Latest Pharmacy Life Sciences Podcast Episodes

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Episode 35 | Pharmacists Improving Public Health - Myriam Shaw Ojeda

DISRxUPT - April 06, 2024 13:15 - 45 minutes
Pharmacists have been identified as the most accessible healthcare professional. With this in mind, pharmacists are perfectly positioned to impact many public health problems faced today. Whether related to smoking cessation, vaccination, health screening, diagnostic testing, nutritiona...

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Episode 34 | The Deprescribing Clinic - Tamara Ruggles

DISRxUPT - March 15, 2024 17:47 - 37 minutes
Is pharmacogenomic testing helpful in geriatric patients? You bet, and Dr. Tamara Ruggles is leading the way in this area. Tamara is no stranger to breaking through barriers and improving patient care through entrepreneurship, innovation, collaboration, and relationship-building. She is...

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Episode 33 | The Pharmacy Athlete - Brandon Welch

DISRxUPT - February 14, 2024 20:14 - 44 minutes
Pickleball is one of the newest sports that has taken the United States by storm. So what does pharmacy have to do with pickleball? Well, probably a lot more than you think! For any athlete to stay at the top of their game (including pickleballers), many factors must be considered: ment...

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Episode 32 | Pharmacist on Mission - International Mystery Guest

DISRxUPT - January 16, 2024 18:42 - 45 minutes
Most pharmacists enter the profession with a strong desire to serve the needs of people. However, few of these pharmacists are aware of opportunities to serve internationally in full-time medical missions. This service is not for the faint of heart; it requires creativity to provide car...

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RPS Pharma Scene #27

RPS Pharma Scene - December 15, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutes
Christmas in the Pharmacy In this festive 27th episode of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Pharma Scene podcast, we welcome back the RPS Chief Scientist, Professor Parastou Donyai. She talks to our Museum Officer, Catherine Walker, for a look at how sweets have traditionally been a part of com...

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Episode 31 | Work and Life as an PALTC Entrepreneur - Cas Seibert

DISRxUPT - November 15, 2023 11:00 - 49 minutes
Being an entrepreneur can be a grueling task. Long hours, sleepless nights, anxieties, and failures can take their toll. However, we all have the opportunity to leverage these challenges to learn, grow, and succeed. Casondra Seibert, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP, is evidence of just that. After ...

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RPS Pharma Scene #26

RPS Pharma Scene - October 19, 2023 10:00 - 24 minutes
In this 26th episode of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Pharma Scene podcast, regular host Ciara Duffy is joined by Rebecca Stanbrook, Executive Director, Development and Regulatory Policy at Novartis.  She talks to Ciara about clinical trials and regulatory affairs, and they discuss some of ...

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Episode 30 | Pyrls: Innovation in Drug Information - Derek Borkowski

DISRxUPT - October 16, 2023 20:43 - 54 minutes
Have you ever come up with a helpful idea for yourself that also could provide value to others? That's the story of Pyrls, a new player in the drug information space. Derek Borkowski identified a personal need for a streamlined resource to identify appropriate counseling points for pati...

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Episode 29 | Giving Pharmacists a Voice - Kim Newlove

DISRxUPT - September 25, 2023 13:42 - 47 minutes
Pharmacists are typically known for providing medication and clinical services. Kim Newlove breaks this mold, however, demonstrating that a career as a pharmacist can take on many different forms! Kim is not only a pharmacist, but a voice actor, podcast host, volunteer, wife, and the mo...

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RPS Pharma Scene #25

RPS Pharma Scene - August 17, 2023 11:00 - 29 minutes
In this 25th episode of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Pharma Scene podcast, we're joined by Laura Wilson, RPS Director for Scotland, to talk about Pharmacy First with Nicola Middleton and Matt Barclay. Nicola is a community pharmacist and prescriber from Bishopton, in Renfrewshire, Scotland...

