Sickle Cell Gene Therapy: Trials and Triummphs

THis Central VA SOCA Chapter meeting was recorded September 11, 2024 with Wally Smith, MD, Professor, School of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University Vice Chair, VCU Health Sickle Cell Research as speaker

At the conclusion of this presentation and discussion the attendee will be able to:

• Describe the VCU Adult Sickle Cell Program and Gene Therapy Program
• Explain the risk tolerance and willingness to pay for gene therapy from patient/provider perspective
• Summarize the clinical sequence of gene therapy as transformative therapy for sickle cell disease
• Discuss current clinical indications for transformative therapy for sickle cell diseas