Expert InterviewEDIT
Slingshot members are talking to an expert! The topic is:
Revolutionizing Sickle Cell Disease and Thalassemia Treatment: A Deep Dive into the EDIT-301 ASH Clinical Data Abstract and the approval of CASGEVY & Lyfgenia
Executed on:Dec 20, 2023 1:30 PM EDT
Call Duration:30 minutes
Expert Profile
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Institution: Emory University
- Associate professor of pediatrics at Emory University
- Currently manages ~150 patients with Sickle Cell Disease
- Research focuses on the mechanisms of globin switching and the pharmacogenomics of hydroxyurea in SCD
Interview Goal
This interview aims to explore the results and clinical insights garnered from the Phase I/II RUBY and EdiThal studies evaluating EDIT-301, a novel gene-edited autologous hematopoietic stem cell therapy, in patients with severe sickle cell disease (SCD) and transfusion-dependent β-thalassemia (TDT). We will focus on understanding the safety, efficacy, and implications of this innovative approach for managing these hereditary blood disorders. We will also discuss the recent approvals from Bluebird Bio and Crispr Therapeutics.