This webinar will provide cancer nurses with an overview of the emerging importance of pharmacogenetics.
Brought to you by our WA State Group, this webinar is open to everyone, but has been specially scheduled to suit our Western Australian members, ensuring that those in metro, rural, and remote areas have the opportunity to attend.
We want to make sure this important session is as accessible as possible, which is why we’ve made it FREE for both members AND non-members. This is a valuable opportunity for all cancer nurses and healthcare professionals to gain insights and stay up to date, so we encourage you to join us, spread the word and take advantage of this expert-led session!
Pharmacogenetics is transforming cancer care, allowing treatments to be tailored to a patient’s genetic makeup. As a cancer nurse, understanding how pharmacogenetics influences drug response is essential to staying at the forefront of oncology care.
Join us for this insightful session, featuring:
Mr. Zeyad Ibrahim – Senior Pharmacist, University of Western Australia
Zeyad will explore the science behind pharmacogenetics, explaining how genetic variations impact drug response and the practical applications in cancer treatment.
Dr. Sanjana Kondola – Medical Oncologist
Dr. Kondola will present a compelling case study that challenges our current understanding and highlights the real-world impact of pharmacogenetics in clinical practice.
Our WA State Group encourages all members who want to expand their knowledge in this emerging field to attend! This is a great opportunity to explore a rapidly evolving area that will shape the future of cancer nursing.
Register now to secure your spot!
Senior Pharmacist, University of Western Australia
Zeyad Ibrahim currently works at the Western Australian Institute for Medical Research (WAIMR), University of Western Australia. Zeyad does research in Oncology, Hematology, Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacogenomics.
Medical Oncologist
Dr Sanjana Kondola is an experienced medical oncologist consulting at Icon Cancer Centre Rockingham. Dr Kondola completed her Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) at the University of Leeds and completed a post graduate diploma in oncology with distinction at the University of Newcastle in the United Kingdom. She completed specialist oncology training at Royal Perth Hospital and Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital in Perth, Australia before becoming a fellow of Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in 2017. Dr Kondola subsequently completed a fellowship at Fiona Stanley Hospital investigating the impact of tumour infiltrating macrophages on invasive breast cancer.
Dr Kondola is an active member of several leading medical associations including the Australian Medical Association (AMA), Medical Oncology Group of Australia (MOGA) and Clinical Oncology Society of Australia (COSA). Her clinical experience covers a broad range of solid tumour malignancies, with special clinical interest in breast cancer, bladder cancer, cancer survivorship, gastrointestinal cancer and genitourinary cancers.
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