Recap of today’s “Gene therapy registry” session
Today’s session on the WFH Gene Therapy Registry (GTR) included updates on the registry’s implementation and an overview of its governance structure, presented by the co-chairs of the GTR Scientific Advisory Board, Barbara Konkle, MD, and Flora Peyvandi, MD. This was followed by discussions on the importance of having one unified global database to monitor the long-term safety of all patients undergoing gene therapy. Each stakeholder in this unique partnership contributed to the dialogue, including Vanessa Newman from the industry perspective, Andrea Laslop representing regulatory views, Samantha Gouw discussing the National Registry perspective, Cedric Hermans, MD presenting the HTC perspective, and Brian O’Mahony offering insights from the patient perspective. The session ended with a Q&A period.
How to claim CME credits
To ensure you get your CME credits, remember to scan your badge once when you arrive, and once when you leave the conference centre at the end of each day. You will need an EBAH account in order to claim credits.
Don’t have an account? You can create a free account here. If you are having difficulties creating a new EBAH account, please note you will be able to complete your account after Congress on the EBAH website.
To find out more about CME credits at Congress, click here.
Recap: “Transitioning through life stages for women and girls with bleeding disorders”
Today’s session, “Transitioning through life stages for women and girls with bleeding disorders” featured talks by several experts on how to best care for WGBDs as they mature. The talks covered going through life stages—including gender transitioning. The role of the healthcare practitioner and WGBDs clinics was also discussed.
Congrès et développement durable
The WFH is taking steps to ensure that Congress is a sustainable event by hiring vendors with sustainability initiatives, providing a carbon emission offset tool, making water fountains available in the exhibit hall (to reduce the need for bottled water) and reducing the quantity of printed material distributed at the event.
Recap: “Gene therapy: A comprehensive look”
“Gene therapy: A comprehensive look” covered many facets related to developments in gene therapy for hemophilia. Experts covered an overview of where we are now in terms of medical progress, followed by how to establish patient readiness for gene therapy, and how nurses can care for people undergoing gene therapy treatment. The session also featured a patient panel, where PWH shared their experiences with gene therapy.
Don’t forget to drop by the poster gallery in the exhibit hall
More than 300 posters will be displayed in our in-person and virtual poster galleries. Grab a snack and a coffee and join the discussion in our moderated poster sessions during the coffee break tomorrow morning. Having a quick look at the posters on display can be a nice way to take a break and get inspired for your next session. Come any time during the Exhibit Hall opening hours. To see online posters, click here.
Location: Poster gallery and poster pods, Exhibit Hall 9
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