Division of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Faculty



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Marc W. Harrold, Ph.D.

Professor of Medicinal Chemistry

435 Mellon
T 412.396.6364
harrold@duq.edu

Educational Background

B.S. (Pharmacy), -- Duquesne University (summa cum laude)

 

Ph.D. (Medicinal Chemistry) -- The Ohio State University

Courses Taught (Primarily in Conjunction with Other Faculty Members)

  • PHBM 350:  Biochemistry I
  • PHBM 351:  Biochemistry II
  • PHBM 423: Biomedical Sciences and Therapeutics II: Inflammation/Pain/Rheumatology/GI Disorders
  • PHBM 424: Biomedical Sciences and Therapeutics III: Cardiovascular Disorders PHBMS 425: Biomedical Sciences and Therapeutics IV: Endocrine Disorders
  • PHBM 426: Biomedical Sciences and Therapeutics V: Infectious Disease
  • PHBM 429: Biomedical Sciences and Therapeutics VIII: CNS I
  • PHBM 430: Biomedical Sciences and Therapeutics IX: CNS II

Electives/ Graduate Courses

  • PHBM 468: Independent Study (elective)
  • GPSC 524: Advanced Medicinal Chemistry II
  • GPSC 691/692: Medicinal Chemistry Seminar I and II

Scholarship Interests

  • The use of computer technology to enhance teaching
  • Development of molecular modeling exercises to enhance the instruction of medicinal chemistry
  • Development of computerized tutorials in medicinal chemistry (and potentially other displines) Enhancement of student skills in the development of computerized educational material
  • Pharmaceutical Education

Recent Publications

M.W. Harrold, "Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors, Antagonists and Calcium Blockers," in Foye's Principles of Medicinal Chemistry, 6th ed. (Edits: Lemke, T.L., Williams, D.A., Roche, V.F., Zito, S.W.), Willliams & Wilkins: Baltimore, 2008, pp.738-768.

M.W. Harrold, Antihyperlipoproteinemics and Inhibitors of Cholesterol Biosynthesis, in Foye's Principles of Medicinal Chemistry,6th ed. (Edits: Lemke, T.L., Williams, D.A., Roche, V.F., Zito, S.W.),  Willliams & Wilkins: Baltimore, 2008, pp.797-819.

M.W. Harrold, “Educational Challenges Facing Basic Science Faculties,” Am J Pharm Educ., 2004, 68(1):article 15. (online journal)

S.P. Desselle, C.C. Collins, M.W. Harrold, M.M. Kalis, E.J. Quattrocchi, Quantitative and Qualitative Assessments of Consensus within Pharmacy's Academic Subdisciplines, J. Pharm. Teach., 2003, 9, 1-33.

M.W. Harrold, Functional Group Chemistry and Biochemistry, in Comprehensive Pharmacy Review, 6th ed. (Edits: Shargel, L. Mutnick, A.H., Souney, P.F., and Swanson, L.N.), Lippincott Willliams & Wilkins: Philadelphia, 2007, pp. 154-170.

M.W. Harrold and N.S. Yee, Principles of Pharmacodynamics and Medicinal Chemistry, in Comprehensive Pharmacy Review, 6th ed. (Edits: Shargel, L. Mutnick, A.H., Souney, P.F., and Swanson, L.N.), Lippincott Willliams & Wilkins: Philadelphia, 2007, pp. 245-277.

M.W. Harrold. J.L. Whetstone and P.K. Li, Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology: Endocrinology and Related Drugs, in Comprehensive Pharmacy Review, 6th ed. (Edits: Shargel, L. Mutnick, A.H., Souney, P.F., and Swanson, L.N.), Lippincott Willliams & Wilkins: Philadelphia, 2007, pp. 367-393.

M.W. Harrold, Drug Metabolism, Prodrugs, and Pharmacogenetics, in Comprehensive Pharmacy Review, 6th ed. (Edits: Shargel, L. Mutnick, A.H., Souney, P.F., and Swanson, L.N.), Lippincott Willliams & Wilkins: Philadelphia, 2007, pp. 394-416.

S.P. Desselle, C.C. Collins, M.W. Harrold, M.M. Kalis, E.J. Quattrocchi, Consensus within Five Academic Subdisciplines of Pharmacy: Progress in Establishing their Scientific Paradigms, J. Pharm. Teach., 2002, 9, 27-46.

M.W. Harrold and Shane P. Desselle, Development and Assessment of an Internet-Based Tutorial to Supplement the Teaching of Medicinal Chemistry within a Multidisciplinary, Disease-Based Course, Am. J. Pharm. Educ., 2000, 64, 372-380.

M.W. Harrold and G.D. Newton, Development and Evaluation of Computer-Based Tutorials in Biochemistry and Medicinal Chemistry," Am. J. Pharm. Educ., 1998, 62, 24-30.

M.W. Harrold, The Importance of Functional Group Chemistry in the Drug Selection Process: a Case Study, Am. J. Pharm. Educ., 1998, 62, 213-218