CAPhO Connections Podcast: Cracking the Code: Pharmacists in the Age of Precision Oncology

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Podcast
Year Created
2026
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Precision oncology is advancing cancer care, turning one-size-fits-all treatment into tailored therapy designed for each patient’s unique genetic blueprint. For oncology pharmacists, this opens new possibilities to lead in matching the right drug, dose, and patient at the right time. In this episode, we explore how pharmacists can decode the genomic puzzle, navigate biomarker-driven decisions, and drive innovation in personalized cancer care. Get ready to discover why precision pharmacy isn’t just the future, it is happening now!


Learning Objectives:

  • Describe the evolving role of oncology pharmacists in biomarker-guided therapy and precision oncology decision-making.
  • Identify pharmacy-led innovations in personalized cancer care and their application in diverse practice settings.
  • Evaluate strategies to integrate genomic and biomarker data into pharmacy workflows while managing operational challenges.
  • Assess the impact of precision oncology on outcomes, safety, and resource use, highlighting the pharmacist’s role.
  • Outline practical steps for pharmacists to lead precision oncology initiatives through collaboration, education, and research.


About the Guest: Dr. Mya Tran

Mya Tran

Dr. Mya Tran, PharmD, BCOP, is a Precision Oncology Clinical Pharmacist at Indiana University Health Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center. Since joining the IU Precision Genomics program in 2022, she specializes in genomic analysis and targeted therapies for solid tumors, particularly lung cancer, while standardizing biomarker testing protocols


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