Description

Pharmacogenomics is an emerging field of science combining genetics and drug therapy in the hopes of enhancing therapeutic outcomes and reducing harm. This field supports what we have known for years that one person’s medicine may be another’s poison. Whether you are the prescriber or co-managing care for patients, having additional insights into this field assists in balance successful pharmacotherapy outcomes and reduces potential harm. Come along with me as we investigate the true application of pharmacogenomics where concrete tools will be provided to enhance your prescribing and/or co-management. Format will consist of lecture and case-based learning.

Dr. Leah Hollon holds a BS in Psychology from VCU and an MPH from VCU School of Medicine. She completed her ND degree and residency training at NUNM. She served as an Assistant Professor at the Appalachian College of Pharmacy and currently serves as faculty at University of Cincinnati in Pharmacogenomics. She is a reviewer for the American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and has been published in alternative medicine and nutrigenomics and the gut microbiome. Dr. Hollon currently serves as a member of the VAANP and the Board of Directors for NUNM. She is the founder and co-owner of Richmond Natural Medicine where she presently serves as the residency site coordinator for the first accredited naturopathic residency in Virginia. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, dancing, and spending time at the ocean.