04 March 2023

Rob's next physician Q&A topic is on clinical trials. If you have an inquiry or discussion point on this topic that you would like explained let us know below.

Rob spent more time back in the class room, recently visiting University of Pittsburgh! Rob delivered a two day multiple-session event on presenting a better research poster and how to ace a 3-minute thesis workshop.

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Antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) are innovate therapeutics in oncology that can combine biologic and small molecule therapies. The antibody component helps to specifically deliver a drug to a target cancer cell / tumor.

Watch 'What are Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADCs)?'

Why has H5N1 bird flu infected other mammals more readily? Humans lack one type of cell receptor in the upper respiratory tract that H5N1 viruses can use to establish an infection.

Watch 'H5N1 Avian Flu in Mammals'

Symptoms of an H5N1 avian influenza infection can be very similar to other respiratory illnesses. And, specific molecular testing is necessary to differentiate a bird flu infection from a seasonal flu infection.

Watch 'H5N1 Bird Flu Symptoms & Testing'

A phase 3 CAR-T cell therapy for bone marrow cancers (myelomas) cut death rates by more than half. Bristol Myers Squibb is planning a supplemental application to the FDA this year for approval.

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You can also learn more about how CAR-T cell therapy works in one of Rob’s previous videos: Gene Therapy Breakdown.

Did you know your cardiac muscle cells contain the highest content of mitochondria? Impairment to this critical organelle has been linked to several heart conditions including aortic stenosis. But, a promising study examining gene replacement therapy outlines how relief to this form of heart failure in the future may progress. 

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