SHARKS RX Spring 2017 Magazine

NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY College of Pharmacy 26 27 College Pride Through their generous contributions of time and treasure, Robert C. Speth , Ph.D., professor of pharmaceutical sciences, and his wife, Janet, have established the Cardiovascular Neuroscience Research Fund. “We have been extremely fortunate in our lives, and there were many people who helped us out along the way, including, most notably, my postdoctoral mentor, Henry I. (Hank) Yamamura, Ph.D., as well as our supervisor at BFI-Nashville, Dick Mehaffey,” Speth said. “Our streak of good luck got even better when we became part of the NSU family. Janet and I want to be able to pay forward the good fortune our lives and careers have afforded us.” According to Speth, he and his wife “established the NSU Cardiovascular Neuroscience Research Fund to better understand how the brain controls blood pressure and heart function so that novel therapies can be developed to prevent cardiovascular disease, which continues to be the leading killer of Americans and a leading cause of strokes, heart attacks, and kidney disease,” he said. With the fund, Speth hopes that promising students will get hands- on research experience. “It is this type of experiential learning that prepares students for meaningful careers in the health sciences and health care, as well as expands our understanding of critical health issues,” he added. With resources, Speth says the Cardiovascular Neuroscience Research Fund can continue generating novel discoveries related to complex brain and heart function while providing coveted research training for the next gen- eration of scientists and health professionals. Speth is the 2016 recipient of the prestigious Provost’s Research and Scholarship Award from NSU and a Bronze Fellow member of NSU’s Fellows Society, which recognizes individuals, corporations, and trusts who have made cumulative gifts of $100,000–$249,999. For additional information about the Cardiovascular Neuroscience Research Fund, please contact Shannon Brown, HPD director of development, at (954) 529-6776 or by email at sbrown2@nova.edu The College of Pharmacy (COP) depends on philanthropic contributions from alumni, friends, corporations, and foundations to ensure deserving students receive the highest-quality education, research opportunities, and experiential learning opportunities possible. The college understands its responsibility to provide students with opportunities that encourage innovation in education, practice, and research, as well as personal and professional development. Help us provide the world-class education our students deserve. Your contributions help us hire world-renowned faculty, advance research, provide scholarships, and upgrade our labs with state-of-the-art equipment. An investment in the COP truly makes a difference in the education of our students. Thank you in advance for your consideration of a deeper engagement with our college and students to help prepare the next generation of promising professionals and researchers. To learn how you can contribute to the College of Pharmacy, please contact Shannon Brown , HPD director of development, at (954) 529-6776 or sbrown2@nova.edu . Realizing the Potential of Giving DONOR PROFILE Through the fund, promising students are afforded hands-on research experiences to which they wouldn’t otherwise have access. “ “ —Robert C. Speth, Ph.D. Professor of pharmaceutical sciences 1 . has a diverse faculty and student body that ranks 1st for Hispanic and 14th for African American students earning the Pharm.D. degree 2 . allows Pharm.D. students to pursue concurrent master’s-degree programs in business administration, public health, or biomedical informatics 3 . is the only program in the United States to operate a full-service community pharmacy and institutional pharmacy Educating future pharmacists to help people live healthier, better lives. Did you know? NSU College of Pharmacy