Best NCODA Podcasts (2024)

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Season 6 Episode 15 : Oncology Conversations with Dr. Phull 42:09

2M ago42:09

42:09

Welcome to The PQI Podcast season 6 finale! As we close out this chapter, we reflect on the survivor stories shared, the clinical insights gained, and the impactful conversations we’ve had over the last few months. We are thrilled to end this season with special guest Hardeep Phull, MD, to discuss various oncology hot topics, including burnout, fin…

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Season 6 Episode 14 : The Chemo Tapes 35:03

2M ago35:03

35:03

On this week’s episode of The PQI Podcast, we sit down with Jerad Rex Davis. Despite his battle with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Jerad, an attorney and musician from Western North Carolina, found solace in his music. His album "The Chemo Tapes," blends Americana, bluegrass, and folk, reflecting his resilience and unwavering spirit. Listen in as we explore …

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Season 6 Episode 13 : 2024 NCODA International Spring Forum 41:22

3M ago41:22

41:22

On this week’s episode of The PQI Podcast, we put a spotlight on the recent 2024 NCODA International Spring Forum. The meeting brought together hundreds of NCODA members and partners with the shared goal of improving patient care. Listen in as we hear from several clinical and industry experts who participated in the Forum, sharing their insights a…

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Season 6 Episode 12 : IV Iron Therapy 32:03

3M ago32:03

32:03

This week, we sit down with Layla Van Doren, MD, MBA, and Kristen Boykin, PharmD, BCOP, BCPS, to discuss IV iron therapy. Dr. Van Doren is a hematologist with Yale New Haven Health and Director of Education in the Adult Sickle Cell Program. Kristen is the Director of Pharmacy Operations at Florida Cancer Specialists and Research Institute. This pod…

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Season 6 Episode 11 : Collaboration in Oncology Pharmacy Care 43:40

3M ago43:40

43:40

On this week’s episode of The PQI Podcast, we sit down with Juline George, PharmD, and Sasha Watson, PharmD, to explore the significance of pharmacist collaboration in oncology and its impact on optimizing patient care. Discover how their partnership benefits patients, hear real-life examples of its positive impact, and gain valuable insights for f…

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Season 6 Episode 10 : The Elevated Role of the Oncology Pharmacy Technician in England 47:18

4M ago47:18

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In this week’s episode of The PQI Podcast, we welcome Claire Kennedy, BSc (Hons), MAPharmT, and Chandra Maraj, BSc (Hons), MAPharmT, from Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Joined by guest co-host Taryn Newsome, CPhT, Associate Manager of OPTA at NCODA, we dive into an engaging discussion on the evolving role of oncology pharmacy tec…

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Season 6 Episode 9 : ctDNA Testing in GI Cancers 29:21

4M ago29:21

29:21

This week, in recognition of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, we engage in a conversation with Dr. Robert Zaiden, MD, FACP, focusing on ctDNA testing in GI cancers and his team's contributions. Dr. Zaiden, a seasoned medical oncologist in Jacksonville, FL, specializing in GI/GU tumors, stands as one of the founding members of Baptist MD Anderson.…

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Season 6 Episode 8 : International Women's Day 30:34

4M ago30:34

30:34

This week, in honor of International Women’s Day, we sit down with Shikha Jain, MD, FACP, to discuss Women in Medicine, an organization dedicated to empowering and supporting women professionals in the healthcare industry. Dr. Jain will not only enlighten us with insights into the inspiring work of Women in Medicine but also unveil some exciting de…

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Season 6 Episode 7 : Urology Clinic Best Practices 21:01

4M ago21:01

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On this week’s episode of The PQI Podcast, we welcome the dynamic duo from Central Ohio Urology Group, Melanie Boren MHA, RN, BSN, OCN, and Robin Carr. Join us as they delve into how their multidisciplinary team collaborates to deliver top-tier patient care. Melanie is the Director of Oncology Operations at Central Ohio Urology Group. She has worke…

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Season 6 Episode 6 : Industry Careers & NCODA's Professional Student Organization with Alex Shantiai, PharmD 35:49

4M ago35:49

35:49

On this week’s episode of The PQI Podcast, we sit down with Alex Shantiai, PharmD, to discuss the dynamic realm of pharmaceutical careers and highlights NCODA’s Professional Student Organization (PSO). As an oncology health and science representative and a leader within PSO, Alex shares insights on diverse pharmacist career paths in the industry, r…

