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Kassandra M. Bartelme
Pharm.D., BCACP
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. 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
- PGY1 residency - Ambulatory Care/Leadership PGY1 Residency, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities College of Pharmacy (2011)
- Pharm D - Pharmacy, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities (2009)
- BS - Spanish, University of Wisconsin - Madison (2002)
Contributions
- Anderson, L. & Bartelme, K. (2024). "Case Series: Contraception Updates and Implementation of Pharmacist Prescribing. " In Dr. Veronica Vernon (Ed.), Ambulatory Care Self-Assessment Program (ACSAP). (2 ed., vol. 2024). Lenexa, KS: American College of Clinical Pharmacy.
- Bartelme, K. (2024). "Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. " In Dr. O'Connell & Dr. Borgelt (Ed.), Women's Health Across the Lifespan: A Pharmacotherapeutic Approach. (3rd ed ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
- Bartelme, K., Cieri-Hutcherson, N., Anderson, L., Barnes, K., Karaoui, L. & Meredith, A. (2023). Survey of Colleges/Schools of Pharmacy to Determine Level of Limitations for Teaching, Research, and Advocacy Related to Contraception. (6 ed., vol. 15, pp. 551-8). Currents of Pharmacy Teaching and Learning. https://www.scien...
- 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.
Presentations
- Bartelme, K., Cieri-Hutcherson, N., Nagel, A. & Borgelt, L., (2023). Overturning reproductive health ethics: changing pharmacy curricula with changing legislation. Oral Presentation. AACP Annual Meeting 2023. Aurora, CO.
- 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.
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
- Pharmacy Residency - Pharmacy Residency, VAMC - William S. Middleton Veterans Hospital and Clinics (2000)
- Pharm D - Pharmacy, University of Wisconsin-Madison (1998)
- BS - Pharmacy, University of Wisconsin-Madison (1995)
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
- Harrison, R., Buckley, E., Ross, N., Witte, C. & Thompson, W. (2024). Multi-modal Mindfulness Training and Well-being for Health Science Students. In ELSEVIER (Ed.), (1 ed., vol. 16, pp. 49-57). Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning. https://www.scien...
- 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...
Presentations
- Buckley, E., Morgen, H., Mueller, R., Peppard, S. & Theesfeld, M., (2025). Practice Readiness Through Professional Development. Poster. AACP Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL.
- Buckley, E. (2024). The Road to Student and Faculty Well-Being. Keynote/Plenary Address. UTech Jamaica College of Health Sciences - Sept 2024. Montego Bay Jamaica.
- Buckley, E. (2024). Burnout Prevention: Tools for Mindful Academia. Oral Presentation. Professional Development Session for Larkin University College of Pharmacy. Miami, FL.
- 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.
Research Interests
- Effective and Progressive Teaching Methods
- Practical Diabetes Care
Teaching Interests
- Diabetes Care
- Communication Skills and Mindfulness for patient centered care
Cara Burditt
Visiting Faculty
Robert S. Burlage
Ph.D.
Department Chair - Pharmaceutical Science and Administration, Professor
Office: Pharmacy Building PHAR 223
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 - Microbiology, Columbia University (1986)
- MS - Biology, Duquesne University (1981)
- BA - Biology, Rutgers University (1979)
Contributions
- Kong, I., Ko, K., Lee, S., Koh, D. & Burlage, R. (2021). Exposure of Metal Oxide Nanoparticles on the Bioluminescence Process of Pu- and Pm-lux Recombinant P. putida mt-2 Strains. (11 ed., vol. 11, pp. 2822). Nanomaterials. https://doi.org/1...
- 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/...
- Kram, J., Greer, D., Cabrera, O., Burlage, R., Forgie, M. & Siddiqui, D. (2017). Does current cefazolin dosing achieve adequate tissue and blood concentrations in obese women undergoing cesarean section?. (vol. 210, pp. 334-341). European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology. https://doi.org/1...
