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Poster Sessions 1 & 2

OPA Annual Conference | April 11, 2025

 

Ohio Research and Innovative Practice
Poster Sessions 1 & 2
Ohio Pharmacists Association
147th Annual Conference & Trade Show
April 11, 2025

 

Poster Session #1 
3:45 - 4:30 pm
Aminah Robinson Prefunction Space
Hilton Downtown Columbus Tower 402

 

Poster #1

Title: Family medicine interdisciplinary treatment team improving chronic hepatitis C treatment rates

Author(s): Megan Hull, PharmD, BCACP               

Affiliation: OhioHealth Grant Family Medicine

Email: megan.hull@ohiohealth.com

Poster #2

Title: Primary Care Pharmacist Shared Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) Precepting Model

Author(s): Amanda Soric, PharmD, BCACP, CTTS; Lauren Schulz, PharmD, BCACP    

Affiliation: Cleveland Clinic

Email: sorica@ccf.org  

Poster #3

Title: Improving Efficiency in Pharmacy Student Precepting: Using a Team-Based Approach         

Author(s): Marcie Parker, PharmD, BCACP; Olivia Ojeda, BS; Lauren Schultz, PharmD, BCACP         

Affiliation: The Cleveland Clinic

Email: parkerm2@ccf.org

Poster #4       

Title: MenACWY Vaccine BPA QI Project          

Author(s): Kristen Lamberjack, PharmD; Shelby Starkey    

Affiliation: Nationwide Children's Hospital

Email: Kristen.Lamberjack@nationwidechildrens.org

Poster #      

Title: Determining the Impact of a Pharmacist-Led Diabetes Management Program Utilizing Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) in an Underserved Population

Author(s): Erin Badea; Bethanne Brown

Affiliation:

Email: brookeem@mail.uc.edu

Poster #6       

Title: Impact of Pharmacist Intervention on COPD Patients      

Author(s): Mei Wei Koh, PharmD.; Bianka Schimdt, PharmD; Erin Gerity, PharmD        

Affiliation: University Hospital

Email: mei.koh@uhhospitals.org

Poster #      

Title: Comparing Probability of Target Attainment (PTA) of bolus, extended and continuous infusions of Ceftriaxone in simulated critically ill patients with varying degrees of renal function and serum albumin concentrations       

Author(s): Zach DeBord; Eyob Adane, R.Ph, PhD   

Affiliation: Ohio Northern University

Email: z-debord@onu.edu

Poster #8       

Title: Assessing the Effect of Clinical Pharmacist Intervention on Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) Management and T2DM-related Outcomes          

Author(s): Chia Chieh Liang, PharmD; Deniz Yavas, PharmD, CPh, BCACP       

Affiliation: University Hospitals

Email: chiachieh.liang@uhhospitals.org   

Poster #      

Title: Analysis of Utilization of Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors in Patients with Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease within a Primary Care Setting      

Author(s): Sydney Robbins, PharmD; Jodi Grandominico, MD; Neeraj Tayal, MD; Lauren Kirk, PharmD, BCACP; Cory Coffey, PharmD, MS, BCACP, BCPP         

Affiliation: The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy

Email: sydney.robbins@osumc.edu

Poster #10     

Title: Utilization of multi-dose compliance packaging to improve adherence in patients with essential hypertension using University Hospitals outpatient pharmacy services.     

Author(s): Chloe Elizabeth Bukvich, PharmD; Allison Butler, PharmD      

Affiliation: University Hospitals

Email: chloe.bukvich@uhhospitals.org

Poster #11     

Title: Impact of a pharmacist-led student reproductive health & wellness clinic utilizing an over-the-counter progestin-only pill  

Author(s): Lena Salameh, PharmD, R.Ph.; Karen L. Kier, PhD, MSc, BCPS, BCACP, CTTS, FASHP, FCCP; Michael J. Rush PharmD, MBA, BCACP, CDE/CDCES, NCTTP; Alaina Kortokrax, PharmD, R.Ph.     