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Season 6 Episode 5 : Ohio State Wexner Medical Center’s Drug Repository Program 24:02

5M ago24:02

24:02

This week, we sit down with Julie Kennerly-Shah, PharmD, MS, MHA, BCPS, to discuss the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center’s Drug Repository Program. Julie is an associate director in the Department of Pharmacy and is responsible for hematology/oncology, pain/palliative and ambulatory care clinical services in The James Cancer Hospital. She oversees o…

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Season 6 Episode 4 : Disparities and Updates in Cervical Cancer 32:47

5M ago32:47

32:47

This week we sit down with Jennifer Young Pierce, MD, MPH, FACOG to discuss her role, disparities in cervical cancer, and exciting advancements in her space. Dr. Jennifer Young Pierce is a Senior Staff Physician and Professor of Gynecologic Oncology at the University of South Alabama Mitchell Cancer Institute (MCI). She joined USA Health MCI in 201…

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Season 6 Episode 3 : Sit, Stay, Heal 35:28

5M ago35:28

35:28

On this week’s episode of The PQI Podcast, we sit down with Renee Alsarraf, DVM, DACVIM, to discuss her inspiring journey detailed in the acclaimed book Sit, Stay, Heal: What Dogs Can Teach Us About Living Well, where she intertwines her experiences as a veterinary oncologist and her personal battle with cancer. Dr. Alsarraf received her veterinary…

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Season 6 Episode 2 : Molecular Testing & Targeted Treatment in Colorectal Cancer 27:08

5M ago27:08

27:08

On this week’s episode of The PQI Podcast, we sit down with Makenna Smack, PharmD, BCOP, from MD Anderson, to discuss molecular testing and targeted treatment in colorectal cancer. Makenna obtained her bachelor’s in biochemistry from Brigham Young University and Doctor of Pharmacy from Roseman University in South Jordan, Utah. After graduation, she…

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Season 6 Episode 1: Workplace Well-Being 31:09

6M ago31:09

31:09

The PQI Podcast is back, and season 6 is here to ignite your passion for patients! NCODA is thrilled to bring you another season that promises insights, inspiration, and a prescription for innovation in the field of oncology. Our season premiere features Dr. Richard Safeer, Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Well-Being for Johns Hopkins …

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Season 5 Episode 15 : The Mindful Body : Thinking Our Way to Chronic Health 58:24

8M ago58:24

58:24

This week, on The PQI Podcast season 5 finale, we sit down with Ellen J. Langer, Ph.D., to discuss her most recent book, THE MINDFUL BODY: Thinking Our Way to Chronic Health, and her mindfulness work in oncology. Dr. Langer was the first woman to be tenured in psychology at Harvard, where she is still professor of psychology. The recipient of three…

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Season 5 Episode 14 : Li-Fraumeni Syndrome 42:13

8M ago42:13

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This week, we sit down with Erica Kirschner and Jenn Perry to discuss Li-Fraumeni Syndrome and the Li-Fraumeni Syndrome Association. Erica is a former educator who has been undergoing treatment for metastatic breast cancer for the past eleven years. After being diagnosed at 27, she was referred for genetic testing and found to have Li-Fraumeni Synd…

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Season 5 Episode 13 : MIOP Residency & Capecitabine PQI 29:44

8M ago29:44

29:44

This week, we sit down with Natalie Kaufman, PharmD, to discuss NCODA’s Medically Integrated Oncology Pharmacy Residency Program and the recent Capecitabine: A New Approach to Dosing and Side Effect Management Positive Quality Intervention. Natalie is originally from Syracuse, New York. She graduated with her PharmD from Regis University in Denver,…

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Season 5 Episode 12 : Exploring Intravenous Iron Products for Anemia Associated with Chemotherapy and Cancer. 27:07

9M ago27:07

27:07

This week, we sit down with Nate Ramsbacher, PharmD, to discuss Exploring Intravenous Iron Products for Anemia Associated with Chemotherapy and Cancer. Nate is a pharmacist and faculty member at Washington State University in Spokane, Washington. He completed his Doctor of Pharmacy education at the University of Montana Skaggs School of Pharmacy an…

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Season 5 Episode 11 : City of Hope Survivorship 29:25

9M ago29:25

29:25

On this week’s episode of The PQI Podcast, we sit down with Erica Marchese PharmD, MHA, BCPS, BCOP, BCSCP, Alexandria Callahan, LCPC, BC-DMT, GLCMA, and Jen Mikes from the City of Hope Chicago to discuss Cancer Survivorship, exploring their respective roles, the pharmacist's vital contribution to survivorship, and the remarkable patient programs th…

