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NAME: The Rev. Prof. Peter U. Nwangwu, M.Sc., Pharm.D., Ph.D., Th.D., D.D.
DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH: June 13, 1949; at Umuahia, Abia State.
NUMBER & AGES OF CHILDREN: Six Children: David (29), Daniel (28), Joy (26)
Paul (22), Sidney (18), Timothy (15)
EDUCATION:
North Carolina
College of Theology D.D 2008 Divinity
North Carolina
College of Theology Th.D 2006 Theology
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PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE AND BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:
1. Registered Pharmacist
- State of Nebraska, License No. 9412, since 1981 till current
- State of Texas, License No. 32557, since 1991 till current
2. Fellow, American College of Clinical Pharmacology, since October 14, 1983
3. Fellow, American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, since 1983
4. Fellow, American College of Tropical Medicine, since 1983
5. Ordained Clergy, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) Diocese of Nsukka
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Extensive graduate school training which is very broad in scope and depth
(M.S., Pharm.D., Ph.D.), covering both clinical and basic health sciences.
Commitment to academic and research excellence, and have served on the
graduate faculty at two large U.S. universities.
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SKILLS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Potent and dynamic self-initiator with strong history of setting very high and
difficult goals, and accomplishing those goals as scheduled. Few examples
include, completed undergraduate studies on Honour roll in two years with a
degree in chemistry from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. Was the first
student in the history of the University of Nebraska allowed to enroll in and
complete simultaneously the dual doctorate degrees, Pharm.D., and Ph.D.
Served as the program director, NBC national television series on New Drug
Development, (NBC Host Frank Fields, New York, New York). Program
numbers 4/77 to 4/81, which were broadcasted nationwide on the NBC
television series, “Health Fields”.
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My book, “Concepts and Strategies in New Drug Development,” P.U.
Nwangwu, Pharm.D., Ph.D., Praeger Publishers, New York (1983), is used
widely as a training and reference text in the major pharmaceutical industries of
the world, and as a textbook in many post graduate Clinical Pharmacology
training programs at U.S. and European universities. The publisher of the book,
Praeger Publishers, New York, described the book as their best seller on the
subject in the United States, Canada and Europe.
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Associate Chaplain
Christ Church Chapel (Anglican, Methodist and
Presbyterian)
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
2. “The 2006 Congressional Medal of Distinction”, awarded by the United States National
Republican Congressional Committee, Washington, D.C., USA.
3. “Man of the Year 2005”, awarded by The Governing Board of Editors of The American
Biographical Institute, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA.
4. “The 2005 President Ronald Reagan Republican Gold Medal”, awarded by the United
States National Republican Congressional Committee, Washington, D.C., USA.
5. “Business Man of the Year 2005”, awarded by the United States Business Advisory
Council, Washington, D.C., USA.
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HONOURS: BIOGRAPHICAL LISTINGS IN REFERENCE BOOKS
1. A rapid in vivo technique for screening antiarrhythmic agents in mice. Arch. Int.
Pharmacodyn.Therapy, 229, 219 (1977
1. 6’-Hydroxycinchonine
2. 6’-Benzyloxycinchonine
3. 6’-Allyloxycinchonine
4. 6’-Benzoyloxycinchonine
5. 6’-Isovaleryloxycinchonine
6. 6’-9-Dibenzoyloxycinchonine
7. 6’-Acetyloxycinchonine
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SIGNIFICANT FEDERAL RESEARCH GRANTS:
2. President and Chairman of the Board, South Atlantic Petroleum, Inc., Midland,
Texas
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3. President and Chairman of the Board, The Infinity Group, Inc., Midland, Texas
President and Chairman of the Board, Punlabs Quality Products, LTD., Houston,
Texas
Provided global and specific day-to-day management and technical guidance for all
phases of drug production, quality control, packaging, and marketing of a variety of
generic drug products. Secured and maintained all regulatory agency approvals and
licensure, including the U.S. food and Drug Administration Current Good
Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) inspections and approvals, the U.S. Drug Enforcement
Administration licensure for both manufacturing and wholesale distribution of
controlled substances in schedules 2 to 5, and also the required licensure by both Texas
Department of Health and Human Services and the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Development and implementation of a comprehensive standard operating procedure
(SOP) covering all aspects of the drug manufacturing process, quality control
procedures, and packaging / labeling operations. Responsibility for all budgetary and
fiscal administration, including funds acquisition, allocation and management.
