The mTOR You Know: Recent Episodes
The mTOR You Know
The mTOR you know is an immunology/transplant podcast produced by the ACCP IMTR PRN New Practitioner Council. Please follow @themTORyouknow on twitter!
In this next installment in our allocation series, cardiac transplant experts, Drs. Ashley Loethen and Ed Horn, teach us about heart allocation in a lively discussion with hosts Kimberly Goehring and Asia Johnson. Join us for some intriguing conversations on the current system, opportunities for improvement, and proposed changes to come. Continuous distribution? Sensitization points? Listen up so that your heart doesn’t skip a beat when new rules emerge!
PGY2 SOT resident Nicole Lewis joins us from VCU Health in Richmond, Virginia, to discuss an article published by University of Pennsylvania on the center's experience with basiliximab induction strategies in heart transplant
PGY2 SOT resident Rachel Christensen joins us from University of Illinois Chicago to discuss a case series using a novel immunosuppression regimen in intestinal transplantation.
Get cozy for this couch session, Alex Bixby and Amanda Condon-Martinez host a discussion about the life of parenthood with Adam Diamond and Nicole Alvey. The group discusses how they planned for maternity and paternity leave, setting boundaries, shifting priorities, adapting to the unexpected, and much more!
Not a parent? Still give this a listen - this episode is for everyone! The group also discusses how management can optimally support pharmacists with these needs, helpful tips for those who may start a family in the future, and insights of this balancing act you may see your co-workers endure!
As we celebrate Donate Life Month, we are joined by two organ transplant recipients, Megan Schuff Zimmerman and Dr. Drew Silverman, as well as an altruistic donor, Dr. Chuck Rickert, to get a glimpse into their unique journeys through transplant, donation, and how these experiences have impacted their practice and approach to patient care.
PGY2 SOT Bona Shin joins us from the Johns Hopkins Hospital to discuss “Outcomes of older Black renal transplant recipients receiving basiliximab induction and early steroid withdrawal”, as well as a discussion on her residency experience of co-management of acute cellular rejection and COVID-19 infection.
Join Tanner as he discusses the article “Immune outcomes of lung transplant recipients with different cytochrome P450 3A5 phenotypes after discontinuation of voriconazole antifungal prophylaxis” and therapeutic drug monitoring for mycophenolate.
In this episode of the mTOR You Know, Drs. Aileen Chi and Lauren Schumacher are joined by Drs. Ashley Feist and TrisAnn Rendulic to discuss their experience expanding their pharmacy teams. We encourage all listeners to read the previous publication "Considerations and approaches to expansion of solid organ transplant pharmacist services", published in JACCP in 2021, as it provides excellent guidance and background information. Tune in to this discussion to hear how our panelists have personally navigated some common challenges, their tips for making strong proposals, utilization of metrics and more!
On this resident blog, PGY2 SOT resident Madhumita Rao joins us from University of Colorado Hospital to discuss the HCV-TARGET study comparing early and late initiation of HCV treatment in SOT recipients, as well as highlight concerns with use of SGLT2 inhibitors early post-kidney transplant.
PGY2 SOT Jard Walz joins us from University of Wisconsin Health to discuss "A Head-to-head Comparison of De Novo Sirolimus or Everolimus Plus Reduced-dose Tacrolimus in Kidney Transplant Recipients: A Prospective and Randomized Trial", as well as a discussion on his unique residency experience with a CMV antiviral stewardship program
PGY2 SOT Sydney Markley joins us from the Medical University of South Carolina to discuss the use of de novo belatacept-based immunosuppression after lung transplantation.
On this resident blog, PGY2 SOT Kirstie Freibert joins us from Ochsner Medical Center to share a recent publication, "Detrimental impact of immunosuppressive burden on clinical course in patients with Cytomegalovirus infection after liver transplantation", as well as an interesting ID case of a liver transplant recipient with fever of unknown origin.PMID:38010975
It is the question of the ages in the land of clinical pharmacy . . . should we dose by total, ideal, or adjusted body weight? This is often a debate across many specialties, and immunosuppression in solid organ transplant is no different. In this episode, join Drs. Kimberly Goehring and Aileen Chi as they host heavy hitters in the field, Drs. Nicole Pilch and Dave Salerno, duking it out in this next installment of our clinical debate series. So get out your popcorn and enjoy the lively discussion!