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Season 5 Episode 10 : Pharmacy Path & NCODA Venetoclax Resources 24:38

9M ago24:38

24:38

This week, we sit down with Collin Dempsey, PharmD, BCPS to discuss his path into oncology pharmacy, his clinic and pharmacy processes, and the NCODA Venclexta resources. Collin has been a pharmacist in New York State for ten years and is currently a hematology/oncology pharmacist working in the SUNY Upstate Outpatient Specialty Pharmacy. His progr…

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Season 5 Episode 9 : Health Advocacy 23:38

9M ago23:38

23:38

On this week’s episode of The PQI Podcast, we sit down with Kafilat Salawu, DNP, FNP-C, AOCNP, BCPA, and delve into the vital role of healthcare advocates, explore how Kafilat's personal experiences were influenced by the complexities of navigating healthcare systems with cultural variances and language barriers. Additionally, we uncover how Kafila…

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Season 5 Episode 8 : Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 43:42

10M ago43:42

43:42

This week, in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we sit down with Jessie Huisken to discuss her daughter Phinley’s story and her book, Surviving to Thriving, Living Your Best Life with a Hospitalized Child. Jessie has a BSW and worked extensively in child welfare and hospital settings before earning her credentials as an Infant Toddler Deve…

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Season 5 Episode 7 : Healthy Cancer Comeback 33:52

10M ago33:52

33:52

This week we sit down with Fitz Koehler to discuss her personal story and her book Your Healthy Cancer Comeback: Sick to Strong. Fitz Koehler of Fitzness.com is the author of multiple books, including My Noisy Cancer Comeback, Your Healthy Cancer Comeback: Sick to Strong, and the Healthy Cancer Comeback Journal. She’s one of America's most exciting…

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Season 5 Episode 6 : Patient Navigation and Triage Cancer 30:42

10M ago30:42

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This week, we sit down with Joanna Fawzy Doran, Esq. and Amy Terhune, RPhT, CPhT, PACS, to discuss patient navigation and Triage Cancer. Joanna Fawzy Morales, Esq. is a cancer rights attorney and CEO of Triage Cancer, a national, nonprofit organization providing free education on practical and legal issues that impact individuals diagnosed with can…

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Season 5 Episode 5 : Childhood Illness 31:58

10M ago31:58

31:58

This week we sit down with Matt Saylor, PharmD, BCOP to discuss his personal brain tumor story and his career path into pharmacy. Matt has had a passion for healthcare from an early age and developed his interest in oncology based on many of his personal experiences and a fantastic oncology mentor in school. Matt earned his Doctor of Pharmacy from …

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Season 5 Episode 4: Fertility Preservation 31:46

11M ago31:46

31:46

This week, we sit down with Alice Rhoton-Vlasak, MD and Lauren Staley, ARNP to discuss fertility preservation in oncology patients. Alice Rhoton-Vlasak, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained reproductive endocrinologist and a professor at the University of Florida Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology working in the division of reproductiv…

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Season 5 Episode 3 : The 2% Way 45:02

11M ago45:02

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This week we sit down with Myron Rolle, MD, MSc to discuss his book The 2% Way - How a philosophy of small improvements took me to Oxford, the NFL, and Neurosurgery. Dr. Rolle is a chief neurosurgery resident and Global Neurosurgery Fellow at Harvard-Massachusetts General Hospital, Rhodes Scholar, author, and former professional football player in …

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Season 5 Episode 2: Oral Cancer Care 41:03

11M ago41:03

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This week we sit down with Robert M Haberkorn, DDS, MBA, MLD to discuss oral cancer. Dr. Haberkorn graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and attended a surgical mini-residency at Baylor University for dental Implants. Immediately after graduation, he purchased a dental practice and began his career serving his patients in both metro…

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Season 5 Episode 1: About Herbs 38:50

11M ago38:50

38:50

The PQI Podcast is back with season 5! We’re thrilled to bring you another season of valuable insights from oncology experts across the globe, as well as heartwarming stories of hope and determination. We’re kicking off season 5 by welcoming Yen Nien (Jason) Hou, PharmD, Dipl.O.M, L.Ac, Herb Information Center Coordinator and Manager of the “About …

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Season 4 Episode 20: Cancer Immunotherapy Month 38:10

