{"id":2464,"date":"2025-11-21T09:58:01","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T17:58:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogschapman.wpenginepowered.com\/pharmacy\/2025\/11\/21\/on-the-cusp-october-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-11-21T09:58:01","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T17:58:01","slug":"on-the-cusp-october-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/pharmacy\/2025\/11\/21\/on-the-cusp-october-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"On the CUSP: October 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

Awards and Recognitions<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Dr. Albert Bach<\/b> has been appointed to the CalRx Insulin Patient Advisory Council, which serves as a crucial link between the CalRx Program and the diabetes patient community. It provides input and guidance to advance awareness, education, and advocacy for CalRx’s low-cost, biosimilar insulin products. The only health providers on the council are three pharmacists and one physician, along with other patient advocates.<\/span><\/p>\n

Grants<\/b><\/h2>\n

Dr. Cintia Citterio<\/b> has been awarded a five-year R01 grant ($1,731,250.00) as the sole Principal Investigator by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK-NIH). This grant will support research aimed at advancing the treatment of hypothyroidism and identifying pathways that promote weight loss.<\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Publications<\/b><\/h2>\n

\u00a0<\/span>Dr. Rennolds Ostrom, Dr. Isabella Cattani-Cavalieri, Jordyn Margolis<\/b>, and others published<\/span> \u201cAir pollution and diseases: signaling, G protein-coupled and Toll like receptors\u201d<\/span><\/a> in Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 2025.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dr. Jerika Lam<\/b> and others published \u201cCare Transitions for Persons with HIV.\u201d in <\/span>HIV Pharmacotherapy: Clinical Approaches and Applications<\/span><\/i>, 2<\/span>nd<\/span> ed., (pp. 729-748). American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Inc.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dr. Keykavous Parang<\/b> and others published <\/span>\u201cFatty Acid-Conjugated Antimicrobial Peptides: Advances in Design, Activity, and Therapeutic Potential.\u201d<\/span><\/a> in <\/span>Preprints<\/span><\/i> 2025.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dr. Jeff Goad <\/b>and others published<\/span> \u201cReady for takeoff? Exploring United States health care providers\u2019 pretravel consultation priorities, gaps, barriers, and opportunities.\u201d<\/span><\/a> in Travel Medicine Infectious Diseases.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dr. Jerika Lam<\/b> and others published <\/span>\u201c<\/span>HIV Pharmacotherapy: Clinical Approaches and Applications<\/span><\/i>\u201d<\/span><\/a> (2<\/span>nd <\/span>ed.) with the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Inc.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/b>Presentations<\/b><\/h2>\n

Oral (e.g., Platform Presentations, Symposiums, Plenaries, Keynotes)<\/b><\/h3>\n
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  • Dr. Kathleen Besinque<\/b> and <\/span>Dr. Emmanuelle Schwartzman <\/b>presented \u201cGuiding with Purpose: Coaching for Learner Growth and Professional Identity\u201d at the California Pharmacists Association Seminar Meeting 2025, in San Diego, CA.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Dr. Laressa Bethishou <\/b>presented \u201cLet\u2019s TOC About Patient Safety During Healthcare Transitions\u201d at the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA, on October 25, 2025<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Dr. Jeff Goad <\/b>presented \u201cA Shield of Protection: Unmet Needs in COVID-19 Prevention and Control\u201d at the 2025 AAFP Family Medicine Experience, on Oct 7, 2025, in Anaheim, CA<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Dr. Jeff Goad <\/b>presented \u201cReducing the Risk of Egg Adaptation: The Role of Cell-based Influenza Vaccines\u201d at the 2025 PTCE Infectious Disease Day of Education, on October 9, 2025, in Cranbury, NJ<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Dr. Jeff Goad <\/b>presented \u201cProtecting Against Meningococcal Disease: Updates on Vaccines, Guidelines, and Pharmacist Best Practices\u201d at the 2025 PTCE Infectious Disease Day of Education, on October 9, 2025, in Cranbury, NJ<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Dr. Jeff Goad <\/b>presented \u201cUse of Chikungunya Vaccines in Countries with Active or Recent Outbreaks\u201d at the Faculty of Travel Medicine Annual Conference 2025, online, October 9, 2025<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Dr. Jeff Goad <\/b>presented \u201cPrescription for Travel: Pharmacists’ Role in Travel Medicine and Global Health\u201d at the ACCP Annual Meeting, in Minneapolis, MN, on October 18, 2025<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Dr. Jeff Goad <\/b>presented \u201cEmerging Diseases\u201d to the Immunization Coalition of Los Angeles County on October 30, 2025, in Los Angeles, CA<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Dr. Amy Kang <\/b>presented \u201cAntibiotic Prescribing for Urinary Tract Infections in Outpatient Settings: A Multicenter Assessment Based on the Five Ds of Stewardship,\u201d at IDWeek in Atlanta, GA.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Nguyen VH<\/strong> and others presented \u201cEarly Cognitive Changes as a Biomarker for LD\u201d at the 2025 Lafora Disease Science Symposium, on September 30, 2025, in Valencia, Spain, and Online.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Dr. Laura Tsu and Dr. Laressa Bethishou <\/b>presented \u201cFeel the Rhythm: Optimizing Management of Atrial Fibrillation\u201d at the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA, on October 22, 2025<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Dr. Yun Sherry Wang <\/b>presented \u201cEthical AI in Healthcare: Empowering Women Leaders to Shape a Just Future\u201d as an invited talk at the Health Leadership Forum at Salem Academy and College, Winston-Salem, NC on October 24, 2025<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Posters<\/b><\/h3>\n
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    • Dr. Amy Kang <\/b>and others presented<\/span> \u201cSusceptibility of Omadacycline in Bone and Joint Infections: Pathogen Susceptibility and Regimen Decisions from an Ongoing Randomized Controlled Trial\u201d at IDWeek in Atlanta, GA. October 2025.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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