Poster Presentations: Illuminating Public Health Protection
Live Webinar
June 11, 2026 | 1-2:30 PM CDT
Topic Designator: 99 – Additional Topic Areas | Credit: 1.5 contact hours
College of pharmacy and organization representatives will share findings from projects and research that illuminate public health protection, highlighting strategies and innovations that enhance patient safety and support evidence-based pharmacy practices. Topics include integrating interprofessional collaboration into transition of care services to improve patient outcomes and advance health equity, identifying and addressing gaps in opioid overdose response systems, highlighting how viral health-related social media content may spread medication and supplement misinformation, comparing four major artificial intelligence (AI) platforms on their transparency and accuracy in handling medication safety scenarios, and discussing how continuing professional development (CPD) can enhance the impact of continuing pharmacy education across students, preceptors, and practicing pharmacists.
Please note that the webinar capacity is 1,000 participants; registration does not guarantee entry. Those who are unable to join the meeting may purchase the webinar recording that will be posted online when it becomes available.
Presenters
| Strengthening Public Health Protection Through Interprofessional Transitions of Care Bre-Anna Lyn PharmD Candidate, Class of 2026, Nova Southeastern University Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy Tricia Gangoo-Dookhan, PharmD Clinical Assistant Professor, Nova Southeastern University Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy |
| An Emerging Threat: Medetomidine-Adulterated Fentanyl and Gaps in Overdose Response Systems Mansi Sazena BS Candidate, Class of 2027, Nova Southeastern University Zachariah S. Dookhan BS Candidate, Class of 2027, Nova Southeastern University Tricia Gangoo-Dookhan, PharmD Clinical Assistant Professor, Nova Southeastern University Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy |
| From Viral to Vulnerable: Illuminating Public Health Risks of Social Media-Driven Medication and Supplement Misinformation Reyaa Goyal PharmD and MBA Candidate, Class of 2027, University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy Anna Carlino PharmD and MBDA Candidate, Class of 2027, University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy Kristina E. Ward, PharmD, BCPS Clinical Professor, Chair of Pharmacy Practice, and Director of Drug Information Services, University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy |
| Shining Light on Hidden Risks: How Pharmacists Can Illuminate Artificial Intelligence Transparency and Protect Public Health Nicole J. Asal, PharmD, BCPS Clinical Associate Professor, University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy Nathan Siegel, PharmD Founder and Principal Investigator, Community Pharmacy AI Solutions |
| Continuing Professional Development for Evolving Pharmacy Practice and Regulation Logan T. Murry, PharmD, PhD Assistant Director, Continuing Pharmacy Education and Continuing Professional Development, ACPE |