Join us for the 13th Annual Basic & Clinical Immunology for the Busy Clinician
This series is designed to increase the confidence of frontline clinicians in their understanding of the evolving technologies and clinical aspects of cellular therapies as well as inform them of how to access clinical trials for such therapies for potentially eligible patients. At the same time a growing number of patients are expressing interest in this new field and frontline clinicians need to be confident in their ability to counsel such patients.
The Basic and Clinical Immunology for the Busy Clinician live and virtual series of meetings has for over a decade been dedicated to translating the many advances in basic and clinical immunology for busy clinicians who lack ready access to ongoing immunologic education. The field of cellular therapy is now at the pinnacle of immunologic interest and thus we are proposing a new dedicated forum to meet the educational needs of busy clinicians to increase their declarative and procedural knowledge regarding cellular therapies including learning how to access cellular therapy trials for their patients.
Why Attend This Symposium?
The rapid advancements in CAR-T cell therapy and other cellular therapies for autoimmune diseases have created a pressing need for clinicians to stay informed and confident in this evolving field. The complexity of these therapies, combined with their potential to revolutionize treatment protocols, demands a focused educational effort. This Town Hall will provide clinicians with the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively guide their patients through these innovative treatment options and emerging clinical trials.
After completing this activity, participants will be able to:
- Describe the history and immunologic underpinnings of CAR-T cell and other cellular and advanced therapies and the data supporting their potential to achieve immunologic remission across multiple autoimmune disease states.
- Critically appraise the data on both efficacy and toxicity of cellular therapy from the experience in cancer and autoimmunity.
- Describe the practical aspects of cellular therapy including the patient journey of having received cellular therapy and to increase awareness of current CAR-T cell and cellular therapy protocols and how to access them.
Who Should Attend?
This activity is directed to physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurses with an interest in rheumatology, immunology, neurology, nephrology, and dermatology.