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Ph.D., Medicinal Chemistry, The Ohio State University, 1987
B.S., Pharmacy, Duquesne University, 1982

 

 

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New Publication by Dr. Marc W. Harrold

Basic Concepts in Medicinal Chemistry, 3rd edition, American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists; Bethesda, MD, 2023. (ISBN 9781585286942) This updated and expanded edition of the popular textbook, Basic Concepts in Medicinal Chemistry, has been enhanced with new subject material, numerous self-assessment tools, and special features to advance and strengthen the learning process. Designed to help students incrementally build their knowledge of fundamental concepts of medicinal chemistry and their applications to therapeutic decisions, it is progressively organized. Specific sections of the text have been enhanced to make potentially confusing concepts easier to understand. Numerous examples and review questions further reinforce learning and analytical skills.

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PHBM 350: Biochemistry I 

PHBM 352: Foundations in Pharmacology and Medicinal Chemistry

PHBM 418: Infectious Disease I Module 

PHBM 419: Infectious Disease II Module 

PHBM 432: Cardiovascular Module

PHBM 435: Pain, Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders Module

PHBM 451: Advanced Oncology (Elective)
  1. M. Zavod and M.W. Harrold, Medicinal Chemistry Self Assessment, American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists: Bethesda, MD, 2015.
  2. W. Harrold and R.M. Zavod, Basic Concepts in Medicinal Chemistry, 2nd Edition, American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists; Bethesda, MD, 2018. (ISBN 9781585286010)
  3. J. Harvison and M.W. Harrold, “Drugs Used to Treat Hypertensive/Hypotensive Disorders,” in Foye’s Principles of Medicinal Chemistry, 8th ed. (Eds: Roche, V.F., Zito, S.W., Lemke, T.L., and Williams, D.A.), Wolter Kluwer: Philadelphia, 2020, pp. 647-722.
  4. W. Harrold, “Drugs Used to Treat Dyslipidemic Disorders,” in Foye’s Principles of Medicinal Chemistry, 8th ed. (Eds: Roche, V.F., Zito, S.W., Lemke, T.L., and Williams, D.A.), Wolter Kluwer: Philadelphia, 2020, pp. 762-790.
  5. Beck and M.W. Harrold, “Coronary Heart Disease,” in Foye’s Principles of Medicinal Chemistry, 8th ed. (Eds: Roche, V.F., Zito, S.W., Lemke, T.L., and Williams, D.A.), Wolter Kluwer: Philadelphia, 2020, pp. 1483-1523.
  6. W. Harrold and R.M. Zavod, Basic Concepts in Medicinal Chemistry, 3rd Edition, American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists; Bethesda, MD, 2023. (ISBN 9781585286942)
  1. Jack L. Beal Post Baccalaureate Award, The Ohio State University, 2016
  2. Duquesne University President's Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2017
  3. Excellence in Teaching Award, awarded by the Duquesne Chapter of The National Society of Leadership and Success, 2018.
  4. Teacher of Pharmacy School (TOPS) Award, Graduating Classes of 2017, 2021, and 2022
  5. James E. Wynn Memorial Award, award by the Chemistry Section of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy for gifted teaching, positive energy, honor, visionary academic skills, genuine caring for colleagues and strong mentoring for students, 2021.