
Leaders unpack governance, SOP scalability, and payer hurdles in Cell and Gene Therapy Program Development, helping the cell and gene therapies community build sustainable programs.

Leaders unpack governance, SOP scalability, and payer hurdles in Cell and Gene Therapy Program Development, helping the cell and gene therapies community build sustainable programs.

A reflection from HOPA 2026 explores medical misinformation and how oncology pharmacists can strengthen trust and guide evidence-based patient care.

Zahra Mahmoudjafari, PharmD, MBA, BCOP, FHOPA, from the University of Kansas Cancer Center talks about bispecifics and the value of building a network to communicate operationalizing these therapies across clinics.


Launching sustainable, effective CGT programs requires a road map for strategy, operations, access, finance, quality, and pharmacy.

Explore the balance of ambition and self-care in cancer care, emphasizing curiosity, collaboration, and the importance of sustainable productivity.

Explore the latest advancements in myelofibrosis therapies, including innovative treatments and the evolving role of pharmacists in patient care.

New findings on myelofibrosis treatments reveal the impact of anemia on survival and the benefits of momelotinib for transfusion independence.

Pharmacists play a crucial role in managing myelofibrosis treatment, ensuring patient education, medication access, and monitoring for adverse effects.

Experts discuss the need for improved clinical trials in myelofibrosis, focusing on disease modification, patient outcomes, and potential new therapies.

Explore how real-world evidence shapes myelofibrosis treatment, focusing on biomarker utilization and safety profiles of JAK inhibitors.

Explore the latest advancements in myelofibrosis treatments, including Fedratinib, Pacritinib, and Momelotinib, and their clinical impacts.

The epcoritamab, rituximab, and lenalidomide regimen provides a chemo-free, outpatient option for relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma (FL), offering high response rates, improved quality of life, and expanding pharmacists’ roles in patient management.

Zahra Mahmoudjafari explains how the epcoritamab, rituximab, and lenalidomide regimen delivers durable responses in relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma while expanding the pharmacist’s role in dosing coordination and toxicity management.

Zahra Mahmoudjafari, PharmD, MBA, BCOP, FHOPA, explains how the epcoritamab, rituximab, and lenalidomide regimen delivers durable responses in relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma while expanding the pharmacist’s role in dosing coordination and toxicity management.

Explore the latest advancements in JAK inhibitors for myelofibrosis, highlighting their unique mechanisms and clinical implications for patient care.

Explore the evolution of myelofibrosis treatments, from traditional therapies to groundbreaking JAK inhibitors, and the ongoing need for innovative solutions.

Zahra Mahmoudjafari, PharmD, MBA, BCOP, FHOPA, highlights the EPCORE FL-1 trial, which showed that adding epcoritamab to rituximab and lenalidomide improved response rates and reduced progression risk in patients with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma.

Explore the long-term effects of myelofibrosis and the importance of early diagnosis and treatment for better patient outcomes.

Explore the critical role of patient characteristics and biomarker testing in managing myelofibrosis, enhancing prognosis and treatment strategies.

Oncology pharmacists discuss myelofibrosis management, focusing on anemia, JAK inhibitors, and improving patient outcomes through tailored care.

Explore expert insights on managing myelofibrosis, focusing on anemia, JAK inhibitors, and enhancing patient care for better outcomes.

Oncology pharmacy evolves rapidly, emphasizing the need for pharmacists to stay informed and reflect on personal growth for better patient care.


August marks a pivotal time for oncology pharmacy, blending transitions, celebrations, and new beginnings as professionals prepare for the upcoming season.

Panelists discuss how advancing chronic graft-vs-host disease (cGVHD) management involves improving steroid response rates, exploring combination therapies, utilizing biomarkers for personalized treatment, and striving for steroid-free first-line options to enhance patient outcomes and reduce long-term adverse effects.

Panelists discuss how collaboration between pharmacists and health care providers is essential for optimizing treatment outcomes in chronic graft-vs-host disease (cGVHD), emphasizing the importance of education, symptom management, and a multidisciplinary approach to ensure comprehensive, patient-tailored care.


Zahra Mahmoudjafari, PharmD, MBA, BCOP, FHOPA, co-chair of the 2025 Oncology Pharmacists Connect (OPC) meeting, discusses what makes the event unique, highlights key sessions, and shares her excitement for the educational and networking opportunities.

Panelists discuss how pharmacists improve patient outcomes in chronic graft-vs-host disease (cGVHD) by addressing accessibility and tolerability challenges, optimizing drug regimens, managing adherence, and fostering trust with patients to ensure consistent therapy and long-term success.

Published: May 30th 2025 | Updated: June 5th 2025

April 13th 2026

Published: June 13th 2025 | Updated: June 5th 2025