National Grand Rounds - December 2022

Introduction to CAR T-cell Therapy & Toxicity

Presenter: Richard A. Newcomb, MD, Senior Oncology Fellow, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Mass General Brigham

Learning Objectives:

• Develop a practical framework to understand CAR T-cell toxicity
• Learn mechanisms of immunocompromise and increased risk of infection post CAR T-cell therapy
• Review pathophysiology of and treatment for common acute toxicities including cytokine release syndrome (CRS) and Immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS)

Series Moderator: Nicholas E. Nacca, MD, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY

About The Series: ACMT's Grand Rounds offer an in-depth and interactive platform for learning and discussion about issues that impact the research and practice of medical toxicology. Experts from within and outside medical toxicology will share their knowledge and experience and highlight areas for collaboration and mutual understanding.

This webinar is for ACMT members only.