Wednesday, November 12, 2025 Full Day of CE Programs, Exhibits, Posters and Awards Luncheon Bristol Event Center 112 Century Drive - Bristol, CT 06010 (860) 845-1555 Online Registration Ends Wednesday, October 29, 2025 About Catch the Wave Registration Rates Active Pharmacist - Member / Non-Member Early Bird (Ends October 10) - $175 / $275 Late Registration (Ends October 29) - $195 / $295 On-Site Registration - $220 / $320 Associate (NO CE) - Member / Non-Member Early Bird (Ends October 10) - $95 / $200 Late Registration (Ends October 29) - $125 / $225 On-Site Registration - $145 / $250 Pharmacy Tech, Resident, Student, or Retiree - Member / Non-Member Early Bird (Ends October 10) - $50 / $150 Late Registration (Ends October 29) - $75 / $175 On-Site Registration - $100 / $175 Note: Non-member tickets include 1 year of CSHP membership.
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Registration & Breakfast 7:45 AM - 8:00 AM: Opening Remarks
Noelle Lambert, born in Londonderry, NH, is a Paralympian, athlete, and philanthropist whose journey began as a standout D1 lacrosse player at UMass Lowell before a moped accident led to the amputation of her left leg. Defying the odds, she returned to lacrosse just 18 months later, then transitioned to track & field, setting U.S. records in the 100m and competing at the 2021 Tokyo Paralympics and 2024 Paris Games. She also took up snowboarding, competing internationally, and will cover the 2026 Winter Paralympics for the USOPC. In 2018, she founded The Born to Run Foundation to provide prosthetics for amputees, and her inspiring story gained national attention on Survivor Season 43. Honored with numerous awards, including L’Oreal’s Women of Worth and recognition by the Boston Celtics, Noelle shares a story of resilience and determination that inspires audiences in every field.
Speakers: Ellie Ouellette and Shea Zichichi Ellie Ouellette Ellie Ouellette earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Western New England University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in 2024. After graduation, she went on to complete her PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at Hartford Hospital, where she currently practices as a clinical pharmacist covering a variety of areas. Her clinical interests include cardiology and internal medicine. Shea Zichichi Dr. Shea Zichichi is a clinical pharmacist specializing in general cardiology at Yale New Haven Hospital. She completed both her PGY-1 and PGY-2 pharmacy residencies at Yale, where she developed a strong foundation in evidence-based cardiovascular care. Dr. Zichichi’s professional interests include anticoagulation management and heart transplant care. Her work bridges clinical excellence with a strong commitment to education and innovation.
Moderated by: Lydia Tran Speakers: Joe Rosano and Sam Abdelghany Joe Rosano Joseph V. Rosano, PharmD is a Manager of Ambulatory Pharmacy Services at Yale New Haven Health System in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Rosano practices as a Clinical Pharmacist and Research Coordinator serving the Yale Cystic Fibrosis Care Center since 2019. Prior to his time at Yale New HavenHealth, Dr. Rosano received his Doctorate of Pharmacy degree from the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy in 2017 and completed both hisPost Graduate Year One and Year Two Pharmacy Practice Residencies at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Currently, Dr. Rosano is a member of various boards and committees within the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation such as the Board of Directors for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Connecticut Chapter, National Volunteer Leadership Council, and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Education Committee. In his free time Joseph enjoys exercising, travelling, and painting. Sam Abdelghany
Networking Topics and Leaders: Hospital/Acute Care Pharmacy – Michelle Moura Ambulatory Care – Kayla Gibson, Natalie Winters Leadership in Pharmacy – Steph Luon Pharmacy Research – Alex Levine Precepting & Mentorship – Vera Malkhasyan, Madyson Allard
Speakers: Scott Bonczek, Robin Cullen, and Lydia Tran Practical Examples of AI Use in Pharmacy Informatics - Scott Bonczek Scott Bonczek, PharmD, MSHS-HCQ, is a Clinical Informatics Pharmacist with Optum New England, where he supports Epic EHR optimization with a focus on enhancing medication management, clinical workflows, and patient safety. He leads initiatives in e-prescribing, electronic prior authorization, real-time prescription benefits, and medication library maintenance at ProHealth Physicians, Reliant Medical Group, and Atrius Health. Dr. Bonczek received his Doctor of Pharmacy and Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Studies from the University of Connecticut, and a Master of Health Sciences in Healthcare Quality from The George Washington University. He is the recipient of the 2020 SureScripts RxChange Champion Award and the 2021 Connecticut Society of Health-System Pharmacy Pharmacist of the Year Award.
Speaker: Nicolas James Dr. Nicolas (Nic) James is an Associate Director of Regulatory Affairs at MindMed, a small biotech striving to deliver on the therapeutic potential of psychedelics to address unmet patient needs, including the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder. In his role, Nic is responsible for developing potential therapeutics for approval by global health authorities, such as FDA in the US and EMA in Europe. This regulatory landscape is ever-evolving, therefore Nic stays up-to-date with changes in each presidential administration to ensure he is giving his program the best chance for regulatory approval. He has recent experience developing and launching a first-in-class medication, Cobenfy (xanomeline and trospium chloride), for the treatment of schizophrenia at Karuna Therapeutics, and further developing Cobenfy for the treatment of bipolar I disorder at Bristol Myers Squibb. Nic graduated from the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in 2020, and now lives with his wife and 2 cats nearby in Wolcott, CT.
Brian Miller is a former professional magician turned author & speaker on human connection who has shared his magic and message for 18 years across 5 continents. He helps organizations and educators build connected cultures where everyone feels heard, understood, and valued.His TEDx talk, 'How to Magically Connect with Anyone,' has 3.6 million views and sparked a global conversation about the importance of human connection. He is also the author of 'Three New People,' which Publishers Weekly raved, “brilliantly outlines a system for deepening relationships.” Brian’s work inspires audiences to lead the human connection revolution in their communities. He believes every interaction is meaningful, and every person you meet is important.
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