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Courtney E. Gamston, PharmD, ScM Assistant Professor, Discipline Chair for Pharmacology

AUBURN CAMPUS

Courtney began her training as a basic science researcher in molecular and microbiology. As an

Darren T. Beck, PhD Assistant Professor, Department of Cell Biology and Physiology

undergraduate, she interned with the Centers for Disease Control in the Viral and Rickettsial Zoonosis Branch in Atlanta, Georgia. Courtney earned a Master of Science degree from the Bloomberg School of Public Health. She entered Pharmacy School knowing that she was interested in applying her research background to the clinical setting. She soon found her place in clinical pharmacy, research and teaching. She completed a post graduate year residency in Ambulatory Care and Academia through the Department of Pharmacy Health Services at the Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy. In her position at VCOM–Auburn, Courtney will be teaching pharmacology to first and second year students. Courtney and her husband have four children that are very active in sports. In her spare time, she likes to spend time with her husband and children, attend Auburn sporting events, craft, read, garden, and work out. Courtney and her family love Auburn and living in “The Loveliest Village on the Plains.”

Darren T. Beck, PhD, comes to VCOM Auburn from the University of Rhode Island where he was an

assistant professor in the Department of Kinesiology and the director of the Cardiovascular Diagnostic Learning Collaborative research and teaching laboratory for the previous two years after completing his postdoctoral fellowship training. Dr. Beck received his doctorate in applied physiology and exercise physiology from the University of Florida in 2010.

Tyler Cardinal Staff Accountant

Tyler Cardinal has joined the VCOM– Auburn team as Staff Accountant. Tyler graduated from Columbus State University in 2014 with a BBA in accounting. After graduating, he began his accounting career in the Corporate Accounting department of Waffle House, Inc. After working at Waffle House for a year, Tyler decided to move back closer to his hometown

Karla Meadows Director of Human Resources - Business Office

Karla recently retired from Auburn University after 32 years of service. However, instead of relaxing on a Caribbean beach, driving a motorhome across the U.S. or traveling the world, her next move was to come to work at VCOM- Auburn! Karla has a Bachelor of Science in business administration from Auburn University and an

of Columbus, Ga. Tyler’s favorite aspect of working at VCOM– Auburn is the family atmosphere. When asked what about accounting interests him most, Tyler notes that he enjoys accounting because there is always a correct answer to a problem. Outside of work, Tyler enjoys traveling and spending time with his wife Melissa and his family. Tyler plays guitar in a few local bands and enjoys teaching guitar when he is not working at VCOM.

Associate’s Degree in science from Southern Union State Junior College. Karla worked for the Scott-Ritchey Research Center at the College of Veterinary Medicine at Auburn University. In that role, she managed the overall budget and the contract and grants of the center for 17 years. Most

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Vol. 8 No. 1 | Fall 2015