Abby Roth, founder of Pure Microbiology, has over 18 years of experience in supporting the testing and consulting needs of the pharmaceutical, medical device, and compounding industries. Her background in pharmaceutical microbiology includes extensive knowledge of environmental monitoring. Abby served as a USP Compounding EC member during the 2015-2020 cycle. She is an involved member of the Controlled Environment Testing Association (CETA), serving on the Board of Directors, speaking at its annual meetings, and chairing committees for the revision of four CETA Application Guides. Abby has been invited to speak for state boards of pharmacy and for national organizations.

Katie Laskin, PharmD, BCSCP, CNSC is a Clinical Pharmacist with Yale New Haven Health's Home Infusion program. She received her PharmD from the University of Connecticut in 2005 and has been working in home infusion in various roles since 2006. She is a Board Certified Sterile Compiunding Pharmacist and a Certified Nutrition Support Clinician.

Currently employed as a PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident at Option Care Health. Graduated from University of Connecticut with a Bachelors in Molecular and Cell Biology. Graduated from the University of Saint Joseph School of Pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy. Experienced information technology support manager with demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry and previous pharmacy retail experience as a CVS pharmacy intern. Skilled in Healthcare, Data Analysis, Technical Support, and Project Management and specialized in the home infusion setting.

Dr. Leslie Myers, PharmD, IgCP has a wealth of experience in the field of immunoglobulin therapies with a strong background as a clinical pharmacist within the realm of specialty home infusion. Her dedication to enhance patients’ lives requiring clinical intervention through specialty medications aligns perfectly with the culture at CSI. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Campbell University in 2008, graduating summa cum laude.  Leslie was the founding president of the Women’s Integration Network within AMCP and also enjoys working with Immunoglobulin National Society (IgNS) through multiple committee roles and development of national Ig Therapy Standards of Practice. 

Amy Braglia-Tarpey is a registered dietitian and earned the designations of board-certified specialist in renal nutrition and certified nutrition support clinician. She received her BA from the University of Arizona and MS degree in Nutritional Science from California State University, Long Beach. Amy began her career as a renal & research dietitian, and then transitioned to specialty infusion, with progressive sales, clinical, and leadership roles. Amy's passions include access to care and quality of life. She enjoys sharing her expertise through publications, speaking engagements, clinician education, and collaborative projects. Amy is Director of Nutrition Product Line for Amerita Specialty Infusion.

Kascha Brown is a PGY1-Resident with Option Care Health. She has a diverse background that includes teaching high school science, health disparities research, breast cancer research, and youth mentoring. Kascha obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Howard University, Master of Science degree in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry from University of Illinois at Chicago. Kascha received Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Roosevelt University. Kascha's clinical interests include pharmacogenomics and infectious disease.

He earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Wingate University. He then completed postgraduate pharmacy practice and infectious diseases residency training at St. Vincent’s Medical Center and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, respectively. He continued his love of infectious diseases by completing a fellowship in health economics and outcomes research at Wayne State University. He further developed his research skills by completing a master's degree in public health with a concentration in Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Harvard University.

His research focuses on pharmacoepidemiology, evaluating post-marketing data, and applying more extensive data to understand public health problems and explore possible solutions. He also focuses on the off-label use of antimicrobials with comparative effectiveness methodologies, expanding on previous subject knowledge, applying more robust data, and providing confirmatory conclusions for controversial data. His substantial research focuses on antimicrobial resistance and the clinical implications of anti-infective therapies from a One Health perspective.

Dr. Casapao has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and is a Fellow of the Infectious Diseases Society of America. At the University of Florida, he teaches, mentors, and guides students through their professional development, particularly in infectious diseases.

Tiffany Hart is a PharmD candidate at the University of Florida College of Pharmacy, expected to graduate in May of 2025. She previously earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a focus on counseling psychology from the University of Florida. Tiffany has a particular interest in pediatrics, neonatology, infectious disease, and psychiatric pharmacy, and is passionate about advancing care in these specialties through clinical practice and research. Tiffany is currently pursuing a residency program with the goal of becoming a clinical pediatric pharmacist, where she hopes to integrate her interests in pediatric care and infectious disease to improve patient outcomes.

In addition to her academic achievements, Tiffany is an active student leader at the University of Florida. She co-founded the Asian Student Pharmacist Coalition (ASPC) in 2022 and served as President for two terms, fostering community and advocating for diversity within the pharmacy program. Tiffany is also a dedicated Student Ambassador and Pharmacy Early Acceptance Program Mentor, roles through which she champions student advocacy and enhances representation of the profession. Although this is Tiffany's first publication, she is excited to continue contributing to medical writing and research throughout her career.

I am a second-year PharmD student at the University of Florida College of Pharmacy. I was born in Russia and relocated to the United States with my family in 2018. I am passionate about clinical pharmacy and infectious diseases, with a strong interest in pharmacotherapy and patient care.

Timber Abinsay is currently a second year pharmacy student at the University of Florida College of Pharmacy at the Jacksonville Campus and is expected to graduate in May 2027. She plans on doing a residency after graduation and her current areas of interest are Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, and Ambulatory Care. She hopes to make a difference in the lives of her patients and to advocate for her patients care which is her main motivation for being a pharmacist.

