At 5:00 PM on Thursday, May 1st, the Vineyard Haven Library welcomes VeganMed pharmacists Sachin A. Shah and Jasmine Uchi for a virtual presentation on navigating medications for those diagnosed with Alpha-gal Syndrome. This program is presented in collaboration with the Martha’s Vineyard Tick Program and will be held via Zoom.
Participants will learn how to navigate medications and labeling for Alpha-gal Syndrome (AGS) patients, 75% of whom may suffer negative effects from animal-derived ingredients. VeganMed pharmacists will also explain the vital importance of transparent labeling for all medications.
Sachin A. Shah, PharmD, FACC, FAHA, is the CEO of VeganMed, dedicated to improving transparency and patient safety. He earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the Mass. College of Pharmacy and Health Science and is currently a professor of pharmacy at University of the Pacific (Stockton, CA). Dr. Shah has published over 100 scientific works, generating over 1 billion media impressions in outlets such as NPR and BBC News.
Jasmine Uchi, PharmD, is the Director of Medical Affairs and Operations at VeganMed, Inc., known for her advocacy of ingredient transparency in medicine, particularly regarding Alpha-gal Syndrome. She has impacted thousands of patients diagnosed with this potentially fatal allergy. Dr. Uchi is also an adjunct faculty member at the University of the Pacific, Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy, and a TEDx speaker, and has published several research papers featured in various media outlets.
VeganMed is committed to improving transparency in medication labeling to ensure that everyone knows exactly what is in their medications. Our mission is to make medications safer, kinder, and more inclusive, especially for those with allergies, religious restrictions, or dietary preferences, so everyone can make informed choices with confidence.
For more information, please contact the library at vhpl_programs@clamsnet.org or (508) 696-4211.