• i-MPACT Podcast - Ep. 12 - Dr. Mike McCall (Part 2 of 2)
    Aug 5 2024

    In part two of this two-part interview, host Dr. John Walker sits down for a candid conversation with Dr. Mike McCall, MD, PhD, FRCSC, Surgical Oncology and General Surgery at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta.

    The i-MPACT Podcast is a series that discusses cutting edge research and treatments related to the immune system’s dynamic role in health and disease. It is designed with both health professionals and patients in mind.

    Proudly supported by the Alberta Cancer Foundation, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Merck.

    Host: Dr. John Walker

    Produced by VĪV Productions courtesy of VĪV Mental Health (www.vivmentalhealth.com)

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    39 mins
  • i-MPACT Podcast - Ep. 12 - Dr. Mike McCall (Part 1 of 2)
    Aug 5 2024

    In part one of this two-part interview, host Dr. John Walker sits down for a candid conversation with Dr. Mike McCall, MD, PhD, FRCSC, Surgical Oncology and General Surgery at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta.

    The i-MPACT Podcast is a series that discusses cutting edge research and treatments related to the immune system’s dynamic role in health and disease. It is designed with both health professionals and patients in mind.

    Proudly supported by the Alberta Cancer Foundation, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Merck.

    Host: Dr. John Walker

    Produced by VĪV Productions courtesy of VĪV Mental Health (www.vivmentalhealth.com)

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    41 mins
  • i-MPACT Podcast - Ep. 11 - Dr. Egiroh Omene
    Jul 22 2024

    Dr. John Walker chats with Dr. Egiroh Omene, MD, FRCPC and neuro-oncologist at the Cross Cancer Institute at the University of Alberta.

    The i-MPACT Podcast is a series that discusses cutting edge research and treatments related to the immune system’s dynamic role in health and disease. It is designed with both health professionals and patients in mind.

    Proudly supported by the Alberta Cancer Foundation, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Merck.

    Host: Dr. John Walker

    Produced by VĪV Productions courtesy of VĪV Mental Health (www.vivmentalhealth.com)

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • i-MPACT Podcast – Ep. 10 - Dr. Mariam Shahidi
    Aug 29 2022

    In this episode, Dr. Walker chats with Dr. Mariam Shahidi, Endocrinologist from UAH. They review a shared case and discuss the impact that some potentially long-term side effects of immonotherapymay may have on patients, in relation to the pituitary gland, effects on the thyroid, and more.

    The i-MPACT Podcast is a series that discusses cutting edge research and treatments related to the immune system’s dynamic role in health and disease. It is designed with both health professionals and patients in mind.

    Proudly supported by the Alberta Cancer Foundation, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Merck.

    Host: Dr. John Walker

    Producer: Kristopher Marks (www.vivmentalhealth.com)

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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • i-MPACT Podcast - Ep. 9 - Dr. Alia Daoud
    May 26 2022
    Dr. Alia Daoud chats with Dr. John Walker about the respiratory and pulmonary effects of immunotherapy, using various (and very interesting!) case studies for reference.

    The i-MPACT Podcast is a series that discusses cutting edge research and treatments related to the immune system’s dynamic role in health and disease. It is designed with both health professionals and patients in mind.

    Proudly supported by the Alberta Cancer Foundation, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Merck.

    Host: Dr. John Walker

    Producer: Kristopher Marks (www.vivmentalhealth.com)

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    56 mins
  • i-MPACT Podcast - Ep. 8 - Dr. Jan-Erick Nilsson
    May 18 2022
    Dr. Walker chats with Jan-Erick Nilsson, MD, LMCC, FRCPC, who is the assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Alberta's Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine.

    They discuss the impact that immunotherapy has had in the field of gastroenterology, with a deep dive into a particular case study. A fantastic conversation that's both candid and revealing.

    The i-MPACT Podcast is a series that discusses cutting edge research and treatments related to the immune system’s dynamic role in health and disease. It is designed with both health professionals and patients in mind.

    Proudly supported by the Alberta Cancer Foundation, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Merck.

    Host: Dr. John Walker

    Producer: Kristopher Marks (www.vivmentalhealth.com)

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • i-MPACT Podcast - Ep. 7 - Dr. Omar Abdel-Rahman Abdelsalam & Dr. Hatim Karichawala
    May 11 2022
    In this episode, Dr. Walker chats with Dr. Omar Abdel-Rahman Abdelsalam and Dr. Hatim Karichawala about their experiences with immunotherapy, and embark on a lively discussion about the pros and cons of the treatment. The i-MPACT Podcast is a series that discusses cutting edge research and treatments related to the immune system’s dynamic role in health and disease. It is designed with both health professionals and patients in mind.

    Proudly supported by the Alberta Cancer Foundation, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Merck.

    Host: Dr. John Walker

    Producer: Kristopher Marks (www.vivmentalhealth.com)

    Guest Notes:

    Dr. Omar Abdel-Rahman Abdelsalam

    M.B.B.Ch., M.Sc. (Oncology), MD (Oncology)

    Assistant Professor, UofA

    Medical Oncologist, CCI

    Dr. Omar M Abdel-Rahman Abdelsalam is currently working as an assistant professor, Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Oncology, University of Alberta. Primary clinical interests are in the field of Gastrointestinal and Endocrine Oncology.

    Dr. Hatim Karichawala

    MD, FRCPC

    Medical Oncologist

    Dept of Medical Oncology

    Assistant Professor in the department of Oncology in the faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta

    Lead of GI Oncology Research at the University of Alberta

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • i-MPACT Podcast - Ep. 6 - Chris Brochu
    May 4 2022

    In this episode, Dr. Walker chats with melanoma survivor and immunotherapy patient Chris Brochu, who is joined by his mother Leslie Brochu and aunt, Lee Ongman. They discuss Chris' incredible journey from diagnosis to recovery, and his continued advocacy for cancer research and patient support.

    The i-MPACT Podcast is a series that discusses cutting edge research and treatments related to the immune system’s dynamic role in health and disease. It is designed with both health professionals and patients in mind.

    Proudly supported by the Alberta Cancer Foundation and Bristol Myers Squibb, and Merck.

    Host: Dr. John Walker

    Producer: Kristopher Marks (www.vivmentalhealth.com)

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    1 hr and 16 mins