1y ago38:10

38:10

This month, we celebrate Cancer Immunotherapy and its impact on people's lives. In our season 4 finale episode of The PQI Podcast, we have the privilege of sitting down with Mary Elizabeth Williams, who shares her inspiring story of overcoming metastatic melanoma and advocating for better access to clinical trials. Mary Elizabeth, a courageous stag…

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Season 4 Episode 19: Anticoagulant Therapy 32:12

1y ago32:12

32:12

On this week's episode of The PQI Podcast, we sit down with Bijoy Telivala, MD, to delve into the realm of anticoagulant therapy. Dr. Telivala, holding Board Certifications in medical oncology, hematology, and internal medicine, currently practices at Cancer Specialists of North Florida in Jacksonville, Florida. Originally from India, Dr. Telivala …

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Season 4 Episode 18: Sugar Blooms 38:18

1y ago38:18

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This week we sit down with Jennifer Byer, MD and Rachel Clark to discuss the Sugar Bloom Foundation. Dr. Jennifer Byer earned her medical degree and completed her Internal Medicine residency at the University of South Florida (USF) in Tampa, FL. In 2014, she was awarded a Fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at the Moffitt Cancer Center/University of …

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Season 4 Episode 17 : Oncology Pharmacy Technician 30:35

1y ago30:35

30:35

On this week's episode of The PQI Podcast, we sit down with experienced oncology pharmacy technicians Janine Brodeur, CPhT, COPhT, Nora Hansen, CPhT, COPhT, and Taryn Newsome, CPhT!We discuss the vital role of oncology pharmacy technicians in patient care, the Oncology Pharmacy Technician Association (OPTA), and the value of OPTA's new oral oncolog…

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Season 4 Ep. 16 : Brain Cancer Awareness Month 44:04

1y ago44:04

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This week we sit down with Craig Olson to discuss Brain Cancer Awareness Month, his role as a caregiver, and his book Defeating the Unbeatable. Craig is a National Board-Certified teacher, podcast host of Defeating Weekly, and author of Defeating the Unbeatable. His book is based on his experience with his first wife, Rachael, and her battle with b…

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Season 4 Ep. 15 : Oncology Workforce Collaborative 25:47

1y ago25:47

25:47

This week we sit down with Alison Gulbis, PharmD, BCOP, Kamakshi Rao, PharmD, BCOP, FASHP, and Zahra Mahmoudjafari, PharmD, MBA, BCOP, FHOPA to discuss their work on the Oncology Workforce Collaborative. Alison is a Clinical Pharmacy Manager at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. She obtained her PharmD at the Universi…

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Season 4 Ep. 14 : NCODA Greece 28:19

1y ago28:19

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This week we sit down with Sotirios-Charalampos (Sotiris) Diamantoudis, Maria Vasileiou, and Elpida Lytra to discuss the new NCODA Greece PSO Chapter, Oncology in Greece, and the Cancer Prevention Research Group Greece. Sotirios-Charalampos (Sotiris) Diamantoudis is a 2nd-year Pharmacy student at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece. Hi…

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Season 4 Ep. 13 : Drug Shortages 36:34

1y ago36:34

36:34

This week we sit down with Sarah Hudson-DiSalle, PharmD, FACCC, and Jeffrey Pilz, PharmD, MPA, MS, BCPS, to discuss drug shortages. Sarah manages the Reimbursement Services and Medication Assistance Program for infusion services at the James Cancer Hospital and Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University. She oversees the reimbursement staff…

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Season 4 Ep. 12 : Heated Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) 21:23

1y ago21:23

21:23

This week we sit down with Oliver Eng, MD, FACS, FSSO to discuss heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC). Dr. Eng is a surgical oncologist and an Associate Professor in the Division of Surgical Oncology at the University of California, Irvine, where he is also Associate Director of the Peritoneal Surface Malignancy Program as well as the Comple…

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Season 4 Ep. 10 : Cancer Care in Nigeria 45:29

1+ y ago45:29

45:29

On this week's episode of The PQI Podcast, we sit down with Ngozi Agwai to discuss cancer care in Nigeria. Ngozi is a Public Health Professional, working as a Patient Support Manager for Run for a cure Africa, which is a non-for-profit organization that provides psychological support to patients diagnosed with breast cancer. She’s currently listed …

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Season 4 Ep. 10 : Oncology Wellness and Exercise 47:10

