i-MPACT Podcast - Ep. 7 - Dr. Omar Abdel-Rahman Abdelsalam & Dr. Hatim Karichawala

05/11/22 • 62 min

i-MPACT (Immune-Mediated Pathophysiology & Clinical Triage)

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

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. 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

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i-MPACT Podcast - Ep. 6 - Chris Brochu

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)

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i-MPACT Podcast - Ep. 8 - Dr. Jan-Erick Nilsson

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.

Proudly supported by the Alberta Cancer Foundation, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Merck.

Host: Dr. John Walker

Producer: Kristopher Marks (www.vivmentalhealth.com)