HOPA Now

Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association
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Welcome to HOPA Now, a podcast from the Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association. Join hosts Peter Stuessy, PharmD, BCOP and Matt Mueller as they interview guests in the Hem/Onc pharmacy world to provide insight into the topics that Hematology/Oncology pharmacists and cancer patients are talking about. Interested in contributing to a future episode? Got a topic suggestion? We'd love to hear from you. Email us at communications@hoparx.org

  1. 15h ago

    Abuzz About Community: Chatting With A Beekeeping Pharmacist

    HOPA member Laura Darland, PharmD, BCOP is a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in the University of Kansas Health System, and she has an unusual hobby - beekeeping! But you might surprised by just how much it ties into her role as a pharmacist. Peter and Matt sat down with Laura to discuss everything from how to get started in beekeeping, and different tastes and vintages of Honey, to doing rounds on her dad when he was a cancer patient, and the importance of community pharmacy. You can learn more about Laura's experiences with her dad during residency, check out her article in the latest issue of HOPA News: https://www.hoparx.org/about-us/hopa-publications/hopa-news/hopa-news-summer-2026/when-past-moments-turn-out-to-be-a-present-a-reflection/ Interested in contributing to a future episode? Got a topic suggestion? We'd love to hear from you. Email us at ⁠communications@hoparx.org⁠

    Abuzz About Community: Chatting With A Beekeeping Pharmacist

  2. Aug 11

    Forging A Research Career Across Two Continents

    Pack your bags! On this episode of the HOPA Now, Peter and Matt embark on a journey through a career in research, as well as learning all about another country's Oncology Pharmacy practices. Benyam Muluneh is a remarkable researcher, originally from Ethiopia and currently based at the Eshelman School of Pharmacy at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. His body of work notably includes a transatlantic exchange program between Chapel Hill and Addis Ababa. So buckle up and tune into a fascinating conservation that covers everything from how to purse a career in research, and podcasting with your children, to how Benyam and his colleagues handle overseas operations in a country that operates on a different calendar. Interested in contributing to a future episode? Got a topic suggestion? We'd love to hear from you. Email us at communications@hoparx.org

    Forging A Research Career Across Two Continents

  3. Jul 28

    Putting The Pitt in Pittsburgh: Life as a Medical Advisor and Advocate

    HOPA Now continues our deep-dive into how The Pitt accurately represents medical professions by learning about how the creative team infuse plenty of local flavor into the show's setting. To call Sylvia Owusu-Ansah, MD, MPH, FAAP a renaissance woman would be an understatement. Sylvia is Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, on top of being a medical advisor on The Pitt, a filmmaker in her own right, and a breast cancer survivor whose passionate about advocacy through social media. Who better to join Matt to discuss all things Pittsburgh with Sylvia than Karen Fancher, PharmD, BCOP? Karen is Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the Duquesne University School of Pharmacy, a HOPA member, a born-and-raised Pittsburgher and, like Sylvia, a breast cancer survivor passionate about advocacy. The trio cover everything from the history of Freedom House, navigating the film festival circuit, and why you need to try a Primanti Brothers sandwich! The first two seasons of The Pitt are now available to stream on HBO Max, with Season 3 currently in production.  Sylvia's short film, In Good Hands, is currently streaming on the ABFF channel on the American Airlines in-flight entertainment platform. Find out more about Sylvia's work, and news about In Good Hands, on her official website: https://www.drsylvia-o.com You can learn more about Freedom House courtesy of this WQED documentary: https://www.wqed.org/freedomhouse/ Interested in contributing to a future episode? Got a topic suggestion? We'd love to hear from you. Email us at ⁠communications@hoparx.org⁠