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 Francisco Castillo
PhD
Associate Professor
Office: Pharmacy Building 235
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
- Post-Doctoral and Research Associate - Research on Bioactive Natural Products from Microbes, Plant Sciences, Montana State University (2006)
- Ph D - Organic Chemistry, Nagoya University (2000)
- MS - Organic Chemistry, Universidad de Los Andes Mérida (1996)
- MS - Applied analytical Chemistry, Universidad de Los Andes Mérida (1994)
- BS - Fungi biochemistry and virology, Colorado State University (1987)
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
- Castillo, U. & Arsham, S. (2024). Exploration of Antibiotic Potential of Endophyte 143-B-2. Exhibit. Milwaukee-Area Undergraduate Biology Research Conference at Concordia University Wisconsin. IM体育.
- Castillo, U., Neuendank, C. & Van Rossum, E., (2024). Investigation of Antibiotic Compounds from Bacillus strain STRP-49-1. Exhibit. Milwaukee-Area Undergraduate Biology Research Conference at Concordia University Wisconsin. IM体育.
- Castillo, U. & Bauer, A. (2024). The Quantification of Hormones in Water Samples. Exhibit. Milwaukee-Area Undergraduate Biology Research Conference at Concordia University Wisconsin. IM体育.
- Castillo, U. & Dasco Umpungu, D. (2024). Antibiotic development using endophytic Streptomyces STRP-110. Exhibit. IM体育 Undergraduate Research Symposium. IM体育.
- Castillo, U. & Arnold, E. (2024). Antimicrobial Secondary Metabolites Produced by Streptomyces sp. 126-1 Against Opportunistic Pathogens. Exhibit. IM体育 Undergraduate Research Symposium. IM体育.
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
Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Office: Pharmacy Building 239
Phone: (262) 243-2792
Bio
Our research focuses on the design, synthesis and characterization of treatments for pain, stress, and anxiety. Students who work in our laboratory are exposed to the drug design and discovery process, including new synthetic techniques and novel ligand development.
Education
- Postdoctoral - University of Kansas Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Specialized Chemistry Center (2011)
- Ph D - Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Maryland (2008)
- BS - Chemistry and Germanic Studies, University of Maryland (2002)
Contributions
- Rehrauer, K. & Cunningham, C. Bitopic and bifunctional opioid receptor ligands as novel analgesics.. (vol. 197, pp. 106966). Pharmacological Research.
- Cunningham, C. (2024). Teaching an old dog new tricks for achieving CB2-selective inverse agonism. (5 ed., vol. 10, pp. 946-948). ACS Central Science.
- Cunningham, C., Devereaux, A., Saldana-Shumaker, S. & Plotkin, A. (2023). Nitro-benzylideneoxymorphone, a new lead for developing bifunctional analgesics targeting mu and delta opioid receptors. . (vol. 14, pp. 1230053). Frontiers in Pharmacology.
- Cunningham, C. & Reid, T. (2023). Axially chiral cannabinoids: Design, synthesis, and cannabinoid receptor affinity. (25 ed., vol. 145, pp. 13581-13591). Journal of the American Chemical Association.
Teaching Interests
- Pharmacology & Medicinal Chemistry
Joseph Dutzy
PharmD
Assistant Professor
Office: Pharmacy Building PH258
Education
- PGY2 Health System Pharmacy Administraiton and Leadership Residency - PGY2 Health System Pharmacy Administraiton and Leadership Residency - Ascension Wisconsin (2021)
- PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency - PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency - Ascension Columbia St. Mary's (2020)
- Pharm D - Doctor of Pharmacy, Concordia University Wisconsin School of Pharmacy (2019)
- BS - Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Michigan Technological University (2013)
Contributions
- Walbrandt, D., Johnson, F., Buckley, E. & Dutzy, J. (2024). CE for Pharmacists & Technicians: Dynamic Diabetes Updates: Current Management Guidelines for Type 2 Diabetes. (May/June 2024 ed., pp. 4-11). Madison, WI: The Journal of the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin. https://www.jpswi...
Presentations
- Dutzy, J. & Harrison, R. (2023). Comanagement of Cardiac and Metabolic Disorders. Oral Presentation. GMCCP Educational Event & Spring Business Meeting. Milwaukee.
