DISRxUPT
42 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago -DISRxUPT is a podcast from the Cedarville University Center for Pharmacy Innovation which explores novel advances in the practice of pharmacy. From nanotechnology to unique public health initiatives, DISRxUPT will highlight stories of pharmacists who are changing the paradigm of patient care.
Tune in for new content once a month detailing how the profession of pharmacy continues to change and how the Center for Pharmacy Innovation is playing a key role in this transformation.
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Episode 35 | Pharmacists Improving Public Health - Myriam Shaw Ojeda
April 06, 2024 13:15 - 45 minutes - 105 MBPharmacists 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, nutritional deficiencies, the opioid crisis, or maternal-fetal health, pharmacists can transform the health of communities around the nation and the world! Listen as we talk with Myriam Shaw Ojeda, Assistant P...
Episode 34 | The Deprescribing Clinic - Tamara Ruggles
March 15, 2024 17:47 - 37 minutes - 85.7 MBIs 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 a Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist with over ten years of experience as a consultant pharmacist in the long-term care setting. Tamara is the owner and operator of Specialty Pharmacy Consulting an...
Episode 33 | The Pharmacy Athlete - Brandon Welch
February 14, 2024 20:14 - 44 minutes - 61 MBPickleball 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: mental toughness, nutrition, physical training, functional movement, metabolic health, and even supplements and medications. Some of these medications are taken chronically, while others are used to treat...
Episode 32 | Pharmacist on Mission - International Mystery Guest
January 16, 2024 18:42 - 45 minutes - 62.3 MBMost 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 care in resource-limited areas, the sacrifice of luxuries and comforts of home, the endurance of unexpected hardships, and a steadfast commitment to the mission of making the gospel known. Listen as our ...
Episode 31 | Work and Life as an PALTC Entrepreneur - Cas Seibert
November 15, 2023 11:00 - 49 minutes - 68 MBBeing 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 completing her PharmD degree at the Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) and completing a PGY1 residency in geriatric/underserved populations with the University of Cincinnati, Casondra became t...
Episode 30 | Pyrls: Innovation in Drug Information - Derek Borkowski
October 16, 2023 20:43 - 54 minutes - 124 MBHave 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 patients in the community pharmacy. With a lot of grit, the acquisition of new skills, and the right teammates, Derek's idea of "drug information made easy" transformed into a web-based and mobile app sol...
Episode 29 | Giving Pharmacists a Voice - Kim Newlove
September 25, 2023 13:42 - 47 minutes - 110 MBPharmacists 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 mother of two young men. She founded The Pharmacist's Voice®, LLC in 2017 and launched The Pharmacist’s Voice® Podcast in 2019. Through this work, she has become a go-to pharmacist in audio production. ...
Episode 28 | Artificial Intelligence 2.0 - Andrew Straw and Luke O'Brien
August 16, 2023 14:54 - 59 minutes - 82 MBSince 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. Andrew Straw, Vice Chair and Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Cedarville University, and Luke O'Brien, one of our student innovators in the Cedarville University Center for Pharmacy Innovat...
Episode 27 | Pharmacists in Free Medical Clinics - Alex Hintz and Josh Pearson
June 19, 2023 13:29 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MBIf 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 for pharmacists to assist underserved populations with their medication and healthcare needs. Alex Hintz, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the Cedarville University School of Pharmacy and vo...
Episode 26 | Perfecting Peds - Jena Quinn
May 16, 2023 12:58 - 50 minutes - 69.9 MBWhen 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, drug interactions, therapeutic duplications, and many other concerns with their medications. Unfortunately, many of these kids do not have access to a pharmacist specializing in pediatric care. Jena ...
Episode 25 | Design Thinking in Healthcare - Jim O'Donnell
April 14, 2023 19:38 - 43 minutes - 59.4 MBOn 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. One such approach to transformational innovation is a process called design thinking. Jim O’Donnell, Executive Director of Pharmacy Services for Kettering Health in the Greater Dayton Area, joins us...
