Functional precision medicine is reshaping oncology by integrating real-time drug testing, genomic data, and artificial intelligence to guide individualized treatment. Dr. Matt Birnholz sits down with Jim Foote, CEO of First Ascent Biomedical, to explore how this approach delivers clinically actionable insights for relapsed and resistant cancer and empowers oncologists with faster, more targeted decision making.

A secondary analysis of eight clinical trials assessed the efficacy of ubrogepant and atogepant in both acute and preventive migraine treatments. Dive into these findings and explore implications for the future of migraine care.

GLP-1 receptor agonists are revolutionizing treatment for diabetes and obesity, but their impact on the gastrointestinal tract demands careful clinical attention. Dr. Peter Buch is joined by Dr. Michael Camilleri, Professor of Medicine at the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research in Rochester, Minnesota, to discuss key findings on gastrointestinal side effects, procedural risks, and the impacts of GLP-1 receptor agonists on the fields of gastroenterology and hepatology.

As the advanced treatment landscape for inflammatory bowel disease continues to expand, selecting the right therapies has become more complex, with efficacy, safety, patient preferences, disease phenotypes, and more as factors to consider. Learn how to effectively navigate these therapeutic options for ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease with Dr. Peter Buch and Dr. David Fudman, Assistant Professor and Director of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinics at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.

As the advanced treatment landscape for irritable bowel disease continues to expand, selecting the right therapies has become more complex, with efficacy, safety, patient preferences, disease phenotypes, and more as factors to consider. Learn how to effectively navigate these therapeutic options for ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease with Dr. Peter Buch and Dr. David Fudman, Assistant Professor and Director of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinics at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.

A thoughtful, communicative, and compassionate approach to opioid use is essential for responsible patient use. Join Dr. Martin Cheatle as he explains the neuroscience of chronic pain, the psychosocial components often overlooked in these patients, and evidence-based strategies for evaluating risk and treatment response. Dr. Cheatle is the Director of Behavioral Medicine at the Penn Pain Medicine Center as well as an Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Anesthesiology, and Critical Care and the Director of Pain and Chemical Dependency Research at the Center for Studies of Addiction at the University of Pennsylvania. He also presented on this topic at the 2025 Congress of Clinical Rheumatology East conference.

Join experts, Fernanda P. Silveira, MD, MS, FIDSA, FAST and Jennifer Saullo, MD, PharmD, FIDSA, as they delve into the complexities of cytomegalovirus (CMV) prevention and treatment following solid organ transplantation (SOT). Presentations will feature detailed case discussions with a focus on managing resistant and refractory disease, addressing treatment-related toxicities, and optimizing therapeutic strategies. This program is an essential primer on the scientific challenges and solutions in this critical area of transplant medicine.

Biosimilars have greatly impacted the US healthcare system over the last decade, creating cost savings and increasing access for patients.1,2 However, although some biosimilars have seen significant adoption, not all biosimilars have been able to achieve sustainable market use.1 Learn about the barriers to biosimilar adoption in the US and strategies for overcoming them from Dr. Andre Harvin. Dr. Harvin is the chief pharmacy officer at Cone Health in Greensboro, North Carolina.

References:

1. AAM, The U.S. Generic & Biosimilar Medicines Savings Report, September 2023
2. IQVIA Institute for Human Data Science, Biosimilars in the United States 2023-2027: Competition, Savings, and Sustainability, January 2023

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When treating patients with irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D), primary care providers have a variety of pharmacologic or behavioral options to choose from. Creating a personalized, integrative care plan can help address symptoms and maintain patient well-being. Join Dr. Brian McDonough, Dr. Sheila Reddy, and Ms. Carol Antequera as they share their perspectives on individualizing IBS-D care and facilitating communication with patients. Dr. Reddy is a board-certified gastroenterologist at Austin Gastroenterology in Texas, and Ms. Antequera is a physician assistant specializing in gastroenterology at the University of Miami Health System in Florida.

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Grace Health in Michigan recently implemented the AMA MAP™ Hypertension Quality Improvement Program, and now, pharmacists play a much bigger role in helping both providers and patients. In fact, pharmacists have been able to improve adherence and outcomes through education, patient-centered care, and the use of single-pill combinations. Here with Dr. Charles Turck to share her experience with the AMA MAP™ Hypertension program is Dr. Emily Reidenbach, a pharmacist at Grace Health in Michigan.