Expert Interview
Discussing the potential of Rhythm Pharma's setmelanotide in treating Bardet-Biedl Syndrome
Ticker(s): RYTMInstitution: University Hospital Birmingham
- Consultant nephrologist at University Hospital Birmingham; Overseas the adult BBS clinic in the QEH in Birmingham and works closely with Birmingham Children’s Hospital who provide the paediatric counterpart for the service.
- Clinic treats 110 patients with Bardet-Biedl Syndrome.
- Research focuses on ADPKD and other renal genetic diseases including polycystic renal disease, Alport’s syndrome, uromodulin mediated disease and many other rare conditions.
Roughly how many patients do you currently manage with BBS?
Added By: c_adminWhat is the standard of care for this disorder?
Added By: c_adminOn a scale from 1-10 (10 being extremely excited) where would you rate your level of excitement for setmelanotide?
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