Ask the Experts: Key Considerations in Using Viral Vector Gene Therapies
Launch Presentation (60 minutes) Activity Handout
This activity focuses on key operational and administrative considerations related to the use of viral vector gene therapies in hospitals and health systems. The content for this activity is based on questions and comments from participants at a recent educational symposium on this topic.
John Petrich, B.S.Pharm., M.S.
Investigational Drug Service Manager
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio
Michael Storey, Pharm.D., M.S., BCPS
Medication Use and Formulary Coordinator
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Columbus, Ohio
This activity was planned to meet the educational needs of pharmacists in hospitals and health systems involved with investigational drugs, drug information, and formulary management.
Format
This activity features slide presentations, active learning, and questions/discussion with faculty. View the system requirements.
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In this activity, only the individual below has disclosed a relevant financial relationship. No other persons associated with this presentation have disclosed any relevant financial relationships.
Michael Storey, Pharm.D., M.S., BCPS
Products that have not received FDA approval will be discussed during this presentation.
Participants should claim CE credit for this home-study activity only if they have not claimed credit for the live activity.
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ACPE #: 0204-0000-19-402-H01-P
Release Date: May 1, 2019
Expiration Date: May 31, 2020
Activity Type: Application-based
CE Credits: 1.0 hour
Activity Fee: Free of charge
John Petrich, B.S.Pharm., M.S.
Investigational Drug Service Manager
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio
John Petrich, B.S.Pharm., M.S., is Manager of the Investigational Drug Service (IDS) at the Cleveland Clinic Health System (CCHS) in Cleveland, Ohio.
Mr. Petrich earned his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree from the University of Toledo and Master of Science in Health Sciences degree from Cleveland State University.
At CCHS, Mr. Petrich oversees medication management for patients in clinical trials at the main campus in Cleveland and in Nevada. His focus is on clinical, regulatory, and financial aspects of trial conduct in both the acute and ambulatory settings. Before assuming the IDS role at CCHS, he was a member of the lung transplant team and pharmacokinetic consult service.
With ASHP, Mr. Petrich has served on several Section Advisory Groups, Education Steering Committee, and as a Network Facilitator. He authored a book chapter on IDS operations and has presented on the topic of clinical research related to medication safety, quality control, and health-system operations. Mr. Petrich is Past President of the Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA), a nonprofit organization committed to providing education and certification opportunities to clinical researchers. He remains a standing member of the SOCRA certification and annual conference poster program committees.
Michael Storey, Pharm.D., M.S., BCPS
Medication Use and Formulary Coordinator
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Columbus, Ohio
Michael Storey, Pharm.D., M.S., BCPS, is Medication Use and Formulary Coordinator at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
Dr. Storey received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio. Following graduation, he completed a PGY1/PGY2 residency in Health-System Pharmacy Administration at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and concurrently completed his Master of Science degree at The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy.
In his current role at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Dr. Storey coordinates operations of the P&T committee and collaborates across the hospital on cost and quality projects. He also is a leader in implementing complex, high-impact therapies, with expertise in ensuring operational, financial, and clinical needs are met. Previously he served the hospital in various pharmacy leadership roles, including managing operations, clinical services, and oncology.
Dr. Storey is a member of ASHP, Hematology Oncology Pharmacists Association, Children’s Oncology Group, international Academy of Compounding Pharmacists, Ohio Pharmacists Association, and Ohio Society of Health-System Pharmacists. He serves on the Raabe College of Pharmacy Advisory Board at Ohio Northern University.