metabolism. Mequon.
- McGraw, J. (2018). Opportunities and obstacles in genotypic prediction of cytochrome P450 phenotypes . Mequon: Expert Opinion on Drug Metabolism & Toxicology .
Presentations
- Switzer, J., Hoefs, M., Bichler, K. & McGraw, J., (2020). Palmitoyl Asparagine Synthesis and Analysis. Poster. Spring 2020 National Meeting of the American Chemical Society. Philadelphia, PA (cancelled due to COVID).
- McGraw, J. (2018). Advancing a Clinical Test to Optimize Drug Dose/Selection. Poster. XULA-COP 11th Health Disparities Conference. New Orleans, LA.
- McGraw, J. (2018). DEVELOPMENT OF A HEALTH DISPARITIES ORIENTED METABOLIC PHENOTYPING TOOL. Oral Presentation. XULA-COP 11th Health Disparities Conference, which convened April 19 – 20, 2018 . Saint Louis, LA.
Research Interests
- Translational environmental health research
- Pharmacogenetics
Teaching Interests
- Pharmacokinetics
- Pharmacology
Hazel R. Morgen
Doctor of Pharmacy, PharmD
Assistant Professor
Office: Pharmacy Building 256
Phone: (262) 243-2760
Education
- Pharm D - Butler University (2018)
Presentations
- Theesfeld, M., Peppard, S., Mueller, R., LaDisa, A. & Morgen, H., (2022). An Introduction to Precepting. Lecture. Milwaukee Area Pharmacy Residents Conference. CUW SOP.
- Bryant, E., Peppard, S. & Morgen, H., (2022). Description and Evaluation of Graduating Students’ Perceptions of a Pharmacy Residency Curricular Track Program. . Poster. American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Annual Meeting. Grapevine, TX.
Research Interests
- Transplant
- Student Learning Styles
Teaching Interests
- Applied Patient Care Labs
- Precepting Students
Robert Mueller
Pharm.D., BCPS
Associate Professor
Phone: (262) 243-2749
Bio
Robert Mueller, Pharm.D., BCPS is an Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice. Dr. Mueller is a Doctor of Pharmacy graduate of the University of Minnesota and completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, WI. His teaching and research interests include Spanish for pharmacy professionals, experiential education, preceptor development, and topics related to internal medicine. He maintains a practice as an inpatient clinical pharmacist at Ascension St. Joseph Hospital on an internal medicine floor and as an ambulatory care pharmacist within a family medicine clinic where he works via a collaborative practice agreement to provide medication therapy management to patients in Spanish with chronic diseases such as diabetes. Dr. Mueller is an active member of many professional organizations, including the National Association of Medical Spanish (NAMS), National Hispanic Pharmacists Association (NHPA), and Greater Milwaukee College of Clinical Pharmacy (GMCCP).
Education
- Pharm D - Pharmacy, University of Minnesota (2012)
- BA - Spanish and Portuguese Studies, University of Minnesota (2008)
- PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Froedtert Hospital (2013)
Contributions
- Mueller, R., Sias, J. & Griffiths , C. (2023). Medical Spanish in Pharmacy Education: A Call to Action. The Journal/AJPE. https://doi.org/1...
- Ray, S., Ticcioni, A., Mueller, R. & , . (2018). Design and short-term impact of an event to promote careers in clinical pharmacy. (3 ed., vol. 10, pp. 389-395). Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning . https://www.scien...
- Mueller, R., Sias, J. & James, S. (2018). Spanish Conversation Guide Using the Pharmacists' Patient Care Process. (pp. 25). Washington, D.C.: American Pharmacists Association .
- Mueller, R. (2017). Precepting Millennials - Strategies and Tips for Teaching the Nintendo Generation. (4 ed., vol. 20, pp. 28-32). Madison, WI: The Journal.
- Mueller, R. (2017). Development and evaluation of an intermediate-level elective course on medical Spanish for pharmacy students. (2 ed., vol. 9, pp. 288-295). Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning .
Presentations
- Theesfeld, M., Peppard, S., Mueller, R., LaDisa, A. & Morgen, H., (2022). An Introduction to Precepting. Lecture. Milwaukee Area Pharmacy Residents Conference. CUW SOP.