Episode 24 | Credentialing and Privileging of Pharmacists - Ryan Steadman and Shannon Steele
March 15, 2023 21:24 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MBPharmacists 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 include prescribing. However, practicing according to this status as a provider requires a demonstration of expertise and competency that is new to many pharmacists. So, what are credentialing and privile...
Episode 23 | Pharmacists as Medical Science Liaisons - Stephanie Wu
February 15, 2023 21:25 - 38 minutes - 52.5 MBBy 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 additional training is needed for a pharmacist to serve in an MSL position? What other opportunities are there for pharmacists to leverage their unique skill sets and training within the pharmaceutical ...
Episode 22 | Disaster Response and the Pharmacist - Shannon Manzi
January 10, 2023 21:37 - 47 minutes - 110 MBDisasters 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 strategy to meet the medical needs of those affected. Today's pharmacists are well-trained to serve a key role on these rapid response teams. What does the pharmacist's role look like when responding t...
Episode 21 | Pharmacies and Health Information Exchanges - Cathy Kuhn
November 15, 2022 20:51 - 31 minutes - 72.8 MBWhen you go to see a doctor, nurse practitioner, physical therapist, or one of many other healthcare professionals, your health information is typically stored in a secure electronic patient chart. This allows for the collection of comprehensive health information and continuity of care for each patient. However, pharmacists in community pharmacies typically do not have access to this information and rely heavily on prescription fill histories. With the advanced training pharmacists...
Episode 20 | Blueberry Pharmacy - Kyle McCormick
October 24, 2022 17:56 - 58 minutes - 135 MBFor many, community pharmacy is primarily known for prescription drug services. Payment for prescriptions is provided by insurance companies through pharmacy benefits managers. These prescription drugs include many low-cost generic medications taken every day for the maintenance of health. But is this the best model? What if prescription benefits were only accessed for high-cost medications? Could healthcare cost savings for individuals and the system be realized with a more simplis...
Episode 19 | Implementation Science - Denise Rhoney
September 12, 2022 20:10 - 49 minutes - 114 MBThere is a growing body of research supporting how pharmacists improve patient outcomes and population health. However, some of these interventions are not adopted more widely within the modern healthcare system. Multiple barriers can stifle innovation and uptake of new services that are clearly beneficial to patients. So how can change be catalyzed? In this episode of DISRxUPT, Dr. Denise Rhoney, who serves as the Ron and Nancy McFarlane Distinguished Professor in the Division of P...
Episode 18 | Test-to-Treat Protocols in Pharmacies - Justin Coby
May 26, 2022 14:44 - 39 minutes - 90.6 MBThe COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly changed pharmacy practice, including the pharmacist's role in testing for various conditions and diseases. In some parts of the country, pharmacists can go to another level when an illness is discovered by providing appropriate treatment. In this episode of DISRxUPT, Dr. Justin Coby, Director of Cedar Care Village Pharmacy in Cedarville, Ohio, joins us to discuss this topic. Listen as we peel back the layers of test-to-treat protocols in pharmac...
Episode 17 | Advancing Compounding Technology - Joe D'Silva and Will Boyko
April 15, 2022 09:00 - 51 minutes - 117 MBJoe D'Silva, founder, CEO, and CSO of Patient & Consumers (P&C) Pharma, has always had an eye toward developing high-quality pharmaceutical products. Driven by a passion for enhancing personalized patient care and a vision to take the technology used in the pharmaceutical industry into the pharmacy itself, Joe left roles in the pharmaceutical industry to found P&C Pharma. Through this work, Joe developed QuartetRx, a first-in-class oral liquid compounding device that leverages wet m...
