Welcome, Professor Stevens!

Professor Stanley Stevens joined the Vermont Campus in December 2017. Alumni Alert took a moment to welcome the newest member of our community and get to know him.
  1. Where were you before you came to ACPHS VT? And what drew you here?

    I received my Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Florida (UF) and completed my postdoctoral research training at the Department of Pharmaceutics and Center for Drug Discovery at UF. After my postdoctoral training, I served in various leadership roles at UF's Interdisciplinary Center for Biotechnology Research Proteomics Core as well as the Advanced Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics Laboratory at the University of North Texas Health Science Center. At USF, my research focused on understanding how oxidative stress from exposure to alcohol and drugs of abuse alters the function of various cell and tissue types such as the brain and liver. Our studies have led us into the emerging field of epigenetics, which sparked my initial attraction to the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at ACPHS Vermont.

  2. What are some of the major differences between your last job and your current position?

    The biggest difference in my position here compared to USF is the research environment. At ACPHS Vermont, there is a focus on epigenetics with strong faculty expertise in structural, computational and chemical biology. I am confident that this multi-disciplinary research environment will facilitate the discovery of novel biological mechanisms with the hope of revealing more effective therapeutic approaches associated with the treatment of human disease.

  3. What classes do you teach? What is your area of focus?

    Mass spectrometry has become a critical tool for many areas of biomedical research including identification of biomarkers associated with the onset and progression of various diseases including cancer, neurodegenerative diseases and alcohol-related disorders. In particular, my lab utilizes an unbiased, global-scale approach called proteomics to understand how exposure to alcohol can have long-term effects on protein profiles and related function of different cell types of the brain (for example, neurons and microglia).  

  4. What do you like to do in your free time?

    I enjoy running and brewing beer. Vermont has been a great environment for both hobbies - beautiful scenery for running and inspiration from so many amazing local craft breweries!

"App STRONG" Program Assists College Applicants in Puerto Rico

The lack of power and web access in Puerto Rico since Hurricane Maria has caused a number of well documented problems on the island. One issue that has not received much attention is how these difficulties have hindered students applying to college.

With SAT tests being postponed and a number of schools unable to even generate transcripts, many high school seniors are struggling to complete the college application process. In December, a special event was held in San Juan called "App STRONG Puerto Rico" that sought to help these students. Representatives from approximately 60 mainland colleges attended the event including ACPHS Senior Associate Director of Admissions Kevin Rivenburg. In addition to helping students create or submit online applications, the College also provided two large suitcases filled with ACPHS swag, toiletries, and personal items that were part of the relief bags distributed to students and their families.
8th Annual ACPHS Research Forum

The 8th Annual ACPHS Research Forum will take place on Saturday, January 27 in Albany and Vermont. This is an opportunity for faculty and students to discuss their current research projects. Dr. Samantha Schwall '99, Director, Program and Field Service Operations at Americas Laerdal Medical, will be one of the keynote speakers. The 2017 Researcher of the Year will also be announced.

The event is free and open to the public. Register here.
 
Vermont Campus Surpasses Fundraising Goal at Relay for Life

The Vermont Campus Chapter of Colleges Against Cancer participated in the Relay for Life event held on Saturday, December 2 at the University of Vermont. The 14-person ACPHS team raised a total of $1,123, surpassing their goal of $1,000. The fundraising total was the 11th highest among the 28 registered teams. Although the event is over, you can still support the team with a donation on their Relay for Life web page (they are just $103 away from moving into the top 10!). The Albany Campus will hold its Relay for Life on Friday, March 2.
 
It's Been Five Years Already?

Save the date! The Vermont Reunion is Friday, April 13 to Sunday, April 15. Come celebrate the five year reunion of the Campus's first graduating class, the Class of 2013.

You can find more information on the reunion page. Registration link to come in February 2018.
Thank you!
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We've set our sights higher, and you're helping us get there! From July to December, we raised $200,000. That's puts us almost halfway to our goal. The Innovation Fund invests in our students, funding research projects in collaboration with faculty, tackles one of health cares most daunting challenges, access for all, through the Collaboratory which will be a one stop medical workspace.

Thank you for supporting ACPHS. And Happy New Year!
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Friends We'll Miss

Myron Bach, Class of 1948, August 21, 2017

James Evans, Class of 1965, December 16, 2017

Elizabeth S. Fancher, Class of 1950, January 2, 2018

Francis M. Steed, Class of 1953, January 10, 2018

Peter E. Robinson, Class of 1951, January 10, 2018

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