Pharmacy Focus

Derek Webb, a community pharmacist and Virginia Board of Pharmacy member, provides comprehensive guidance on managing seasonal allergies, distinguishing symptoms, and exploring treatment options.

Jill Simonian, PharmD, received her PharmD from UCSF, followed by an acute care residency at UCSD Medical Center. Her professional career includes 25 years as a clinical pharmacist at the VA San Diego Healthcare System and a brief time as a part-time pharmacist at an independent pharmacy in Carlsbad. She is currently conducting a course on Cannabis Pharmacology and Therapeutics at UC San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy and, with Dr. Peterson as co-chair, at UC Irvine School of Pharmacy. Dr. Simonian is a founding member of the Pharmacists' Cannabis Coalition of California, a nonprofit organization aimed at bridging the gap between healthcare and cannabis for the purposes of patient safety. Codi Peterson, PharmD, MS is a pediatric pharmacist and cannabis science expert. He is a PharmD graduate from Duquesne University and later graduated with an MS in Medical Cannabis Science & Therapeutics from UMaryland, Baltimore. Codi is the Chief Science Officer of The Cannigma, a science-forward media company dedicated to helping the world understand cannabis. Dr. Peterson is also an associate clinical professor at UC Irvine, where he contributes to advancing medical education. Additionally, he teaches pharmacology to paramedics in Southern California through OCEMT, and continues to practice pharmacy in an emergency department to this day. Codi is a co-founder of the Pharmacists Cannabis Coalition of California (PCCC), a public-benefit nonprofit dedicated to educating and elevating California pharmacists in the cannabis space.

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This episode of Pharmacy Focus, Oncology Edition highlights key insights from the 2024 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, covering new FDA-approved therapies, dose optimization strategies, and innovative prevention approaches in breast cancer care.

Expert discussed benefits of precision oncology treatments that utilize thousands of biomarkers to design personalized treatment plans.

Dr. Amina Abubakar is CEO at Avant Pharmacy and Wellness. You can connect with her on LinkedIn here. Dr. Stephen Lewis, FAAPMR, is National Medical Director of the Physiatry-Pharmacy Collaborative (PPC). You can connect with him on LinkedIn here. The Avant Institute annual symposium will take place January 31st to February 1st, 2025, in Charlotte, North Carolina at Queens University. To learn more about the institute, the resources they offer, and details about the symposium, you can access their website here. You can follow Avant Institute on LinkedIn here.

Expert discussed the potential of pelareorep, a novel immunotherapeutic agent, in treating advanced or metastatic breast cancer, particularly in HR-positive, HER2-negative patients, and the plans for further clinical development of pelareorep in this indication.

Thomas Chen, MD, PhD discussed his innovative approach to brain cancer treatment through NeOnc, Inc.

In this episode, host Dr. Christina Madison interviews Jessica Steier, DrPH, PMP, CEO of Vital Statistics Consulting, and the founder and CEO of Unbiased Science, on her journey in public health and entrepreneurship. In a period of misinformation and disinformation, both Madison and Steier discuss the importance of creating informed, evidence-based decisions within health care. Key Takeaways: Data-Based and Evidence-Informed Decisions:Misinformation Versus Disinformation:The Benefits of Social Media: You can learn more about Unbiased Science podcast and Vital Statistics Consulting, and follow them on social media: Unbiased Science Podcast:Website: https://www.unbiasedscipod.com/ LinkedIn: Unbiased Science PodcastInstagram: @unbiasedscipodFacebook: Unbiased Science PodcastX (formerly Twitter): @unbiasedscipodTikTok: @unbiasedscipodVital Statistics Consulting:Website: https://vitalstatisticsconsulting.com/ Instagram: @vitalstatisticscounsultingFacebook: Vital Statistics ConsultingX (formerly Twitter): @vitstatsconsultLinkedIn: Vital Statistics Consulting, LLC Connect with Jessica Steier on LinkedIn!