Episode 16 | Pharmacy Intrapreneurship and Entrepreneurship - Sue Paul
March 16, 2022 00:54 - 45 minutes - 103 MBSue Paul is a pharmacist who sees and seizes every opportunity. Energized through her experiences in various pharmacy settings and driven to provide better care for patients, Sue went on to become president and founder of SyneRxgy Consulting, co-founder of Medipreneurs, and co-founder of PGx101. In this episode of DISRxUPT, Sue joins us to discuss her unique experiences as a pharmacy entrepreneur, the many people who supported her along the way, and her passion for connecting other ...
Episode 16 | Pharmacy Intrepreneurship and Entrepreneurship - Sue Paul
March 16, 2022 00:54 - 45 minutes - 103 MBSue Paul is a pharmacist who sees and seizes every opportunity. Energized through her experiences in various pharmacy settings and driven to provide better care for patients, Sue went on to become president and founder of SyneRxgy Consulting, co-founder of Medipreneurs, and co-founder of PGx101. In this episode of DISRxUPT, Sue joins us to discuss her unique experiences as a pharmacy entrepreneur, the many people who supported her along the way, and her passion for connecting other ...
Episode 15 | The Story of Your Financial Pharmacist - Tim Ulbrich
January 18, 2022 21:32 - 51 minutes - 118 MBInnovation in the pharmacy space sometimes comes in unexpected forms. Based on his own journey facing student loan debt after pharmacy school, Dr. Tim Ulbrich saw a need to empower other pharmacists to achieve financial freedom. This led to the creation of Your Financial Pharmacist (YFP). In a few short years, Tim and the rest of his team have taken YFP from an idea to a thriving business that has supported thousands of pharmacists and pharmacy students around the US on their path t...
Episode 14 | Pharmacists and Smoking Cessation Services - Myriam Shaw-Ojeda and Andrew Straw
December 17, 2021 17:23 - 53 minutes - 122 MBSmoking continues to be a public health concern in the United States. Despite clear data on the negative health implications of smoking, 14% of adults in the US are current smokers. Pharmacists, with accessibility in underserved communities and unique knowledge regarding nicotine replacement products, are uniquely positioned to assist individuals interested in smoking cessation. In this episode of DISRxUPT, Dr. Myriam Shaw-Ojeda, assistant professor for pharmacy practice at The Ohio...
Episode 13 | Cedar Care Village Pharmacy - Justin Coby
October 15, 2021 19:56 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBLocal community pharmacies and free clinics may not be the first places you think of when it comes to improving the healthcare system. In a day when customer service and care seem to be devalued, this might be the best place to start. We as people are created for connection, thus genuine care and innovation in healthcare start with a recognition of realities. In this episode of DISRxUPT, Dr. Justin Coby, Director of Cedar Care Village Pharmacy in Cedarville, Ohio, joins us to discus...
Episode 12 | Advances in Nuclear Pharmacy - Andrew Brown
September 01, 2021 15:21 - 31 minutes - 72.3 MBRadiopharmaceuticals are used daily in medical care as both diagnostic and therapeutic agents. With the expertise of nuclear pharmacists, radiopharmaceuticals can be used to precisely diagnose and treat many conditions. Radiopharmaceuticals can act like "flashlights," illuminating certain organs or cells through advanced imaging techniques. They can also act as "hand grenades," delivering a focused and fatal blow to cancer cells. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Andrew Brown,...
Episode 11 | Updates on the Opioid Crisis - Jon Sprague
July 30, 2021 15:34 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBThe opioid epidemic, a three-phased crisis thus far in the United States, has ravaged American communities both small and large. Ohio has been a major intersection for drug trafficking and is often cited as one of the worst-hit states in the nation. Initially fueled by predatory pharmaceutical marketing, this crisis was worsened by illicit laboratory production and the rise of black-market synthetic opioids like fentanyl. Opioid medications are effective and useful in the correct me...
