Lab Medicine Rounds Let's talk cellular therapy
Feb 5, 2021
Maggie DeGordo, Associate Medical Director of Cellular Therapy at the Mayo Clinic, shares her insights into the transformative world of cellular therapy. She discusses the impressive potential of CAR-T therapy and its role in combating tumors. The conversation touches on the challenges of keeping pace with advancements and the importance of ongoing education in this rapidly evolving field. Looking ahead, Maggie envisions cellular therapies becoming mainstream treatments for illnesses like leukemias and lymphomas, underscoring their revolutionary impact on patient care.
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Importance of Cellular Therapy
- Cellular therapy is important because it is safe, effective, and versatile for patients.
- It represents a new form of pharmacology combining clinical and laboratory medicine.
Origin Story in Cellular Therapy
- Dr. DeGordo's entry to cellular therapy began during residency with a leukemia case and learning about CAR-T therapy.
- She used an elective to rotate through a cellular therapy lab, sparking her passion for the field.
Challenges of Cellular Therapy Field
- The diversity and rapid pace of cellular therapy's clinical indications are major challenges.
- The field ranges from regenerating tissue to targeting tumor antigens and stem cell transplantation.