- Mueller, R. (2021). Cardiovascular Disease in Hispanic/Latino Patients: A focus on heart failure and considerations for pharmacists . Oral Presentation. National Hispanic Pharmacists Association Pharmacist CE Webinar Series. Virtual.
- Ray, S., Bryant, E. & Mueller, R., (2019). Long-term impact of a clinical pharmacy career event on students’ career and educational decisions . Poster. ACCP Annual Meeting. New York, New York.
- Mueller, R. & Lor, K. (2017). Viva Farmacia! Basic Spanish Primer for Pharmacists . Oral Presentation. PSW Annual Meeting. LaCross, WI.
- Mueller, R. (2017). Two is better than one - precepting multiple learners . Oral Presentation. Preceptor Development Seminar. Minneapolis and Duluth, MN.
Research Interests
- Use of Spanish within pharmacy practice
- Preceptor development
Teaching Interests
- Spanish for Pharmacy Professionals
- Experiential Education
Michael J. Oldani
Director - Interprofessional Education, Professor
Phone: (262) 243-2779
Bio
A UW-System and Princeton-trained medical anthropologist, raised in Wisconsin, who has both worked in and studied the pharmaceutical industry over the last several decades. Lived in Canada during fieldwork, where a research and advocacy interest in mental health and vulnerable populations developed. Continue to build interprofessional infrastructure and culture at CUWAA through programming, curriculum, certificate pathways, research and scholarship.
Education
- Ph D - Medical Anthropology , Princeton University (2006)
- MS - Anthropology (Four-Field), University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (1998)
- BS - Bachelor of Science , University of Wisconsin-Parkside (1989)
Contributions
- Oldani, M. (2021). Chemically Imbalanced: Everyday Suffering, Medication, and our Troubled quest for Self-mastery. (3 ed., vol. 35, pp. 4). Washington, DC: Medical Anthropology Quarterly.
- Chappy, S., Harrison, L., Kukor, S., Oldani, M. & Suss, T. (2019). Driving Wellness Home: Academic-Community Partnership with Fresh Meals on Wheels. Milwaukee, WI: Building Bridges to Evidence Based Nursing Practice.
- DeJongh, B. & Oldani, M. (2018). Case reports of interprofessional care for clients enrolled in a mental health court. (6 ed., vol. 8, pp. 317-321). The Mental Health Clinician.
Presentations
- Suss, T. & Oldani, M. (2016). "Deprescribing in the Era of Team-Based Care - Case Studies from Psychiatry and Geriatrics. Oral Presentation. Nurses Leading Change to Advance Mental Health. Waukesha County Technical College - Pewaukee Campus.
Research Interests
- Critical pharmaceutical studies
- Interprofessional culture
Teaching Interests
- Pharmaceutical industry impact on culture
- Interprofessional socialization
Sarah R. Peppard
PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Associate Professor
Phone: (262) 243-2757
Bio
Sarah Peppard is responsible for helping to design, coordinate, implement and evaluate all introductory and advanced pharmacy practice experiences at CUW SOP. In addition to experiential education, her teaching and practice passion is critical care. She maintains a practice in the Medical Intensive Care Unit at Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin.
Education
- Pharm D - Pharmacy, University of Wisconsin (2006)
Contributions
- Brown, M., Buckley, E., Burlage, R., Kostrzewa, A., Peppard, S., Ray, S., Stoehr, N. & Theesfeld, M. (2021). Concordia University School of Pharmacy COVID-19-Focused Health Initiatives. Virtual Pharmacy Education 2021: American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy.
- Markiewicz, A., Parks, A., McMahon, J., Peppard, S. & Souders, P. (2019). Spontaneous Hemorrhage Associated With Synthetic Cannabinoid Use. (10 ed., vol. 15, pp. 749-753). New York, NY: The Journal for Nurse Practitioners (JNP).
- Patel, J., Kozeniecki, M., Peppard, W., Peppard, S., Zellener, S., Graf, J., Szabo, A. & Heyland, D. (2019). Phase III Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Early Trophic Enteral Nutrition to ‘No Enteral Nutrition’ in Mechanically Ventilated Patients with Septic Shock.. Thorofare, NJ: JPEN. Journal of parenteral and enteral nutrition..
- Peppard, S., Parks, A. & Zimmerman, J. (2018). Characterization of alteplase therapy for presumed or confirmed pulmonary embolism during cardiac arrest.. (12 ed., vol. 75, pp. 870-875). American journal of health-system pharmacy : AJHP : official journal of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.
