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DISRxUPT

Cedarville University Center for Pharmacy Innovation

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 53 | Transforming Women's Health - Tiffany Ruder

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2025/11/21

In this episode of DISRxUPT, hosts Justin Cole and Shannon Yarosz sit down with Dr. Tiffany Ruder, a pharmacist, hormone specialist, and founder of Better Health and Hormone Balance, to explore how pharmacists can transform women's health through education, advocacy, and holistic care.From community pharmacy to pioneering work in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, Dr. Ruder shares her journey of recognizing critical gaps in perimenopause and menopause care, and how she's empowering

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Episode 52 | Pharmacy Without Barriers - Hillary...

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2025/10/23

In this episode of DISRxUPT, host Justin Cole and new co-host Shannon Yarosz sit down with Dr. Hillary Blackburn — pharmacist, healthcare leader, author, and founder of the Talk to Your Pharmacist podcast — to explore how purpose, advocacy, and innovation intersect in modern pharmacy practice.Recently appointed to the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), Dr. Blackburn shares her journey from small-town Mississippi to national leadership, discussing how pharmacists can

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Episode 51 | Innovation with Heart - Shannon Yarosz

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2025/09/16

In this episode of DISRxUPT, host Justin Cole welcomes Dr. Shannon Yarosz, pharmacist, educator, and innovator, for a conversation about her journey from patient care at Nationwide Children’s Hospital to her new role as faculty at Cedarville University. Known for her award-winning work building patient-centered medication programs and her dual master’s degrees in clinical research and translational pharmacology, Shannon brings both expertise and empathy to every role she takes on. This

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Episode 50 | The Future of Pharmacy - Michael Hogue

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2025/08/15

In this milestone 50th episode of DISRxUPT, host Justin Cole sits down with Dr. Michael Hogue, CEO and Executive Vice President of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), for an in-depth conversation about the future of pharmacy practice. As the 15th CEO of APhA, Dr. Hogue shares his bold vision for transforming how pharmacists deliver patient care and achieve recognition as essential healthcare providers.Vision for Pharmacy's FutureEnsuring consumer access to pharmacist care services

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Episode 49 | The Purpose Driven Pharmacist - Katrina...

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2025/07/15

🎙️ Episode 49: The Purpose-Driven Pharmacist | Katrina AzerIn this inspiring episode of DISRxUPT, host Dr. Justin Cole sits down with Katrina Azer—a pharmacist, entrepreneur, educator, and global thought leader in precision medicine. Joining us from New Zealand, Katrina shares her remarkable journey from community pharmacy burnout to founding the Australasian Precision Medicine Academy and becoming a leading voice in pharmacogenomics.💡 What You'll Learn in This Episode:How Katrina’s

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Episode 48 | The Pharmacist Coach - Christina Fontana

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2025/06/20

Episode 48 – The Pharmacist Coach: Christina FontanaGuest: Dr. Christina FontanaHost: Dr. Justin ColePresented by: Cedarville University Center for Pharmacy Innovation🎧 Episode Summary:In this inspiring episode of DISRxUPT, Dr. Justin Cole sits down with Dr. Christina Fontana—licensed pharmacist, author, and transformational coach—known widely as The Pharmacist Coach. Christina shares her deeply personal and professional journey from growing up in her father’s Long Island pharmacy to

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Episode 47 | Transforming Lives Through Charitable...

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2025/05/29

In this inspiring episode of DISRxUPT, host Dr. Justin Cole sits down with Dr. Lydia Bailey, Pharmacy Operations Manager at the St. Vincent de Paul Charitable Pharmacy in Cincinnati, Ohio. Recently honored with the Albert B. Prescott Pharmacy Leadership Award, Lydia shares her remarkable journey from uncertain pharmacy student to nationally recognized leader in underserved care.💊 What You'll Learn in This Episode:Lydia’s unconventional path into pharmacy and how a mission trip to Pakistan

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Episode 46 | Health Tech and Beyond - Kevin Walker

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2025/04/21

In this episode of DISRxUPT, host Justin Cole welcomes Dr. Kevin Walker, a leader in medication optimization, clinical technology, and care transformation. Kevin shares his unique journey from growing up on the Yakima Reservation to becoming a pharmacist and innovator in the health care technology space.Join us as we explore Kevin's insights on the role of pharmacists in promoting holistic health, the importance of culturally relevant care, and the exciting future of health tech. From

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Episode 45 | Teach Me Pharm - Chris Bland

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2025/03/20

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 fostering a culture of innovation within pharmacy education and practice. He shares insights from his extensive

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Episode 44 | Demystifying Cancer Treatment - Kelley...

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2025/02/20

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 effective treatment to navigating the complexities of cancer therapies.Kelley also delves into her innovative

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Episode 43 | Turning Tragedy into Wellness - Melissa...

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2025/01/22

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 by significant challenges, including the tragic loss of her sister and father. These experiences have

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Episode 42 | Pharmacy Oasis in a Desert - Emmanuel...

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2024/12/18

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 service. Eventually, Manny's path led him to the United States, where he completed his PharmD at the

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Episode 41 | (P)harmless Health - Matthew Hermenau

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2024/11/15

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 to consider ways in which he could help men overcome chronic conditions such as obesity, diabetes, and high

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Episode 40 | Pharmovation - Kimber Boothe

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2024/10/15

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. In this episode of DISRxUPT, Kimber joins us to discuss how "Pharmacy can do more with more." She is an expert

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Episode 39 | Pharmacy Analytics - Adam Bernstein

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2024/09/19

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 clinical experience is invaluable in today's healthcare environment. However, few clinicians are comfortable

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Episode 38 | Climate Conscious Pharmacy - Shellyza...

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2024/08/16

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 contribute to antimicrobial resistance. What can we do about these issues to steward the health of our planet?In

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Episode 37 | Pharmacy First - Kimberly Sonnex

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2024/07/26

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 short-term illnesses to receive self-care advice, straightforward diagnostic services, and certain medicines

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Episode 36 | The Promise of Gene Therapy - Jill Blind

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2024/06/20

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 rewrite the score of care for many medical conditions. In some diseases gene therapy may be the answer to provide a

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Episode 35 | Pharmacists Improving Public Health -...

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2024/04/06

Pharmacists have been identified as the most accessible healthcare professional. With this in mind, pharmacists are perfectly positioned to impact many public health problems faced today. Whether related to smoking cessation, vaccination, health screening, diagnostic testing, nutritional deficiencies, the opioid crisis, or maternal-fetal health, pharmacists can transform the health of communities around the nation and the world!Listen as we talk with Myriam Shaw Ojeda, Assistant Professor

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Episode 34 | The Deprescribing Clinic - Tamara Ruggles

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2024/03/15

Is pharmacogenomic testing helpful in geriatric patients? You bet, and Dr. Tamara Ruggles is leading the way in this area. Tamara is no stranger to breaking through barriers and improving patient care through entrepreneurship, innovation, collaboration, and relationship-building. She is a Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist with over ten years of experience as a consultant pharmacist in the long-term care setting. Tamara is the owner and operator of Specialty Pharmacy Consulting and The

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