November 5th, 2026 | 33 minutes | Hot Topics in Kidney Health
Episode Description
Transplant medications protect and keep a new kidney healthy, but they can also affect hair, skin, weight, bones and more. Today we will hear lived experiences and expert advice to help you navigate side effects and advocate for the care you deserve.
This episode is supported by Asahi Kasei Therapeutics.
Speaker Notes
Giovanna Codispodo, PharmD, BCTXP: Dr. Codispodo is a solid organ transplant trained clinical pharmacy specialist practicing in abdominal transplantation. She received her PharmD from the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy. Dr. Codispodo then went on to complete her pharmacy residencies at North Shore University Hospital and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Codispodo cares for adult kidney, liver and pancreas transplant recipients at North Shore University Hospital in both the inpatient and outpatient setting.
Matilda Marie is a licensed esthetician, cosmetologist, and multi-disciplinary professional makeup artist whose clientele extends across local and global brands. Beyond her extensive commercial background, Matilda brings a vital, lived perspective to the platform as a two time transplant patient. Intimately understanding the physical and emotional side effects that maintenance medications have on the skin and hair, she specializes in discussing the intersection of immunosuppressive therapies and wellness. By bridging the gap between clinical treatments and daily self-care, she empowers individuals to navigate their body's changes with confidence and resilience.
