John Bossaer, PharmD, BCOP joined the Gatton College of Pharmacy in August 2009 after completion of residency training at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). He maintains a practice site in Hematology/Oncology at the Johnson City Medical Center (JCMC) and Regional Cancer Center at JCMC. In addition to his teaching and clinical service, Dr. Bossaer has mentored students interested in clinical oncology research through various research projects and poster presentations. While not working, Dr. Bossaer enjoys spending time with his family and watching the Purdue Boilermakers and Chicago Cubs.
Education, Degree, & Post Graduate Training:
PharmD: Purdue University ('07)
PGY1 Pharmacy Residency: MUSC ('08)
PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency: MUSC ('09)
Additional Certifications:
BCOP
Career highlights:
Serving as a faculty member for the ACCP/ASHP BCOP review course, seeing GCOP alumni excel in PGY2 oncology pharmacy residencies, and developing the popular OncoPharm podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oncopharm/id1305345744) devoted to all things oncology pharmacy.
Teaching specialty:
Hematology/Oncology
Classes taught:
Immunology Hematology Oncology Pharmacy (IHOP)
Research Interests:
Optimal use of oral antineoplastics especially with regards to drug-drug interactions, toxicity management of chemotherapy
Selected Publications:
“Direct oral anticoagulants in patients with cancer” (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31361880/)
“Olanzapine for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting” (https://doi.org/10.1056/nejmc1610341)
“Mannitol prescribing practices with cisplatin before and after an educational newsletter intervention” (https://doi.org/10.1177/0018578717715356)
“Drug interaction database sensitivity with oral antineoplastics: an exploratory analysis” (https://doi.org/10.1200/jop.2016.016212)
Significant Regional, State, or National Service:
Active member of the Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA)
Organizational Involvement/Membership:
Hematology Oncology Pharmacist Association (HOPA)
Personal motto or favorite quote:
"If you don't have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over?" John Wooden