It's a stressful time of year: preparing your CV, research projects, residency applications, and ASHP Midyear! Lauren Schumacher is joined by panelists John Lyons and David Quan to demystify PPS (personnel placement service). This episode is jam packed with tips for PGY2 candidates, considerations for transplant job seekers, and helpful advice for those recruiting!
PPS not for you? That's okay! The group also discusses alternatives to PPS including utilizing virtual meetings to your advantage.
In this podcast, Drs Bona Shin, Courtney Urzen, and Alisia Chen continue discussing their transition from PGY1 to PGY2. They discuss every stressful aspect of this life change: finding a place to live, cross country moves, whether or not to prepare for PGY2, taking their first transplant deep dives and general challenges they have faced!
In this riveting episode, hosts Aileen Chi and Alicia Lichvar delve deep into organ allocation, focusing specifically on the liver. Journey with us as we unpack the evolution of liver allocation, exploring its past intricacies, understanding the present dynamics, and speculating on future possibilities. Our esteemed guest, Dr. Ryutaro Hirose, brings a wealth of knowledge and insights, shedding light on the complexities and challenges of this critical medical process.
On this episode, John Lyons & Lauren Schumacher talk all things BCTXP with 2 member of the BCTXP Specialty Council: Heather Johnson and Mary Leick. Have you ever wondered how the content outline was created or test questions are developed? This will answer all your curiosities!
On this couch session, graduating SOT PGY2s Bridget Bucher, Courtney (Jurgens) Overton, Asia Johnson, and Sydney Harrison share their experiences in navigating first job searches and wisdom gained from PGY2
In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month this past May 2023, Drs. Marwan Abouljoud and Suzanne Harris discuss the topic of mental health and burnout among healthcare professionals and even share some tips on how listeners can help themselves as well as others in dealing with mental health.
On this resident blog, PGY2 SOT Rachel Rikard joins us from the University of North Carolina Medical Center to discuss the incidence of thromboembolic complications following kidney transplantation with short and extended aspirin prophylaxis. PMID: 37309097
On this resident blog, PGY2 SOT Erica Keenan joins us from UW Health to discuss the long term follow-up of the tacrolimus in combination, tacrolimus alone compared (TICTAC) trial. PMID: 36870863
On this couch session of the mTOR you know podcast incoming PGY-2 SOT residents Drs Bona Shin, Courtney Urzen, and Alisia Chen discuss their experiences during PGY-1 and how they developed an interest for transplant.
On this episode, we take a step away from our regularly scheduled programming to talk about something near and dear to our hearts and taste buds: craft beer! Hosts John Lyons and Bona Shin discuss all things craft beer with Lindsey Toman, Barrett Crowther, and Steve Gabardi. There's guaranteed to be something for everyone: not only does the panel discuss the nuances of the styles they're enjoying at the moment, but they provide tips for a great brewery experience for those who are just scratching the surface of the craft beer world!
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On this resident blog, PGY2 SOT Elise Lawrence joins us from the University of Colorado Hospital to discuss a review of 3-year follow up data on outcomes after conversion from monthly to every 2-month belatacept maintenance therapy in low immunologic risk kidney transplant recipients, followed by a brief refresher on considerations for toxoplasmosis prophylaxis after solid organ transplant and what options to consider when patients can not utilize sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim.
On this resident blog, PGY2 SOT Kaitlyn Legg joins us from the University of Maryland Medical Center to discuss the safety and efficacy of everolimus initiation from the first month after liver transplantation. PMID: 36880482
On this resident blog, PGY2 SOT Kenneth Saunders joins us from the University of Maryland Medical Center to discuss evidence for the treatment of chronic active antibody mediated rejection with tocilizumab in kidney transplant recipients. PMID 36787372.
On this resident blog, PGY2 SOT Paula Krzos joins us from the University of Chicago Medicine to discuss updates to the lung composite allocation score (CAS).
On this resident blog, PGY2 SOT Myesha Tabriz joins us from the University of Chicago Medicine to discuss emerging evidence for donation after circulatory death (DCD) heart transplantation.
