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Eight Drugs a Week Podcast

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by Jana Stojanova & Florian Lemaitre

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Welcome to Eight Drugs a Week, a podcast about the latest in clinical pharmacology. Your hosts are Florian Lemaitre (France) and Jana Stojanova (Australia), a pair of pharmacology nerds and Beatles fans. Join us on this journey as we catch up with colleagues around the world and discuss new developments. We'll delve right into how drug exposure relates to effects and how we can optimize drug concentrations to personalize treatment. Eight Drugs a Week is supported by the International Association of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and Clinical Toxicology (IATDMCT). The personal views of the hosts and guests do not necessarily reflect the position of the Association.

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May 16, 2026

Eight Drugs a Week Episode 18 – Rennes 2026: Day Tripper… Moving from Legend to Reality 🙌

What do Arthurian legend, a medieval convent, and the future of precision medicine have in common? They all converge in Rennes, France this September - and if this episode is anything to go by, the IATDMCT-SFPT Joint Congress 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious meetings our community has ever produced. In a first for France, the IATDMCT and the French Society of Pharmacology and Therapeutics (SFPT) are joining forces under one roof, bringing together TDM specialists, clinical toxicologists, pharmacovigilance experts, and clinical pharmacologists to ask a deceptively simple question: are we finally ready to turn the promise of precision medicine into everyday clinical reality? In a special role reversal, our usual host Florian Lemaitre steps out from behind the microphone and into the hot seat, joined by his congress co-chair Marie-Clémence Verdier. Together, they take us on a tour of the scientific programme, the spirit behind the congress theme, and a few tantalising hints about what awaits delegates - including several secret surprises. In this episode we'll hear about: • Why two major pharmacology societies are joining forces for the first time on French soil, and what the IATDMCT community stands to gain from meeting its French counterparts • How Brittany's own history of myth and reinvention inspired a vision for translating TDM tools into everyday clinical practice • The sessions not to miss, including deep-dives into antipsychotic TDM, antiretroviral therapy and a cross-disciplinary bench-to-bedside exploration of drugs and the liver • How the young scientists programme is tackling large language models in translational science, covering education, research practice, and ethics • What to expect beyond the science: a Breton welcome reception, a congress dinner, and our very own 'Day Tripper' post-congress excursion to Mont Saint-Michel Register for the Rennes congress at <a href= "https://www.iatdmct-sfpt2026.org/">iatdmct-sfpt2026.org</a>. About our guests: Florian Lemaitre is Associate Professor of Pharmacology at Rennes University Hospital, France, and co-host of the Eight Drugs a Week podcast. His research focuses on therapeutic drug monitoring and clinical pharmacology, and he serves as co-chair of the IATDMCT-SFPT Joint Congress 2026. Marie-Clémence Verdier is Associate Professor of Pharmacology at Rennes University Hospital, France. She is co-chair of the IATDMCT-SFPT Joint Congress 2026, with expertise spanning clinical pharmacy and pharmacology in the hospital setting. Eight Drugs a Week is supported by the International Association of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and Clinical Toxicology (IATDMCT). The personal views of the hosts and guests do not necessarily reflect the position of the Association.

March 2, 2026

Fixing a Hole: Using TDM to Address Medication Non-Adherence

Adherence to medication is the very basic level we wish to reach in patient care. Yet for many patients taking drugs every day (sometimes several times a day, over long periods of time, this is far from straightforward. Treatment failure and adverse drug reactions can result not from the wrong medicine, but simply from inconsistent intake. Non-adherence is rarely intentional; it is a complex, multifaceted problem shaped by practical barriers, patient perceptions, and the realities of daily life. Therapeutic drug monitoring offers a powerful objective tool for fixing this hole — identifying who is and isn't taking their medication, enabling clinicians to have targeted, constructive conversations and intervene in ways that can make an effective difference. In this episode we'll hear about: <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> What adherence really means, and why it matters clinically and for society </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> The importance of objective measures and the role of drug measurement </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> What patients really think about the 'vigilance' associated with adherence monitoring and having constructive conversations </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Innovations on the horizon for adherence monitoring, including dried blood spot sampling, point-of-care testing, and what these tools could mean for primary care and resource-limited settings </li> </ul> About our guests: Jorie Versmissen is an internist and clinical pharmacologist at Erasmus Medical Centre in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, with a research interest in adherence to antihypertensive medication. Jorie is also a familiar voice to regular listeners as our recent co-host, today joining us on the other side of the microphone. Lene Halvorsen is a nephrologist at Oslo University Hospital, Ullevål, in Norway. She also has a special interest in hypertension, both in the clinic and in research, and is an elected council member in the European Society of Hypertension. Lene recently completed her PhD on the topic of adherence to antihypertensive medication, where Jorie was one of her opponents. Eight Drugs a Week is supported by the International Association of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and Clinical Toxicology (IATDMCT). The personal views of the hosts and guests do not necessarily reflect the position of the Association.

January 6, 2026

Tuberculosis drugs TDM: The long and winding road

Tuberculosis remains one of the world's most persistent infectious diseases, and despite decades of available treatments, achieving cure remains a long and winding road. The challenge isn't just the disease itself – there is also a notable difference in how patients respond to TB drugs. Where pharmacokinetic variability can range 20-50 fold and the complex multidrug regimens, therapeutic drug monitoring represents a crucial but underutilised tool. From the early bactericidal activity in the first two weeks to managing drug-resistant strains, TDM offers a path to optimising treatment while minimising toxicity. Yet significant barriers remain, particularly in the low- and middle-income countries where TB burden is highest. In this episode, we'll hear about: <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> The role of TDM in first-line TB therapy: why pharmacokinetic variability matters and when to perform monitoring for optimal outcomes </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Practical approaches to TB drug monitoring, from limited sampling strategies to population pharmacokinetic models, and how to interpret results in clinical context </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> The heightened importance of TDM for second-line drugs in multidrug-resistant TB, where narrower therapeutic ranges make the difference between cure and toxicity </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Innovative solutions for resource-limited settings, including saliva-based point-of-care testing and alternative matrices that could democratise access to TDM in high-burden countries </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> The challenge of implementation: bridging the gap between sophisticated laboratory methods and community-level care where they're needed most </li> </ul> About our guests: Thi Nguyen is a PhD candidate at Sydney University School of Pharmacy. Originally from Vietnam, a high-TB-burden country, she focuses on developing saliva-based therapeutic drug monitoring to make personalised TB treatment accessible in resource-limited settings. Marieke Sturkenboom is the recently appointed Laboratory Head at the Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology department at the University of Groningen Medical Centre in the Netherlands, with special expertise in TDM and model-informed precision dosing of anti-TB drugs. We are also joined by Jorie Versmissen, Erasmus Medical Centre, Rotterdam, as co-host. Eight Drugs a Week is supported by <a href= "https://iatdmct.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the International Association of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and Clinical Toxicology (IATDMCT).</a> The personal views of the hosts and guests do not necessarily reflect the position of the Association.

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What is Eight Drugs a Week Podcast?: Welcome to Eight Drugs a Week, a podcast about the latest in clinical pharmacology.

Your hosts are Florian Lemaitre (France) and Jana Stojanova (Australia), a pair of pharmacology nerds and Beatles fans.

Join us on this journey as we catch up with colleagues around the world and discuss new developments. We'll delve right into how drug exposure relates to effects and how we can optimize drug concentrations to personalize treatment.

Eight Drugs a Week is supported by the International Association of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and Clinical Toxicology (IATDMCT). The personal views of the hosts and guests do not necessarily reflect the position of the Association.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates weekly.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 8 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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