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CME

On the Cusp: Evaluating the Intricacies of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant and Gene Therapy for Hemoglobinopathies

  • Authors: Alexis Thompson, MD, MPH
  • CME Released: 6/10/2022
  • THIS ACTIVITY HAS EXPIRED FOR CREDIT
  • Valid for credit through: 6/10/2023, 11:59 PM EST
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Target Audience and Goal Statement

This activity is intended for hematologists/oncologists, transplant specialists, pediatricians, and other healthcare providers involved in the care of patients with hemoglobinopathies.

The goal of this activity is that learners will improve their understanding of current and emerging treatment modalities for patients with hemoglobinopathies and their ability to manage these patients.

Upon completion of this activity, participants will:

  • Have increased knowledge regarding the
    • Different gene therapy mechanisms
    • Role of hemoglobin subtypes in the mechanism of gene therapies
    • Long-term follow-up data for patients treated with gene therapy
  • Have greater competence related to
    • Assessing patient eligibility for curative options for hemoglobinopathies


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Faculty

  • Alexis Thompson, MD, MPH

    Professor of Pediatrics
    Perelman School of Medicine
    Chief, Division of Hematology
    Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
    University of Pennsylvania
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Disclosures

    Disclosure: Alexis Thompson, MD, MPH, has the following relevant financial relationships:
    Consultant or advisor for: Agios; bluebird bio Inc; Celgene/Bristol Myers Squibb; CRISPR/Vertex
    Research funding from: Baxalta; BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.; bluebird bio Inc; Celgene/Bristol Myers Squibb; CRISPR/Vertex; Editas Medicine Inc; Novartis
    Stock options from: Global Blood Therapeutics

Editor

  • Deborah Middleton, MS

    Senior Medical Education Director, WebMD Global, LLC

    Disclosures

    Disclosure: Deborah Middleton, MS, has no relevant financial relationships.

Compliance Reviewer

  • Stephanie Corder, ND, RN, CHCP

    Associate Director, Accreditation and Compliance, Medscape, LLC

    Disclosures

    Disclosure: Stephanie Corder, ND, RN, CHCP, has no relevant financial relationships.

Peer Reviewer

This activity has been peer reviewed and the reviewer has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.


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CME

On the Cusp: Evaluating the Intricacies of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant and Gene Therapy for Hemoglobinopathies

Authors: Alexis Thompson, MD, MPHFaculty and Disclosures
THIS ACTIVITY HAS EXPIRED FOR CREDIT

CME Released: 6/10/2022

Valid for credit through: 6/10/2023, 11:59 PM EST

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