On this resident blog, PGY2 SOT Lanea Glauner joins us from the Johns Hopkins Hospital to discuss kidney transplant from HCV viremic donors to HCV-negative recipients and risk for de novo donor specific antibodies and acute rejection. PMID: 36580971
On this resident blog, PGY2 SOT Annesti Elmsari joins us from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy to discuss the safety & efficacy of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists in solid organ transplantation. PMID: 36039519
On this resident blog, PGY2 SOT Hansa Mreyoud joins us from Michigan Medicine to discuss the safety and effectiveness of isavuconazole treatment for fungal infections in solid organ transplant recipients. PMID: 35171022
On this resident blog, PGY2 SOT Megan Galle joins us from the Mayo Clinic to discuss maribavir for refractory cytomegalovirus infections with or without resistance post-transplant. PMID: 34864943
On the latest of our couch session series, Lauren Schumacher and Aileen Chi are joined by Megan Galle, Erik Henricksen and Lyndsey Bowman to discuss imposter syndrome. It’s estimated that 70% of individuals will experience imposter syndrome. Join us to hear about how imposter syndrome impacted our panelists at different points in their transplant pharmacy career and tips to overcoming imposter syndrome.
On this resident blog, PGY2 SOT Kaitlyn Grieves joins us from Massachusetts General Hospital to discuss how elevated posaconazole trough concentrations are not associated with increased risk for posaconazole toxicity in lung transplant recipients. PMID: 36205935
On this resident blog, PGY2 SOT Claire Schmidt joins us from Loyola University Medical Center to discuss the impact of belatacept and tacrolimus on cytomegalovirus viral load control and relapse in moderate and high-risk cytomegalovirus serostatus kidney transplant recipients. PMID: 36321801
On this resident blog, PGY2 SOT Elise Heiman joins us from Tampa General Hospital to discuss nirmatrelvir/ritonavir use with tacrolimus in lung transplant recipients. PMID: 36525555.
On this resident blog, PGY2 SOT Kayla Moody joins us from Duke University Hospital to discuss advancement in the field of xenotransplantation, as well as unique barriers and obstacles to overcome in this unique practice.
On this resident blog, PGY2 SOT Haley Hixson joins us from the University of Virginia Health to discuss risk factors for high level CMV viremia in liver transplant recipients. PMID: 35780512
In the latest edition of the mTOR You Know, Drs. Aileen Chi and Lauren Schumacher are joined by Drs. Rita Alloway and Simon Tremblay to litigate SOT clinical trials and its data. Giving you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how the highest court, the FDA, came down to its rulings and how to navigate the process.
With the long-awaited passing of the Immuno Bill, there’s a new (Medicare Part) B in town to save the day! On this episode, your hosts Drs. Melissa Chaung and Kimberly Goehring chat with policy pioneers Drs. Lisa Potter, Joelle Nelson, and Jen McDermott to navigate the unchartered waters of this new benefit. Join us as we discuss eligibility, enrollment, action items for transplant centers right now, important gaps, and ways that you too can become a public policy hero!
In the latest edition of the mTOR You Know, Drs. Hannah Naguib and Thomas Wert are joined by Dr. Dominic Chan to pull back the curtain and take a deep dive into all things vaccination in SOT and the balancing act our immunosuppressed patients face with regards to vaccine-preventable disease. Do you think vaccines are just a jab? Think again.
In this episode of the mTOR You Know Podcast, Evelyn Hsu, MD and Mary Moss Chandran, PharmD discuss the multi-dimensional disparities faced by pediatric transplant patients. They share the current landscape in pediatric transplant, discuss the effects of disparities in the continuum of care, assess the unmet need, and detail potential strategies to bridge disparities. They share important information about how transplant pharmacists can collaborate with physicians and get involved! This episode was hosted by Dr. Aileen Chi and Emily Sartain.
On the latest edition of the "mTOR You Know Couch Sessions" John Lyons and Alicia Lichvar are joined by guest host Lauren Schumacher and our wonderful panel of Aoife Iaria, Emily Garcia, Heather Johnson, and Idris Yakubu to discuss the winding and anxiety-ridden road to match day, the aftermath of the match, as well as the PGY2 job hunt for that first position. It's all about the journey, not the destination, right? We'll see what's about to happen next.
On this resident blog, PGY2 SOT Olivia Huber joins us from Tampa General Hospital to discuss the utility of the ImmuKnow assay pre-heart transplant as a predictor of rejection at the time of first endomyocardial biopsy. This blog was precepted by Angela Logan, PharmD, BCPS, BCTXP.
