Amit Pai

Dr. Amit Pai, a professor and chair of clinical pharmacy with expertise in pharmacokinetics, and Dr. Kate Kyler, an assistant professor of pediatrics focused on precision dosing in children, dive into the complexities of drug dosing for individuals with obesity. They discuss how obesity alters pharmacokinetics and the need for tailored dosing strategies, especially in pediatric populations. The conversation highlights the misconceptions around BMI and the pitfalls of traditional weight-based approaches, making a case for more effective therapeutic drug monitoring.