- Peppard, S., Parks, A., Biesboer, A. & Brown, M. (2017). Characterization of Inpatient Pharmacist Practice in Wisconsin. (1 ed., vol. 20, pp. 52-55). Madison: The Journal.
Presentations
- Theesfeld, M., Peppard, S., Mueller, R., LaDisa, A. & Morgen, H., (2022). An Introduction to Precepting. Lecture. Milwaukee Area Pharmacy Residents Conference. CUW SOP.
- Bryant, E., Peppard, S. & Morgen, H., (2022). Description and Evaluation of Graduating Students’ Perceptions of a Pharmacy Residency Curricular Track Program. . Poster. American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Annual Meeting. Grapevine, TX.
- Peppard, S. (2021). Drugs and Delirium: Medications and Acute Delirium Management . Oral Presentation. 2021 Wisconsin Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (WIACNS) Annual Conference. Milwaukee, WI.
- Scanlon, E., Duewell, B. & Peppard, S., (2020). Perceptions and performance impact of electronic health record-based patient cases in a critical care elective course. Poster. AACP Annual Meeting. Virtual.
- Peppard, S. & Theesfeld, M. (2019). Quality Assurance of APPE Assessment Tools. Poster. AACP Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL.
Research Interests
- Critical Care
- Experiential Education
Teaching Interests
- Critical Care Pharmacotherapy
- Experiential Education (Introductory and Advanced)
Michael A. Pickart
Ph.D. Molecular Biology
Director - Recruitment for School of Pharmacy, Professor
Office: Pharmacy Building PH246
Phone: (262) 243-2793
Bio
Dr. Pickart joined CUW in 2012 with the aim of providing quality molecular biology and genetics instruction while advancing basic and translational knowledge of the genetic variation underlying individual differences in disease and treatment response.
Education
- Ph D - Cell and Molecular Biology, University of Wisconsin (2002)
- MS - Bacteriology, University of Wisconsin (1994)
- BS - Computer Science, University of Wisconsin (1991)
Contributions
- , M., Liang, J., Hutson, L. & Pierret, C. (2016). Swimming Against the Current: Zebrafish Help Address Educational Challenges. (4 ed., vol. 13, pp. 239-240). Zebrafish.
- Lyman Gingerich, J., Pickart, M. & Pierret, C. (2016). Education Platform at ZDM8. (2 ed., vol. 13, pp. 142-143). Zebrafish. https://www.ncbi....
- Ray, S. & Pickart, M. (2015). Integration of Pharmacogenomics at Concordia University Wisconsin School of Pharmacy.. (3 ed., vol. 18, pp. 80). Madison, WI: Journal of the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin.
- Giampietro, P., Armstrong, L., Stoddard, A., Blank, R., Livingston, J., Raggio, C., Rasmussen, K., Pickart, M., Lorier, R., Turner, A., Sund, S., Sobrera, N., Neptune, E., Sweetser, D., Santiago-Cornier, A. & Broeckel, U. (2014). Whole exome sequencing identifies a POLRID mutation segregating in a father and two daughters with findings of Klippel±Feil and Treacher Collins syndromes. (1 ed., vol. Jan (167A), pp. 95-102). Am J Med Genet Part A. https://onlinelib...
- Pickart, M. & Klee, E. (2014). Zebrafish Approaches Enhance the Translational Research Tackle Box. (2 ed., vol. 163, pp. 65-78). Translational Research . https://www.scien...
Presentations
- Pickart, M., Grahl, J., Huybrecht, J. & Pha, L., (2020). New Directions: Albinism in Tanzanian--Implications for Cancer Prevention. Lecture. CUW SOP Monthly Department Seminar Series. Mequon, WI.
Research Interests
- Pharmacogenomics
- Tissue Engineering
Teaching Interests
- Molecular Biology
- Genetics
Sarah Ray
PharmD, BCPS, FAPhA
Director - PGY1 Pharmacy Practice and Academic Leadership Residency Program, Professor
Office: Pharmacy Building PH209
Phone: (262) 243-2795
Bio
Sarah Ray coordinates Social and Behavioral Pharmacy (required course) and Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Practice (elective course) in the didactic curriculum, along with other providing other teaching in the Applied Patient Care lab series, pharmacotherapy series, and pharmacogenomics elective. She also teaches immunization and IM/SQ medication injection. She is director of a Post Graduate Year 1 (PGY1) Pharmacy Practice and Academic Leadership residency program at CUWSOP. She also practices as a clinical pharmacist at Progressive Community Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center in Milwaukee. She co-precepts a PGY1 pharmacy practice resident at the clinic site. She also co-precepts an ambulatory care Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) rotation at the clinic as well as an academic APPE at CUWSOP. Sarah is active within pharmacy professional organizations.