Affiliation: ONU HealthWise

Email: l-salameh@onu.edu

Poster #12     

Title: Increasing the Use of Manufacturer Copay Card Usage at a Community Pharmacy: A Pilot Study           

Author(s): Ruth Lim, Pharmacy Student; Karen L. Kier Ph.D. M.Sc. R.Ph. BCPS BCACP CTTS FASHP FCCP 

Affiliation: Ohio Northern University

Email: r-lim@onu.edu

Poster #13     

Title: The Kidney Excellence Initiative: Enhancing Outcomes in Chronic Kidney Disease    

Author(s): TaNia Harper, PharmD; Megan Reineck, PharmD         

Affiliation: University Hospitals

Email: tania.harper@uhhospitals.org              

Poster #14     

Title: A retrospective study on asthma medication claim rejection and its pharmacoeconomic impact

Author(s): David Do, PharmD; Shannon Steele, RPh, MS; Zeke Medina, PharmD; Allison Enghauser, PharmD, RPh; Kylee Dickey, PharmD, MHSA        

Affiliation: CareSource

Email: david.do@caresource.com

Poster #15     

Title: Evaluation of Self-Identified Motivators for Preceptors in Pharmacy Experiential Education

Author(s): Kara Marshall, PharmD; Julie Legg, PharmD, FNAP; Sarah Leupold, PharmD; Kelli Barnes, PharmD, BCACP, FAPhA​    

Affiliation: The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy/The Ohio State University General Internal Medicine Clinics

Email: kara.marshall@osumc.edu

Poster #16     

Title: Simulated Live Interpreter-patient Encounters: Impact on Pharmacy Students' Communication Skills and Confidence          

Author(s): David Foote, PharmD, BCPS; Kristy Jackson, PharmD; David Matthews, PharmD, BCACP  

Affiliation: The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy

Email: foote.114@osu.edu

Poster #17     

Title: Measuring the impact of GLP1 agonists on weight loss and heart failure outcomes in heart failure patients with a preserved ejection fraction           

Author(s): Kate Shupp, PharmD; Megan Valente, PharmD, BCACP; Jasmin Ortiz, PharmD, BCACP     

Affiliation: MetroHealth

Email: kshupp1@metrohealth.org

Poster #18     

Title: Evaluating Student Pharmacist' Perceptions on Professional Development Through Service Learning       

Author(s): Francesca Sferrella, Pharm.D. Candidate 2026; Walker Elliott, Pharm.D. Candidate 2026; Tonya Brim, Pharm.D., BCGP, CDCES      

Affiliation: University of Findlay College of Pharmacy

Email: sferrellaf@findlay.edu

Poster #19     

Title: Evaluating the role of pharmacists under a collaborative practice agreement in providing patient care for HIV treatment / PrEP using long-acting injectable antiretrovirals cabotegravir and cabotegravir/rilpivirine.

Author(s): Shreya Barde Pharm D, RPh, AAHIVP; Rebecca Lahrman PharmD, MS, BCACP; Jennifer Seifert MS, RPh, BCGP; Jacquelyn Kissel Pharm D, RPh, AAHIVP; Alvin Choy Pharm D, RPh, AAHIVP; Teagan Vaughn Pharm D, RPh, AAHIVP; Laura Hall PharmD, BCPS       

Affiliation: The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy and Equitas Health

Email: barde.5@osu.edu

Poster #20     

Title: Evaluation of value-based operations pharmacy medication adherence escalation pathway    

Author(s): Brigid Perry, PharmD; Elisa Stanger, PharmD, BCACP; Sarah Milkovich, PharmD, BCACP; Giavanna Russo-Alvarez, PharmD, BCACP; Marcie Parker, PharmD, BCACP; Courtney Fornwald, PharmD, BCACP          

Affiliation: Cleveland Clinic

Email: perryb6@ccf.org

Poster #21     

Title: Assessing Pharmacist Impact in Reducing Anticholinergic Burden in the Post-acute and Long-term Care Setting     

Author(s): Hope Marie Hafner, PharmD; Alicia Brunemann, PharmD; Stephanie Fenwick, PharmD, BCPS; Casondra Seibert, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP 

Affiliation: University of Cincinnati

Email: hafnerhe@ucmail.uc.edu

Poster #22     

Title: Integration of a Student Pharmacist into Population Health Initiatives: A Pharmacy-Led Medication Adherence Outreach Program in Primary Care     

