handshake to success amcp & sia present…. agenda 6:00 pm: registration 6:30 pm: dinner...

BUILDING BRIDGES

Handshake to Success

AMCP & SIA Present…

Agenda 6:00 PM: Registration

6:30 PM: Dinner served

6:45 PM: Keynote Speaker, Vinson C. Lee, Pharm.D., M.S.

7:00 PM: Roundtable Session 1




8:30 PM: Closing Remarks

3/3/2010 Handshake to Success

Associate Scientist, Medical CommunicationsGenentech, Inc.

Vinson C. Lee, Pharm.D., M.S.

Dr. Vinson Lee joined Genentech, Inc. in July 2007 as an Associate Scientist in the Medical Communications Department

Dr. Vinson Lee received his Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Southern California School of Pharmacy, Masters of Science in Cell & Neurobiology from the Keck School of Medicine

Actively involved with AMCP being the 2009-2010 Chair of the School of Pharmacy Relations Committee and Co-Diplomat to the USC School of Pharmacy and the UCSF School of Pharmacy.


Abbott is a global, broad-based health care company devoted to discovering new medicines, new technologies and new ways to manage health. Their products span the continuum of care, including nutritional products, laboratory dimedical devices and pharmaceutical therapies. Their comprehensive line of products address important health needs of the young and elderly.

Abbott is recognized for their global reach, and they strive to serve customers from around the world.

Special Guest

Phillip Wiegand, Pharm.D., M.S. Candidate 2010Health Economics & Outcomes FellowUSC / Abbott Laboratories / WellPoint, Inc.

Allergan, Inc. is a multi-specialty health care company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing innovative pharmaceuticals, biologics and medical devices.

Their mission facilitates collaboration amongst medical specials to provide patients with quality care. In partnership with the medical community, they bring scientific excellence and rigor to deliver leading products that improve patient outcomes.

Special Guests

Matt MoranSr. Director of Global Regulatory AffairsAllergan, Inc.

Christina Phan, Pharm.D.Global Safety ScientistAllergan, Inc.

David Truong, Pharm.D., M.S.Global Regulatory Affairs, CMCAllergan, Inc.


Amgen is a leading human therapeutics company in the biotechnology industry. For more than 25 years, the company has tapped the power of scientific discovery and innovation to advance the practice of medicine.

Their mission is to serve patients by transforming the promise of science and biotechnology into therapies that have the power to restore health or even save lives. In everything we do, we aim to fulfill our mission to serve patients. And every step of the way, we are guided by the values that define us

Special Guests


Sarica Cohen, Pharm.D.Regional Medical LiaisonAmgen, Inc.

Angelo Noronha, Pharm.D., M.B.A.Medical CommunicationsEnbrel Dermatology Amgen, Inc.


Amylin Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company committed to improving lives through the discovery, development and commercialization of innovative medicines.

The company is particularly focused on the therapeutic potential of new peptide hormone drug candidates and the creation of novel and groundbreaking therapies for the treatment of diabetes, obesity, and other metabolic diseases.

The vision at Amylin is shaped by two overarching goals that are inseparable: unleashing the potential of peptide and protein science to transform lives; and building a sustainable, profitable company that delivers superior shareholder value.

Special Guests


Josephine Nhu Tran, Pharm.D., M.S. Candidate 2010Health Outcomes FellowUSC/Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Jesse Hong, Pharm.D., M.B.A.Managed Care LiaisonAmylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Steve Sowle, M.B.A.Associate Director of Managed Care AccountsAmylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.


Offering a comprehensive range of home respiratory therapy, diabetic supplies, medications and equipment, home infusion therapy and home medical equipment services, Apria Healthcare is America's leading provider of integrated home healthcare products and services.

We are committed to full-service homecare because it is the right thing to do for patients and referral sources alike. Apria's home respiratory, home medical equipment and home infusion services give maximum functionality and independence to the homecare patient.

Special Guests


Kenneth B. Asarch, Pharm.D., Ph.D.Manager, Apria Pharmacy NetworkApria Healthcare, Inc.


We discover new medicines that are designed to improve the health and quality of life of patients around the world - medicines which are innovative, effective and which offer added benefits such as reduced side effects or better ways of taking the treatment. We also focus on getting the best from every medicine we make by exploring all the ways it can be used or improved.

With a global business comes a global responsibility for consistently high standards of behaviour worldwide. We aim to effectively manage that responsibility and help to find new ways of bringing benefit to society to ensure that AstraZeneca continues to be welcomed as a valued member of the global community.