Episode 11 | COVID-19 and the Opioid Crisis - Jon Sprague
July 30, 2021 15:34 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBThe opioid epidemic, a three-phased crisis thus far in the United States, has ravaged American communities both small and large. Ohio has been a major intersection for drug trafficking and is often cited as one of the worst-hit states in the nation. Initially fueled by predatory pharmaceutical marketing, this crisis was worsened by illicit laboratory production and the rise of black-market synthetic opioids like fentanyl. Opioid medications are effective and useful in the correct me...
Episode 10 | Academic Detailing - Stephanie Tubb
July 02, 2021 19:32 - 30 minutes - 70.2 MBPharmacists receive the most extensive medication experience out of any healthcare professional. Much of the profession’s recent growth has been in areas that allow this expertise to be leveraged alongside key communication skills. Pharmacists are increasingly involved in helping to influence medication prescribing to align with current medical literature and guidelines. One tool that can be utilized by pharmacists to promote these efforts is academic detailing, an educational outre...
Episode 10 | Academic Detailing - Stephanie Cailor
July 02, 2021 19:32 - 30 minutes - 70.2 MBPharmacists receive the most extensive medication experience out of any healthcare professional. Much of the profession’s recent growth has been in areas that allow this expertise to be leveraged alongside key communication skills. Pharmacists are increasingly involved in helping to influence medication prescribing to align with current medical literature and guidelines. One tool that can be utilized by pharmacists to promote these efforts is academic detailing, an educational outre...
Episode 9 | Artificial Intelligence in Pharmacy - Luke Mennen
May 17, 2021 20:12 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBIn this episode of DISRxUPT, we explore how artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are changing the ways pharmacists work each day. We are joined by Luke Mennen, Health System Pharmacy Administration & Leadership Resident at the Cleveland Clinic and Cedarville alumnus. In this episode, we discuss how AI is transforming all aspects of pharmacy, from drug discovery to the bedside. Luke also explains various ways in which the medication use process is impacted by AI technolo...
Episode 8 | The ABCs of 503B and cGMP - Jeff Hval
April 09, 2021 19:02 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBIn this episode of DISRxUPT, we explore the important role that 503B outsourcing facilities play in today's drug supply chain. We are joined by Jeff Hval, chief operating officer and chief pharmacist with STAQ Pharma, a 503B outsourcing facility based in Colorado. Jeff explains the history behind the creation of 503B outsourcing facilities, key differences from 503A pharmacies and drug manufacturers, the role of the FDA in oversight of 503B facilities, and the importance of current ...
Episode 7 | COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy - Aleda Chen
March 13, 2021 02:19 - 39 minutes - 36 MBIn this episode of DISRxUPT, we continue our conversations about COVID-19 vaccines by diving into the topic of vaccine hesitancy. We are joined by Dr. Aleda Chen, interim dean and associate professor at the Cedarville University School of Pharmacy. Listen in as Dr. Chen and Dr. Cole discuss the impact of vaccine hesitancy, common beliefs about the COVID-19 vaccines, and how the social determinants of health impact our health beliefs. We also discuss how healthcare providers can uti...
Episode 6 | Pharmacy Advocacy - Thad Franz and Andrea Kowalski
February 26, 2021 12:28 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBIn this episode of DISRxUPT, we discuss the importance of pharmacy advocacy with Dr. Thad Franz and Dr. Andrea Kowalski. Both serve as leaders of independent community pharmacies in the state of Ohio.
Episode 6 | Pharmacy Practice & Advocacy 2 - Thad Franz and Andrea Kowalski
February 26, 2021 12:28 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBOn this episode of DISRxUPT we discuss pharmacy advocacy with Dr. Thad Franz, Vice Chair of Experiential Programs with the Cedarville University School of Pharmacy and director of Cedar Care Village Pharmacy in Cedarville, Ohio, alongside Dr. Andrea Kowalski, Director of Clinical Services with Shrivers Pharmacy, a multi-store independent pharmacy is Southeast Ohio. Andrea this to say about pharmacy advocacy: “We can’t expect change or progress in our profession without showing the...
