Pharmacy

Dr. Kisor received his bachelor of science degree from the University of Toledo and his doctor of pharmacy degree from The Ohio State University. Dr. Kisor's scholarly activity involves the discipline of pharmacokinetics in which the time course of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion are examined in mathematical terms. His interests include the relationship between pharmacokinetics and pharmacogenetics related to personalized medicine.

Amy Stockert obtained her B.S. with a major in chemistry from Indiana-Purdue University at Fort Wayne, Ind. She joined the Ohio State Biochemistry program and completed both a M.S. and Ph.D. in biochemistry. Her dissertation was on spectroscopic and kinetic studies of xanthine oxidase. Currently Dr. Stockert coordinates the biochemistry course for the Raabe College of Pharmacy and manages a research lab with several undergraduate students. Her research includes development of a cardioprotective drug which can be used during the first signs of a heart attack to lessen the amount of permanent damage. She also collaborates with Dr. Tarek Mahfouz in the development of a new broad spectrum antibiotic.

Sekhar Mamidi joined ONU in September, 2008, as assistant professor of pharmacy practice. He is a graduate of West Virginia University School of Pharmacy and was a pharmacy practice resident at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg, W. Va. Most recently he was a primary care resident at Auburn University. His areas of expertise include diabetes, hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), and heartburn (GERD).

Dr. Jon E. Sprague, Ohio Northern University's dean of the Raabe College of Pharmacy, is one of the leading authorities on Ecstasy (MDMA) research and has written numerous articles on the subject that has been recognized worldwide. Dr. Sprague also promotes pharmacogenomics education and transformation to personalized medicine.