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Episode Summary:In recognition of National DNA Day, April 25, 2024, Dr. Mary Weissman, Miss Courtney Harmon, and Dr. Becky Winslow discuss clinical pharmacogenomics resources, what pharmacogenomics information they provide, and how to navigate and utilize the pharmacogenomics information to answer a prescriber’s clinical question about pharmacogenomics' relationship to an adverse drug event.  Listeners interested in learning a step-wise approach to using the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) Table of Pharmacogenetics Associations and the FDA Table of Pharmacogenomic Biomarkers in Drug Labeling, the Clinical Pharmacogenetics Implementation Consortium's (CPIC's) database, and the Pharmacogenomics Knowledgebase (PharmGKB) to demystify pharmacogenomics' role in adverse drug events will not want to miss this Precision Health and PGx Podcast episode. Biographies:Before founding inGENEious RX Incorporated, a boutique pharmacogenomics consulting firm, Dr. Winslow directed pharmacy business operations and clinical pharmacy programs in retail, hospital, long-term care, and public health pharmacies for Walmart Stores, Community Health Systems, Neil Medical Group, and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. Since founding inGENEious RX over ten years ago, Dr. Winslow has worked with numerous distinguished vendors in the pharmacogenomics industry to reduce barriers holding pharmacogenomics back from becoming a standard of care including Translational Software, Admera Health, Genemarkers, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Acutis Diagnostics, Kentucky Teachers’ Retirement System, and GenXys. A sought-after pharmacogenomics subject matter expert, Dr. Winslow, is an authority in pharmacogenomics access and reimbursement and specializes in business strategy consulting for pharmacogenomics stakeholders.  Dr. Mary Weissman is a pharmacogenomics science, clinical utility and reimbursement expert and inGENEious RX Incorporated team member.  After earning her PharmD from the Arnold and Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy, Dr. Weissman completed a two-year pharmacogenomics fellowship with a clinical diagnostic lab. Upon completing her academic training in pharmacology and pharmacogenomics, Dr. Weissman embarked on a journey to apply her expertise in clinical diagnostic laboratories and has held several key scientific and clinical roles in pharmacogenomics laboratories. Through informative presentations, training sessions, papers, and webinars, she has helped clarify pharmacogenomics' complexities and highlight its potential to revolutionize medication management strategies for pharmacogenomics' stakeholders.Miss Courtney Harmon is graduating from Manchester University's Pharmacy and Pharmacogenomics programs in 2024.  She serves as a P4 liaison for Manchester University's chapter of Industry Pharmacists Organization (IPhO) and she is interested in pursuing a career in industry pharmacy. She has worked for Walgreens pharmacy for the last eight years. References:1. Table of pharmacogenomic biomarkers in drug labeling. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Published August 10, 2023. Accessed February 1, 2024. https://www.fda.gov/drugs/science-and-research-drugs/table-pharmacogenomic-biomarkers-drug-labeling 2. Table of pharmacogenetic associations. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Published October 26, 2022. Accessed February 1, 2024. https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/precision-medicine/table-pharmacogenetic-associations 3. CPIC. Cpicpgx.org. Accessed February 1, 2024. https://cpicpgx.org 4. PharmGKB. PharmGKB. Accessed February 1, 2024. https://www.pharmgkb.orgKeywords: #pharmacogenomics #ingeneiousrx #PGx #pharmacists #precisionhealthandpgxpodcast #pharmacypodcastnetwork #pharmacogenetics #genetics #sources #resources #FDA #CPIC #PharmGKB

Towny Robinson is the CEO of JayMac Pharmaceuticals and the inventor of EnLyte and EnBrace HR. He is a national expert on Methylation Biochemistry/Genetics and Psychiatric Disorders. Visit his website to learn more: www.enlyterx.com/about-enlytewww.enlyterx.com/about-enlyteBehnaz Disclaimer: These are my personal views and opinions, and I am not speaking on behalf of Castle Biosciences, Inc.



 

Special Episode: Travel with us in this journey through the fascinating world of Medical Science Liaison (MSL), new career path for pharmacists! Get firsthand knowledge from the CEO of The MSL Society and how to break into the amazing career path.We are giving away a signed copy of the book "The Medical Science Liaison Career Guide: How to Break Into Your First Role". To the one lucky aspiring MSL, please share our podcast link, tag Becky, Behnaz, and Samuel Dyer and make sure to use the hashtag PGx4Rx to be entered into the contest. The winners will be announced in the first week of January 2024. Behnaz Disclaimer: These are my personal views and opinions, and I am not speaking on behalf of Castle Biosciences, Inc.



 

Becky Winslow, BS, PharmD Host and Pharmacogenomics Medical Science Liaison; Behnaz Sarrami, MS, PharmD, Host and Pharmacogenomics Medical Science Liaison; Thierry Dervieux, PharmD, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer at Prometheus LaboratoriesDisclaimer:Behnaz Disclaimer: These are my personal views and opinions, and I am not speaking on behalf of Castle Biosciences, Inc. Becky Disclaimer: These are my personal views and opinions, and I am not speaking on behalf of any other entity.
 
