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Understanding mRNA Covid-19 Vaccines

Messenger RNA vaccines, also called mRNA vaccines, are some of the first COVID-19 vaccines authorized for use in the United States. mRNA vaccines are a new type of vaccine to protect against infectious diseases. They teach the cells of our…

Apr 05, 2021, 10:00 am 1 Listen

Melflufen for Myeloma: A Deep Dive

The FDA recently granted priority review to a new drug application for melflufen (INN melphalan flufenamide), in combination with dexamethasone. Melflufen is intended for use as a first choice for patients with multiple myeloma whose disease is refractory to at…

Feb 18, 2021, 11:00 am 9 Listen

ASH 2020 Updates: CAR T Cell Therapies in Multiple Myeloma

We kickstart the new year with a discussion on CAR T cells in myeloma treatment with a focus on the CT053, a CAR T-cell therapy targeting the BCMA protein and granted orphan drug status by the U.S. Food and Drug…

Jan 27, 2021, 10:00 am 4 Listen

Expanding Male Contraceptive Options: Study Investigating A New Contraceptive Gel

Men who wish to control their fertility currently have limited options. They have to rely on their female partner using contraceptives, use condoms, undergo vasectomy, or abstain. The male contraceptive study being discussed is testing a gel as a possible…

Jan 15, 2021, 10:00 am 0 Listen

Novel Cancer Immunotherapies with SELLAS Life Sciences

The second episode of CureTalks with Gary discusses new immunotherapies with Sellas Life Sciences. Talking to Gary Petersen is Dr Angelos M. Stergiou CEO and President of Sellas Life Sciences and Senior Advisor for Sellas, Dr. Nicholas J Sarlis.  Sellas…

Nov 24, 2020, 03:13 am 0 Listen