This CME/CE program will highlight recent advances in disease management of generalized myasthenia gravis (MG) by reducing levels of IgG autoantibodies. The expert faculty, led by Dr. James F. Howard, will first cover the pathophysiology of MG, including therapeutic approaches and general limitations for current immunosuppressant therapies. Following, current clinical trial data of FcRn Inhibitors in myasthenia gravis will be analyzed, along with therapies in the pipeline. The faculty will conclude with a discussion of practical considerations for implementing tailored treatment plans in practice. Upon conclusion of this program, clinicians will be better equipped to treat and manage their patients with MG.
MG and other neuromuscular disease specialists, neuroimmunologists, general neurologists, other clinicians who manage patients with MG
Understand the pathophysiology of generalized myasthenia gravis and the rationale for targeted, non-steroidal immune-mediated therapy
Explain the mechanism of action of FcRn inhibitors in MG and review recent clinical trial data
Plan implementation of therapy with emerging and approved FcRn inhibitors into current treatment guidance for individualized management of generalized MG by the interprofessional team
Pathophysiology of Generalized Myasthenia Gravis and the Rationale for Targeted, Non-Steroidal Immune-Mediated Therapy
FcRn inhibitors in MG: Mechanism of Action, Clinical Trial Data
Implementation of Therapy with Emerging and Approved Novel Agents for Individualized Management of Generalized MG by the Interprofessional Team
Interactive Panel Discussion
It is the policy of AcademicCME that all faculty, instructors, and planners disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity.
The faculty reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they or their spouse/life partner have with commercial interests related to the content of this CE activity:
Faculty | Relationship Identified With: |
James F. Howard Jr., MD (Course Chair) | Consultant/Advisor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; argenX; Horizon Therapeutics plc; Immunovant, Inc.; Ra Pharmaceuticals; Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC; Toleranzia AB; UCB S.A.; Viela Bio, Inc.
Research/Grant Support: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; argenX; Cartesian Therapeutics; The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Millennium Pharmaceuticals; National Institutes of Health; Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute; Ra Pharmaceuticals; UCB S.A. Stock: Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc.; Pfizer Inc.; GlaxoSmithKline; General Electric |
Vera Bril, MD | Consultant/Advisor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc; argenX; Akcea Therapeutics; CSL; Immunovant, Inc.; Ionis Pharmaceuticals; Janssen Global Services, LLC; Momenta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Roche; Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
Research/Grant Support: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Immunovant, Inc.; Ionis Pharmaceuticals; Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited; UCB S.A. |
Timothy Hayes, MD, PhD; Kim Cheramie, MSN, RN-BC; Chelsey Benedek and Nicole McMenamin state that they or their spouse/life partner do not have any financial relationships to products or devices with any commercial interests related to the content of this activity of any amount during the past 12 months.
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