Gene Therapy for Hemophilia: Dream or Reality?
Gene therapy has remained a constant prospect in the sphere of hemophilia treatment. For over two decades and the question remained: Is this just a dream, or could it one day become a reality? Hemophilia gene therapy has finally been approved. David Page talks to hemophilia specialists that will dive deep into understanding how the treatment works, its significance in advancing treatment, and how a one time treatment could change a severe condition to a milder one.Though not a definitive cure, gene therapy for hemophilia has transformed the dream of a cure into a reality for the future. David and his guests will provide exclusive insights into one of the most significant medical breakthroughs of our era.
Episodes
Le webinaire de la Société canadienne de l'hémophilie a abordé la thérapie génique pour les hémophiles. Dr. Jean St. Louis a expliqué les différences entre les injections de facteurs et la thérapie génique, en utilisant des vecteurs AAV pour introduire des gènes dans les cellules du foie. Il a détaillé les thérapies géniques approuvées par Santé Canada : MGX et Bec Vibes, soulignant leurs différences de dose et de taux d'é...
The Canadian Hemophilia Society's December 4, 2024 webinar on hemophilia gene therapy featured the latest research and access updates. Dr. Roy Khalifé described how AAV vector gene therapy works in hemophilia A and B. He reported the latest clinical trial results for of Roctavian (hemophilia A) and Hemgenix and Beqvez (hemophilia B), noting annualized bleeding rates and levels of factor VIII and IX expression. Safety conce...
In this podcast, Elizabeth Vansant, Mark Pervan, Murray Milne and Mathieu Jackson, all individuals with severe hemophilia B, are asked to debate the question: “If gene therapy for hemophilia B were available in Canada tomorrow, would you want to receive it?”
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In this podcast, Cleaven Pagani, Rick Waines, Paul Wilton and Emil Wijnker, all with severe hemophilia A and also members of the Canadian Hemophilia Society Blood Safety and Supply Committee, are asked to debate the question: “If gene therapy for hemophilia A were available in Canada tomorrow, would you want to receive it?”
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The first generation of gene therapy for hemophilia, called gene insertion or gene addition, is now a reality, but it is not for everyone. Dr. Glenn Pierce explores other approaches to gene therapy in the research pipeline that in the future may be more efficacious for a longer time for more people. Glenn is a long-time researcher in coagulation products for hemophilia and is currently the Medical Vice President of the Wor...
In this podcast, Dr. Jerry Teitel explores how gene therapy for hemophilia A and hemophilia B might be delivered to patients across Canada in an equitable way, even though the administration will occur in only some sites. He describes the follow-up that is required in the critical months following administration to get the best results possible. Dr. Teitel is a Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto, and Medica...
Gene therapy—a high-cost, one-time, potentially life-changing treatment—presents unique challenges for governments that make decisions on funding innovative treatments. Dr. Durhane Wong-Rieger presents creative ideas on new ways to think about how gene therapy for hemophilia A and B could be funded in Canada. Durhane is a health coach, frequent lecturer and author. She is the President and CEO of the Canadian Organization ...
In this podcast, Dr. Jerry Teitel describes the process of shared decision-making prior to gene therapy in hemophilia A and hemophilia B, and how the nature of gene therapy itself makes shared decision-making so important. Dr. Teitel is a Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto, and Medical Director of the Hemophilia Treatment Program at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto, Ontario.
In this podcast, Dr. Glenn Pierce explores what we know we don’t know and what we don’t even know we don’t know about the brand-new treatment which is gene therapy for hemophilia A and B. Glenn is a long-time researcher in coagulation products for hemophilia and is currently the Medical Vice President of the World Federation of Hemophilia.
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In this podcast, Brian O’Mahony explores the patient experience of gene therapy for hemophilia, from the shared decision-making process prior to gene therapy, to the administration itself, to the intense follow-up in the first months and finally, the long-term follow-up. Brian is Chief Executive Officer of the Irish Haemophilia Society and a former president of the World Federation of Hemophilia and the European Haemophili...
In this podcast, Dr. David Lillicrap presents the results of clinical trials in hemophilia A and hemophilia B gene therapy. He describes how high factor VIII and IX levels can rise, how predictable this response is from person to person, and how long the therapy may be effective. Dr. Lillicrap is a Professor in the Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, and is world renow...
In this podcast, Brian O’Mahony explores why gene therapy for hemophilia A and Hemophilia B is not for all patients. He describes what makes a person eligible, and in some cases ineligible, to receive the treatment. Brian is Chief Executive Officer of the Irish Haemophilia Society and a former president of the World Federation of Hemophilia and the European Haemophilia Consortium.
In this podcast, Dr. David Lillicrap describes in easy-to-understand language what gene therapy for hemophilia A and hemophilia B is, how it is administered and how it works. Dr. Lillicrap is a Professor in the Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, and is world renowned for his research in hemophilia gene therapy.
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This is a series of podcasts featuring well-known patient and physician experts will provide important answers, for example: What are the clinical trial results in hemophilia GT? What is the shared decision-making process in hemophilia GT? What is it like to receive it? What other approaches to hemophilia GTs are down the road?
David Page is your host and explores the possibilities with medical experts.
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