    Putting The Pitt in Pittsburgh: Life as a Medical Advisor and Advocate

  4. Jul 14

    Behind The Scenes with The Pitt’s Clinical Pharmacist

    Pharmacists of all kinds have been significantly underrepresented in Film & TV – but that all changed with Season 2 of HBO’s hit medical drama The Pitt. Clinical Pharmacist Dr. Megan Nordt joined the cast, and the pharmacy community was excited to see a fair and accurate depiction of their profession. Her character was a major step forward for pharmacist representation on television.  Matt was joined by HOPA’s President-Elect, Kamakshi Rao, to interview the actor portraying Dr. Nordt - Meghana Mudiyam. Their conversation covers everything from Meghana’s process for creating the character, and how the immersive set helped her breathe life into the role, to the positive responses she’s received from the pharmacist community.  The first two seasons of The Pitt are now available to stream on HBO Max, with Season 3 currently in production.  Find out more about Meghana on her official website: https://www.meghanamudiyam.com/ Interested in contributing to a future episode? Got a topic suggestion? We'd love to hear from you. Email us at communications@hoparx.org

    Behind The Scenes with The Pitt’s Clinical Pharmacist

  5. Jun 30

    Using Your Survivor Story To Help Others

    It’s possible to come back from a breast cancer diagnosis at a young age – but not everyone who does decides to make it their mission to help others going through treatment. That’s exactly what Stephanie Adams, PharmD did. A HOPA member and infusion pharmacist at UAB medicine in Birmingham, Alabama, Stephanie isn't just a survivor, but a caregiver as well – and a passionate volunteer for breast cancer support. Peter and Matt sit down with Stephanie to chat about her experiences, and everything from cold cap therapy to guiding her parents through their own cancer journey.  Interested in contributing to a future episode? Got a topic suggestion? We'd love to hear from you. Email us at communications@hoparx.org

    Using Your Survivor Story To Help Others

  6. Jun 16

    There's Hope In Incremental Change: Lobbying For Cancer Care In Congress

    Advocating for cancer care requires a deft touch from someone who can effortlessly navigate the halls of congress with a expert and bipartisan approach - and HOPA is lucky to have Jeremy Scott of CRD Associates on the hill on our behalf. Peter and Matt grill Jeremy on how HOPA members can get involved in our virtual and in-person hill days in Washington, D.C., as well as his personal connection to lobbying for cancer care. This episode offers an inside look into how things operate in the capitol. Find out more about how to participate in upcoming HOPA Hill days at https://www.hoparx.org/about-us/advocacy-awareness/activities/hopa-hill-day/ Interested in contributing to a future episode? Got a topic suggestion? We'd love to hear from you. Email us at ⁠communications@hoparx.org⁠

    There's Hope In Incremental Change: Lobbying For Cancer Care In Congress

  7. Jun 2

    All You Have To Do Is Ask: Making Your Own Case For Self-Advocacy

    The HOPA Now Podcast is back! Matt and Peter chatted with patient advisory panel member and cancer survivor Kathryn Redden to learn about her effective methods for self-advocacy, and how it can benefit the practitioner as much as the patient.  Interested in contributing to a future episode? Got a topic suggestion? We'd love to hear from you. Email us at communications@hoparx.org

    All You Have To Do Is Ask: Making Your Own Case For Self-Advocacy

  8. Apr 28

    HOPA Off-Script: Hobbies, Side Hustles, and How Members Make It All Happen

    Matt and special guest co-host Jeremy Whalen sit down with HOPA members to discuss their unusual hobbies, how they strike a successful work-life balance, and explain how their side-hustles have actually helped them in their careers. Classical Hindustani vocalist Divya Khandekar; Professional Carolina Shag dancer and small business owner LeAnn Norris; and Harp-playing Past President LeAnne Kennedy joined us onstage for a fun and fascinating chat, followed by a lively audience Q&A. You can watch some of Divya's performances on her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@musicroomchicago Interested in contributing to a future episode? Got a topic suggestion? We'd love to hear from you. Email us at ⁠communications@hoparx.org⁠

    HOPA Off-Script: Hobbies, Side Hustles, and How Members Make It All Happen
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About

Welcome to HOPA Now, a podcast from the Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association. Join hosts Peter Stuessy, PharmD, BCOP and Matt Mueller as they interview guests in the Hem/Onc pharmacy world to provide insight into the topics that Hematology/Oncology pharmacists and cancer patients are talking about. Interested in contributing to a future episode? Got a topic suggestion? We'd love to hear from you. Email us at communications@hoparx.org

Information

  • Creator
    Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association
  • Show Website
    HOPA Now

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