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AAV Gene Therapy Education Program


Program
Michelle Kwok (SCHN)
Free
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AAV Gene Therapy Education Program

 

This education package is designed to increase the knowledge and confidence of SCHN staff who may be involved in delivering adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene therapy and/or caring for patients who receive AAV gene therapy.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Describe the relevance for rAAV gene therapy in treating rare diseases
  2. Identify serious adverse events associated with rAAV gene therapy
  3. Identify the practical and ethical challenges in the implementation of rAAV gene therapy

 

For more information about this program please contact the ‘Program Administrator’ Michelle Ko

michelle.kwok@health.nsw.gov.au 

Here is the program outline:

Introduction

Overview of rAAV Gene Therapy

Overview of adverse events relating to gene therapy

Dosing days

Managing Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome (HUS)

Managing cardiac failure

Communication and consent

Ensuring equitable access and outcomes

Examining health system readiness for rAAV gene therapy

Evaluation

Completion

The following certificates are awarded when the program is completed:

SCHN - Certificate of Completion