A Masterclass is a practical 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. Not an ISOPP member? Join ISOPP.
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.
“Most impressive because I had a chance to learn from pharmacists from different countries”.
- 2019 London Masterclass Participant
Past Masterclasses
ISOPP 2023 Masterclasses
Sunday, March 5, 2023, Seville, Spain
Barcelo Sevilla Renacimiento, Seville, Spain
Topic:
Presenters:
- Alexandre Chan, Founding Chair and Professor of Clinical Pharmacy, Department of Clinical Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of California, Irvine, USA
- Lynne Nakashima, Senior Director, Provincial Pharmacy, BC Cancer, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Alison Palumbo, Clinical Oncology Pharmacist, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
Topic:
Presenters:
- Emma Foreman, Consultant Pharmacist, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, UK
- Joseph Bubalo, Consultant Pharmacist, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, UK
SOPA / ISOPP Regional Conference 2021 Masterclass
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Topics:
- Oral Anticancer by Alex Chan
- Implementation of Biosimilars in Clinical Practice by Emma Foreman
Monday, October 14, 2019
Novotel London West, London, UK
Topics:
- Aseptic Preparation
One full day practical advanced workshop on Aseptic Preparation, aimed at sharing practices and expanding the knowledge of oncology pharmacy practitioners; facilitated by ISOPP leaders and oncology pharmacy experts.
Presenters:
- Lisa Barrott, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, UK
- Aygin Bayraktar, Hacettepe University, Turkey
- Louise Dark, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, UK
- Harbans Dhillon, ISOPP
- Emma Foreman, The Royal Marsden Nhs Foundation Trust, UK
- Richard Sutherland, Omicron Projects Ltd., UK
- Samantha Talboys, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, UK
- Paul Tunstell, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, UK
AROPS 2019 Masterclass
Saturday, May 18, 2019
The Nairobi Hospital Convention Centre (TNHCC), Nairobi, Kenya
Topics:
- Aseptic Dispensing Masterclass
The Aseptic Dispensing Masterclass is aimed to introduce the concepts of reconstitution to minimize microbial and particulate contamination of a reconstituted intravenous product. The Masterclass will address the proper processes and techniques to intravenous drug reconstruction including “no-touch techniques” and “negative pressure techniques” and how to reconstitute cytotoxic drugs. This will include proper methods to assemble a needle and syringe, breaking ampoules and reconstituting vials. The Masterclass will address placement of items in a laminar flow cabinet and isolators as well as proper cleaning and disinfection of the cabinet/isolator. In addition, participants will also learn how to clean up a cytotoxic drug spill.
- Oral Anticancer Therapy Masterclass
The Masterclass on Oral Anticancer Therapies is aimed at providing an introduction to the important aspects of managing patients receiving oral anticancer therapies. Key concept such as clinical pharmacology, toxicities, drug and food interactions, adherence, and key points for patient education will be discussed. The process for safe prescription review and the appropriate handling and disposal of oral anticancer therapies will be outlined. Cases will be used to illustrate the practice of these concepts throughout the session. The class will wrap up a session designed to guide the pharmacist in the set-up of a pharmacist-run oral anticancer program.
For more information, Please visit the HOPAK website.
TUKED-ISOPP Masterclass 2018
Thursday, October 4, Friday, October 5 and Saturday, October 6, 2018
Kusadasi, Turkey
Topics:
- Safe Handling and Supportive Care
- Oral Cancer Therapy
SOBRAFO-ISOPP Masterclass 2018
Saturday, May 19, 2018
Windsor Oceanico, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Topic: Cancer Supportive Care
Facilitators:
Alexandre Chan, National University of Singapore, Singapore
John Wiernikowski, McMaster Children’s Hospital, Canada
ISOPP Masterclass 2018
Saturday, April 14, 2018
Kerry Hotel Pudong, Shanghai, China
Topics: Safe Handling and Supportive Care
Facilitators:
Harbans Dhillon, ISOPP President, Malaysia
Lita Chew, National Cancer Centre, Singapore
Alexandre Chan, National University of Singapore, Singapore
Evelyn Handel, National Comprehensive Cancer Network, USA
TUKED-ISOPP Masterclass 2018
Wednesday, March 7 and Thursday, March 8
Granada Luxury Belek Hotel, Belek Antalya, Turkey
Topics: Safe Handling and Supportive Care
Facilitators:
Harbans Dhillon, ISOPP President, Malaysia
Alexandre Chan, National University of Singapore, Singapore
Mustafa Gonen, TUKED President, Turkey