Episode 5 | Pharmacy Practice & Advocacy 1 - Melody Hartzler
February 08, 2021 18:32 - 44 minutes - 101 MBIn this episode of DISRxUPT, we discuss pharmacy advocacy with Dr. Melody Hartzler, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Cedarville University and founder of PharmToTable. Dr. Hartzler has worked closely alongside the Ohio Pharmacists Association for legislative efforts and has participated in providing testimony to the Ohio Legislature on the language of the law for consult agreements. She says this about pharmacy advocacy: “Advocacy is speaking up about what our profession...
Episode 5 | Pharmacy Practice and Advocacy - Melody Hartzler
February 08, 2021 18:32 - 44 minutes - 101 MBIn this episode of DISRxUPT, we discuss the importance of pharmacy advocacy with Dr. Melody Hartzler, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Cedarville University and founder of PharmToTable.
Episode 4 | Practicing Precision Medicine Through Pharmacogenomics
January 07, 2021 17:05 - 39 minutes - 16.1 MBIn this episode of DISRxUPT, we talk with Dr. Ryley Uber, Director of the Pharmacogenomics Program at Geisinger Health, regarding how the impact of pharmacogenomics testing continues to grow.
Episode 4 | Practicing Precision Medicine Through Pharmacogenomics - Ryley Uber
January 07, 2021 17:05 - 39 minutes - 16.1 MBIn today’s episode, Cedarville alumnus, Dr. Ryley Uber, will be discussing the practice of pharmacogenomics, which is how an individual’s genetic code can affect the way different medications interact and are processed within the body. The implications of research in this field are enormous. From pharmacovigilance to personalized medication dosing, everyone involved in the medication process stands to benefit from pharmacogenomic data. Dr. Uber’s interest in pharmacogenomics began d...
Episode 3 | Ethical Considerations and COVID-19 Vaccines
December 11, 2020 17:24 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBIn today’s episode, Dr. Justin Cole is joined by a panel of medical professionals, including a retired physician and ethicist, an infectious disease specialty pharmacist, and a student from Cedarville University School of Pharmacy. Dr. Dennis Sullivan, professor emeritus of pharmacy practice at Cedarville University, and Rachel Wolthoff, a current second-year student pharmacist, will provide background information and detailed perspective on the ethical dilemmas surrounding COVID-19...
Episode 2 | The Potential of Nanomedicine
December 04, 2020 19:49 - 24 minutes - 15.8 MBWe all know that every medication has the potential to cause side effects, often because these agents have effects all through the body. What if we could decrease the risk of these off-target effects through novel approaches like nanotechnology? Could nanomedicine help us target only the specific cells or tissues where we want the drug to be delivered? In the second episode of DISRxUPT, we discuss the potential of nanomedicine applications with Dr. Mohan, Pereira, assistant professor of physi...
Episode 2 | The Potential of Nanomedicine - Mohan Pereira
December 04, 2020 19:49 - 24 minutes - 15.8 MBIn today’s episode Dr. Mohan Pereira, Assistant Professor of Physics at Cedarville University, outlines the basics of nanotechnology applications in medicine. Dr. Pereira shares his career journey from a young child in Sri Lanka with an interest in science to a nanotechnology expert in the United States. The physics professor says this about the surprising way in which his career in which physics and medicine have come together: “Even when I was a child I never thought of pursuing ...
Episode 1 | The Role of Pharmacy Innovation
November 20, 2020 13:22 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBWelcome to the first episode of the Disrupt Podcast, brought to you by the Cedarville University Center for Pharmacy Innovation. In this inaugural episode, Dr. Justin Cole, the director of the center, as well as two of the center’s student innovators, discuss their backgrounds, interests in innovation, and current projects. Luke O’Brien, one of the center’s student innovators, mentioning his interest in technology and informatics, says this about his interest to work in this settin...