2025 Outstanding Abstract Achievement Award Finalists

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.