Education
- Pharm D - Pharmacy, Creighton University (1997)
- Aurora Health Care (1998)
- Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist, BPS (2002)
Contributions
- Ray, S., Johnson, C., Lokken, J., Johnson, F. & Traynor, A. (2022). Preparing pharmacy faculty through a postgraduate year one pharmacy residency program that includes a master of science in education degree. Journal of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy.
- Ray, S. (2022). Preparing Pharmacy Faculty through a Postgraduate Year One Pharmacy Residency Program that includes a Master of Science in Education Degree. Lenexa, KS: JACCP. http://doi.org/10...
- Schaller, A., Mondloch, A., Schwind, A., Mauer, E. & Ray, S. (2021). Osteoporosis: A Pathophysiology and Pharmacotherapy Review Highlighting the Parathyroid Hormone Analogues and their Place in Therapy. (6 ed., vol. 24, pp. 5-12). Madison, WI: The Journal of the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin.
- Brown, M., Buckley, E., Burlage, R., Kostrzewa, A., Peppard, S., Ray, S., Stoehr, N. & Theesfeld, M. (2021). Concordia University School of Pharmacy COVID-19-Focused Health Initiatives. Virtual Pharmacy Education 2021: American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy.
- Ray, S. (2019). Don’t HESITATE to make a vaccine recommendation! . (5 ed., vol. 22, pp. 18-20). Madison, WI: Journal of the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin.
Presentations
- Ray, S. (2021). Pediatric Vaccine Administration. Lecture. Mequon, WI.
- Ray, S. (2020). Pediatric Vaccine Administration. Lecture. Mequon, WI.
- Ray, S., Bryant, E. & Mueller, R., (2019). Long-term impact of a clinical pharmacy career event on students’ career and educational decisions . Poster. ACCP Annual Meeting. New York, New York.
- Ray, S. (2019). Impact of a pharmacist led diabetes support group in an urban, underserved population. Poster. PSW Annual Meeting. Green Bay, WI.
- Ray, S. (2019). Impact of applied improvisation on student pharmacists’ patient communication skills . Poster. AACP Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL.
Research Interests
- Underserved patient care services
- Communication skills of pharmacy students and pharmacists
Teaching Interests
- Applied Patient Care Skills- focus on communication skills
- Immunization Delivery
Terry-Elinor Reid
Ph.D. Assistant Professor
Office: Pharmacy Building 221
Phone: (262) 243-2764
Education
- Ph D - Pharmaceutical Sciences, Howard University (2015)
- BS - Chemical Engineering, Howard University (2005)
Contributions
- Chamberlain, K., Johnson, M., Reid, T. & Springer, T. (2022). Utilizing in silico and in vitro methods to identify possible binding sites of a novel ligand against Pseudomonas aeruginosa phospholipase toxin ExoU. (vol. 29). Biochemical Biophysical Reports .
Research Interests
- Rational Drug design and discovery of HIV Latency Reversing Agents
- Rational Drug design and discovery of Anti-Cancer agents
Teaching Interests
- Medicinal Chemistry of drugs
- Rational Drug Discovery/Computer-Aided Drug Discovery & Design
Joseph R. Rinka
PharmD, BCPS
Professor
Office: Pharmacy Building PH 250
Phone: (262) 243-2785
Bio
Professor Rinka teaches cardiology in the classroom and in experiential education. He practices at an academic medical center as part of an advanced heart failure team. His research focuses on multiple cardiovascular diseases.
Education
- Pharm D - University of Wisconsin (2006)
Contributions
- Feih, J., Wallskog, K., Rinka, J., Juul, J., Gaglianello, N., Baumann Kreuziger, L., Rein, L., Joyce, D. & Tawil, J. (2021). Heparin monitoring with an anti-Xa protocol compared to activated clotting time in patients on temporary mechanical support. (5 ed., vol. 56, pp. 513-523). Annals of Pharmacotherapy. https://doi.org/1...
