| Timing |
Session |
Speaker |
| 0900 - 0915 |
Welcome & Introduction |
Dr Lesley Braun Director, Blackmores Institute |
| 0915 - 1030 |
Keynote: Drug/herb/nutrient interactions - the helpful and the harmful Practice-relevant examples of desirable and undesirable supplement-drug interactions, along with discussion of strategies to maximise the therapeutic advantages of, or otherwise prevent, specific supplement-drug interactions |
Dr Forrest Batz, PharmD Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice The Daniel K Inouye College of Pharmacy, University of Hawaii at Hilo |
| 1030 - 1100 |
Morning Tea & Sponsor Exhibition Viewing |
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| 1100 - 1145 |
CM research update This session will summarise significant new research on CMs that will be directly relevant to pharmacy practice |
Dr Lesley Braun |
| 1145 - 1230 |
Benefits of omega-3s: Heart health and beyond Evidence review and application, citing the wide- ranging health benefits of omega-3s relevant to pharmacy practice | Prof Peter Howe Professor Nutrition Research and Director of the Clinical Nutrition Research Centre, The University of Newcastle |
| 1230 - 1330 |
Lunch & Sponsor Exhibition Viewing |
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1330 - 1415 |
Integrating CM into patient care Applying an integrative service model to clinical cases to support patients in healthy ageing. |
Dr Treasure McGuire PhD, BPharm, BSc GradDipClinHospPharm, GCHEd FACP, MPS, MSHP, Conjoint Senior Lecturer appointment with Mater Hospital Health Services School of Pharmacy |
| 1415 - 1510 |
Probiotics update Antibiotics and probiotics are both potent manipulators of the microbiome. Optimised usage patterns may reduce disease burden and extend the antibiotic era. This session offers a pragmatic approach to probiotics and reviews the latest research on when, how, and for how long they should be used. |
Dr Nigel Plummer PhD UK |
| 1510 - 1525 |
Health literacy and complementary medicine use in pregnancy and lactation Research summarising why women choose to use CMs whilst pregnant or lactating and the influence of health literacy on this. |
Larisa Barnes B.A., B.Nat.(Hons.), PhD Candidate Faculty of Pharmacy University Centre for Rural Health, North Coast, NSW |
| 1525 - 1545 |
Afternoon Tea |
|
| 1545 - 1630 |
A guide to use of evidence-based resources Learn how to identify, access and apply objective natural medicine information resources and develop simple and effective strategies for discussing CMs with patients |
Forrest Batz, PharmD |
| 1630 - 1700 |
The role of CM in pharmacy today - a pharmacist's perspective Insights from a community pharmacist, outlining potential obstacles and opportunities in implementing a pharmacist-led CM service into pharmacy practice |
Catherine Bronger BPharm |
| 1700 - 1730 |
Q&A Panel: All Speakers |
All |
