Masterclasses
A Masterclass is a practical, interactive workshop, specific to the needs of oncology pharmacy practitioners which is facilitated by ISOPP leaders and oncology pharmacy experts, and open to ISOPP members only.
April 2025 Masterclass - Immunotherapy
April 2025 Masterclass - Supportive Care
Previous topics include: Biosimilars, Immunotherapy, Oral Anticancer, Supportive Care, Safe Handling, and Advanced Aseptic Preparation.
In addition to hands on learning, participants have access to presentation materials post event.
Masterclasses can be stand alone events in any country and are always offered as part of the International Symposium as an extra day.
If you wish to discuss delivering masterclasses in your country please contact us education@isopp.org.
Example Immunotherapy Masterclass (taken from 2025)
It is recognized that there is an essential role for the oncology pharmacist in improving patient outcomes for patients receiving immunotherapy with immune checkpoint inhibitors and CAR T-cell therapy. This program will support oncology pharmacists in developing a clinical understanding of immunotherapy and the essential role that pharmacists play at the forefront of therapy management.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this masterclass, the participant will be able to:
- Review and discuss key immunotherapy concepts and the mechanism of action of immune checkpoint inhibitors, bispecific antibodies and CAR T-cell therapy
- Describe the fundamentals of care with immune checkpoint inhibitors including dosing, novel routes of administration, adverse effects and management of patients on treatment
- Describe the fundamentals of care with bispecific antibodies including dosing, adverse effects and management of patients on treatment
- Describe the fundamentals of care with CAR T-cell therapy including pharmacokinetics, adverse effects and management of patients on treatment.
- Using case studies, discuss the management of patients on immunotherapy
Program
- Welcome and Introductions
- Intro to Immunotherapy
- Immune checkpoint inhibitors
- Bispecific antibodies
- CAR T-cell therapy
- Case Studies
Facilitator
- Lynne Nakashima, BC Cancer, Canada
Presenters
- Esin Aysel Kandemir, Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg, Germany
- Cameron Roessner, Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Canada
Expert Support Tutors
- Himanshu Patel, Methapharm Inc, Canada
- Tiffany Chan, Great Western Hospital, UK
- Evelyn Handel, National Comprehensive Cancer Network, USA
- Netty Cracknell, Genesis Care, UK
Example Supportive Care Masterclass (taken from 2025)
The Supportive Care Master Class is designed for pharmacists who are interested to learn about the evidenced-based supportive care strategies for managing toxicities that are associated with cancer and anticancer treatments. For each topic, speakers will provide clinical cases to demonstrate how toxicities can be prevented and treated using both pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies.
Learning Objectives:
Using case studies, review and discuss:
- Management of SACT-induced nausea and vomiting
- Management of myelosuppression
- Prevention of extravasation and hypersensitivity reactions
- Management of oncologic emergencies
Program
- Welcome and Introductions
- Management of SACT-induced nausea and vomiting
- Management of myelosuppression
- Prevention of extravasation and hypersensitivity reactions
- Management of oncologic emergencies
- Closing Remarks
Facilitator
- Kofi Boamah Mensah, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana
Presenters
- Netty Cracknell, Genesis Care, UK
- Nick Duncan, UHB NHS Foundation Trust, UK
- Evelyn Handel, National Comprehensive Cancer Network, USA
- Irene Weru, Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
Expert Support Tutors
- Himanshu Patel, Methapharm Inc, Canada
- Tiffany Chan, Great Western Hospital, UK