Special Guests


Gerald Borok, Ph.D., M.P.H.Director, Health Economics & Outcomes ResearchAstraZeneca

James Kooyman, Pharm.D.Senior Regional Scientific ManagerAstraZeneca


Since 1994, BioSys Laboratories has been successfully serving the medical community by supplying the UriScan line of urine test strips and analyzers, and the BioSys Plus line of microscope slides and cover glass. Both the UriScan urine test strips, analyzers and the BioSys Plus line of microscope slides and cover glass provide a high quality alternative to the name brand products, all at affordable prices. The result is a win-win situation for all: higher profits for distributors and lower prices for end-users! Please also inquire about volumes and prices for private label programs.

Special Guests


William T. Pih, Pharm.D. PresidentBioSys Laboratories, Inc.


Crescent Healthcare is a premier infusion company founded in 1992 to provide home infusion services to patients with chronic disorders.

Today, Crescent has nine clinical centers in the country and is a leader in the alternate site infusion market. Our experienced pharmacists and infusion nurses provide a full spectrum of infusion therapies to patients throughout the nation. Our expertise in chronic therapies such as IVIG and Remicade is recognized nationwide. We also care for patients requiring acute therapies like antibiotics, enteral nutrition, and parenteral nutrition.

Crescent’s team of clinicians and intake specialists will work with the physician, patient and payer to select the most appropriate treatment setting, be it in the home, physician office clinic or hospital outpatient clinic. Our extensive relationships with physicians and hospitals mean flexibility and quality care for our patients.

Special Guest


Rosealie W. Asarch, Pharm.D.Infusion Planning DirectorCrescent Healthcare, Inc.


The FDA is responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation.

The FDA is also responsible for advancing the public health by helping to speed innovations that make medicines and foods more effective, safer, and more affordable; and helping the public get the accurate, science-based information they need to use medicines and foods to improve their health.

Special Guest


Binh Nguyen, Pharm.D., M.S. Consumer Safety OfficerFood and Drug Administration


Considered the founder of the biotechnology industry, Genentech has been delivering on the promise of biotechnology for more than 30 years, using human genetic information to discover, develop, commercialize and manufacture biotherapeutics that address significant unmet medical needs.

Their mission is to be the leading biotechnology company, using human genetic information to discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize biotherapeutics that address significant unmet medical needs.

Special Guests


Vinson C. Lee, Pharm.D., M.S.Associate Scientist, Medical CommunicationsGenentech, Inc.

Anna Purdum, Pharm.D., M.S.National Managed Care LiaisonGenentech, Inc.

Stephen Ruenroeng, Pharm.D., M.B.A.Associate, Planning & Operations, Access SolutionsGenentech, Inc.

Chris Sung, Pharm.D.Lytics MarketingGenentech, Inc.


Headquartered in the UK and with operations based in the US, GlaxoSmithKline is one of the industry leaders, with an estimated seven per cent of the world’s pharmaceutical market. GSK’s challenging and inspiring mission is to improve the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better, and live longer. This mission drives GSK to develop innovative medicines and products that help millions of people around the world. In fact, GSK is the only pharmaceutical company to tackle the World Health Organization’s three “priority” diseases – HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.

Special Guests


Reuben Joy, Pharm.D.Sr. Regional Medical ScientistMedical AffairsGlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Diptesh Patel, Pharm.D., M.B.A.Director, Regional Medical Scientists – WestClinical Development & Medical AffairsGlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals


ISTA Pharmaceuticals is the fourth largest branded ophthalmic pharmaceutical business in the U.S. ISTA's four marketed products plus its product candidates include therapies for inflammation, ocular pain, allergy, glaucoma, and dry eye. The Company is developing a strong product pipeline to fuel future growth and market share, supporting its goal to become the leading niche ophthalmic pharmaceutical company in the U.S.

Special Guest


Mauricio Muñoz, Pharm.D.Medical Communications DirectorISTA Pharmaceuticals


Kaiser Permanente is America's leading integrated health care organization. Founded in 1945, it is a nonprofit health plan, with headquarters in Oakland, California. Kaiser Permanente serves the health care needs of members in nine states and Washington, D.C.