Research Interests
- Mental Health
- Music Therapy
Teaching Interests
- Mental Health
- Chronic Disease Management
Joan Erebor
PhD, MPhil, BPharm, PMP
Assistant Professor
Office: Pharmacy Building PH231
Bio
Dr. Joan Erebor is a pharmacist and pharmaceutical scientist with a demonstrated history of working in the pharmaceutical industry, academia, research, healthcare insurance, long term care pharmacy, and durable medical equipment (DME). She is skilled in pharmaceutical sciences research that involves cancer therapy and chronic kidney disease (CKD) therapy as most recent research interests.
Education
- PG Cert RPD - Postgraduate Certificate in Researcher Professional Development, University of Strathclyde (2018)
- Ph D - Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences/Pharmaceutical Sciences , University of Strathclyde (2018)
- MPhil - Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Benin (2013)
- BPharm - Pharmacy, University of Benin (2000)
Research Interests
- Novel drug delivery systems for cancer therapy
- Novel drug delivery systems for chronic kidney disease
Teaching Interests
- Pharmacology
- Pharmaceutics
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 IM体育 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 Elizabeth 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 through third 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 four different states before joining the IM体育 SOP faculty. She helps with lectures and learning opportunities that tie to her background, especially as they relate to airway health and patient education. She currently provides patient care at a local specialty pharmacy applying many of the skills she teaches in her courses as well as interacting with IPPE and APPE students at her practice site.
Education
- Pharm D - Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy (2010)
Contributions
- Martirosov, A., Abdalla, M., Fleischman, M., Foster, B., Gonzales, J., Lipari, M., Malesker, M., Smith, Z., Wilken, L. & Williams, D. (2025). Navigating the Alphabet Soup of Interstitial Lung Diseases (ILD): The Role of Pharmacists. In Stuart T. Haines, PharmD, FCCP (Ed.), (pp. 1-19). JACCP: Journal of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy . https://doi.org/1...
- Fleischman, M. (2025). "Cardiovascular Medications: Beta-adrenergic Blockers. " In Mitchell King, Martin Lipsky (Ed.), Blueprints in Family Medicine, 5th edition under Part VIII Common Medications. (5 ed., pp. 428-432). WoltersKluwer. https://bookshelf...
- Fleischman, M. (2025). "Endocrine Medications: Sulfonylureas. " In Mitchell King, Martin Lipsky (Ed.), Blueprints in Family Medicine, 5th edition under Part VIII Common Medications. (5 ed., pp. 440-441). WoltersKluwer. https://bookshelf...
- Belmonte, L., Fleischman, M., Hinz, R. & Wendland , E. (2024). Evaluation of Cystic Fibrosis Medication Adherence and Barriers in 2020 and 2022. (1 ed., vol. 10, pp. 1-5). Clinical Research in Pulmonology. https://www.jscim...
- Fleischman, M. (2023). Assessing prescriber adherence with Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) guideline-recommended reliever therapy. In Piero Portincasa (Ed.), (7 ed., vol. 18, pp. 2029-2036). Internal and Emergency Medicine/Springer-Verlag Italia. http://dx.doi.org...
Presentations
- Fleischman, M. (2024). Priming Migraine Management: Establishing a Solid Foundation in Pathophysiology, Etiology, and Abortive Therapy. Lecture. American College of Clinical Pharmacy Annual Meeting 2024. Phoenix, AZ.
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
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 IM体育SOP in the Department Pharmacy Practice.
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
- Residency training - PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Barnes-Jewish Hospital (2002)
- Pharm D - Pharmacy, Drake University (2001)
Contributions
- Chan, C., Chou, E., LaDisa, A., Mehta, A., Zelenski, A. & Hoffman, K. (2023). Using Nominal Group Technique to Determine Skills that Applied Improvisation Can Teach Health Profession Education Learners. (vol. 3, pp. Article 100194). PEC Innovation. https://www-scien...
- 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
- Morgen, H., Theesfeld, M., LaDisa, A., Peppard, S. & Mueller, R., (2025). An Introduction to Precepting. Lecture. Milwaukee Area Pharmacy Residents Conference. IM体育 SOP.
- Morgen, H., Theesfeld, M., LaDisa, A., Peppard, S. & Mueller, R., (2024). An Introduction to Precepting. Lecture. Milwaukee Area Pharmacy Residents Conference. IM体育 SOP.
