The mTOR You Know

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 exce...

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...

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...

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 lig...

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 e...

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 wha...

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