Expert InterviewNVS
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Discussing the Final 24 Month Data from Novartis for Iptacopan in Patients with IgA Nephropathy
Executed on:Apr 21, 2026 10:30 AM EDT
Call Duration:30 minutes
Expert Profile
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Institution: Columbia University
- Academic nephrologist with expertise in glomerular diseases; Associate Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center.
- Currently manages ~50 patients with Lupus Nephritis and ~50 patients with IgAN.
- Clinical and research interests are focused on glomerular diseases; heavily involved in a variety of clinical and translational studies including the NIH-sponsored CureGN and NEPTUNE cohort studies.
Interview Goal
This conversation will focus on the treatment landscape and potential use of Iptacopan for patients with IgAN.