Lupus and Cell Therapy: What You Should Know

There has been a great deal of excitement in the lupus community about the promise of engineered cell therapies, such as CAR-T, and the potential they hold for people living with lupus. Lupus Therapeutics, the clinical affiliate of Lupus Research Alliance, is partnering with individuals with lupus and rheumatology and cell therapy experts for an educational webinar about this possible new treatment paradigm for the lupus community. Join us during this forum to learn more about cell therapies and how they work, why there is currently so much focus on these potential treatments, as well as considerations for those interested in learning more.

Moderator: Stacey Kennedy-Conner, MC, Patient Advocate for Lupus Studies

Speakers: Roberto Caricchio, MD Professor of Medicine Myles J. McDonough Chair in Rheumatology Chief, Division of Rheumatology Director, UMass Lupus Center Fabian Müller, MD Head of the CAR T Cell Unit, University Hospital of Erlangen, Department of Hematology and Oncology Christine Perkins, MSW, Patient Advocate for Lupus Studies