Edward M. Russak RPh, PhD
Edward M. Russak
RPh, PhD
Senior Research Scientist
Department of Pharmacy Practice
Specialty/Research Focus
Molecular Imaging Techniques
Education and Training:
- PhD, Bionucleonics, Purdue University (1981)
- MS, Radiopharmacy, University of Southern California (1977)
- BS, Pharmacy, University of Washington (1975)
Employment:
- Senior Research Scientist, Pharmacy Practice, University at Buffalo (2010-present)
- Core Faculty, Center for HOPE, SUNY (2010-present)
- Research Assistant Professor, Nuclear Medicine, University at Buffalo (2005-present)
- Radiation Safety Officer, Nuclear Medicine, Center for Positron Emission Tomography, University at Buffalo (2006–2009)
Awards and Honors:
- APhA-ASP Certificate of Appreciation (2015)
- APhA-ASP Preceptor of the Year (2014)
- Sigma Xi (1981)
Research Expertise:
- Analytical Chemistry: Trained and experienced in Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectrometry.
- Nuclear Sciences: Licensed Pharmacist/Nuclear in WA state. Course co-coordinator for PHM 587 (Nuclear Pharmacy), University at Buffalo
Journal Articles:
- Russak EM, Bednarczyk EM. Impact of Deuterium Substitution on the Pharmacokinetics of Pharmaceuticals. Ann Pharmacother. 2018.
- Russak EM, Shaw SM, Kessler WV, Born GS. 67Ga disposition in BALB/c mice with altered thyroid states. Int J Nucl Med Biol. 1984; 11(1).
Abstracts:
- Guttuso Jr, T. Russak, E. Tamano de Blanco, M. Ramanathan, M.. Cigarettes, Lithium and ParkinsonĀes Disease. Movement Disorders. 2016; 31(9).
Professional Memberships:
- American Pharmacists Association (2015–present)
- Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (2014–present)
Service Activities:
- RAM Volunteer Medical Corps; Pharmacist; Volunteer (2015–present)