Guided the company in vying for and winning several competitive government and
commercial sector contracts, including: The Defense Department awarded PUNLABS a
DAPA contract to supply 194 SKUs of pharmaceutical products to all Army, Navy, Air
Force, and Marine hospitals throughout the United States for a period of five years. The
Veteran’s Administration National Acquisition Center renewed PUNLABS’ Federal
Supply Schedule contracts, effective January 1, 1997. The limit of each purchase order
is $1,000,000 per VA hospital throughout the United States. There are 178 VA
hospitals. The Federal Supply Schedule contract also allows PUNLABS to supply all
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101 federal prisons, all public health service hospitals, and all Indian health service
hospitals throughout the country. In addition to these opportunities, the Small Business
Administration issued to PUNLABS a contract support level totaling $110 Million in
U.S. federal government contracts. The State of Texas awarded PUNLABS 18 drug
products for supply to all state institutions for a period of one year. FHP, a California-
based National Health Care Provider (HMO) awarded six drug products to PUNLABS
to supply to FHP member institutions nationwide for a period of two years. PUNLABS
also has a one-year contract with the City of Houston and are still negotiating a sizable
drug supply contract with Sam’s Wholesale and Wal-Mart Stores. The University
Hospital Consortium, a buying group supplying nearly 100 University teaching
hospitals nationwide, has selected and approved PUNLABS as a vendor/supplier of
drug products to the buying group. PUNLABS is also an approved supplier of drug
products to several national wholesalers such as McKesson Drug Company and Bergen
Brunswig Drug Company. The past several years at PUNLABS provided a wonderful
opportunity for me to create a fine working environment and truly motivate, work with,
and lead the staff through several years of hard productive work, with minimal
operating funds.
Development of one of the first few indigenous local drug manufacturing plants in
Nigeria. Within the first year of operation, the company secured three government drug
supply contracts, including a $3.4 million contract from the Defense Ministry to
manufacture and supply analgesics to the Army, Navy, and Air Force. PUNLABS
branded product for the Defense Ministry, DefadolTM, became the preferred analgesic
for the entire armed forces in Nigeria.
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June 1983 – May 1985
A. Inotropic Agents
B. Hypertension Studies
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C. Arrhythmia Studies
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UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE:
2006 – Current: Executive Assistant to the Vice Chancellor, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
Chief Development Officer, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
1975 Instructor of Chemistry, State University of New York OCC Campus / Syracuse,
New York
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1973-74 Research Associate in Chemistry, Radio-Chemistry Laboratory
University of Nebraska at Lincoln
Supervisor: Late Professor Edward P. Rack
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Reference/Citation:
Colin T. Maguire, Wakimoto Hiroko, Vickas V. Patel, Peter F. Hammer, Kimberlee Gauvreau
and Charles I. Berul: “Implications of ventricular arrhythmia vulnerability during murine
electrophysiology studies”. Physiol. Genomics 15: 84-91, (2003).
Reference/Citation:
Drayer, D.E., Lowenthal, D.T., Restivo, K.M., Schwartz, A., Cook, E.C., and Reidenberg,
M.M.: Steady-State Serum Levels of quinidine and active metabolites in cardiac patients with
varying degrees of renal function. Clin. Pharmacol Ther. 24:31 (1978).