On this resident blog, PGY2 SOT Yong Kim joins us from Yale New Haven Hospital to discuss outcomes of liver transplantation from donors with HIV to recipients with HIV. This blog was precepted by Dr. Gianna Girone, PharmD.
On this resident blog, PGY2 SOT Karen Huang joins us from the University of Maryland Medical Center to discuss long-term outcomes in adult simultaneous liver-kidney transplant recipients with positive crossmatches. This blog was precepted by Dr. Jillian Casale, PharmD, BCPS, BCTXP.
On this resident blog, PGY2 SOT Emily Garcia joins us from the University of Maryland Medical Center to discuss inhaled pulmonary vasodilator therapy in adult lung transplant. This blog was precepted by Dr. Jillian Casale. PMID: 34787647
On this resident blog, PGY2 SOT Brenda Astorga joins us from the University of Chicago Medicine to discuss national trends and outcomes of heart-kidney transplantation using hepatitis C positive donors. This blog was precepted by Dr. Lisa Potter. PMID: 34974630
On this resident blog, PGY2 SOT Julie Hubbard joins us from Barnes-Jewish Hospital to discuss the impact of the new UNOS donor heart allocation system on waitlist outcomes and early posttransplant mortality among adults with congenital heart disease. This blog was precepted by Dr. Nicole Nesselhauf. PMID: 34859574
On this resident blog, PGY2 SOT Carson Shoemaker joins us from the University of Virginia Health to discuss a single-center evaluation of letermovir prophylaxis for cytomegalovirus prevention in thoracic organ transplantation. This blog was precepted by Dr. Jennifer Geyston. PMID: 35031206
On this resident blog, PGY2 SOT Alyson Prom and Dr. Christina Doligalski join us from the University of North Carolina Medical Center to discuss the CFTR modulator Trikafta and its use post lung transplant for patients with underlying Cystic Fibrosis. This blog was hosted and precepted by Dr. Christina Doliglaksi. PMID: 34538541
On this resident blog, PGY2 SOT Nick Pauley joins us from Henry Ford Hospital to discuss every 2-month belatacept maintenance therapy in kidney transplant recipients greater than 1-year post-transplant. This blog was precepted by Dr. Arin Jantz. PMID: 33583120
On this episode of the mTOR You Know podcast Drs Katie McMurry and Alicia Lichvar discuss the pros and cons of steroid continuation and withdrawal in kidney transplantation. This episode was hosted by Drs. Thomas Wert and Melissa Durst. References: PMID: 18936569, 33533901, 16378069, 31680394, 26816011
On this resident blog, PGY2 SOT Aoife Iaria joins us from the University of Illinois at Chicago to discuss cytomegalovirus "blips" in high risk kidney/kidney-pancreas transplant recipients. This blog was precepted by Dr. Jamie Benken. PMID: 35014122
On this resident blog, PGY2 SOT Leanna Borges joins us from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital to discuss the Incidence of cytomegalovirus infection in seropositive kidney transplant recipients treated with everolimus. This blog was precepted by Dr. Alexandra James. PMID: 34990047
On this resident blog, PGY2 SOT Rachel Huntsman joins us from the Cleveland Clinic to discuss the use of maribavir for refractory cytomegalovirus infections with or without resistance post-transplant. This blog was precepted by Dr. Jamie Eckardt. PMID: 34864943
On this resident blog, PGY-2 SOT Dr. Hannah Roppo joins us from the University of Colorado Hospital to discuss a fresh off-the-press trial exploring conversion from calcineurin inhibitor to belatacept-based maintenance immunosuppression in renal transplant recipients. This blog was precepted by Dr. Barrett Crowther. PMID: 34706967
Happy holidays from the mTOR You Know crew! For the first of the "Couch Sessions" series, Drs. John Lyons and Alicia Lichvar are joined by Drs. Stacy Bernard, Sara Bova, Brenda Astorga, and Reed Hall to swap stories of Midyear experiences, residency recruitment, suspect fashion choices (sorry Rita!), and everything "this American transplant pharmacist life" during the holiday season. Make sure to cozy up and have your heated blanket and hot cocoa on deck, because this is one packed podcast for a long winter's eve!
On part 2 of this episode Drs. Kaiser, Mansell, and Taber dive into barriers for adherence, tools for success, and on-going adherence projects in the transplant community.