Michelle C. Simpson, PharmD, BCSCP, MWC, is a Board Certified Sterile Compounding Pharmacist with an established career in home infusion. She is the Clinical Program Manager for the National Home Infusion Association (NHIA), where she is responsible for research studies, non-profit foundation initiatives, data benchmarking, and clinical education development. Michelle is Editor in Chief of Infusion Journal, a peer-reviewed scholarly publication that features independent original research on infusion therapies and is published by the National Home Infusion Foundation (NHIF). Michelle is Co-Editor of Extended Stability for Parenteral Drugs, 7th Edition, a publication of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). 

Chris Roy, PharmD, BCSCP, began his career with Option Care Health in 2018 as a PGY-1 resident. Since that point, he has held roles as a Clinical Pharmacist, Pharmacy Supervisor, and currently is the Pharmacist Training Specialist with Option Care Health. Chris believes that proper training and education are key to the future of the pharmacy profession and necessary to further the home infusion industry.

Dr. Leslie Myers, PharmD, IgCP has a wealth of experience in the field of immunoglobulin therapies with a strong background as a clinical pharmacist within the realm of specialty home infusion. Her dedication to enhance patients’ lives requiring clinical intervention through specialty medications aligns perfectly with the culture at CSI. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Campbell University in 2008, graduating summa cum laude.  Leslie was the founding president of the Women’s Integration Network within AMCP and also enjoys working with Immunoglobulin National Society (IgNS) through multiple committee roles and development of national Ig Therapy Standards of Practice. 

Shannon is a Nurse Education Specialist with Naven Health, which is a nationwide network of infusion nurses providing specialized therapies, drug administration, clinical trial services and special programs support. Shannon is a Registered Nurse with over 10 years of focused infusion therapy experience. In her role at Naven Health, Shannon focuses on nurse training, education, support and quality improvement.

An expert in the areas of billing, auditing, appeals and regulatory compliance, Noel serves as Chief Compliance at ACU-Serve LLC, where he is responsible for maintaining and monitoring the company’s corporate compliance program. He also offers audit defense and policy-specific education and guidance to ACU-Serve’s existing clients, representing multiple suppliers in all types of Medicare audits and appeals, from the initial request to the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) and in some cases, the Department of Appeals Board (DAB). Noel has over 18 years in the DMEPOS industry working in Intake, Billing and Compliance Departments throughout his tenure. Noel also helps DMEPOS providers navigate the complex terrain of reimbursement and profitability of potential products, with an eye toward helping them grow their business compliantly. He also serves as subject matter expert in litigation support on DMEPOS billing and compliance. Noel is an active member and contributor of all four Medicare Councils, and he serves as the Vice Chair to the Jurisdiction C Council and the Complex Rehab A Team Leader for the Jurisdiction B and D Councils. He also serves on the Medicare Provider Outreach and Education Advisory Groups for Jurisdictions A, C and D, and MYCGS Advisory Group. Noel actively participates in industry Councils and Advisory Committee such the AAHomecare’s Regulatory Council, Diabetes Council, Payer Relations Council and the NHIA Medicare Contractor Advisory Committee. Noel enjoys speaking and interacting with suppliers and stakeholders at trade shows, state associations and other industry exclusive summits and events. Noel received a Juris Masters (JM) Law Degree, from Florida State University College of Law, with a concentration in Health Care Regulation. Noel is also a Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC), Certified Durable Medical Equipment Specialist (CDME) and a subject matter expert (SME) for the 2021 - 2022 revision of the CDME exam.

Noel was voted BOC’s 2023 Certificant of Year for his outstanding contributions to the profession, including commitments to service, research and outreach. Noel Neil Named BOC Certificant of the Year - Board of Certification/Accreditation

Dr. Kenneth Shamlian is a licensed pediatric psychologist and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Rochester School of Medicine. He directs the Pediatric Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Behavioral Health Services at Golisano Children’s Hospital. Specializing in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics and Pediatric Sleep Medicine, he is a diplomate in behavioral sleep medicine, addressing complex sleep challenges in the IDD population. Dr. Shamlian also uses evidence-based approaches to treat elimination disorders, challenging behavior, developmental skill deficits, and independent health skills development. A passionate advocate for equity and inclusion, he works to expand healthcare capacity and improve care for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Angeles Nunez, MS, CCLS, CPMT has been a Certified Child Life Specialist for 9 years, providing psychosocial support and education for children and families dealing with the challenges of illness, disability and/or hospitalization. She received her Bachelor's degree in Early Care and Education with a Psychology minor from Florida Atlantic University and her MS in Human Development with a concentration in Developmental Differences from the University of Rochester. She is trained as an autism navigator, as well as trained in pediatric massage, kids yoga, disaster relief for children and families, and sibling support programming. She also has experience working with children and families in the fields of special education/applied behavior analysis programming, pediatric rehabilitation and pediatric intensive care.

Dr. Leslie Myers, PharmD, IgCP has a wealth of experience in the field of immunoglobulin therapies with a strong background as a clinical pharmacist within the realm of specialty home infusion. Her dedication to enhance patients’ lives requiring clinical intervention through specialty medications aligns perfectly with the culture at CSI. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Campbell University in 2008, graduating summa cum laude.  Leslie was the founding president of the Women’s Integration Network within AMCP and also enjoys working with Immunoglobulin National Society (IgNS) through multiple committee roles and development of national Ig Therapy Standards of Practice.