Recap: Educational Talks

Recap: Fall Educational Sessions

By Megan Tsao, PharmD, Industry Relations Co-Chair

The SBLBSHP Chapter hosted two industry-sponsored drug education talks during this fall season. On Tuesday, September 21st, our members joined Kelley Houston, Pharmaceutical Representative from Biogen, and Dr. Daniel Bandari, MD (Multiple Sclerosis Center of California), to learn about multiple sclerosis (MS) at Spaghettini in Seal Beach, CA. Dr. Bandari’s lecture, “Exploring Risk: The Knowns and Unknowns of MS Therapies,” provided valuable information about the role of various therapies as practitioners continue to gain a better understanding of comprehensive care for patients with MS.

On Wednesday, October 20th, our members attended another education dinner, this time hosted by Incyte Pharmaceutical Representative and SBLBSHP chapter member, Trudi Demos. At Michael’s on Naples in Long Beach, CA, Rhonda Hewitt, NP (Stanford Cancer Center), engaged our members in discussing “Clinical Cases in Polycythemia Vera: When to Intervene with Jakafi® (ruxolitinib) – Focus on Adults with Polycythemia Vera Who Have an Inadequate Response to Hydroxyurea.”

Both events consisted of exquisite dining, great company, and incredibly insightful clinical discussions! Our committee would like to thank all who participated in these events! We look forward to hosting you all again at our winter events!