i-MPACT (Immune-Mediated Pathophysiology & Clinical Triage‪)‬ John Walker MD PhD FRCPC

In this episode, Dr. Walker chats with Dr. Mariam Shahidi, Endocrinologist from UAH. They review a shared case and discuss the impact that some potentially long-term side effects of immonotherapymay may have on patients, in relation to the pituitary gland, effects on the thyroid, and more.
 
The i-MPACT Podcast is a series that discusses cutting edge research and treatments related to the immune system’s dynamic role in health and disease. It is designed with both health professionals and patients in mind.
 
Proudly supported by the Alberta Cancer Foundation, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Merck.
Host: Dr. John Walker
Producer: Kristopher Marks (www.vivmentalhealth.com)

Dr. Alia Daoud chats with Dr. John Walker about the respiratory and pulmonary effects of immunotherapy, using various (and very interesting!) case studies for reference. The i-MPACT Podcast is a series that discusses cutting edge research and treatments related to the immune system’s dynamic role in health and disease. It is designed with both health professionals and patients in mind.
Proudly supported by the Alberta Cancer Foundation, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Merck.
Host: Dr. John Walker
Producer: Kristopher Marks (www.vivmentalhealth.com)

Dr. Walker chats with Jan-Erick Nilsson, MD, LMCC, FRCPC, who is the assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Alberta's Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine. They discuss the impact that immunotherapy has had in the field of gastroenterology, with a deep dive into a particular case study. A fantastic conversation that's both candid and revealing.
The i-MPACT Podcast is a series that discusses cutting edge research and treatments related to the immune system’s dynamic role in health and disease. It is designed with both health professionals and patients in mind.
Proudly supported by the Alberta Cancer Foundation, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Merck.
Host: Dr. John Walker
Producer: Kristopher Marks (www.vivmentalhealth.com)

In this episode, Dr. Walker chats with Dr. Omar Abdel-Rahman Abdelsalam and Dr. Hatim Karichawala about their experiences with immunotherapy, and embark on a lively discussion about the pros and cons of the treatment. The i-MPACT Podcast is a series that discusses cutting edge research and treatments related to the immune system’s dynamic role in health and disease. It is designed with both health professionals and patients in mind. Proudly supported by the Alberta Cancer Foundation, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Merck.
Host: Dr. John Walker
Producer: Kristopher Marks (www.vivmentalhealth.com)
Guest Notes:
Dr. Omar Abdel-Rahman Abdelsalam
M.B.B.Ch., M.Sc. (Oncology), MD (Oncology)
Assistant Professor, UofA
Medical Oncologist, CCI
Dr. Omar M Abdel-Rahman Abdelsalam is currently working as an assistant professor, Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Oncology, University of Alberta. Primary clinical interests are in the field of Gastrointestinal and Endocrine Oncology.
Dr. Hatim Karichawala
MD, FRCPC
Medical Oncologist
Dept of Medical Oncology
Assistant Professor in the department of Oncology in the faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta
Lead of GI Oncology Research at the University of Alberta

In this episode, Dr. Walker chats with melanoma survivor and immunotherapy patient Chris Brochu, who is joined by his mother Leslie Brochu and aunt, Lee Ongman. They discuss Chris' incredible journey from diagnosis to recovery, and his continued advocacy for cancer research and patient support.
The i-MPACT Podcast is a series that discusses cutting edge research and treatments related to the immune system’s dynamic role in health and disease. It is designed with both health professionals and patients in mind.
Proudly supported by the Alberta Cancer Foundation and Bristol Myers Squibb, and Merck.
Host: Dr. John Walker
Producer: Kristopher Marks (www.vivmentalhealth.com)

Join Dr. John Walker and oncologist Dr. Michael Chu as they discuss the seemingly limitless potential of immunotherapy in the fight against cancer.
Find out more about Dr. Chu by following the link below:
https://myleapmagazine.ca/2019/07/29/exploring-cost-effective-immunotherapy-treatments/
The i-MPACT Podcast is a series that discusses cutting edge research and treatments related to the immune system’s dynamic role in health and disease. It is designed with both health professionals and patients in mind.
Proudly supported by the Alberta Cancer Foundation and Bristol Myers Squibb.
Host: Dr. John Walker
Producer: Kristopher Marks (www.vivmentalhealth.com)