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100:00:06,190 --> 00:00:19,620You're listening to the Pharmacy podcast Network in a world where one size fits all medications dominate the pharmaceutical industry.
200:00:20,079 --> 00:00:24,750Precision medicine brings a ray of hope for those seeking customized health care.
300:00:25,350 --> 00:00:32,830Pharmacists have a unique opportunity to help people in need of specialized testing to ensure medications work as intended.
400:00:33,540 --> 00:00:44,680Welcome to PGX for pharmacists where we unravel the wonders of precision medicine and its potential to revolutionize the way we approach pharmacy care.
500:00:45,169 --> 00:00:52,790Get ready to uncover the secrets behind pharmacogenomics and how it's transforming lives one genome at a time.
600:00:52,799 --> 00:00:53,189Hello,
700:00:53,200 --> 00:00:53,950everyone.
800:00:54,159 --> 00:00:55,080I'm your host,
900:00:55,090 --> 00:00:56,389Doctor Becky Winslow.
1000:00:56,409 --> 00:01:09,860And you're listening to the PGX for Pharmacist podcast that we magazine recognized in 2021 as the ninth most listened to genetics podcasts in the world on the PGX for Pharmacist podcast.
1100:01:09,870 --> 00:01:16,690We explore all things pharmacogenomics related and our mission is to educate and advocate for PGX.
1200:01:16,769 --> 00:01:23,849We accomplish this mission through exclusive interviews with highly qualified and well experienced pharmacogenomics.
1300:01:23,860 --> 00:01:29,720Industry leaders such as today's special guest and my name is Baas Sami,
1400:01:29,730 --> 00:01:32,739the co-host of PGX for Pharms podcast,
1500:01:32,750 --> 00:01:33,860Pharmacogenomics,
1600:01:33,870 --> 00:01:36,819medical science liaison and a mentor to pharmacist.
1700:01:36,889 --> 00:01:40,239Connect with us on linkedin and let's get a conversation going.
1800:01:40,269 --> 00:01:46,720We want to hear from you and how you're impacting pharmacogenomic stakeholders and what you have learned throughout your journey.
1900:01:48,510 --> 00:01:49,010Ok.
2000:01:49,019 --> 00:01:50,819So without any further ado,
2100:01:50,839 --> 00:01:54,769I'm extremely pleased to introduce to our audience.
2200:01:54,919 --> 00:01:56,059Doctor Theory Devo,
2300:01:57,239 --> 00:02:01,129the Chief Scientific Officer at Prometheus Laboratories,
2400:02:01,139 --> 00:02:08,139and Perme Prometheus Laboratories is a reference clinical laboratory that's focused on the diagnosis,
2500:02:08,149 --> 00:02:13,330prognosis and monitoring of immune mediated inflammatory diseases.
2600:02:13,970 --> 00:02:14,229So,
2700:02:14,240 --> 00:02:14,649thank you,
2800:02:14,660 --> 00:02:17,759Doctor De for joining us on the podcast.
2900:02:17,770 --> 00:02:18,589Today.
3000:02:18,600 --> 00:02:23,190I'm excited to share your and Prometheus's story with our audience.
3100:02:23,649 --> 00:02:25,630Um in particular,
3200:02:25,639 --> 00:02:45,369I'm excited about you sharing your career journey as a farm D phd and Chief scientific officer and designer of the Predictor PK AD A which is a precision guided dosing test for the optimization of Humira Remicade and their bio cylinders.
3300:02:46,119 --> 00:02:46,449So,
3400:02:46,460 --> 00:03:04,220one of Bana's and my main goals for this episode of the PGX for Pharmacist podcast is to expand our audience's notion of what a PGX test looks like and to inspire them to think bigger

On this episode, Dr. Avni Santani, Chief Genomics Officer of Let's Get Checked, Dr. Behnaz Sarrami, and I discuss how Let's Get Checked solves several major barriers that have held pharmacogenomics back from becoming the standard of care in medication therapy management, pharmacists' critical and unique role in PGX at Let's Get Checked, and how nontraditional PGx payers are championing for PGx testing to decrease adverse drug events, increase therapeutic medication outcomes, and improve patient adherence to their medications.  https://www.letsgetchecked.com/mypgx/Becky Winslow, BS, PharmD and Behnaz Sarrami, MS, PharmD (Hosts) Avni A. Santani, PhD, FACMG, Chief Genomics Officer at LetsGetChecked



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Explore the realm of pharmacogenomic testing as patients open up about their experiences, sharing stories of both success and tragedy. These courageous guests provide insights into the power of personalized medicine and the crucial lessons learned along the way.
A journey from medication struggles to success through pharmacogenomics. A heartbreaking tale of genetic-based medication complications. Navigating emotions while uncovering genetic insights.
Triumphs of Personalization: Guests share uplifting accounts of renewed health and life improvements due to pharmacogenomic testing.
Learning from Tragedy: Stories underscore the consequences of neglecting genetic factors, advocating for greater awareness.
Emotional Resilience: Discussing the psychological challenges in the context of chronic conditions and medication adjustments.
Empowering Patients and Providers: Guests stress education and dialogue between patients and medical professionals for informed decisions.
Join us as we unravel narratives of strength, hope, and knowledge in pharmacogenomic testing. This episode provides a valuable perspective on the fusion of genetics and healthcare, whether you're a patient, healthcare provider, or simply intrigued by personalized medicine's evolution.
Special interviews with Christina Delsoldato, Karen Merrit, Christine Von Raesfeld, and Joanne McIntyre.
Behnaz Disclaimer: These are my personal views and opinions, and I am not speaking on behalf of Castle Biosciences, Inc.