Pharmacy in Heart and Lung Transplant: The Latest Studies in Journal Watch

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The first Journal Watch of 2026 explores topics in transplant pharmacy. Issue editor Colleen Hutchinson, PharmD, BCCP, gathers topics including:

• The NUDT16 genotype, and if it predicts development of neutropenia in lung transplant recipients receiving valganciclovir for CMV
• Daratumumab monotherapy: can it desensitize patients awaiting heart transplant?
• Early mammalian target of rapamycin inhibitor (mTORi) initiation with reduced tacrolimus for renal sparing in heart transplant recipients

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Issue Junior Editor: 

Colleen Hutchinson, PharmD, BCCP

Contributors:

Xinqi Liu, PharmD, BCTXP

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA USA

Kevin Reininger, PharmD, BCTXP

Mayo Clinic
Phoeniz, AZ USA

Devi Surajbali, PharmD

Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, FL USA

Journal Watch Senior Editor

Ross Thomson, BA, BMBCh, MRCP

ISHLT Journal Watch is a periodic publication presented by the ISHLT Early Career and Trainee Committee. Are you an early career professional and looking to contribute to an upcoming issue of Journal Watch? Send an email to communications@ishlt.org for more information on how to participate.

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