Originally presented December 19, 2018 as part of the UNC Cancer Network Medical and Surgical Oncology Lecture Series. This Self-Paced, Online Course expired January 29, 2020.
This is a Non-Credit course and does NOT offer continuing education credits.
Presenter
Natalie Grover, MD
Assistant Professor
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
An Update on CAR T Therapy
This lecture will give an overview of CAR-T cells, discuss recent clinical trial results and FDA approvals as well as current clinical applications. This lecture will also cover the management of the unique toxicities of CAR-T therapy. Finally, this lecture will discuss some of the ongoing trial of CAR-T therapy as well as future directions of the field.
Learning Outcomes
- Discuss the current approved indications for CAR-T cells
- Describe presentation and management of unique toxicities associated with CAR-T therapy
- Describe challenges of developing CAR-T cells for solid tumors
Credits Offered
- 1.0 ANCC (CNE) hours of study.
- 1 ASRT Category A CE Credit
- 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 1.0 ACPE CE Credit
- General Participation
Requirements
To receive credit for this course, you must:
- Watch a lecture video recording.
- Complete the lecture post test and obtain a passing score of 80% or higher.
- Complete the course evaluation.
- Select credit type.
Estimated course completion time: 1 hour
Disclosures
This activity has been planned and implemented under the sole supervision of the course directors, in association with the UNC Office of Continuing Professional Development (UNC CPD). Dr. Thomas Shea consults for Spectrum Pharma and receives research support from Millennium, Otsuka, GSK, BMS, Novartis and Seattle Genetics. Dr. James Coghill, MD, and CPD staff have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests as defined by the ACCME.
The speaker, Natalie Grover, MD, has no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests as defined by the ACCME.
Accreditation
This is a Non-Credit course and does NOT offer continuing education credits.
Disclaimer
Please note: This course was published more than one year ago. The facts and conclusions presented may have since changed and may no longer be accurate. Questions about personal health should always be referred to a physician or other health care professional.