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Episode 28 | Artificial Intelligence 2.0 - Andrew Straw and Luke O'Brien

DISRxUPT - August 16, 2023 14:54 - 59 minutes
Since we last talked about artificial intelligence (AI) in pharmacy on Episode 9 of the podcast back in May of 2021, a lot has changed. OpenAI's ChatGPT has opened AI technology to the masses and this technology is poised to change many aspects of modern life, including healthcare. Dr. ...

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Episode 27 | Pharmacists in Free Medical Clinics - Alex Hintz and Josh Pearson

DISRxUPT - June 19, 2023 13:29 - 38 minutes
If you ask today's pharmacists and students pharmacists why they chose to pursue a pharmacy career, nearly all of these individuals express a heartfelt desire to serve others. While this can be done in many different pharmacy settings, free medical clinics provide a unique opportunity f...

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RPS Pharma Scene #24

RPS Pharma Scene - June 07, 2023 16:41 - 32 minutes
A pharmacist in the House of Commons In episode 24 of our Pharma Scene podcast, Ciara Duffy, English Pharmacy Board member and Amandeep Doll, RPS Head of Engagement and Professional Belonging, talk to Taiwo Owatemi, pharmacist and Member of Parliament for Coventry North West. The podcast cover...

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RPS Pharma Scene #23

RPS Pharma Scene - May 25, 2023 11:00 - 30 minutes
A career in industry and research In episode 23 of our Pharma Scene podcast, RPS Chief Scientist Parastou Donyai talks to Miraz Rahman, Professor of Medicinal Chemistry at King’s College London. They discuss his pharmacy studies, which began in Bangladesh, and his experiences working in the ...

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Episode 26 | Perfecting Peds - Jena Quinn

DISRxUPT - May 16, 2023 12:58 - 50 minutes
When most people think of medical complexity, they often think of our aging population. However, a significant number of children also have multiple medical conditions, complex medication regimens, and myriad providers involved in their care. This leads to the risk of medication errors,...

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#156—Dr. Joel West on the Master of Business and Science and the New Online Certificate in Bioscience Management Program

KGI: Innovation in Applied Life Sciences & Healthcare - April 18, 2023 21:03 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
In this episode of the KGI podcast, Dr. Joel West, professor of innovation and entrepreneurship and program director for KGI's Master of Business and Science program, talks about his background, the MBS and CBM program, and the industry's future.

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Episode 25 | Design Thinking in Healthcare - Jim O'Donnell

DISRxUPT - April 14, 2023 19:38 - 43 minutes
On rare occasions, great ideas come to our minds like lightning bolts. More often than not, though, true innovation requires hard work, dedication, and persistence. Additionally, the most innovative people embrace particular mindsets, skill sets, and processes for developing these ideas...

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Episode 24 | Credentialing and Privileging of Pharmacists - Ryan Steadman and Shannon Steele

DISRxUPT - March 15, 2023 21:24 - 36 minutes
Pharmacists have long desired to practice at the "top of their license," and this ideal is becoming more of a reality in the United States. A number of states have granted pharmacists the ability to provide chronic disease state management and test-to-treat services, which can both incl...

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RPS Pharma Scene #22

RPS Pharma Scene - March 09, 2023 11:00 - 27 minutes
Becoming a final signatory In episode 22 of our Pharma Scene podcast, Ciara is lucky enough to be joined by Moriam Ajala, a pharmacist and final signatory. If you're interested in becoming a final signatory, then Moriam has some excellent advice for you. Final signatories check the medical...

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#155—Dr. Anna Hickerson on Medical Device Engineering

KGI: Innovation in Applied Life Sciences & Healthcare - February 22, 2023 15:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
In this episode of the KGI podcast, Dr. Anna Hickerson, associate professor and program director for KGI's Master of Science in Medical Device Engineering program, talks about her background, the med device program, and the industry's future.

