2019 NSU Fact book

74 NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY who pursue either section will be primarily under the tutelage of faculty members in the Department of Sociobehavioral and Administrative Pharmacy, a group with expertise in pharmacoeconomics, health disparities and vulnerable populations, cultural competency, development and implementation of sustainable pharmacy services, patients’ decision making, pharmacy marketing, outcomes research, and related areas. The Molecular Medicine and Pharmacogenomics sequence emphasizes coursework, laboratory, and literature research skills that are integral to elucid- ation of the mechanism of action of drugs, and the extent and characteristics of drug actions. Students who pursue this sequence will be advised by faculty members in the Pharmaceutical Sciences Depart- ment, a group with expertise in areas such as pharmacology, pharmacogenomics, toxicology, and biochemistry. Particular areas of expertise include cardiovascular pharmacology, neuro- pharmacology, and cancer pharmacology. The Drug Development (Pharmaceutics) sequence emphasizes the coursework, laboratory, and research skills that are integral to the theory and development of drug formulations. Students who pursue this track will be advised by faculty members in the Pharma- ceutical Sciences Department, a group with expertise in pharmaceutical-related disciplines. Particular areas of expertise include new dosage form design, advanced drug formulations, and tailor-made delivery technologies. Upon completion of the Ph.D. program, students will be able to demonstrate the knowledge base expected at the Ph.D. level in their specialty, design and conduct independent research that adds to the understanding of their specialty, prepare and defend rational and structured proposals seeking support for research eorts, and prepare and present lucid manuscripts on their own research, as well as the research of others. The College of Pharmacy facilities are headquartered at the Health Professions Division on the Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus and in NSU’s regional campuses in Palm Beach and Miami, Florida, and San Juan, Puerto Rico. Introductory and advanced pharmacy practice experience sites are located nationwide. In addition, the college oers several global advanced pharmacy practice experiences in the United Kingdom, Vietnam, and Australia. A pharma- ceutical care center is adjacent to the clinic on the Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus. Research sponsored by the National Institute of Health provides oppor- tunities for students to participate in cardiovascular, cancer, and central nervous system studies. The Healing and Medicinal Garden, a project spearheaded by the College of Pharmacy and some of Florida’s leading horticulturists and landscape architects, serves as a repository of living medicinal plants and gives students first-hand knowledge of the plants’ properties and roles. Our faculty members and preceptors are recognized as experts in their field and are dedicated to providing quality professional and graduate education that focuses on academic excellence. Students have numerous opportunities to develop leadership skills, participate in community health-related activities, and engage in research and scholarship. The NSU pharmacies, students, and faculty members participate in interprofessional outreach activities that provide educational screening services and immunization clinics; pharmacy-based research services; and education to accountable care organi- zations, patient-centered medical homes, and managed services organizations, as well as continuing education programs for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Students are active in more than 20 graduate and professional student organizations and actively engage in advocacy for the profession. For more than 10 years, the College of Pharmacy has provided opportunities for travel to Europe, Asia, and South America to study global health care systems. Additional opportunities for service and travel are provided in our global medical outreach programs to Central America. Colleges and Academic Centers