November 2007
Sports News
Oxford PharmaGenesis™ provides sponsorship to league champions ClinPharm
ClinPharm compete in Thursday night's Soll (5-a-side) Super League, played locally down at Abingdon's Tilsley Park. With a sublime blend of medical sciences and maths genius, the core of the team originated from Oxford University's Department of Clinical Pharmacology (ClinPharm). With the addition of a solid defence and silky skills from team mates old and new, ClinPharm have had an amazingly successful 2007.
So far this year the team has a record of won 28, drawn 3 and lost only 1, enabling them to collect their third league title in a row. With the addition of the most professional looking shirts of any team in the league (a big thank you to Oxford PharmaGenesis™) ClinPharm look forward to more success in the remainder of 2007 and into the future.
For league tables and fixtures, please see http://ssl.leaguerepublic.com. Fans are more than welcome!
Team Photo
Back row: Radek Erban, Nick Hawke, Mark Stevenson, Robert Carlisle, Paul Atherfold Front row: Dominic Sweeney, Paul Farrow, Chukwuemeka Ovuworie
Paul Farrow, Football Correspondent
Match Reports November
ClinPharm 1:1 Waitrose (1 Nov 07)
OCC 1:4 ClinPharm (8 Nov 07)
ClinPharm 4:1 Team Fitz (15 Nov 07)
Looking back on a shortened season, our correspondent reports, the most important results were the early 1:0 victory against Critchleys and a hard-fought
draw against Waitrose (despite ClinPharm missing several players). Following the latter of these games,
ClinPharm held a lead of only 3 points from Critchleys (who provided particularly strong competition this season, losing only 1 game),
and only two impressive wins against OCC and Team Fitz were enough to secure their fourth title in a row. Well done lads and Happy Christmas!
October 2007
Match Report (5 Oct 07) ClinPharm 5:0 Pie Eaters
ClinPharm started the new season as they finished the last, with a comprehensive 5:0 victory, this time beating Pie Eaters. With four quality goals from Bob Carlisle (x2), Radek Erban and Mark Stevenson, this game was effectively over by half time. Without their first-choice goal keeper (often the bedrock of narrow 1:0 victories) and offering little attacking threat, Pie Eaters rarely troubled the ClinPharm goal. Despite persistent second half pressure and creating several good chances, ClinPharm failed to find the net until late on when Carlisle duly completed his hat trick. With OCC beating league newcomers F.T.W 9:0, ClinPharm had to settle for second place in the table at this early stage of the season.
Match Report (11 Oct 07) ClinPharm 1:0 Critchleys
ClinPharm continued their good start, this time with a hard fought 1:0 win over old rivals Critchleys. Looking lethargic in the autumn gloom, the performance never reached the heights of last weeks display as the team struggled to make chances on goal. At the other end, ClinPharm had keeper Paul Farrow to thank for making several good saves to keep the score level. The breakthrough eventually came midway through the second half, when Chukwuemeka Ovuworie (rested last week) found the net - the ball just crossing the line despite the Critchleys keeper’s best efforts. Despite this poor performance, it was another win.
Match Report (18 Oct 07) ClinPharm 6:0 F.T.W
Absences through injury (Nick Hawke with a broken arm), international duty (Mark Stevenson away with work) and an accident on the M4 meant that ClinPharm started this game with only 5 players, no recognised defenders and an injured Dom Sweeney playing up front. They started slowly and could have been 2-0 down within the first couple of minutes, which would have been an embarrassment considering that the opposition had lost 9:0 two weeks earlier. However, ClinPharm eventually found their feet and with four goals from Robert Carlisle, and a brave performance from Sweeney, an edgy start turned into a convincing win.
Match Report (25 Oct 07) ClinPharm 8:0 Curry Kings
ClinPharm dominated this game with a scintillating display, and could easily have won more handsomely if it were not for a good display by the Curry Kings keeper. Two early strikes and a bizarre own goal gave them a deserved 3:0 half-time lead. The second-half blitz included two of the best goals you are likely to see at this level. The first was expertly created by Paul Atherfold who sold the last defender and keeper a dummy for Radek Erban to tap the ball in an empty net. The second was a 20 yard strike from an acute angle by Robert Carlisle, superbly bent around the keeper and in off the far post. By full time, Erban had scored four and ClinPharm had reached the half-way point in the season without conceding a goal.
September 2007
Oxford PharmaGenesis™ is now in its 10th year and we will be commemorating
our upcoming Decennial Anniversary by publishing a limited-edition Recipe
Book.
As good food has featured strongly in the many happy memories
we have of the past 10 years, Oxford PharmaGenesis™ has asked staff,
clients, suppliers, friends and relations to provide their favourite
original recipes for inclusion. We are therefore hoping to assemble an
eclectic mix of recipes from a range of countries and cultures, including
soups, savouries, pies, desserts and cocktails.
The result will be a high-quality, illustrated compendium of personalized
recipes that will be available in time for Christmas – a fitting celebration
for our first decade of working and playing together!
If you have an original recipe that you would like to share, please email us
here
before
1st October 2007. Please use this template as a guide and feel free to include photographs of the end
result!
Check back here in the New Year for some more original and
delicious recipes from The Oxford PharmaGenesis™ Celebration
Cookery Book!
Lemon Posset
A lovely, tangy, summery dessert is simple to make
Submitted by
Zoë, Oxford UK
Makes: 4 large servings or 6 smaller ones
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
Juice of 3 lemons
250 g caster sugar
800 ml double cream
Very finely chopped zest of 2 lemons
Method
1. Add the lemon juice and sugar to a large saucepan and heat gently until the sugar has dissolved
2. Add the cream and lemon rind and bring to the boil for 3 minutes exactly (no longer or the sugar will burn)
3. Remove from heat and leave to cool for about 20 minutes
4. Pour into ramekins or small glasses and chill for at least 4 hours until set
Fabulous with shortbread biscuits and fresh raspberries
September 2007
Oxford PharmaGenesis™ continues to expand on both sides of the Atlantic.
