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Roberta C. Bloom is the Director of the Vagisil Women's Health Center® at Combe Incorporated in White Plains, New York.

In addition to being Director of the Vagisil Women's Health Center, Ms. Bloom is Director of Product Safety and Scientific Support at Combe Inc. She is responsible for the safety and efficacy testing all of Combe's domestic feminine hygiene products, as well as skin care products and other women's health products.

Ms. Bloom has been an integral part of the development of Vagisil products during her tenure at Combe. She was a key member of the development team for Vagisil Foaming Wash and is involved in ensuring the safety and efficacy of improvements to existing products.

Her career has included working for several large cosmetic companies in the research and development area. She has been involved with the enhancement of current over-the-counter drug products and the development of new drug products. She has overseen the efficacy testing of cosmetics; sunscreens, anti-aging products, and skin care products.

Ms. Bloom holds a bachelor's degree from Colby College in biology and in biochemistry. In addition, she has a Master of Science in biology from Southern Connecticut State University. Ms. Bloom is active in the Dermal Clinical Evaluation Society, where she has held board positions and served as President. She has written and presented over fourteen posters at various scientific meetings, including the American Academy of Dermatology and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and has several patents.

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Adelaide G. Nardone, M.D., is a board certified doctor of obstetrics and gynecology. She is currently working as an Ob/Gyn with an affiliate of Women and Infants Hospital in Providence, RI. She is also a professor at the University of Rhode Island.

Dr. Nardone is an advisor to the Vagisil Women's Health Center®, an online health information resource for women of all ages at www.vagisil.com. A fellow of the American College of Ob/Gyn, Dr. Nardone is often a guest speaker for local community groups, health clubs, and schools, as well as professional organizations, discussing feminine health issues, ranging from teenage pregnancy to the consequences of menopause.

She graduated from New York Medical College in 1983 and did an obstetrics/gynecology residency at St. Vincent's Hospital in New York City, acting as chief resident in 1987. From there, she joined an all women OB/GYN group located in a growing suburban community 50 miles north of New York City. Dr. Nardone periodically consults with Combe Incorporated, maker of Vagisil® feminine care products, on new product development and research.

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As vice president of the department of toxicology and product safety at Combe Incorporated, the company which makes Vagisil® feminine care products, Lanacane® anti-itch medications and other over-the-counter (OTC) and consumer products, Dr. Stephen C. Pennisi is always looking out for the consumer.

With more than 20 years in the field of toxicology and consumer products, Dr. Pennisi is responsible for the safety of all Combe products. He also recommends proper usage instructions that help ensure safe consumer use. In this capacity he is a vital advisor to the Vagisil Women's Health Center®, which functions as a clearinghouse of feminine health and product information, at Combe's headquarters in White Plains, N.Y.

As a safety expert, Dr. Pennisi has developed well-respected opinions for why OTC topical drugs are safe and effective, based on pharmacological and scientific principles. Together with doctors in the fields of toxicology, dermatology, obstetrics, gynecology and endocrinology, he is continually working to improve the products used by consumers everyday.

Dr. Pennisi, a diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology, is affiliated with such prestigious groups as the Society of Toxicology, the American Society for Photobiology, the American College of Toxicology, the American Academy of Dermatology, the Regulatory Affairs Professional Society, the Cosmetics, Toiletries and Fragrance Association, the Chemical Specialties Manufacturers Association and the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association.

Having published more than nine articles in reputable scientific journals, such as Food and Chemical Toxicology and The American Society of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, Dr. Pennisi is a well-respected member of the scientific community.

Dr. Pennisi shares his expertise in the field of toxicology with students while teaching graduate classes at New York Medical College in Valhalla, N.Y. He also taught graduate level courses in toxicology at St. John's University.

For 13 years, Dr. Pennisi has been a consultant to local laboratories, helping to improve testing standards and developing patents for consumer products.

Upon graduating college in 1972, Dr. Pennisi traveled to Italy where he studied at the University of Bologna School of Medicine and Surgery for two years. He received a master's degree in 1977 in toxicology from St. John's University and took a job as program manager in the Department of Toxicology at Avon Products. During his employment at Avon, he also received his doctorate in pharmacology and toxicology at St. John's University. After more than 15 years with Avon, Dr. Pennisi joined Combe Incorporated as director of toxicology and clinical science for all of the company's products.

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Faye Wattleton has long been a pioneer on women's issues. She is currently president of the Center for the Advancement of Women, a not-for-profit research organization, dedicated to the advancement of women’s equality and full participation in society, and is the former president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA). Adding to these credentials, she is now aligning with the Vagisil Women's Health Center® (VWHC) for a public education campaign, "Feminine Health Myths & Misconceptions: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You." The 2003 campaign is designed to help educate women about feminine health concerns and to counter many common feminine health myths and misconceptions.

Ms. Wattleton, a campaign advisor, says, "It is imperative that women have accurate information as the foundation to being proactive about health care. Otherwise, women are left trying to decide what is and isn't true, which can be confusing and ultimately, detrimental to our well being."

She added, "I am thrilled to be working with a program that focuses on a number of feminine health topics – from genital health to reproductive health to menopause – with a solid team of health experts to ensure the accuracy of this important information campaign."

Ms. Wattleton, holding a master of science degree in maternal and infant care, with certification as a nurse-midwife from Columbia University, is an acknowledged leader in women's reproductive health. She played a major role in defining the national debate over reproductive rights and health, as well as in shaping family planning policies and programs around the world as the first and youngest woman president of the PPFA.

A celebrated lecturer on the issues of women's equality, health care and civil rights, Ms. Wattleton serves on the boards of directors for corporations and organizations, including Columbia University, Empire Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Institute for International Education, and the United Nations Association of the United States of America.

As the recipient of 12 honorary degrees, her efforts have not gone unrecognized. She was named, "One of the ten best managers of non-profit organizations in America" by Business Week, said to be one of the "25 most influential people in America" by Esquire, considered one of the "100 Most Fascinating Black Women of The 20th Century" by Ebony, and was listed as one of the "25 most beautiful people in the world" by People.

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