- Theesfeld, M., Peppard, S., Mueller, R., LaDisa, A. & Morgen, H., (2022). An Introduction to Precepting. Lecture. Milwaukee Area Pharmacy Residents Conference. IM体育 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.
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
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)
Audrey Banner Kostrzewa
PharmD, MPH, BCPS
Assistant Director - BS Public Health Program, 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 Servant Leadership and Public Health.
Education
- Post Graduate Year 1 Community Pharmacy Residency - Froedtert Hospital (2013)
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) with Distinction - The University of Iowa (2012)
- Masters of Public Health (MPH) - The University of Iowa (2012)
Contributions
- Johnson, S., Goldwire, M., Abdalla, M., Advani, A., Alhammad, A., Anderson, K., Bernknopf, A., Blommel, M., Brunner, R., Frazier, J., Gosser, R., Ipema, H., Kier, K., Kostrzewa, A., Majerczyk, D., Manian, R., Maxwell, E., May, D., May, R., Munir, F., Okafar, I., Phillips, J., Poore, A., Saad, M., Sibbesen, J. & Sommer, C. (2024). Teaching Learners to Identify and Reduce the Spread of Medical Misinformation. Journal of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (JACCP).
- Johnson, S., Goldwire, M., Abdalla, M., Al-Shehre, W., Bernknopf, A., Colella, A., Denton, C., Douglas, J., Gosser, R., Heindel, G., Holsopple, M., Ipema, H., Kier, K., Kostrzewa, A., Majerczyk, D., May, D., May, R., Mersek, S., Munir, F., Saad, M., Sommer, C., Thornby, K. & Ward, K. (2024). From education to practice—2024 update: An opinion paper of the Drug Information Practice and Research Network of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy. (5 ed., vol. 7, pp. 492-504). Journal of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (JACCP). https://accpjourn...
- Sheldon, H., , A., Werner, S., Audley, T., Biggs, A., Mancuso, T. & Picone, M. (2022). Use of an Innovative Pharmaceutical Class Scoring Tool for Prioritized Annual Formulary Review. (2 ed., vol. 13). Innovations in Pharmacy. https://pubs.lib....
- 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...
Presentations
- Kostrzewa, A. & Conn, K. (2024). A Survey of Wisconsin Pharmacists: Assessing Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) Skills, Utilization, and Perceived Value. Oral Presentation. AACP Annual Meeting. Boston, MA.
- Ray, S., Kostrzewa, A. & LaDisa, A., (2024). Concordia University Wisconsin School of Pharmacy – Faith, Family, and Pharmacy. Poster. AACP Annual Meeting. Boston, MA.
- Guy, J., Gorman, E., Hunter, M. & Kostrzewa, A., (2024). Fitting the puzzle pieces together: A review of drug information and library sciences educational standards. Poster. AACP Annual Meeting. Boston, MA.
- Kostrzewa, A., Gorman, E., Reed, J. & Beckett, R., (2023). How Are We Doing? An Analysis of Drug Information and Library Sciences (DILS) Professional Scholarship. Poster. AACP Annual Meeting. Aurora, CO.
Research Interests
- Effective teaching
- Impact of safety interventions
Teaching Interests
- Literature evaluation/biostatistics
- Public health
Elizabeth Laubach
PharmD, DABAT
Director - Drug Safety, 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
- MS - Education, Concordia University of Wisconsin (2016)
- Pharm D - Pharmacy, IM体育 School of Pharmacy (2014)
- MS - Chemistry, South Dakota State University (2010)
- 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. IM体育.
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 Edward McGraw
Pharm.D., M.P.H., Ph.D.
Professor
Office: Pharmacy Building PH225
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)
- Masters in Public Health - Environmental Health, University of Illinois (2002)
- Doctorate in Pharmacy - Pharmacy, University of Illinois (2000)
- BS - Chemistry, University of Illinois (1996)
Contributions
- Kamaraju, S., Mohan, M., Zaharova, S., Wallace, B., McGraw, J., Lokken, J., Tierney, J., Weil, E., Fatunde, O. & Brown, S. (2021). Interactions between cardiology and oncology drugs in precision cardio-oncology. (11 ed., vol. 135, pp. 1333-1351). Clinical Science. https://doi.org/1...
