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The AST Transplant Pharmacy Community of Practice was established in 2009 and is the fifth largest COP within AST with over 600 members. The goal of this COP is to provide a forum for transplant pharmacists and other professionals to network, exchange thoughts, share resources, collaborate on best practice solutions, develop research ideas, participate in educational activities, and promote the practice of transplant pharmacy. We encourage all individuals interested in transplant pharmacy to join this dynamic and growing community.

If you have any suggestions on how we can improve our online community OR if you want to be featured in the member spotlight, please email Mina Chau at mina.chau@liu.edu. 

Executive Committee 2025-2026

Chair: Matt Harris (2027)
Co-Chair: Karen Khalil  (2027)
Past Chair: Mary Chandran (2027)
Board Liaison: Lara Danziger-Isakov (2026)
Ann Kataria (2026)
Alicia Lichvar (2026)
Idris Yakubu (2026)

Margaret Jorgenson (2027)
Mary Leick (2027)
Jamie Benken (2027)

Early Career Member-at-Large: Mina Chau (2026)

Staff Liaison: Raffaella Troiano (rtroiano@myast.org)

TxPharm COP – Survey Dissemination Policy

If you want to solicit feedback on a survey through the TxPharm COP discussion board, it needs approval first. Please email Matt Harris or Karen Khalil with the survey, and they will facilitate the approval process. Unapproved surveys will be deleted from the discussion board.

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Bridget Bucher, PharmD, BCTXP

Describe your current position

I’m a pediatric transplant pharmacist at Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, UT! Our team provides inpatient and outpatient care for all heart, liver, and kidney transplant kids.

Describe your education/training for this job

I received my PharmD from the University of Nebraska, then completed my PGY1 at the University of Iowa and PGY2 in Solid Organ Transplant at the University of Utah.

What inspired you to become a transplant pharmacist?

During my P3 year I participated in a brand new transplant elective, which sparked my initial interest. This led me to complete two transplant rotations my P4 year and had several opportunities in transplant during my PGY1 year, including my staffing requirement. One of my favorite aspects of transplant is the continuity of patient care and forming relationships with each patient as they transition from the inpatient to outpatient setting.

What is your favorite thing to do on weekends?

 Trying new coffee shops/brunch spots and hanging out with my cat, Minnie

What is your favorite form of exercise?

Hiking and exploring the beautiful mountains of Utah!

If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would it be? 

Lady Gaga