1+ y ago47:10

47:10

This week we sit down with Sami Mansfield to discuss exercise as it relates to cancer treatment and survivorship. Sami is the founder of Cancer Wellness for Life, which focuses on developing, implementing, and enhancing oncology wellness and exercise resources. Her consulting efforts serve cancer centers, hospital and health care organizations, pha…

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Season 4 Ep. 9 : Mental Illness and Burnout 27:07

1+ y ago27:07

27:07

This week we sit down with Kyle Bradford Jones, MD, FAAFP to discuss his book Fallible: A Memoir of a Young Physician’s Struggle with Mental Illness and how mental illness and burnout affect clinical teams. Dr. Jones is an Associate (Clinical) Professor in Family and Preventive Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine. He graduated fro…

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Season 4 Ep. 8 : Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month 38:01

1+ y ago38:01

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This week we sit down with Maria Vazquez Roque, MD, MSc to discuss screening for colon cancer and cancer disparities in the hispanic population in recognition of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Vazquez Roque is from San Juan, Puerto Rico. In 2003, she completed her medical degree at the University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus. In 2…

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Season 4 Ep. 7 : Mentoring Students and tl;dr Pharmacy 33:09

1+ y ago33:09

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On this week's episode of The PQI Podcast, we sit down with Brandon Dyson, PharmD, BCOP, BCPS to discuss his role at Texas Oncology, the creation of tl;dr pharmacy, and the importance of mentoring pharmacy students. Brandon is the Area Pharmacy Manager for the Central/South Texas and San Antonio regions of Texas Oncology. He is Co-Founder of the ph…

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Season 4 Ep. 6 : Community Pharmacy and Ohio Board of Pharmacy 32:32

1+ y ago32:32

32:32

This week we sit down with Christine Pfaff, RPh to discuss community oncology and her role on the Ohio Board of Pharmacy. Christine is regional director of operations for American Oncology Network and a member of the Board of Pharmacy for the State of Ohio. Christine received her degree in Pharmacy from The Ohio State University and has presented p…

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Season 4 Ep. 5 : Role of Oncology Social Worker - Neshama Marcus, LMSW 22:36

1+ y ago22:36

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Season 4 Episode 5-Role of Oncology Social Worker This week we sit down with Neshama Marcus, LMSW to discuss the role of the social worker in oncology care. Neshama joined Astera Cancer Care in 2022 as the Director of Social Work to build a social work department in a multi-site oncology/hematology practice New Jersey. Neshama received her bachelor…

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Season 4 Ep. 4 : Pediatric Oncology - Dr. Tara Higgins 36:07

1+ y ago36:07

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Season 4 Episode 4-Pediatic Oncology We are excited to bring you our first podcast with Continuing Education credit for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians! This week we sit down with Dr. Tara Higgins to discuss pediatric oncology. Dr. Higgins serves as assistant professor of pharmacy practice at LECOM School of Pharmacy in Bradenton, FL. To regis…

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Season 4 Ep. 3 : CAR T Therapy, Teresa Thakrar, PharmD, BCOP, CPP 26:50

1+ y ago26:50

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Season 4 Episode 3- CAR T Therapy This week we sit down with Teresa Thakrar, PharmD, BCOP, CPP to discuss CAR T therapy. Dr. Thakrar is currently a hematology, stem cell transplant, and cellular therapy Clinical Pharmacist and Clinical Oncology Pharmacy Team Lead at Indiana University Health in Indianapolis. Prior to this role, she was a stem cell …

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Season 4, Ep. 2 : Personal Story and Cone Health Clinical Oncology Pharmacy Program with John Ingoglia, PharmD, BCOP, CPP 35:44

1+ y ago35:44

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Season 4 Episode 1- Personal Story and Cone Health Clinical Oncology Pharmacy Program with John Ingoglia This week we sit down with John Ingoglia, PharmD, BCOP, CPP to discuss his personal story and the Cone Health Clinical Oncology Pharmacy Program. Dr. Ingoglia is the Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator for the oncology service line at Cone Health. He …

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Season 4, Ep. 1 : Drugs and the FDA with Dr. Mikkael Sekeres 38:08

1+ y ago38:08

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Season 4 Episode 1- Drugs and the FDA with Dr. Mikkael Sekeres This week we sit down with Dr. Mikkael Sekeres to discuss his latest book Drugs and the FDA. Dr. Sekeres is Professor of Medicine and Chief of the Division of Hematology at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and former Chair of the …

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