In 2006, the ASHP Foundation awarded more than $500,000 through research grants, educational programs and awards to over 70 promising researchers, students and leaders in the field of health-system pharmacy.

But the story doesn't end with funding -- many of these individuals make major differences in patient care with the results of their ground-breaking research projects; contribute to improved patient outcomes with what they have learned in traineeships; and provide the profession with exemplary role models when recognized for their hard work in the areas of medication safety, pharmacy residency training, pharmacy literature and student leadership.

The below profiles shine the spotlight on just a few of these individuals and their inspiring stories. We hope you will take the time to read about them -- and we encourage you to pursue your own dreams. How can you, with a little help from the ASHP Foundation, make a big difference?

• Spotlight On: G. Christopher Wood, Pharm.D.
• Spotlight On: Joan Kramer, Pharm.D.
• Spotlight On: Gordon Schiff, M.D.
• Spotlight On: Lynda Thomson, Pharm.D.
• Spotlight On: Barbara White, R.Ph., M.S.
• Spotlight On: Alexander Wilson, Pharm.D.
• Spotlight On: Anne Zichterman, Pharm.D.