Today, it encompasses Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc., Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, and the Permanente Medical Groups, and it has an affiliation with Group Health Cooperative, based in Seattle, Washington. Kaiser Permanente aspires to be the world leader in improving health through high quality, affordable, integrated health care. They are distinguished by their strong social purpose, physician responsibility for clinical care, and enduring cooperation between their health plan and their medical groups.

Special Guests


Manesh Bhakta, Pharm.D.Pharmacy Systems Deployment ManagerKaiser Permanente

Christine Fukunaga, Pharm.D.Administrative Services ManagerKaiser Permanente

Patricia L. Gray, Pharm.D., F.C.S.H.P.Pharmacy Clinical Operations ManagerKaiser Permanente

Special Guests


Steve Gray, Pharm.D., J.D.Pharmacy Regulatory Compliance and Professional Affairs LeaderKaiser PermanentePast AMCP President

Yong Kim, Pharm.D.Ambulatory Care Pharmacy SupervisorKaiser Permanente

Hooman Milani, Pharm.D., M.B.A.Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Services SupervisorKaiser Permanente


As the second largest public health system in the nation, the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) provides a broad range of hospital care, emergency services and public health operations to nearly ten million Los Angeles County residents. DHS operates a healthcare network consisting of four hospitals, including some of the nation’s premiere academic medical centers through affiliation with the University of Southern California and University of California, Los Angeles. Their mission is to improve healthcare through leadership, service and education.

Special Guest


Shane D’Souza, Pharm.D.PharmacistLA County Department of Health Services


Medco, the world’s most advanced pharmacy®, provides clinically driven pharmacy services designed to improve the quality of care and lower total health care costs for private and public employers, health plans, labor unions, government agencies of all sizes, and for individuals served by Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans. About one-third of the companies on the Fortune 500 list are Medco clients.

Special Guest


Virginia Rivas, Pharm.D. Director of Physician Consultation Services Medco Health Solutions, Inc.


Med Exec International, L.L.C is a full time employee placement firm, and RxResearch Staffing is a company for the placement contractors and consultants. Both companies specialize in the placement of mid/senior level clinical research, medical affairs, quality assurance, regulatory affairs, managed care and health economics and outcomes professionals in medical device firms, pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology start ups, and other healthcare entities nationwide.

Special Guest


Rosemarie ChristopherPresident and Chief Executive Officer Med Exec International and RxResearch Staffing


The Novo Nordisk vision is to be the world’s leading diabetes care company. Their aspiration is to defeat diabetes by finding better methods of diabetes prevention, detection, and treatment. Novo Nordisk has a leading position within areas such as hemostasis management, growth hormone therapy, and hormone replacement therapy.

Located in Princeton, NJ, their North American business, Novo Nordisk Inc., has approximately 4,000 employees nationwide handling sales, marketing, managed care, trade, and government activities.

Special Guests


Markus Merilainen, M.D., M.B.A.Clinical DirectorClinical Development, Medical & Regulatory AffairsNovo Nordisk, Inc.

Viola Spalek, Pharm.D.Medical Scientific Liaison - DiabetesNovo Nordisk, Inc.

Performance Research

Laboratories


A Santa Monica based developer, manufacturer, and distributor of dietary supplements and functional foods. Performance Research Laboratories, Inc. maintains operations in Southern California and clients throughout the United States and Asia.

Special Guest


Performance Research Laboratories

Ed Lieskovan, Pharm.D., M.B.A.President and Chief Executive OfficerPerformance Research Laboratories, Inc.


Pro Pharma Pharmaceutical Consultants, Inc. is celebrating its 20th year in business as a multi-service boutique, woman-owned, privately held Consulting Firm. They offer a portfolio of services to Public and Private entities including Self-Insured Employers, Taft Hartley Trusts and Unions, Public Employers, For-profit Hospitals and Integrated Health Networks, Health Care Insurance Companies, Workers Compensation Insurers, Small-to-Medium Sized HMOs, and Physician Groups.

As a primary service to plan sponsors for achieving below trend results, Pro Pharma provides an integrated program of administrative process improvements, clinical quality oversight, and provider/member education. Pro Pharma’s commitment to this program is enunciated in their value proposition and mission.

Special Guests


Carol J. Stern, R.N., B.S.N., M.B.A.Chief Executive OfficePro Pharma Pharmaceutical Consultants, Inc.

Craig S. Stern, R.Ph., Pharm.D., M.B.A., F.A.S.C.P., F.A.S.H.P., F.I.C.A., F.L.M.I., F.A.M.C.P.PresidentPro Pharma Pharmaceutical Consultants, Inc.


