The Secret to Better Medications: Standardizing Pharmacogenomics (PGx) Testing

Life Sciences 360

Imagine knowing how your body will respond to a medication before you even take it! In this episode, Harsh Thakkar interviews Sarah Rogers, co-founder and president of the American Society of Pharmacovigilance (ASP) and an Assistant Professor at Texas A&M. Together, they dive deep into the fascinating world of pharmacogenomics—how your genetic makeup affects your response to medications. They discuss the challenges of pharmacogenomic testing, real-world examples of adverse drug reactions, and the future of personalized medicine.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:16 - Breaking Down Pharmacogenomics
01:39 - Guest Introduction: Sarah Rogers
02:18 - Explaining Pharmacogenomics to a Child
03:24 - Sarah's Start in Pharmacogenomics
04:54 - The Power of Pharmacogenomics
07:00 - Pharmacogenomics Clinic at Texas A&M
09:02 - Challenges of Standardizing PGX Testing
11:14 - The Ideal Pharmacogenomics Workflow
13:39 - Real-World Example of PGX in Action
15:44 - Importance of Integrating PGX into EHR
20:24 - AI and Digital Twins in Pharmacogenomics
21:52 - Lessons Learned in Pharmacogenomics
24:46 - Looking to the Future of Personalized Medicine
28:18 - Final Takeaway
30:22 - Outro
Connect with Sarah Rogers:
- LinkedIn: (https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-society-of-pharmacovigilance)
- STRIPE Initiative LinkedIn: (https://www.linkedin.com/company/stripe-pharmacogenomics)
- Twitter: (https://twitter.com/amsocietypharm)
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