DISRxUPT

Mar 20 2025 45 ep. 42 mins 5
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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 45 | Teach Me Pharm - Chris Bland

Mar 20 2025 45 mins  
In this episode of DISRxUPT, host Justin Cole welcomes Dr. Chris Bland, a clinical professor at the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy and co-founder of Teach Me Pharm. Dr. Bland shares his unique journey into pharmacy practice and academia, highlighting his passion for innovation and mentoring the next generation of pharmacists.Dr. Bland discusses the importance of fosterin

Episode 44 | Demystifying Cancer Treatment - Kelley Carlstrom

Feb 20 2025 46 mins  
In this episode of DISRxUPT, host Justin Cole sits down with Dr. Kelley Carlstrom, a board-certified oncology pharmacist and the CEO and founder of KelleyCPharmD. Kelley shares her journey into oncology pharmacy, inspired by her grandmother's battle with acute myeloid leukemia. She discusses the critical roles oncology pharmacists play in patient care, from ensuring safe and effect

Episode 43 | Turning Tragedy into Wellness - Melissa Turner

Jan 22 2025 36 mins  
Episode 43: Turning Tragedy into Wellness with Dr. Melissa TurnerHost: Justin ColeGuest: Dr. Melissa Turner, Founder of Turnaround Wellness and Tarheel PGx ConsultingDescription: In this heartfelt episode of DISRxUPT, host Justin Cole sits down with Dr. Melissa Turner, a pharmacist, entrepreneur, and founder of Turnaround Wellness. Melissa shares her deeply personal journey marked

Episode 42 | Pharmacy Oasis in a Desert - Emmanuel Ayanjoke

Dec 18 2024 39 mins  
In this episode of DISRxUPT, we delve into the inspiring journey of Dr. Emmanuel Ayanjoke, founder and pharmacist at Altev Pharmacy in Avondale, Ohio. Emmanuel, affectionately known as Manny, shares his story of growing up in Nigeria, where his father and grandfather were both pharmacists. This early exposure to the world of pharmacy ignited his passion for healthcare and community

Episode 41 | (P)harmless Health - Matthew Hermenau

Nov 15 2024 42 mins  
Benjamin Franklin is attributed with the well-known saying, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." However, it often seems that our modern healthcare system focuses on the care of the sick rather than true wellness and prevention. This is something that Dr. Matthew Hermenau personally observed in his practice as a pain management pharmacy specialist. This motivated Matt

Episode 40 | Pharmovation - Kimber Boothe

Oct 15 2024 39 mins  
Innovative leaders set a clear vision and empower others to bring necessary changes and new ideas to life. The profession of pharmacy needs these types of leaders, and Dr. Kimber Boothe is stepping up to fill this void. She is the founder and CEO of The Kimber Boothe Group, LLC and Pharmovation Consulting which focus on career development, strategy, and innovation within pharmacy.

Episode 39 | Pharmacy Analytics - Adam Bernstein

Sep 19 2024 41 mins  
In today's healthcare system, we constantly aim to enhance quality, decrease cost, improve the patient experience, optimize the provider experience, and implement effective population health initiatives. But how do we know if these goals are met? In short, we need data, and the electronic health records used today are filled with such data. Thus, the intersection of technology with

Episode 38 | Climate Conscious Pharmacy - Shellyza Sajwani

Aug 16 2024 38 mins  
The medication use process has a great impact on the world around us. For example, 40% of the world's rivers contain harmful levels of pharmaceuticals. Using one inhaler with propellant has an equivalent environmental impact as driving a gasoline-powered car over 100 miles. Billions of plastic bottles are thrown into landfills annually. Improper use and disposal of antimicrobials c

Episode 37 | Pharmacy First - Kimberly Sonnex

Jul 26 2024 36 mins  
Primary care services around the world are suffering from a lack of resources, including the US and the UK. This growing issue requires creative problem-solving and trailblazers who will lead the necessary changes to meet the primary care needs of all patients. Enter the Pharmacy First Service, which allows patients to consult community pharmacists directly for minor ailments and s

Episode 36 | The Promise of Gene Therapy - Jill Blind

Jun 20 2024 32 mins  
For decades, the pharmaceutical industry hummed to the rhythm of small-molecule drugs - oral pills and injections that community and hospital pharmacies dispensed regularly. However, a seismic shift is underway with biologics, radionuclear agents, nanomedicines, and other novel therapeutics becoming more prevalent. At the heart of this transformation is gene therapy, poised to rewr