Reference/Citation:
Colin T. Maguire, Wakimoto Hiroko, Vickas V. Patel, Peter F. Hammer, Kimberlee Gauvreau
and Charles I. Berul: “Implications of ventricular arrhythmia vulnerability during murine
electrophysiology studies”. Physiol. Genomics 15: 84-91, (2003).
A. M.Sc Students
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4. John E. Clark, B.S. Pharm., Pharm.D (1982)
C. Ph.D Students
Was completing his Ph.D dissertation when I left the university to join the
Cardiovascular Clinical Research Department at the World Headquarters of AYERST
LABORATORIES in New York, New York.
1975:
“New Dimensions in Pharmacological Research – Neutron Activation Analysis.”
To faculty and graduate students, Department of Pharmacology
Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, New York
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1976:
“Trends in Cardiac Glycosides Toxicity”. To faculty and graduate students, University of
Nebraska, College of Pharmacy, Omaha, Nebraska
1977:
“A Preliminary Evaluation of 6’-Hydroxycinchonine As An Antiarrhythmic Agent.” To the
American Society of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics at Columbus, Ohio
1978:
“Use of Antiarrhythmics in Mitral Valve Prolapse: Rationale and Mechanisms of Action.”
At a clinical conference for physicians at Nebraska Methodist Hospital, Omaha, Nebraska
1979:
“A Comparative Study on the Acute Toxicity Profile of Quinidine and Five New Analogs in
Mice.” To the American Society of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics at Portland,
Oregon
1980:
“A Comparative Study on the Antiarrhythmic Activity, Acute Toxicity Profile and
Hemodynamic Properties of Quinidine Analogs.” American Federation for Clinical Research,
(MSMRF-X1) at Indianaposlis, Indiana
“Use of University Facilities for Industrial Research and Development.” To Drug Industry
Presidents, 1980 Annual Meeting of National Pharmaceutical Alliance at Louisville, Kentucky
1981:
“A Comparative Study of the Antiarrhythmic Activity and Acute Toxicity Profiles of Quinidine
and Four New Quinidine Analogs.” To faculty and pharmacy students, College of Pharmacy
and Pharmaceutical Science, Howard University, Washington, D.C.
1982:
“The Process of New Drug Development: Current Deficiencies and Opportunities for
Improvement.” At a National Symposium on Current Concepts and Strategies in Clinical
Research, Waldorf-Astoria, New York City
1983:
“Development of New Drugs.” NBC national television on health fields, April 25 / July 25,
1983
1984:
“Modification of Drug Properties Through Pro Drugs and Analogs.” To Drug Industry
Presidents, 1984 Annual Meeting of National Pharmaceutical Alliance at Atlanta, Georgia
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CONSULTANT POSITIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES (PAST AND PRESENT):
PUBLICATIONS:
A. BOOKS
B. FULL MANUSCRIPTS
1. Nwangwu, P.U., Hocslaw, T.L., and Stohs, S.J. “A Rapid in vivo Technique for
Preliminary Screening of Antiarrhythmic Agents in Mice.” Arch. Int. Pharmacodyn.
Therap, 229,219 (1977)
3. Nwangwu, P.U., Holsclaw, T.L., Rosenberg, H., Small, L.D., and Stohs, S.J. “The
Antiarrhythmic Activities of 6’-Hydroxycinchonine, 6’-Benzyloxycinchonine and 6’-
Allyloxycinchonine as Compared to Quinidine in Mice. J. Pharm. Pharmacol. 46, 301
(1979)
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4. Hamilton, C.A., Nwangwu, P.U., Parkinson, S., Rapport, J., and Stohs, S.J. “Mitral
Valve Prolapse Syndrome: A Six Month Follow Up Study of Propranolol Theraphy.”
Nebraska Medical Journal 46, 301 (1979)
5. Small, L. D., Rosenberg, H., Nwangwu, P.U., Holcslaw, T.L., and Stohs, S.J. “Partial
Synthesis of 6’-Hydroxycinchonine and Its Antiarrhythmic Activity in Mice.” J. Med.
