About this podcast
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.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 53 episodes
- Episode 53 | Transforming Women's Health - Tiffany Ruder · 46 min · Episode 53In 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…
- Episode 52 | Pharmacy Without Barriers - Hillary Blackburn · 43 min · Episode 52In 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…
- Episode 51 | Innovation with Heart - Shannon Yarosz · 32 min · Episode 51In 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…
- Episode 50 | The Future of Pharmacy - Michael Hogue · 47 min · Episode 50In 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)…
- Episode 49 | The Purpose Driven Pharmacist - Katrina Azer · 50 min · Episode 49🎙️ Episode 49: The Purpose-Driven Pharmacist | Katrina Azer In this inspiring episode of DISRxUPT, host Dr. Justin Cole sits down with Katrina Azer—a pharmacist, entrepreneur…
- Episode 48 | The Pharmacist Coach - Christina Fontana · 35 min · Episode 48Episode 48 – The Pharmacist Coach: Christina Fontana Guest: Dr. Christina Fontana Host: Dr. Justin Cole Presented by: Cedarville University Center for Pharmacy Innovation 🎧…
- Episode 47 | Transforming Lives Through Charitable Pharmacy - Lydia Bailey · 43 min · Episode 47In 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…
- Episode 46 | Health Tech and Beyond - Kevin Walker · 50 min · Episode 46In this episode of DISRxUPT, host Justin Cole welcomes Dr. Kevin Walker, a leader in medication optimization, clinical technology, and care transformation. Kevin shares his…
- Episode 45 | Teach Me Pharm - Chris Bland · 45 min · Episode 45In 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…
- Episode 44 | Demystifying Cancer Treatment - Kelley Carlstrom · 47 min · Episode 44In 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…
- Episode 43 | Turning Tragedy into Wellness - Melissa Turner · 37 min · Episode 43Episode 43: Turning Tragedy into Wellness with Dr. Melissa Turner Host: Justin Cole Guest: Dr. Melissa Turner, Founder of Turnaround Wellness and Tarheel PGx Consulting…
- Episode 42 | Pharmacy Oasis in a Desert - Emmanuel Ayanjoke · 39 min · Episode 42In 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…
- Episode 41 | (P)harmless Health - Matthew Hermenau · 43 min · Episode 41Benjamin 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…
- Episode 40 | Pharmovation - Kimber Boothe · 39 min · Episode 40Innovative 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…
- Episode 39 | Pharmacy Analytics - Adam Bernstein · 42 min · Episode 39In today's healthcare system, we constantly aim to enhance quality, decrease cost, improve the patient experience, optimize the provider experience, and implement effective…
- Episode 38 | Climate Conscious Pharmacy - Shellyza Sajwani · 39 min · Episode 38The 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…
- Episode 37 | Pharmacy First - Kimberly Sonnex · 37 min · Episode 37Primary 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…
- Episode 36 | The Promise of Gene Therapy - Jill Blind · 33 min · Episode 36For decades, the pharmaceutical industry hummed to the rhythm of small-molecule drugs - oral pills and injections that community and hospital pharmacies dispensed regularly…
- Episode 35 | Pharmacists Improving Public Health - Myriam Shaw Ojeda · 46 min · Episode 35Pharmacists have been identified as the most accessible healthcare professional. With this in mind, pharmacists are perfectly positioned to impact many public health problems…
- Episode 34 | The Deprescribing Clinic - Tamara Ruggles · 37 min · Episode 34Is 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…