Author(s): Alyssa Swank, PharmD Candidate 2026; Kara Marshall, PharmD; Cory P. Coffey, PharmD, MS, BCACP, BCPP; David E. Matthews, PharmD, BCACP      

Affiliation: The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy

Email: swank.438@buckeyemail.osu.edu

Poster #23     

Title: The Pharmacist's Role in Mitigating Cancer Awareness Disparities       

Author(s): Kristen Finley Sobota, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP                          

Affiliation: Ohio Northern University

Email: k-finley.1@onu.edu

 

Poster Session #2 
4:45 - 5:30 pm
Aminah Robinson Prefunction Space
Hilton Downtown Columbus Tower 402

Poster #24     

Title: Integrating Clinical and Innovation Excellence: A Comprehensive Program for Future Pharmacy Leaders

Author(s): Sam Stitzel Pharmd, Cam Copeland PharamD, Adefioye, Ayobomi Oluwasomidotun PharmD, Debrina Johnson PharmD                  

Affiliation: University Hospitals       

Email: Samuel.Stitzel2@UHhospitals.org

Poster #25    

Title: Implementation of an interprofessional, team-based pulmonary hypertension management program

Author(s): Emma Siegel, PharmD; Mertie Bowman, RN; Megan Dickson, RN; Daniel Gorbett, MD; Lindsay Castle, DO     

Affiliation: OhioHealth         

Email: emma.siegel2@ohiohealth.com

Poster #26     

Title: Examining the Impact of Pharmacist-driven Interventions on Patients with Uncontrolled Hypertension

Author(s): Daria Gibson, PharmD, RPh                    

Affiliation: University Hospitals       

Email: daria.gibson@uhhospitals.org

Poster #27     

Title: Impact of Medication Synchronization Program in a Pediatric Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy

Author(s): Katelyn McTaggart, PharmD; Brooke Maletic, PharmD; Alexander Swick, PharmD, MBA; Benjamin Morgan      

Affiliation: Nationwide Children's Hospital 

Email: katelyn.mctaggart@nationwidechildrens.org

Poster #28     

Title: Innovative Clinician Outreach: Advancing Overdose Prevention, Fentanyl Awareness and Community Education in Northeastern Ohio       

Author(s): Debrina M. Johnson, PharmD; Rachel M. Pierce, PharmD; Grace Nocero, PharmD, Samuel J. Stitzel, PharmD, MBA          

Affiliation: University Hospitals       

Email: debrina.johnson@uhhospitals.org

Poster #29     

Title: Enhancing Student Engagement through a PharmD Geriatrics Certificate Program   

Author(s): Kelly Kroustos, PharmD, CDP; Jacob McClure, Thomas Miller, Kristen Sobota PharmD, BCPS, BCGP

Affiliation: Ohio Northern University Raabe College of Pharmacy 

Email: k-reilly@onu.edu

Poster #30     

Title: Beyond Blood Sugar: Navigating the Complex Landscape of Diabetes Management Through a Diabetes Elective Course

Author(s): Emily Eddy, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM; Brittany Long, PharmD, BCACP, CTTS; Benjamin D. Aronson, PharmD, PhD         

Affiliation: Ohio Northern University           

Email: e-eddy.1@onu.edu

Poster #31     

Title: Selecting Over-the-Counter Medications: Comparing Perspectives of Healthcare and Non-Healthcare Professionals     

Author(s): Jenna Mills, PharmD, BCPS; Victoria Pocos, PharmD Candidate 2026; Emma Bode, PharmD Candidate 2026; Abigail Hatch, PharmD Candidate 2026; Emma Jones, PharmD Candidate 2027

Affiliation: University of Findlay, College of Pharmacy      

Email: jenna.mills@findlay.edu

Poster #32     

Title: Direct-to-Consumer Prescription Drug Ads: Public Perception and Impact on Patient-Provider Interactions  

Author(s): Bella Blankenship, R.Ph., PharmD; Junan Li, PhD; Daniel Michel, PhD          

Affiliation: The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy           

Email: blankenship.397@osu.edu

Poster #33     

Title: Evaluation of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist Use in Pediatric Patients     

