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4 Part IgAN Experience

4 Part IgAN Experience

B-Cell Modulation in Nephrology – Biruh Workeneh, MD (Nephrologist)

    1. Recognize the role of B cells in immune-mediated kidney disease
    2. Review current and emerging B-cell-targeted strategies
    3. Educate on the preclinical data for select cytokines and their role in immune-mediated kidney disease
    4. Review the role of APRIL in the 4-hit process of IgAN

IgAN Case Study Tool – Sachin Hajarnis (MSD) and Rim Hadgu (MSL)

Here you can get an in-depth look at IgAN pathogenesis and the journeys of patients living with IgAN.
  • Progression: Journey into the profiles of 3 hypothetical patients to see how their IgAN diagnosis was uncovered, and what’s expected in their prognosis

Apple Vision Pro Immersive Experience – Sachin Hajarnis, PhD (MSL)

Experience disease state education like never before. Using Apple Vision Pro technology, participants can visually explore:
    1. The 4-hit pathogenic process of IgAN
    2. The role of APRIL in initiating and sustaining kidney injury in IgAN

NephU Resource Station – Rim Hadgu (MSL)

    1. Browse educational infographics and take printed copies with you
    2. Learn about our educational tools and treatment summaries

Location

Brio Italian Grille Murray

6173 South State St.
Murray, Utah 84107 United States
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(801) 262-6500 View Venue Website

Featuring

Biruh Workeneh

Biruh Workeneh, MD, FASN

Provider, Professor in the Section of Nephrology, MD Anderson Internal Medicine Center

MD Anderson Internal Medicine Center*

Dr. Biruh Workeneh is a provider in the MD Anderson Internal Medicine Center and a Professor in the Section of Nephrology. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and joined MD Anderson in 2015. Dr. Workeneh graduated from medical school at the University of Texas McGovern Medical School and completed a clinical nephrology and post-doctorate fellowship at Stanford University. He has received numerous nephrology, teaching, and research awards, served as primary investigator in multiple clinical trials, and has been the author of many publications.

Sachin Hajarnis

Sachin Hajarnis, PhD

Nephrology Medical Science Director

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.*

Sachin Hajarnis, PhD is a Senior Medical Science Liaison at Otsuka Pharmaceuticals. Dr Hajarnis has a Bachelors and Masters in Life Sciences from University of Mumbai, India. He obtained a PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Colorado State University. Dr Hajarnis joined the University of Texas Southwestern Medical school in Dallas, as a post-doctoral fellow in the department of Nephrology where he performed basic research on various aspects of Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). He continued his studies on the role of micro-RNAs in PKD as a Research Scientist for several years before joining his current position at Otsuka.

Rim Hadgu

Rim Hadgu, PharmD, BCPS

Nephrology Medical Science Liaison

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.*

Dr Rim Hadgu, PharmD, BCPS is a Nephrology Medical Science Liaison at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development and Commercialization. She obtained her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from St. Louis College of Pharmacy. She completed an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)-Accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy and University Medical Center New Orleans. She also completed an ASHP-Accredited PGY2 Nephrology Pharmacy Residency at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Prior to joining Otsuka in October 2021, she was an Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Midwestern University College of Pharmacy, Glendale Campus where she delivered lectures, precepted Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience students as well as PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy residents. She also practiced as a nephrology clinical pharmacist for two years. Dr Hadgu is a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties.

Biruh Workeneh, MD, FASN is a speaker for Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC)

Sachin Hajarnis, PhD and Rim Hadgu, PharmD, BCPS are employees of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC)

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