Checkpoint Now Podcast Series

Podcast series at the intersection of immunotherapy and toxicities hosted by Drs. Afreen Shariff and Tian Zhang

[Checkpoint Now Podcast Series @CheckpointNowMD]

Here is our podcast trailer. Stay tuned for updates on the release of our first episode. @afreenshariffmd @TiansterZhang @ASCO @DukeCancer @DukeCancerNETWK @theNCI

[Toni Choueiri, MD @DrChoueiri]

The #KCRS2026 meeting will promise to be unique. Submit your #kidneycancer abstracts by using this link:
https://t.co/2uqXsw29qO

And new this year...PLENARIES!

[Toni Choueiri, MD @DrChoueiri]

JUST IN: The 2025 @NobelPrize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi “for their discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance.”

[Checkpoint Now Podcast Series @CheckpointNowMD]

Tune in to our newest offering
Journal Club style!
Refractory pneumonitis to re challenge or not?

Don't miss this one: https://t.co/gh1cX7MTUD

Articles: in the comments

[Afreen Shariff, MD @afreenshariffmd]

Checkout @CheckpointNowMD newest offering JC style: To re-challenge or not in refractory pneumonitis guest Dr. Pankti Reid w/Pulmonologist Dr. Kevin Ho and Medical Oncologist Dr. Aliyah Pabani @FunchainMD @ASPIRE_CoP
https://t.co/ii0c6zdYFn

[Checkpoint Now Podcast Series @CheckpointNowMD]

@afreenshariffmd

[Checkpoint Now Podcast Series @CheckpointNowMD]

📢NEW ANNOUNCEMENT📢
Exciting JC style podcast: To re-challenge or not in refractory pneumonitis #irAE with guest host Dr. Pankti Reid with Dr. Aliyah Pabani @JohnsHopkins and Dr. Kevin Ho @OSU. We will be doing 2 JC episodes/ year!
Episode coming out soon.. stay📻
@FunchainMD

[Sumanta K. Pal, MD, FASCO @montypal]

Driving to work this Monday morning? Please tune into this terrific @gu_onc podcast from @declangmurphy & @RenuEapen, highlighting a terrific paper from @ReginaBarCar et al (senior auth: @DrChoueiri) in @EUplatinum that offers a brilliant & easy to follow narrative on how to approach metastatic #kidneycancer. Terrific commentary from @TiansterZhang (one of the manuscript coauthor). Proud of Dr. Barragan-Carrillo, who begins her faculty position at @incanMX shortly!

Youtube link: https://t.co/3blMvunpOl

Link to paper: https://t.co/C7CmKAy2Xo

[Checkpoint Now Podcast Series @CheckpointNowMD]

Join hosts Drs. @afreenshariffmd @FunchainMD as they discuss with health care communications expert Dr. Timothy Gilligan @ClevelandClinic about the delicate balance b/w the fear of #irAE and meaningful information for patients.
https://t.co/acZmRg2yaN

[Checkpoint Now Podcast Series @CheckpointNowMD]

Want to learn more about the national bio repository for IO-toxicities?

📻 Tune into episode 28 with host @afreenshariffmd @FunchainMD and guest Dr. David Kozono @DanaFarber to learn more!

🔗 Link for the study in the comments

[Checkpoint Now Podcast Series @CheckpointNowMD]

https://t.co/A0ancyGcWu

[Checkpoint Now Podcast Series @CheckpointNowMD]

https://t.co/UIJX6BkZiq

[Checkpoint Now Podcast Series @CheckpointNowMD]

Here is our next episode- Thought leaders in #irAE @kreynoldsMD @lexameara @EladSharonMD and CPN hosts @afreenshariffmd @FunchainMD discuss the International Alliance- ASPirE (link in comments). Tune in to learn abt ASPirE and how you can join us!

https://t.co/5F3lX9Ygyk

[Checkpoint Now Podcast Series @CheckpointNowMD]

Cancer treatments and the Heart 💟- Who needs to see a cardiologist before, during and after treatment.

Screen every pt for risk factors

🦻 to @ICOSociety Pres Dr. Dent and @NorthwellHealth Cardiologist @Halperin d/w @afreenshariffmd @FunchainMD
https://t.co/nM8g80F5Nd

[Checkpoint Now Podcast Series @CheckpointNowMD]

👂follow 📢 with your patients & teams-
📍S2:E4: I have adrenal insufficiency. What do I need to know?
Save time explaining AI instructions to pts. This episode has it all w/@afreenshariffmd @FunchainMD
👂SpotifyI GoogleI Apple Podcasts
https://t.co/XfGLXURYKq
@TiansterZhang

[Checkpoint Now Podcast Series @CheckpointNowMD]

We are back w/renewed energy + a NEW co-host. Melanoma/#irAE leader @FunchainMD @StanfordMed. We could not be more thrilled! We will miss @TiansterZhang and want to thank her for her tireless contributions to @CheckpointNowMD sponsored by https://t.co/pFsGCu02Ld. @afreenshariffmd

[Checkpoint Now Podcast Series @CheckpointNowMD]

Tune into @COREIMpodcast for some #irAE 101!

[CORE IM @COREIMpodcast]

1/ 🚨 NEW #5Pearls: Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors & IRAEs 101

- Immune system = 🚗
- CTLA-4 & PD-1= brakes
- Cancer cells slam brakes of immune system
- CTLA-4i & PD-1i 🛑cancer’s hold on brakes

🎧: https://t.co/teeqXRnS8a
🖥️: https://t.co/DeL1Tn6jYL
Sponsor: @Pan_Financial

[Checkpoint Now Podcast Series @CheckpointNowMD]

Congratulations to our Co-host @TiansterZhang on her new exciting role!!

[Tian Zhang, MD, MHS, FASCO (@tiansterzhangmd.bsky) @TiansterZhang]

A heartwarming finish to my clinic day — taking on the AD of clinical research role is a huge opportunity to contribute to our @utswcancer center. Have been working from division level over past yr & hope to continue our efforts forward in expanding our trial portfolios!

[Checkpoint Now Podcast Series @CheckpointNowMD]

We are back with an episode on costs of irAEs! Join hosts @afreenshariffmd @TiansterZhang as they d/w Drs. Brad McGregor @DanaFarber_GU and Daniel Geynisman @FoxChaseCancer as they breakdown https://t.co/tESmhridCI

https://t.co/rykJ8Pf3Ne

[Checkpoint Now Podcast Series @CheckpointNowMD]

Important update for #kidney cancer in refractory settings!! Belzutifan earning its place for treatment selection.

[Toni Choueiri, MD @DrChoueiri]

JUST IN: Belzutifan 005 trial from @Merck shows superior PFS/ORR compared ro everolimus ! Results are in !

https://t.co/pnID9LBRVF

[Toni Choueiri, MD @DrChoueiri]

Grateful to @ASCO for prioritizing our well-being with SafeHaven™, a clinician well-being program!

Thank you for this incredible initiative to support us in both our professional and personal lives.

Your well-being matters!

Enroll now:

https://t.co/mfQgQons4p

[Checkpoint Now Podcast Series @CheckpointNowMD]

Congratulations to our host @TiansterZhang for receiving the 40-under 40 award @ASCO #ASCO2023 👏👏💫💫

[Afreen Shariff, MD @afreenshariffmd]

Congratulations to a very deserving clinician, researcher, friend and partner @CheckpointNowMD @TiansterZhang 🥳🥳