ISOPP CAPhO Symposium 2025

Immunotherapy Masterclass

Immunotherapy Masterclass

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Monday, April 7, 2025, 08:30-12:30
Victoria Conference Centre
Available to ISOPP members. Not a member? Join here

It is recognized that there is an essential role for the oncology pharmacist in improving patient outcomes for patients receiving immunotherapy with immune checkpoint inhibitors and CAR T-cell therapy. This program will support oncology pharmacists in developing a clinical understanding of immunotherapy and the essential role that pharmacists play at the forefront of therapy management.

Learning Objectives: 
By the end of this masterclass, the participant will be able to: 

  1. Review and discuss key immunotherapy concepts and the mechanism of action of immune checkpoint inhibitors, bispecific antibodies and CAR T-cell therapy
  2. Describe the fundamentals of care with immune checkpoint inhibitors including dosing, novel routes of administration, adverse effects and management of patients on treatment
  3. Describe the fundamentals of care with bispecific antibodies including dosing, adverse effects and management of patients on treatment
  4. Describe the fundamentals of care with CAR T-cell therapy including pharmacokinetics, adverse effects and management of patients on treatment
  5. Using case studies, discuss the management of patients on immunotherapy

Program (subject to change)

TIME

TOPIC

PRESENTERS

8:30-8:35 am

Welcome and Introductions

Lynne Nakashima

8:35-9:00 am

Intro to Immunotherapy

Lynne Nakashima

9:00-9:30 am

Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors

Esin Aysel Kandemir

9:30-9:45 am

Break

 

9:45-10:15 am

Bispecific Antibodies

Cameron Roessner

10:15-10:45 am

CAR T-cell Therapy

Cameron Roessner

10:45-11:00 am 

Break

 

11:00-12:30 pm 

Case Studies

Esin Aysel Kandemir
Cameron Roessner

Facilitator

  • Lynne Nakashima, BC Cancer, Canada 

Presenters

  • Esin Aysel Kandemir, Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg, Germany
  • Cameron Roessner, Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Canada

Expert Support Tutors

  • Himanshu Patel, Methapharm Inc, Canada
  • Tiffany Chan, Great Western Hospital, UK
  • Evelyn Handel, National Comprehensive Cancer Network, USA
  • Netty Cracknell, Principal Pharmacist, Operations – Genesis Care, UK

Masterclass Presenters

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Photo of Esin Aysel Kandemir
Esin Aysel Kandemir
Pharmacist, Research Associate, PhD Candidate, Carl von Ossietzky Universität, Germany

Pharmacist, Research Associate, PhD Candidate — Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Internal Medicine-Oncology

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Pharmacist, Research Associate, PhD Candidate
Esin Aysel Kandemir
 
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Photo of Cameron Roessner
Cameron Roessner
Clinical Pharmacist, Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Canada

Cameron Roessner is a clinical pharmacist specializing in Bone Marrow Transplantation and Hematology at the Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre in Calgary, Alberta. Cameron is particularly interested in exploring innovative treatment options for hematological malignancies and developing strategies to improve their safety and tolerability. In addition, Cameron dedicates part of their practice to non-malignant hematology, caring for patients with rare blood disorders such as sickle cell disease and thalassemia. Cameron is passionate about advancing pharmacist involvement in the multidisciplinary care of hematology patients.

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Clinical Pharmacist
Cameron Roessner