ASCP Scientific Updates are a quarterly series of 30-minute on-demand webcasts containing up-to-the-minute information on various therapeutic agents, disease states, and thresholds that impact immuno-oncology diagnostics in solid tumors and hematologic malignancies.
This webcast provides an overview of CAR T-cell therapy.
This webcast will provide participants with a basic understanding of CAR T cell biology and design. You’ll learn about activation of B cells and T cells, as well as current CAR T cell targets. This webcast will also provide an overview of how CAR T cells are manufactured and describe future directions in the field.
Learning Objectives:
As a result of participating in this course, learners will be able to:
- Describe the basics on CAR T-cell biology and design
- Discuss currently available CAR T-cell therapy targets
- Explain highlights of the CAR T-cell manufacturing process
- Discuss the future of CAR T cell therapy
Faculty:
Andrew D. Fesnak, MD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
The American Society for Clinical Pathology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation Statement
The ASCP designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
These activities also meet CC Part II Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment Module (SAMs CME) requirements.
ASCP designates these live activities for a maximum of 0.5 CMLE credit. These activities meet CMP and state re-licensure requirements for laboratory personnel.
For questions regarding CME credit, please contact ASCP Customer Service at 1-800-267-2727, during normal business hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time
Method of Participation
To complete the activity and receive credit, the participant must complete the online course. CME certificates will be provided on-line.
Funded by an independent educational grant from AstraZeneca.