- McGraw, J., Cherney, M., Bichler, K., Gerhardt, A. & Nauman, M. (2019). The relative role of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 in eplerenone metabolism. (vol. 315, pp. 9-13). Toxicology Letters. https://doi.org/1...
- McGraw, J. (2018). Opportunities and obstacles in genotypic prediction of cytochrome P450 phenotypes . Mequon: Expert Opinion on Drug Metabolism & Toxicology .
- McGraw, J. & Waller, D. (2012). Cytochrome P450 variations in different ethnic populations. (3 ed., vol. 8, pp. 371-382). Expert Opinion on Drug Metabolism & Toxicology. https://doi.org/1...
Presentations
- Moore, H., Speck, J., Schmitz, M. & McGraw, J., (2024). Colonizing Farmed Walleye with Omega-3 Fatty Acid Producing Bacteria. . Oral Presentation. Milwaukee-area Undergraduate Biological Research Conference. Concordia Center Environmental Stewardship.
- Mikkelson, N., Speck, J., Schmitz, M. & McGraw, J., (2024). Identification and Isolation of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Producting Bacteria from Walleye. Poster. Milwaukee-area Undergraduate Biological Research Conference. Concordia Center Environmental Stewardship.
- Ball, P., Speck, J., Schmitz, M. & McGraw, J., (2023). Omega-3 Fatty Acid Synthesis in Bacterial Isolates of Walleye Gastrointestinal Tracts. Poster. Milwaukee-area Undergraduate Biological Research Conference. Wisconsin Lutheran College.
- 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.
Research Interests
- Translational environmental health research
- Pharmacogenetics
Teaching Interests
- Pharmacokinetics
- Pharmacology
Hazel Regina Morgen
Doctor of Pharmacy, PharmD
Associate Professor
Office: Pharmacy Building 256
Phone: (262) 243-2760
Education
- Pharm D - Butler University (2018)
Presentations
- Morgen, H., Theesfeld, M., LaDisa, A., Peppard, S. & Mueller, R., (2025). An Introduction to Precepting. Lecture. Milwaukee Area Pharmacy Residents Conference. IM体育 SOP.
- Buckley, E., Morgen, H., Mueller, R., Peppard, S. & Theesfeld, M., (2025). Practice Readiness Through Professional Development. Poster. AACP Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL.
- Morgen, H., Theesfeld, M., LaDisa, A., Peppard, S. & Mueller, R., (2024). An Introduction to Precepting. Lecture. Milwaukee Area Pharmacy Residents Conference. IM体育 SOP.
- Theesfeld, M., Peppard, S., Mueller, R., LaDisa, A. & Morgen, H., (2022). An Introduction to Precepting. Lecture. Milwaukee Area Pharmacy Residents Conference. IM体育 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
Professor
Phone: (262) 243-2749
Bio
Robert Mueller, Pharm.D., BCPS is a 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 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 serves as a board member for the National Association of Medical Spanish (NAMS) and as an advisor for the school's National Hispanic Pharmacists Association (NHPA) student chapter.
Education
- PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency - PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Froedtert Hospital (2013)
- Pharm D - Pharmacy, University of Minnesota (2012)
- BA - Spanish and Portuguese Studies, University of Minnesota (2008)
Contributions
- Betancourtperez, C., Marin, L. & Mueller, R. (2023). The Hispanic Paradox and Implications for Pharmacy Practice. (4 ed., vol. 26, pp. 30-34). Madison, WI: The Journal - PSW. https://www.jpswi...
- 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.
Presentations
- Morgen, H., Theesfeld, M., LaDisa, A., Peppard, S. & Mueller, R., (2025). An Introduction to Precepting. Lecture. Milwaukee Area Pharmacy Residents Conference. IM体育 SOP.
- Buckley, E., Morgen, H., Mueller, R., Peppard, S. & Theesfeld, M., (2025). Practice Readiness Through Professional Development. Poster. AACP Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL.
- Morgen, H., Theesfeld, M., LaDisa, A., Peppard, S. & Mueller, R., (2024). An Introduction to Precepting. Lecture. Milwaukee Area Pharmacy Residents Conference. IM体育 SOP.