SYNERGI Technologies, L.L.C. is a global pharmaceutical and medical device company that develops innovative products for the international market. Their mission is to improve the health and safety of their patients. They strive for the highest standards of corporate responsibility while maintaining continued positive contributions to science and to the community.

Special Guests


Tom Y. Wang, Pharm.D., M.B.A.President and Chief Executive OfficerSYNERGI Technologies, L.L.C.

Takeda Pharmaceuticals is a research-based global pharmaceutical

company. As the largest pharmaceutical company in Japan and one of

the global leaders of the industry, Takeda states their management

philosophy, "Takeda-ism," as the basis of business. Takeda is

committed to striving toward better health for individuals and progress in

medicine by developing superior pharmaceutical products.

Takeda is enhancing its R&D pipeline by concentrating its

management resources. Takeda’s in-house ethical drugs are marketed

in roughly 90 countries worldwide and are recognized as the brand-of-

choice in major countries worldwide.

3/3/2010 Building Bridges: Handshake to Success

Special Guests

Gustavus A. Aranda, Jr., Pharm.D.

Senior Clinical Science & Outcomes Manager

Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc.

Danielle Colayco, Pharm.D.

Health Economics & Outcomes Fellow

USC / Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc.


Founded in 1905, the USC School of Pharmacy is the first and foremost pharmacy school in Southern California. Approximately 50 percent of the pharmacists in the region are graduates of USC.

The School occupies modern facilities on the USC Health Sciences Campus in metropolitan Los Angeles, adjacent to the LAC+USC Medical Center, one of the largest teaching hospitals in the world, where USC health sciences students receive their clinical training. Also, neighboring the USC Health Sciences Campus are the USC University Hospital, USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Doheny Ambulatory Care Center.


Special Guests

Shetal Desai, Pharm.D.

Assistant Professor, USC School of PharmacyUSC/Norris Cancer Hospital

USC AMCP Faculty Advisor

Frances J. Richmond, Ph.D.

Director, Regulatory Science Program

Professor of Clinical Pharmacy, Titus Family Department of

Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacoeconomics and Policy University of Southern California

SIA Faculty Advisor


ViiV Healthcare is a global specialist HIV company established by GlaxoSmithKline and Pfizer to deliver advances in treatment and care for people living with HIV.

Their aim is to take a deeper and broader interest in HIV/AIDS than any company has done before and then take a new approach to deliver effective and new HIV medicines as well as support communities affected by HIV.

ViiV Healthcare has ten medicines currently available including therapies such as Epzicom (abacavir sulfate + lamivudine), Lexiva (Fosamprenavir) and Selzentry (maraviroc). The company also has a pipeline of seven innovative and targeted medicines, including five compounds in phase II development.


Special Guests

Harold Kong, Pharm.D.

Senior Regional Medical Scientist – HIV

North American Medical Affairs

ViiV Healthcare

Deanna Merrill, Pharm.D.

Regional Medical Scientist – HIV

North American Medical Affairs

ViiV Healthcare


WellPoint is the nation’s largest health benefits company, with approximately 34 million members in its affiliated health plan. That means, one in nine Americans receives coverage for their medical care through WellPoint's affiliated health plans.

The company’s mission is to focus every day to improve the lives of the people we serve and health of our communities. At WellPoint, we work to improve medical and pharmacy outcomes, reduce administrative costs, increase efficiency and improve the overall quality of medical care.


Special Guests

Ashley Chon, Pharm.D.

Resident

Wellpoint, Inc.

Adrienne Matthews, Pharm.D.

Pharmacy Director

Wellpoint, Inc.

Niraj Sharma, Pharm.D.

Clinical Pharmacist

Wellpoint, Inc.

George Tran, Pharm.D.

Clinical Pharmacist

Wellpoint, Inc.


Special Thanks to the Coordinators of this Event…

Brandan Lombardo

Pharm.D. Candidate 2012

President-Elect, Student Industry Association

Rho Chi Honor Society


Melody Chien

Pharm.D. Candidate 2012

AMCP President-Elect

Vice-President, Class of 2012

Building Bridges Committee

Jackie Nguyen Kiran Patel Breanna Popelar Cynthia Thai Clint Young Angela Lee Jasmine Knight Timmy Hoang Kevin Ilejay Bryan Son


Sponsors, Thank you!


Performance Research Laboratories, Inc.

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