Oxford, UK
Tom Potter BSc, MSc
Senior Medical Writer
Tom Potter has joined Oxford PharmaGenesis™ as a Senior Medical Writer,
having over 7 years of experience in medical communications.
His positions prior to joining the company include the roles of Editor,
Medical Writer and Publications Plan Manager, working on a variety of
conditions and therapy areas. These include age-related macular
degeneration, seasonal allergic conjunctivitis, dermatology, toxicology,
autoimmune and metabolic disorders, and various CNS disorders, including
multiple sclerosis and ADHD.
Tom gained a BSc in Biological Science at Exeter University, and a Master’s
degree in Intelligent Systems (Neuroscience, Psychology and Computing) at
Plymouth University.
Sally Onopko BA, MA (Oxon.)
Account Director
Sally Onopko is a valuable new addition to the growing team at Oxford
PharmaGenesis™. She joins as an Account Director and brings over 15
years of experience in medical communications delivering full strategic
communication plans.
Sally’s experience includes strategic publication planning (with expertise
in good publication practice), opinion leader identification and
relationship management. In addition, she is highly skilled in meeting
management (e.g. satellites, stand-alones, advisory and editorial boards,
publications and internal client meetings) and the development of various
supporting materials, such as sponsored journals, detail aids, monographs,
books, websites, intranets and databases. Sally’s therapy area experience is
wide-ranging, and includes oncology, pain, obesity, cardiovascular,
schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, endocrinology, vaccines and influenza.
Having worked with a number of high calibre medical education agencies and
international pharmaceutical companies, Sally has unique insights into the
industry. She obtained her BA and MA in Politics, Philosophy and Economics
at the University of Oxford.
Newtown, PA, USA
Michael S. McNamara MS
Executive Director, Editorial Services
As Executive Director of Editorial Services, Mike guides the vision,
structure, and quality of all scientific publications in the US office.
He trains and leads a highly qualified team of medical writers and editors,
ensuring optimal productivity and client satisfaction.
Prior to joining Oxford PharmaGenesis™, Mike held directorial posts at
various global medical communication firms. He also served as lead
writer for numerous clinical-trial reports, integrated safety/efficacy
analyses, and other NDA projects. Areas of expertise include
pharmacology, toxicology, CNS, dermatology, gastrointestinal disorders,
respiratory disease, cardiovascular disease, endocrinology, and vaccine
development.
Mike gained his Master’s degree in Pharmacology & Toxicology from the
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia.
Fran Karo PhD
Senior Director, Editorial Services
Building on more than 10 years of experience in medical communications, Fran
successfully develops and oversees numerous projects, including abstracts,
clinical reports, review articles, monographs, competitive analyses, and
slide compendia. She effectively leads and trains medical writers and
assists in managing the editorial department. Her proficiency in
account management and client liaison services is a major asset to our
operations.
Fran’s scientific background encompasses a variety of therapeutic areas,
including dermatology, oncology, psychiatry, neurological disorders,
haematology, and diabetes. Earlier in her career she served as a
neuropsychologist, performing neuropsychological evaluation and cognitive
rehabilitation of patients with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorders,
head injuries, Parkinson’s disease, learning disabilities, multiple
sclerosis, and other conditions.
Fran holds Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology from Wayne
State University in Detroit.
Carol Pross MD
Medical Director
Professional diversity is among the assets Carol brings to her post as
Medical Director. Her background includes in-depth focus on vascular
medicine, and molecular and cellular biology. Other fields of
expertise are cardiovascular disease, nephrology, endocrinology, oncology,
pathology, urology, gastroenterology and surgery. She has authored and
presented numerous published works, and has taught chemistry to university
and secondary school students.
In her present position, Carol develops and oversees the preparation of
scientific materials. She ensures the accuracy of content, with
specific focus on developing and implementing key messages, as well as
strategic positioning and branding of products.
Carol is a member of the American Medical Association, the American Medical
Writers Association, and various honor societies. She is the recipient
of numerous scientific honors, including the NIH-SVS Lifeline Foundation
Resident Research Prize and the Association of Academic Surgeons Resident
Research Award. She earned her medical degree from Hahnemann
University School of Medicine in Philadelphia.
Laura Hendrickson
Project Manager
Laura implements and coordinates essential processes and procedures – across
all departments – to drive projects through systems while ensuring quality
and client satisfaction. She assists account personnel in developing a
wide variety of projects, including abstracts, manuscripts, journal
supplements, and meeting materials. She is a highly effective
communicator, interfacing regularly with authors, publishers, congress
administrators, and other third parties.
Prior CME duties include maintaining a large participant database, managing
the participant evaluation process, and serving as primary liaison between
the educational institute and all participating healthcare professionals.
Laura earned her Bachelor’s degree in Marketing & Management from The
Pennsylvania State University.
Philip Joseph MBA
Senior Program Director/Account Supervisor
Philip’s proven success in customer relations stems from 15 years of
experience in account management, business promotion, and medical
communications. He has developed strategies to increase sales, both
locally and internationally, and has been instrumental in expanding
e-business consulting services. His CME involvement includes
overseeing financial aspects of projects and identifying new opportunities
for a variety of brands.
In his current position, Philip manages the execution and development of
numerous client projects, including meeting abstracts, clinical manuscripts,
product monographs, web programs, slide presentations, scientific posters,
and investigator meetings.
To ensure his continued professional growth, Philip participates in
educational workshops on sales management and communication skills. He
holds Master’s and MBA degrees from the University of Pune in India.
