Past CureTalks
Breakthroughs in Reproductive Health: Leading the Way for Personalized Fertility Medicine
Over the last few decades, breakthrough advancements in the field of fertility has helped many infertile couples start a family successfully. Innovations like non-invasive tests that can identify genetic abnormalities and multi-gene panel tests have brought personalized medicine to reproductive…
Myeloma 2017 – Year in Review with MMRF
The MMRF is pioneering precision medicine initiatives in multiple myeloma. This would help match patients to the most effective therapies based on their genetics and other unique factors. We are talking to Anne Quinn Young of MMRF to review myeloma…
Targeting Stem Cells in Multiple Myeloma for Improved Outcomes
Multiple myeloma remains incurable despite improved remissions with novel agents. Relapse eventually occurs in the form of drug-resistant disease that carries a dismal prognosis. Relapse is dependent on stem cell functions. We are talking to Dr. William Matsui of Johns…
Understanding the Medical and Legal Aspects of Surrogacy – An Option in Infertility
Surrogacy is a method of assisted reproduction for people who are unable to conceive due to medical complications or other reasons. It is an agreement where a woman agrees to carry a pregnancy for a couple or a person, who…
Dr. Carl June’s CAR-T Cell Journey and the Cancer Treatment Revolution
FDA approval of the breakthrough CAR-T cell therapy for cancer brings the first approved gene therapy treatment to the United States. It reprograms the body's own immune system to recognize and kill cancer cells. The therapy initially called CAR-T cell…