Chem. 22, 11014 (1979)
6. Nwangwu, P.U., “Current Concepts on the Uses and Side Effects of L-Tryptophan.” Fl.
Pharm. J. 44, 10, 7 (1980)
7. Nwangwu, P.U., “The Uses of Parenteral Phenytoin in Piggybacks.” Fl. Pharm. J. 44,
10, 7 (1980)
9. Nwangwu, P.U., Meresh, K., Holcslaw, T.L., Rosenberg, H., Small, L.D., and Stohs, S.J.
“A Comparative Study on the Antiarrhythmic Activity and Acute Toxicity Profile of
Quinidine and Four New Analogs in Mice.” Toxicology, 16, 73 (1980)
10. Nwangwu, P.U., and Petruconis, S.K.: “A Therapeutic Profile on Dobutamine.” Fl.
Pharm J. 44,6,11 (1980)
11. Battles, K., German, M.R., and Nwangwu, P.U., “Merieux rabies Vaccine (Human
Diploid Cell Vaccine).” Fl. Pharm. J. 45, 2:8 (1981)
12. Ingram, N., German, M.R., and Nwangwu, P.U., “Use of Betamethasone and
Dexamethasone to Prevent Neonatal RDS.” Fl. Pharm. J. 45 5:14 (1981)
15. Kumer, K. and Nwangwu, P.U., “Parenteral Drug Abuse: Clinical Toxicology and
Sequelae.” Clinical Toxicology Consultants 3:119 (1981)
16. Kumer, K. and Nwangwu, P.U., “Clinical Toxicology of Warfarin from Commercial
Rodenticides: Symptoms, Diagnoses and Management.” Clinical Toxicology
Consultants 3,1:23 (1981)
17. Nwangwu, P.U., Hamilton, C.A., and Stohs, S.J. “Use of Antiarrhythmics in Mitral
Valve Prolapse Syndrome: Rationale and Mechanisms of Action.” Current Therapeutic
Research, 29,126 (1981)
18. Nwangwu, P.U., Stohs, S.J., Rosenberg, H., Small, L.D., and Holcslaw, T.L., “The
Antiarrhythmic Activity of 6’-Benzoyloxycinchonine, A New Quinidine Derivative.”
Current Therapeutic Research 29:416 (1981)
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20. Nwangwu, P.U., Stohs, S.J., Rosenberg, H., and Small, L.D., “Effects of Functional
Group Substitutions at the 6’-Position on the Antiarrhythmic Activity of Quinidine.”
Current Therapeutic Research 30:479 (1981)
21. Twiggs, L.C. and Nwangwu, P.U., “The Effects of Parenteral Nutrition on Tumor
Response.” Amer. J. Intravenous Therap. And Clin. Nutrition. 9, 5:10 (1981)
22. Weaver, A. and Nwangwu, P.U., “A Rapid Technique for Identification of Time of
Myocardial Infarction Employing Tc-99 Pyrophosphate.” Current Therapeutic
Research, 30:122 (1981)
23. Mangione, R.A. and Nwangwu, P.U., “Food Poisoning, Diagnosis and Management.”
Clinical Toxicology Consultant 4, 4:123 (1982)
24. McGuire, L., Clyne, K.E., and Nwangwu, P.U., “Perspectives on Hetastarch, A New
Plasma Expander.” Fl. Pharm. J. 46, 1:7 (1982)
26. Twiggs, L.C. and Nwangwu, P.U., “Perspectives on the Peripheral Use of Fructose
Containing Hypertonic Solutions in Nutritional Support.” Amer. J. Intravenous Therap.