Author(s): Justine Buczynski, PharmD, RPh            

Affiliation: University Hospitals       

Email: justine.buczynski@uhhospitals.org

Poster #34     

Title: Impact of Pharmacist Involvement on Blood Pressure Outcomes Following Nurse Blood Pressure Visits

Author(s): Rachael Ialacci, PharmD; Katie Kish, PharmD, BCACP; Giavanna Russo-Alvarez, PharmD, BCACP; Anna Bondar, PharmD, BCPS; Taylor Hermiller, PharmD, BCACP; Marcie Parker, PharmD, BCACP

Affiliation: Cleveland Clinic Foundation     

Email: ialaccr4@ccf.org

Poster #35     

Title: Impact of Pharmacy Student Collaboration with Mobile Mammography Unit on Improving Access to Women's Preventative Health Services in Rural Communities         

Author(s): Samantha McCord, PharmD Candidate 2026; Allison Provenzale, PharmD Candidate 2026; Zoe Meyer, PharmD Candidate 2026       

Affiliation: Ohio Northern University Raabe College of Pharmacy 

Email: s-mccord@onu.edu

Poster #36     

Title: Reducing Adalimumab Biosimilar Prescribing Burdens within a Health System Specialty Pharmacy

Author(s): Molly Powers, PharmD; Rebecca Freedman, PharmD; Shubha Bhat, PharmD, MS, FCCP, BCACP; Kristel Geyer, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP

Affiliation: Cleveland Clinic 

Email: powersm11@ccf.org

Poster #37     

Title: Get Your Head in the Game: Mental Health Training for Coaches and Parents of Young Athletes           

Author(s): Ava Ehlinger, student; Abigail Carter, student; Madeline Hall, student 

Affiliation: Ohio Northern University           

Email: a-ehlinger.1@onu.edu

Poster #38     

Title: Management of Medication-Induced Hypothyroidism in Cancer Patients         

Author(s): Bushra Altabbaa, PharmD Vanja Raduka, PharmD, BCOP; Jan Kover, BS, BCOP       

Affiliation: The MetroHealth System

Email: baltabbaa1@metrohealth.org

Poster #39     

Title: A Retrospective Analysis of Pharmacist Interventions Conducted to Close Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) Gaps​  

Author(s): Amanda Gilliland, PharmD; Cara Hoyt, PharmD, Jennifer Seifert, MS, RPh, BCGP,  Rebecca Lahrman, PharmD, MS, BCACP      

Affiliation: The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy           

Email: gilliland.223@osu.edu

Poster #40     

Title: Transforming Education for Rural Health Equity: Lessons from a Rural and Underserved Health Scholars Program    

Author(s): Michelle Musser, PharmD, BCPS Emily Eddy, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES

Affiliation: Ohio Northern University           

Email: m-musser@onu.edu

Poster #41     

Title: Value Analysis of Rx vs OTC ENFit Syringes         

Author(s): Dhruvi Shah, PharmD student; Abigail Corbett, PharmD Student         

Affiliation: Nationwide Children's Hospital 

Email: Dhruvi.Shah@nationwidechildrens.org

Poster #42     

Title: Effectiveness of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccination in Lung Transplant Recipients       

Author(s): Nikhita Garapati, PharmD Elizabeth Ridgway, PharmD, Kaitlyn Rivard, PharmD, Katelyn Rudzik, PharmD, Jamie Eckardt, PharmD      

Affiliation: Cleveland Clinic Main Campus 

Email: garapan@ccf.org

Poster #43     

Title: Evaluating the Accuracy of L-mMRC Severity Tool in Staging COPD in the Skilled Nursing Setting

Author(s): Violet Martin, PharmD, R.Ph.; Emily Ngyen, PharmD; Mirabel Eghombi, PharmD, Patricia Wigle, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, FCCP; Casondra Seibert, Casondra Seibert, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP  

Affiliation: University of Cincinnati, James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy         

Email: martive@ucmail.uc.edu

Poster #44     

Title: DSMES Midpoint Insights: Advancing Diabetes Prevention & Management in Ohio's Priority Populations   

Author(s): Zarah Mayewski, PharmD, BCPPS; Arin Wade, student

Affiliation: Innovation Horizons       

Email: zarah.mayewski@innovationhorizons.net

 

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