Transplant PRN Focus Session — Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself: Management of ICIs in Solid Organ Transplant

This session will enhance pharmacists’ knowledge of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), including their oncologic use and key considerations during the pre- and post-transplantation phases. As the role of ICIs in various cancers continues to evolve, it is essential for pharmacists to understand the impact of these agents on transplant care to provide informed recommendations to the multidisciplinary team. As medication experts, pharmacists play an important role in assessing the risks and benefits of ICIs in the phases of the transplant process. Learners will have the opportunity to engage with presenters through real-world examples along with audience response and multiple-choice questions to illustrate the challenges and successes in this emerging area of pharmacotherapy.​ 

Moderator: Marissa M. Brokhof, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCTXP Clinical Pharmacist, Solid Organ Transplantation Director, PGY2 Solid Organ Transplant Residency Rush University Medical Center Chicago, IL

An Overview of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors from the Drug Information Experts​ 4:00 p.m. to 4:25 p.m. Speaker: Kristen D. Belfield, Pharm.D., BCTXP

Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment: The Use of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors 4:25 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. Speaker: Abbie D. Leino, Pharm.D., Ph.D., BCPS Assistant Professor Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH   View Biography

The Role of the Pharmacist: Managing Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Use Pre- and Post-Transplant​ 4:50 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Speaker: Mary Leick, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCTXP, DPLA Pharmacist Program Coordinator, Solid Organ Transplant Nebraska Medicine Clinical Associate Professor University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy Omaha, Nebraska   View Biography

Question & Answer Panel 5:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.