October ’22 Webinar Schedule: Learn About the Latest Developments in Thalassemia Care and Treatment Options, Including Gene Therapy
Recent Advances and Evidence-Based Clinical Practices to Optimize Care in Beta-Thalassemia: Patient/Caregiver Webinar
Dr. Sujit Sheth, Chief of the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at Weill Cornell Medicine, will present a one-hour webinar focused on providing information about the latest therapeutic developments and critical insights into the management of B-Thalassemia. He will discuss strategies, models, and guidelines to transition pediatric patients to adult care. There will be time for a live Q&A with the audience.
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 11 from 2-3 PM EST
Fee: Free
CAF Informational Webinar on FDA-Approved Gene Therapy for Thalassemia
The US FDA recently approved bluebird bio’s cell-based gene therapy for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients with beta-thalassemia who require regular red blood cell transfusions. This is very exciting news and we know many members of the thalassemia community have questions about it.
Dr. Sujit Sheth, Chief of the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at Weill Cornell Medicine, will present information concerning the medical aspects of gene therapy, and representatives from bluebird bio will provide more information on matters related to this gene therapy and its availability.
Date & Time: Wednesday, October 5 at 7:30 PM EST
Fee: Free