Research Interests
- Antithrombotic use in complex cardiology cases
- Management of refractory vasoplegia
Teaching Interests
- Cardiology
- Heart Failure
Sandy Slater
Ph.D., M.S. Associate Professor, Director of the Bachelor of Science in Public Health Program
Office: Pharmacy Building 233
Phone: (262) 243-2744
Bio
Dr. Slater's research interests include issues of health equity and understanding how environments and policies impact health behaviors. She also focuses on better understanding racial, ethnic and cultural differences in health behaviors and environments as they specifically relate to health disparities.
Education
- Ph D - Public Health Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago (2005)
- MS - Public Service Management, DePaul University (1996)
- BA - History, Butler University (1990)
Contributions
- Kostrzewa, A. & Slater, S. (2020). Stopping the Spread of the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Case for Using Pharmacists, Pharmacy Interns, and Pharmacy Technicians as Contact Tracers.. (11 ed., vol. 110, pp. 1653-1655). American journal of public health.
- Slater, S., Christiana, R. & Gustat, J. (2020). Recommendations for Keeping Parks and Green Space Accessible for Mental and Physical Health During COVID-19 and Other Pandemics.. (vol. 17, pp. E59). Preventing chronic disease.
- Slater, S., Leider, J. & Chriqui, J. (2020). Examining the Implementation of Activity-Friendly Zoning and Land Use Policies Through the Use of Google Street View Measures: A Pilot Study.. Journal of public health management and practice : JPHMP.
- Gustat, J., Anderson, C. & Slater, S. (2020). Development and Testing of a Brief Play Space Audit Tool.. (1 ed., vol. 17, pp. 13-20). Journal of physical activity & health.
- Tarlov, E., Silva, A., Wing, C., Slater, S., Matthews, S., Jones, K. & Zenk, S. (2020). Neighborhood Walkability and BMI Change: A National Study of Veterans in Large Urban Areas.. (1 ed., vol. 28, pp. 46-54). Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.).
Presentations
- Slater, S. (2019). Getting a “head start” on exercise: Results of a Physical Activity Survey of Head Start and Early Head Start Programs. Oral Presentation. American Public Health Association Annual Meeting. Philadelphia, PA.
- Slater, S. (2019). Meet me at the park: Transforming parks and improving access to play spaces. Oral Presentation. National Recreation and Park Association's Annual Meeting. Baltimore, MD.
- Slater, S. (2019). Meet me at the park: Transforming parks and improving access to play spaces. Oral Presentation. Active Living Conference. Charleston, SC.
- Slater, S. & (2019). Encouraging “Active Learning”: Assessing implementation of Head Start’s physical activity requirements within the teaching and learning environment. Poster. Active Living Conference. Charleston, SC.
- Slater, S. (2019). Leveraging community assets to increase use of newly renovated parks: Lessons learned from the Park Advisory Council Capacity Building Initiative (PAC CBI) . Poster. Active Living Conference. Charleston, SC.
Research Interests
- How policies and environments influence health behavior
- Disease management in community settings
Teaching Interests
- Prevention and Public Health
- Population-level and Public Health Research Methods
Nancy Stoehr
Pharm.D., M.Ed., BCSCP, FACA, FAPC
Director - Admissions for School of Pharmacy, Assistant Professor
Office: Pharmacy Building ph131
Phone: (262) 243-2765
Bio
Dr. Nancy Stoehr earned her Pharm.D. from the University of Wisconsin Madison School of Pharmacy in 2006 and her Master of Education – Teaching and Learning degree at Concordia University Wisconsin (CUW) in 2022. Nancy is currently enrolled in the Colloquy program at CUW and anticipates completion in fall 2022. Nancy has been carrying out her vocation as an Associate Professor at Concordia University Wisconsin School of Pharmacy since 2012 where her teaching focus is pharmaceutical dosage forms, extemporaneous pharmaceutical compounding for the community patient, and pharmacy ethics. She is a Fellow of the American College of Apothecaries (ACA) and a Fellow of the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding (APC). Nancy also serves as an Educational Consultant for the American College of Apothecaries. In collaboration with ACA and Concordia University Wisconsin School of Pharmacy, she offers a variety of ACPE accredited compounding training workshops at CUWs state of the art compounding facilities and has experiences with both national and international community compounders. Please see the the following www.acainfo.org/compounding for training courses offered at all locations. Nancy obtained her certification as a PCAB, Pharmacy, and DMEPOS Consultant through the Accreditation Counsel of Health Care in 2020. She is the owner of “The Community Compounder’s Consultant” which is a consulting business specializing in best practice standards in community compounding both nationally and abroad. Nancy is also dedicated to Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International at both a national level as part of the education committee and at a university level as the faculty adviser for Concordia’s CPFI student chapter. Her research focuses on stability and quality of compounded dosage forms, formulation development, and spirituality in healthcare. She looks forward to continuing the incorporation of service to patients in the community, interprofessional communication, teambuilding, and research for the betterment of community pharmacy patients. She enjoys incorporating practice and research into her education of pharmacy technicians, pharmacists and future pharmacists.