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Episode 23 | Pharmacists as Medical Science Liaisons - Stephanie Wu

DISRxUPT - February 15, 2023 21:25 - 38 minutes
By nature of their training, pharmacists are uniquely qualified to serve as society's drug experts. This expertise translates well to roles within the pharmaceutical industry, including the position of medical science liaison (MSL). What is an MSL and what does this role entail? What ad...

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#154—Dr. Stephen Kingsmore: Reviewing the first 10 years of genome-informed healthcare for children and predicting the next 10 years

KGI: Innovation in Applied Life Sciences & Healthcare - February 08, 2023 15:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
This is the fifth episode in our series of special podcasts for KGI’s 25th anniversary. In this episode, Dr. Stephen Kingsmore discusses reviewing the first 10 years of genome-informed healthcare for children and predicting the next 10 years. This was recorded on January 19, 2023, in Claremont a...

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#153—Dr. Barbara Fortini Discusses KGI's One-of-a-Kind Genomic Data Analytics Program

KGI: Innovation in Applied Life Sciences & Healthcare - January 11, 2023 21:52 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
In this episode of the KGI podcast, we sat down with Dr. Barbara Fortini, associate professor of genetics and the program director of the one-of-a-kind Master of Science in Human Genetics and Genomic Data Analytics (MSGDA) program, to discuss her background, history of the MSGDA program, and why...

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RPS Pharma Scene #21

RPS Pharma Scene - January 11, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutes
Breaking down language barriers in Pharmacy. In episode 21 of our RPS Pharma Scene podcast, Ghalib Khan tells us about his innovative pharmacy software, Written Medicine, which helps to break down language barriers between pharmacists and patients.  Ghalib set up Written Medicine because he ...

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Episode 22 | Disaster Response and the Pharmacist - Shannon Manzi

DISRxUPT - January 10, 2023 21:37 - 47 minutes
Disasters are often catastrophic, in part because they are both rare and unpredictable. Whether it be a natural disaster such as a hurricane, a mass casualty event, or a global pandemic, having highly trained and qualified healthcare teams ready to deploy at a moment's notice is a key s...

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#152—Dr. James Sterling on the PhD in Applied Life Sciences

KGI: Innovation in Applied Life Sciences & Healthcare - January 04, 2023 15:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
In this episode of the KGI podcast, one of KGI's founding faculty members, Dr. James Sterling, program director of the PhD in Applied Life Sciences program, discusses his various roles at KGI and talks about the PhD program and the future of a doctorate degree.

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RPS Pharma Scene #20

RPS Pharma Scene - December 15, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutes
It's Christmas, so, we've invited our friends from the Aural Apothecary podcast to join us - hurrah! Together with host Catherine Walker from the RPS Pharmacy Museum, and RPS Chief Scientist Professor Parastou Donyai, they take a fun and festive look at some questionable pharmacy ads that prob...

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RPS Pharma Scene #19

RPS Pharma Scene - December 08, 2022 10:00 - 17 minutes
The future of pharmacy? In episode 19 of our RPS Pharma Scene podcast, Stephen Goundrey-Smith of the RPS Digital Pharmacy Expert Advisory Committee talks to Santosh Sahu, CEO of Charac, about the role of digital pharmacies in UK healthcare, both today and in the future. Santosh set up Charac...

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#151—Dr. Joon Kim on KGI's Postbac Programs

KGI: Innovation in Applied Life Sciences & Healthcare - December 07, 2022 15:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
KGI welcomes Senior Director and Instructor of the Postbaccalaureate Programs Dr. Joon Kim to the podcast to discuss the Postbaccalaureate Premedical Certificate and Postbaccalaureate Pre-PA Certificate programs. 

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#150—Dr. Cynthia Martinez Discusses KGI's MS in Community Medicine Program

KGI: Innovation in Applied Life Sciences & Healthcare - November 30, 2022 16:55 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
KGI joins Dr. Cynthia Martinez, Dean of the School of Community Medicine, for a second podcast to discuss KGI's ground-breaking Master of Science in Community Medicine program.   The fully online, two-year program is revolutionizing how we educate future physicians, healthcare providers, and h...