5-Minute Clinical Update and Grand Rounds with Dr. Thomas McGinn

5-Minute Check In: Genetic Therapies for Sickle Cell Disease

January 18, 2024 CommonSpirit Health Physician Enterprise Season 3 Episode 2
5-Minute Clinical Update and Grand Rounds with Dr. Thomas McGinn
5-Minute Check In: Genetic Therapies for Sickle Cell Disease
Show Notes

The FDA has approved the first cell-based gene therapies for sickle cell disease. In this extended episode, Dr. McGinn is joined by Creighton Geneticist and Bioethicist Fr. Kevin FitzGerald and Dr. Ankita Sagar, System Vice President for Clinical Standards and Variation Reduction, to dive into this significant milestone.

Together they discuss CRISPR technology, treatment strategies, bioethics, and what this means for patients and providers alike in our battle against this devastating disease.

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