Education
- Pharm D - Pharmacy, University of WI - Madison (2006)
- MS - Education, Concordia University Wisconsin (2022)
Contributions
- Brown, M., Buckley, E., Burlage, R., Kostrzewa, A., Peppard, S., Ray, S., Stoehr, N. & Theesfeld, M. (2021). Concordia University School of Pharmacy COVID-19-Focused Health Initiatives. Virtual Pharmacy Education 2021: American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy.
- Biesboer, A. & Stoehr, N. (2016). A Product Review of Alternative Oil-Based Intravenous Fat Emulsions . Nutrition in Clinical Practice.
Presentations
- Stoehr, N. (2021). Compounding Documentation Standards from the USP: A Practical Review. Oral Presentation. Optimizing Non-sterile Compounding. zoom.
- Stoehr, N. (2021). Non-sterile Compounding: Formulation and Beyond Use Dating. Oral Presentation. Optimizing Non-sterile Compounding. zoom.
- Stoehr, N. (2020). Introduction to Compounding. Oral Presentation. Dermatologic Compounding. webinar.
- Stoehr, N. (2020). Disease States - Acne. Oral Presentation. Dermatologic Compounding. webinar.
- Stoehr, N. (2020). Disease States - Psoriasis. Oral Presentation. Dermatologic Compounding. webinar.
Research Interests
- Spirituality in healthcare
- Pharmaceutical formulation of dosage forms
Teaching Interests
- Compounding for the community patient
- Spirituality in healthcare
Ernest Stremski
MD, MBA
Director - Medical Director, PA Program, Professor
Office: Pharmacy Building PH229
Phone: (262) 243-2772
Bio
Dr. Stremski is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician who is Medical Director of the CUW PA Program and teaches Pharmacology in the Pharmacy and Physician Assistant programs. He is the supervising physician for the CUW Student Health Center. Dr Stremski currently practices Pediatric Urgent Care with Advocate Aurora and has over 25 years of experience working at Children's Hospital, Wisconsin.
Education
- MD - Medical Doctor, Medical College of Wisconsin (1986)
- MBA - Cardinal Stritch University (2000)
- BS - Medical Microbiology, UW LaCrosse (1982)
Presentations
- Stremski, E. (2017). Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy for Physician Assistant Student. Poster. Faculty Poster Session. CUW.
- Buckley, E. & Stremski, E. (2015). Social and Administrative Sciences Section: Innovations in Interprofessional Education Roundtables. . Oral Presentation. American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Annual Meeting, Washington D.C.. Washington, DC.
Research Interests
- PA Didactic Education - Pharmacology focus
- PA Ultrasound Education
Teaching Interests
- Pharmacology
- Pathophysiology
Melissa L. Theesfeld
PharmD
Assistant Dean - Clinical Affairs, Professor
Office: Pharmacy Building PH213
Phone: (262) 243-2769
Bio
Melissa Theesfeld is responsible for the design, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of all introductory and advanced pharmacy practice experiences at CUW SOP. Her teaching and research interests include experiential education and the professional development of students. She serves as a faculty advisor to students, a faculty mentor to pharmacy residents, and as the faculty liaison and Board of Directors member to the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin.
Education
- Pharm D - University of Wisconsin (2006)
- BS - Medical Microbiology & Immunology, University of Wisconsin (2000)
- Froedtert Hospital (2007)
- Froedtert Hospital (2008)
Contributions
- Brown, M., Buckley, E., Burlage, R., Kostrzewa, A., Peppard, S., Ray, S., Stoehr, N. & Theesfeld, M. (2021). Concordia University School of Pharmacy COVID-19-Focused Health Initiatives. Virtual Pharmacy Education 2021: American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy.