- Theesfeld, M., Peppard, S., Mueller, R., LaDisa, A. & Morgen, H., (2022). An Introduction to Precepting. Lecture. Milwaukee Area Pharmacy Residents Conference. IM体育 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.
Research Interests
- Use of Spanish within pharmacy practice
- Preceptor development
Teaching Interests
- Spanish for Pharmacy Professionals
- Experiential Education
Sarah R. Peppard
PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Assistant Director - Experiential Education, Professor
Office: Pharmacy Building PH 215
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 IM体育 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
- Peppard, S. & Theesfeld, M. (2023). Pharmacy Student and Preceptor Perceptions of Elective Introductory Experiential Learning. (1 ed., vol. 23, pp. 574-583). Pharmacy Education. https://doi.org/1...
- 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.
Presentations
- Morgen, H., Theesfeld, M., LaDisa, A., Peppard, S. & Mueller, R., (2025). An Introduction to Precepting. Lecture. Milwaukee Area Pharmacy Residents Conference. IM体育 SOP.
- Theesfeld, M., Peppard, S. & Reid, S., (2025). Do You Trust Me Yet? Understanding the Entrustability Scale & How to Apply it to Learners. Lecture. PSW Annual Meeting. Milwaukee, WI.
- Buckley, E., Morgen, H., Mueller, R., Peppard, S. & Theesfeld, M., (2025). Practice Readiness Through Professional Development. Poster. AACP Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL.
- Morgen, H., Theesfeld, M., LaDisa, A., Peppard, S. & Mueller, R., (2024). An Introduction to Precepting. Lecture. Milwaukee Area Pharmacy Residents Conference. IM体育 SOP.
- Theesfeld, M., Peppard, S., Mueller, R., LaDisa, A. & Morgen, H., (2022). An Introduction to Precepting. Lecture. Milwaukee Area Pharmacy Residents Conference. IM体育 SOP.
Research Interests
- Critical Care
- Experiential Education
Teaching Interests
- Critical Care Pharmacotherapy
- Experiential Education (Introductory and Advanced)
Michael Anthony Pickart
Ph.D. Molecular Biology
Director - Recruitment for School of Pharmacy, Professor
Office: Pharmacy Building PH246
Phone: (262) 243-2793
Bio
Dr. Pickart joined IM体育 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
- Jackstadt , M., Hutson, L., Liang , J., , M., Pierret, C. & Franz-Odendaal, T. (2024). Zebrafish in Education: Tackling Big Problems with Little Fish. (2 ed., vol. 21, pp. 71-72). Zebrafish.
- , 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...
Presentations
- Pickart, M., Grahl, J., Huybrecht, J. & Pha, L., (2020). New Directions: Albinism in Tanzanian--Implications for Cancer Prevention. Lecture. IM体育 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 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 IM体育SOP. 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 IM体育SOP. Sarah is active within pharmacy professional organizations.
Education
- BCPS - Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist, BPS (2002)
- Post-Graduate Year 1 Pharmacy Practice Residency - Aurora Health Care (1998)
- Pharm D - Pharmacy, Creighton University (1997)
Contributions
- Ray, S. (2025). Research as identity: Exposure, confidence, perceptions, and motivators among pharmacy students in a practice-based research network. (3 ed., vol. 18, pp. 102559). Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning.
- Ray, S. (2025). Non-Vaccine Injection Toolkit. Madison, WI: PSW.
- Ray, S. (2024). Vaccine Advancements: Transforming the Landscape of Disease Prevention. (6 ed., vol. 27, pp. 4-13). Madison, WI: JPSW.
- 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.
- 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.
Presentations
- Ray, S. (2025). Pharmacogenomics Primer for Pharmacists: Purpose and Practice. Lecture. GMCCP Continuing Education Session. Wauwatosa, WI.
- Ray, S. (2024). Pathway to Provider Status: Service and Personnel Development. Lecture. Pathway to Provider Status webinar series.
- Ray, S. (2024). PSW Immunization Updates Podcast Series: Pneumococcal Vaccines. Other. Immunization Podcasts.
- Ray, S. (2024). Reframing the Promotion Lens: Strategies for Successful Promotion and/or Tenure of Faculty with Administrative Responsibilities. Oral Presentation. AACP Interim Meeting. Phoenix, AZ.