On this resident blog, PGY-2 SOT Dr. Kayla Evans, joins us from Duke University Hospital to discuss expanding the donor pool with hepatitis B NAT+ kidney and liver allografts. This blog was precepted by Dr. Matt Harris. PMID: 34506310.
On this two part episode of the mTOR You Know Podcast, NPC members Helen Sweiss and Megan Galle chat with medication adherence experts Tiffany Kaiser, Holly Mansell, and Dave Taber.
Our next resident blog goes international with Shahad Raslan, PGY2 SOT at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This blog post was precepted by Delal Alkortas. PMID: 34058795
Please join me in welcoming our very first Resident Blog Podcast of the year by Victoria Reams, PGY2 SOT at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. This blog was precepted by Lindsey Toman, PharmD, BCPS. See article here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0955470X2100056
In the second half of this two part podcast Drs. Aoife Iaria and Kelsea Zukauckas interview Drs. Lyndsey Bowman and Jennifer Trofe-Clark. During part two of this podcast, we dive into flipped research projects, revisions, and peer review. References: icmje-recommendations.pdf doi: 10.1002/jac5.1190 doi: 10.2146/ajhp170183 doi: 10.1002/jac5.1320 doi: 10.2146/ajhp170190 doi: 10.1002/jac5.1298
In this two part podcast Drs. Aoife Iaria and Kelsea Zukauckas interview Drs. Lyndsey Bowman and Jennifer Trofe-Clark. Part 1 of this podcast tackles tips for getting started in publication.
To celebrate Donate Life Month, hosts Dr. Alexandra Bixby and Dr. Stephanie Witek are joined by Dr. Kayla Joyal, Dr. Emily Sartain, and PharmD Candidate Shahreen Sharma to chat about organ donation. Drs. Joyal and Sartain are chair and chair-elect of the AST TxPharm Organ Donation Workgroup. Shahreen Sharma shares her extensive experience working on organ donation projects and how she has taken advantage of the virtual world to expand her reach. Our expert panelists teach us how to talk to the community about organ donation, give us ideas for jumpstarting organ donation awareness events, and educate us about the AST TxPharm Organ Donation Challenge.
For the latest edition of the mTOR You Know, we are excited to present the research roundtable, a crossover between the ACCP IMTR PRN New Practitioner Council and Research Committee. Our hosts, John Lyons and Alicia Lichvar (our incoming IMTR PRN Chair!) discuss the challenges, trials, tribulations, and joys of transplant pharmacy research with a star-studded cast of Drs. Rita Alloway, Jillian Fose, Mei Jorgensen, and Katie McMurry. This roundtable discussion is not one you want to miss!
Hosts Dr. Jillian Dann and Dr. Alexandra Bixby take us on an educational journey through burnout, joined by a panel of some of our favorite veteran transplant pharmacist colleagues Dr. Matt Harris, Dr. Jennifer Melaragno, and Dr. Samir Patel. Our hosts not only provide some education on the definition, signs, and symptoms of burnout in the workplace, as well as some of the literature surrounding burnout in the medical professions, but we are also given some insight as to a new transplant pharmacist burnout inventory that is under development by Dr. Harris's ACCP IMTR PRN Workforce Committee! Dr. Melaragno provides her experience with dealing with the stress and potential of burnout as she transitioned to a working mother, Dr. Patel shares his insight shifting between clinical pharmacy and industry, and both Drs. Harris and Patel share some tips and tricks for residents through their experiences as RPDs. How is this podcast under an hour long?!
For our second episode of The mTOR You Know, we are joined by new practitioner members Dr. Amanda Condon-Martinez and Dr. Laura Cotiguala, along with (former) PGY2 members Dr. Kimberly Goehring and Dr. Lauren Schumacher for a roundtable discussion about the job search process, the transition from PGY2 to New Practitioner, as well as tips and tricks for starting new transplant pharmacy services.
Our VERY FIRST Episode, featuring Dr. Barrett Crowther!
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Crowther about Medication Access Workgroup, and their Covid-19 FAQ document found at: https://www.myast.org/covid-med-access
For our New Practitioner Corner segment (the NPC), we discuss the road to FCCP: https://www.accp.com/about/fccp.aspx
The mTOR you know is an immunology/transplant podcast produced by the ACCP IMTR PRN New Practitioner Council. Please follow @themTORyouknow on twitter!