(Left to right):
Amit Desai, Upendra Kulkarni, Tarun Goswami, Dr. Shiladitya Bhattacharya, Venugopal
Marasanapalle, Phanidhara Kotamraj, Sha Zhong, Dr. Xiaoling Li, Amit Kokate
Student members of AAPS-UOP student chapter.
Chapter Information
The AAPS-University of the Pacific Student Chapter kicked off in October 2004. With
a roster of 51 graduate students in the PCSP program (Pharmaceutical and Chemical
Sciences program), this large chapter is excited about the opportunities ahead of
them. They hope to spread awareness of the countless career and research opportunities
available in the pharmaceutical sciences. A major goal of the chapter is to integrate
the multidisciplinary nature of the pharmaceutical sciences, bridging the gap between
academia and industry. The students also hope to supplement their knowledge of the
pharmaceutical sciences by holding seminars, panel discussions, and social and professional
meetings.
Proposed Activities and Events
2009-2010
After experiencing several successful events organized by our previous officers
last academic year, the new AAPS officers, with advice from our faculty advisor,
have planned several activities for the next academic year. These activities include:
Seminar presentations by guest speakers: We are planning to have two speakers one
from area of drug delivery and another from molecular biology who would give intellectually
stimulating lectures on some recent advances in concepts or techniques in these
areas of research.
We also plan to organize a workshop on topics like research proposal writing and
patent filing which can be a learning experience for all the graduate students.
A fun trip to a place nearby as decided by the members which will be an opportunity
for all old and new graduate students to connect and mingle. After consulting with
the student members we shall plan on a trip to either six flags or a nearby beach
like Montrey and Napa Valley which is also closeby.
Another trip is planned to a nearby pharmaceutical company in the bay area which
can give the students a glimpse of how the industry functions.
We also plan to have a social, with food and drinks, which will give an opportunity
to all AAPS members to meet, discuss and exchange ideas and welcome new members
into our group.
Activities
2008-2009
On October 15th 2009, AAPS-UOP had an election for new executive committee. Here
are the new officers.
Tianmin Zhang, Chair
Poonam Saraf, Vice chair
Prathyusha Lella, Treasurer
On September 4th 2009, AAPS-UOP student chapter held a party for welcoming new and
current graduate students. This party provided an opportunity for students and faculty
to communicate and share some experience in living and research.
On 14 February 2009, AAPS-UOP student chapter organized a fun trip to Lake Tahoe.
This event represented a wonderful opportunity for our members to snow, cruise,
and have fun in Lake Tahoe.
On 30 January 2009, guest speaker Dr Abu T. M. Serajuddin, a professor of
industrial pharmacy in St. John's University, gave an excellent presentation on
How to Build a Portfolio to Attract Industry Positions.
2007-2008
Minimal activity.
2004-2005
October 2004
Member recruitment meeting
March 2005
Welcome meeting and ice scream social
June 2005
Guest speaker from pharmaceutical industry
2005-2006
September 21, 2005
Chapter Elections for 2006-07
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