and Clin. Nutrition 9 No. 2:9 (1982)
27. Nwangwu, P.U., Holcslaw, T.L., Stohs, S.J., Rosenberg, H., Small, L.D., and Modrak, J.
B., “Hemodynamic Properties of New Quinidine Analog Cupreidine (6’-
Hydroxycinchonine).” J. Cardiovasc. Pharmacol. 4:124 (1982)
28. Nwangwu, J.T., Clark, J.E., and Nwangwu, P.U., “Adverse Effects of Cigarette
Smoking on the Pharmacological Actions of Some Drugs.” Clinical Toxicology
Consultants 4:80 (1982)
29. Clark, J.E. and Nwangwu, P.U., “Legal Aspects of Clinical Pharmacy Practice.”
Contemporary Pharmacy Practice 5, 3:198 (1982)
30. Kumer, K., Nwangwu, J.T., and Nwangwu, P.U., “Perspectives on Digoxin Absorption
from Small Bowel Resections.” Drug Intelligence and Clinical Pharmacy 17-121 (1983)
31. Nwangwu, P.U., “The Process of New Drug Development: Current Deficiencies and
Opportunities for Improvement.” In Concepts and Strategies in New Drug
Development, Nwangwu, P.U. (Ed.) Praeger Publishers, New York (1983)
32. Radonic, L.P., Mangione, R.A., and Nwangwu, P.U., “Toxic Shock Syndrome: Clinical
Manifestations and Management.” Clinical Toxicology Consultant 5:1-9 (1983)
33. Twiggs, L.C. and Nwangwu, P.U., “Clinical Management of the Digoxin-Quinidine
Interaction.” Clinical Toxicology Consultant Vol. 6 (1985)
34. Williams, V.G. and Nwangwu, P.U., “Systemic Lupus Erythematosis: Symptoms,
diagnosis and Management.” Clinical Toxicology Consultant 6:10-20 (1985)
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35. Williams, V.G., Vernado, G.C., and Nwangwu, P.U., “Perspectives on the Clinical
Pharmacology of Benzodiazepines.” Drugs of Today Vol. 21, No. 1 (1985)
1. Nwangwu, P.U., Holcslaw, T.L., Small, L.D., and Stohs, S.J., “A Preliminary Evaluation
of 6’-Hydroxycinochonine as Antiarrhythmic Agent.” Pharmacologist 19 141 (1977)
2. Nwangwu, P.U., Meresh, K., Holcslaw, T.L., Rosenbert, K., Small, L.D., and Stohs, S.J.,
“A Comparative Study on the Toxicity Profile of Quinidine and Four New Quinidine
Analogs in Mice.” Pharmacologist 21, 223 (1979)
3. Rosenberg, H., Small, L.D., Nwangwu, P.U., Maresh, K., Small, L.D., and Stohs, S.J.,
“Synthesis of 6’-Hydroxycinochonine Esters and their Antiarrhythmic Activities in
Mice.” Apha Acad. Pharm. Sci. 9, 121 (1979)
4. Nwangwu, P.U., Holcslaw, T.L., Stohs, S.J. Rosenberg, H., and Small, L.D., “A
Comparative Study of Some Hemodynamic Properties of Quinidine and Cupreidine (6’-
Hydroxxycinchonine) Fed. Pro. 39, 3, 1106 (1979)
6. Pennick, W., Howard, E., Holder, M.S., and Nwangwu, P.U., “Contribution of
Angiotensin II, Calcium and Norepinephrine to Ventricular Hypertrophy.” Clinical
Research 29:4, 800a (1981)
7. Weaver, A., Nwangwu, P.U., and Tookes, M.A. “Double Myocardial Infarct
Localization of Technetium-99mm Pyrophosphate in Rodents.” Clinical Research 29:4
(1981)
1. Applied Therapeutics for Clinical Pharmacists, 2nd Ed., Edited by Mary Anne Koda-
Kimble, Pharm.D., Brian S. Katcher, Pharm.D., and Lloyd Y. Young, Pharm.D., 944
pages (Price: $31.50). (Published in J. Fl. Med. Assoc., Vol.67, No. 10, 951) (1980)
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NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF THREE REFEREES:
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THE CURRICULUM VITAE
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