- Ray, S. (2022). “BRAIN FOOD”Top Ten Studying Strategies, based in the Science of Learning. Oral Presentation. Concordia University Wisconsin School of Pharmacy Seminar. Mequon, WI.
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 Renee Reid
Ph.D. Associate Professor
Director - Master of Science in Natural Products Science (MSNPS), Associate Professor
Office: Pharmacy Building 221
Phone: (262) 243-2764
Education
- Ph D - Pharmaceutical Sciences, Howard University (2015)
- BS - Chemical Engineering, Howard University (2005)
Contributions
- Cunningham, C. & Reid, T. (2023). Axially chiral cannabinoids: Design, synthesis, and cannabinoid receptor affinity. (25 ed., vol. 145, pp. 13581-13591). Journal of the American Chemical Association.
- Wetzel, E., Marks, K., Gleason, A., Brown-Ford, S., Reid, T., Chaundhury, S., Lindeman, S., Sem, D. & Donaldson, W. (2022). Discovery of two novel (4-hydroxyphenyl) substituted polycyclic carbocycles as potent and selective estrogen receptor beta agonists. (vol. 73, pp. 5). Elsevier.
- 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 & Computational Chemistry
- Rational Drug Discovery/Computer-Aided Drug Discovery & Design
Joseph R. G. 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/heart transplant 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
Daniel Sem
PhD, JD, MBA
Research Professor
Phone: (262) 243-2778
Education
- JD - Intellectual Property; Corporate Law, Marquette University (2015)
- MBA - Marquette University (2013)
- Ph D - Biochemistry, UW-Madison (1990)
- BS - Biochemistry, UW-MIlwaukee (1986)
Contributions
- Sem, D. & Beck, J. Academic Freedom in Private Religious Universities.
- Usai, R., Kaluka, D., Cai, S., Sem, D. & Kincaid, J. (2023). Solution phase refinement of active site structure using 2D NMR and judiciously 13C-labeled cytochrome P450. (vol. 241, pp. 9). Elsevier. https://www.scien...
- Wetzel, E., Marks, K., Gleason, A., Brown-Ford, S., Reid, T., Chaundhury, S., Lindeman, S., Sem, D. & Donaldson, W. (2022). Discovery of two novel (4-hydroxyphenyl) substituted polycyclic carbocycles as potent and selective estrogen receptor beta agonists. (vol. 73, pp. 5). Elsevier.
- Sem, D. (2021). Chronic oral administration of a novel estrogen receptor beta agonist enhances memory and alleviates drug-induced vasodilation in young ovariectomized mice. (vol. 130, pp. 10498). Hormones and Behavior.
- Sem, D. (2020). Synthesis and evaluation of 17a-trazolyl and 9a-cyano derivatives of estradiol. . (vol. 28, pp. 115670). Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry.
Research Interests
- Drug design and development
- Intellectual property
Teaching Interests
- Entrepreneurship
- Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Design
Sandy Slater
Ph.D., M.S. Professor and Director, Public Health Program
Director - BS in Public Health Program, Professor
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 BMIChange: 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
Director - Admissions for School of Pharmacy, 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 (IM体育) in 2022. Nancy completed the Lutheran Teachers Colloquy program at IM体育 and was instaled into the Luther Church Mysiry Synod Spring 2023. 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). 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 and has experiences with both national and international community compounders. 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
- MS - Education, Concordia University Wisconsin (2022)
- Pharm D - Pharmacy, University of WI - Madison (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.
- Biesboer, A. & Stoehr, N. (2016). A Product Review of Alternative Oil-Based Intravenous Fat Emulsions . Nutrition in Clinical Practice.
Presentations
- Stoehr, N. (2024). Handeling Hazardous Preparations. Oral Presentation. Comprehensive Sterile Compounding. Bartlet, TN.
- Stoehr, N. (2024). USP <797> Documentation, Facilities, and Training. Oral Presentation. Comprehensive Sterile Compounding. Bartlet, TN.
- Stoehr, N. (2024). USP <797>. Oral Presentation. Comprehensive Sterile Compounding. Bartlet, TN.