- Theesfeld, M., Beaupre, N. & O'Brien, B. (2019). Working with the Wheel: Precepting with the Pharmacists’ Patient Care Process. In Amanda Margolis, PharmD (Ed.), (5 ed., vol. 22, pp. 28-31). Madison, WI: Journal of the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin. http://www.pswi.o...
- Baganz, K. & Theesfeld, M. (2018). Taking Fear out of the Pharmacy: Creating a Positive Environment for Learners. In Amanda Margolis, PharmD (Ed.), (3 ed., vol. 21, pp. 25-28). Madison, WI: Journal of the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin. http://www.pswi.o...
- Latva, S., Teske, J. & Theesfeld, M. (2017). A Health System's Experience with a Longitudinal Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience. In Amanda Margolis, PharmD (Ed.), (5 ed., vol. 20, pp. 20-23). Madison, WI: Journal of the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin. http://www.pswi.o...
- Theesfeld, M. & Peppard, S. (2016). Great Expectations: Making Sure You and Your Learner are on the Same Page. In Anna Legreid Dopp (Ed.), (3 ed., vol. 19, pp. 23-25). Madison, WI: Journal of the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin.
Presentations
- Theesfeld, M., Peppard, S., Mueller, R., LaDisa, A. & Morgen, H., (2022). An Introduction to Precepting. Lecture. Milwaukee Area Pharmacy Residents Conference. CUW SOP.
- Theesfeld, M. (2021). Capitalizing on COVID. Keynote/Plenary Address. 2021 Annual Meeting. Green Bay, WI.
- Theesfeld, M. (2021). Professional Engagement: Getting and Staying Involved. Lecture. Madison, WI.
- Peppard, S. & Theesfeld, M. (2019). Quality Assurance of APPE Assessment Tools. Poster. AACP Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL.
- Theesfeld, M., Peppard, S. & Yang, N., (2018). Student Perceptions Toward Longitudinal Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences. Poster. PSW Educational Conference. Madison, WI.
Research Interests
- Student Professional Development
- Experiential Education
Teaching Interests
- Experiential Education
- Student Professional Development
Jordan L. Wulz
PharmD, MPH, BC-ADM
Assistant Professor
Office: Pharmacy Building 272
Phone: (262) 243-2797
Bio
Dr. Jordan Wulz is an Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Concordia University Wisconsin School of Pharmacy (CUWSOP). Dr. Wulz earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Palm Beach Atlantic University and his Master of Public Health degree from Samford University. Dr. Wulz has also completed two years of post-graduate residency specializing in ambulatory care and public health with Samford University and the Jefferson County Department of Health. Currently he teaches pain management within the Pharmacotherapy sequence, and coordinates an Applied Patient Care course in the third professional year of pharmacy school. He also practices at Ascension Wisconsin in an outpatient pain management clinic two days a week. Dr. Wulz is passionate about teaching: "Teaching is one of the greatest responsibilities one can have. I feel blessed to have been called to this field and want to use this opportunity to nurture learners as they take on a challenging curriculum. Teaching pain management is especially important to me as I have seen the value of compassion in this topic. My goal is to develop motivated learners into passionate and caring practitioners.”
Education
- Pharm D - Pharmacy, Palm Beach Atlantic University (2015)
- MPH, Samford University (2017)
- PGY1 Residency, Public Health, Samford University/Jefferson County Department of Health (2016)
- PGY2 Residency, Ambulatory Care, Samford University/Jefferson County Department of Health (2017)
Contributions
- Wulz, J. & Napolitano, F. (2019). Pain Management and the Opioid Crisis. Pharmacy Tech Topics.
- Wulz, J. (2018). Treating Opioid-Use Disorder -- X:BOT Offers a Pragmatic Approach. In Stuart Haines (Ed.), iForumRx.
- Skelley, J., Wulz, J. & Thibodeaux, A. (2018). Implementation of an electronic medical record simulation activity aligned with the Pharmacist Patient Care Process in an ambulatory care elective course. (1 ed., vol. 18, pp. 91-98). Pharmacy Education. http://pharmacyed...
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Research Interests
- Pain Management
- Public Health
Teaching Interests
- Pain Management
- Public Health