Advancing Rare Disease Research and the Development of Targeted Therapies
While clinical research in rare diseases has many unique operational challenges, there is plenty of work being done to advance it and bring effective therapies to patients.
Michael Pourdehnad, MD, senior vice president, head of early clinical development, Hematology/Oncology & cell therapy at Bristol Myers Squibb discusses the work his team is doing at the site-level with potential oncology, hematology, and cardiovascular therapies. He also explores the area of targeted protein degradation and its evolution as well as his passion for bringing therapies to patients and how it shaped his career path.
About the speaker
Michael Pourdehnad, MD, is senior vice president, head of early clinical development, hematology/oncology & cell therapy at Bristol Myers Squibb. He leads a team focused on developing cancer treatments to combat hard-to-treat diseases. Michael oversees early clinical development programs for a diverse range of treatment modalities such as cell therapy, protein degraders, T-cell engagers, monoclonal antibodies, and small molecules. Michael is also currently a clinical assistant professor of hematology and oncology with UCSF Medical Center.
About the ACT Podcast
The editors of Applied Clinical Trials bring you the latest commercial insights to master the science of success. Podcast episodes examine current trends, key conferences, and critical topics in the bio/pharmaceutical industry.
Including Women of Childbearing Age in Clinical Research
March 26th 2024In recognition of International Women's Month, we're featuring this recent talk between Associate Editor Miranda Schmalfuhs and Marie Teil, Global Head of UCB’s Women of Childbearing Age Program. They speak about the specific challenges women with chronic illnesses face when accessing appropriate treatment and participating in clinical trials, UCB's Women of Childbearing Age Program and it’s most successful strategies, and much more.