- Stoehr, N. (2023). Formulation and Regulatory Oversight of CNSP for Dermatologic Applications. Oral Presentation. Dermatological Compounding with Pain Management. Vancouvor, Canada.
- Stoehr, N. (2023). Pharmacological and Non-pharmacological Treatment Modalities, Including CNSP for Dermatological Issues and Pain. Oral Presentation. Dermatological Compounding with Pain Management. Vancouvor, CA.
Research Interests
- Spirituality in healthcare
- Pharmaceutical formulation of dosage forms
Teaching Interests
- Compounding for the community patient
- Spirituality in healthcare
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 IM体育 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
- PGY2 Health System Pharmacy Administration Residency - Froedtert Hospital (2008)
- PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency - Froedtert Hospital (2007)
- Pharm D - University of Wisconsin (2006)
- BS - Medical Microbiology & Immunology, University of Wisconsin (2000)
Contributions
- Peppard, S. & Theesfeld, M. (2023). Pharmacy Student and Preceptor Perceptions of Elective Introductory Experiential Learning. (1 ed., vol. 23, pp. 574-583). Pharmacy Education. https://doi.org/1...
- Peppard, S. & Theesfeld, M. (2023). Pharmacy student and preceptor perceptions of elective introductory experiential learning. (1 ed., vol. 23, pp. 574-583). Pharmacy Education. https://doi.org/1...
- 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...
Presentations
- Morgen, H., Theesfeld, M., LaDisa, A., Peppard, S. & Mueller, R., (2025). An Introduction to Precepting. Lecture. Milwaukee Area Pharmacy Residents Conference. IM体育 SOP.
- Theesfeld, M., Peppard, S. & Reid, S., (2025). Do You Trust Me Yet? Understanding the Entrustability Scale & How to Apply it to Learners. Lecture. PSW Annual Meeting. Milwaukee, WI.
- Buckley, E., Morgen, H., Mueller, R., Peppard, S. & Theesfeld, M., (2025). Practice Readiness Through Professional Development. Poster. AACP Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL.
- Morgen, H., Theesfeld, M., LaDisa, A., Peppard, S. & Mueller, R., (2024). An Introduction to Precepting. Lecture. Milwaukee Area Pharmacy Residents Conference. IM体育 SOP.
- Theesfeld, M., Peppard, S., Mueller, R., LaDisa, A. & Morgen, H., (2022). An Introduction to Precepting. Lecture. Milwaukee Area Pharmacy Residents Conference. IM体育 SOP.
Research Interests
- Student Professional Development
- Experiential Education
Teaching Interests
- Experiential Education
- Student Professional Development
Jordan L. Wulz
PharmD, MPH, BC-ADM
Associate Professor
Office: Pharmacy Building 272
Phone: (262) 243-2797
Bio
Dr. Jordan Wulz is an Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Concordia University Wisconsin School of Pharmacy (IM体育SOP). 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 is the course coordinator for Pharmacotherapy IV as well as Patient Care Ethics in the third professional year of pharmacy school. He also practices two days a week at Progressive Community Health Center in Milwaukee. 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. My goal is to develop motivated learners into passionate and caring practitioners.”
Education
- MPH - MPH, Samford University (2017)
- PGY2 Residency - PGY2 Residency, Ambulatory Care, Samford University/Jefferson County Department of Health (2017)
- PGY1 Residency - PGY1 Residency, Public Health, Samford University/Jefferson County Department of Health (2016)
- Pharm D - Pharmacy, Palm Beach Atlantic University (2015)
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...
- Wulz, J., Sung, H., Dugan, B., Wensel, T., Lander, R. & Manzella, B. (2017). The pharmacist role in the development and implementation of a naloxone prescription program in Alabama. (2 ed., vol. 57, pp. S141-S147). Journal of the American Pharmacists Association. http://dx.doi.org...
- Nornoo, A., Wulz, J., Yoon, H., Nan, Y. & Lese, M. (2016). Impact of the chemical and physical stability of ketoprofen compounded in various pharmaceutical bases on its topical and transdermal delivery. (2 ed., vol. 21, pp. 204-213). Pharmaceutical Development and Technology. http://dx.doi.org...
Research Interests
- Pain Management
- Public Health
Teaching Interests
- Pain Management
- Public Health