The mTOR You Know

Our 2024-2025 resident blog and podcast series starts off with Alexander Aubin, PGY2 SOT resident from University Health. He will be discussing "Donor-derived cell-free DNA as a diagnostic marker for kidney-allograft rejection: A systematic review and meta-analysis", as well as a unique patient experience from residency.

In this episode, transplant ID experts, Drs. Kellie Goodlet and Erin McCreary, dive deep into some of the most pervasive myths surrounding infectious disease management in solid organ transplantation. From the over-treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria to the misconception that vaccines may increase the risk of allograft rejection, these widely held beliefs can significantly impact

In part 2 of this podcast, Drs Edith Ford and Marie Storer, and Molly Fleury continue the discussion on preparing for PGY1, from picking programs to applying to, ranking residency programs, and what happens after you graduate. Edith and Marie share more tips they wish they had gotten as pharmacy students for graduation and residency.

In part 1 of this podcast, Drs Edith Ford and Marie Storer, and Molly Fleury discuss preparing for PGY1, from picking programs to applying to, ranking residency programs, and what happens after you graduate. Edith and Marie share some tips they wish they had gotten as pharmacy students for graduation and residency.

In this couch session, Lauren Schumacher and Asia Johnson hosts a discussion with Dr. David Cordwin and Dr. Sara Varnado McCarthy about their career pathways, starting with a PGY2 in cardiology and currently providing care for transplant recipients. When first transitioning to transplant, they would often ask, “where is the data?” or “what resources should I use?”, when eva

In this couch session, hosts Kimberly Goehring and Sarah Bova chat with Kimi Ueda, Kayla Joyal, and Keith Foster on their journey in endurance sports. How do these super humans do it all? Is Keith a protein bar influencer? How can you get started in an endurance sport? Tune in and find out!

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 point

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! T