COVID-19 RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT
Cell-based treatments for COVID-19 By Laertis Ikonomou, PhD The COVID-19 pandemic has produced a rush of candidate treatments, currently evaluated worldwide for safety and efficacy. We discuss issues related to the development of cell-based interventions for COVID-19. |
Current Status of Cell-Based Therapies for Respiratory Virus Infections: Applicability to COVID-19 Maroun Khoury, Jimena Cuenca, Fernanda F. Cruz, Fernando E. Figueroa, Patricia R. M. Rocco, Daniel J. Weiss Published in the European Respiratory Journal |
Cell-Based Therapies for COVID-19: Proper Clinical Investigations are Essential Maroun Khoury, Patricia R.M. Rocco, Mauro Krampera, Ivan Martin, Sowmya Viswanathan, Donald G Phinney, Jan A. Nolta, Katarina LeBlanc, Jacques Galipeau and Daniel J. Weiss Published in Cytotherapy |
ISCT takes a stand against organizations marketing unproven COVID-19 cell and gene therapies Wednesday, March 25, 2020 Following up on a statement made on March 20th, ISCT has issued a press release taking a stand against organizations marketing unproven COVID-19 cell and gene therapies. |
LIVE at ISCT 2020 Paris Virtual – ISCT CSO Global Showcase on COVID-19
Part I: “The Force Awakens”
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LIVE at ISCT 2020 Paris Virtual – ISCT CSO Global Showcase on COVID-19
Part II: “A New Hope”
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ISCT Presidential Task Force Members Laertis Ikonomou, Daniel J. Weiss, and Megan Munsie interviewed by The Medical Republic regarding concerns about the marketing of unproven therapies during the pandemic. | ISCT CSO Daniel J. Weiss moderates Webinar on Potential COVID-19 Treatments Using Cell Therapies
Hosted by ARM, ARMF, and ISCT |
Preying on Public Fears and Anxieties in a Pandemic: Businesses Selling Unproven and Unlicensed “Stem Cell Treatments” for COVID-19
By Leigh Turner, PhD |
LISTINGS OF APPROVED PRODUCTS & OTHER USEFUL RESOURCES
Cell, Tissue and gene products with marketing authorization in 2023 worldwide
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Food and Drug Administration | |
General Assembly of the State of Vermont |
Legislature relating to health care practitioners administering stem cell products not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
ISCT PTF on the Use of Unproven and/or Unethical Cell & Gene Therapies |
Annual Report – Cell, Tissue and Gene Products with Marketing Authorization in 2018 worldwide List of cell/tissue/gene products with marketing authorization – updated November 2022 |
ISCT PTF on the Use of Unproven and/or Unethical Cell & Gene Therapies |
Positioning a Scientific Community on Unproven Cellular Therapies (Multiple Languages) English – Italiano – Español – Português – 简体中文 (Simplified Chinese) – 繁體中文 (Traditional Chinese) – 한글 (Korean) – Français – Deutsch – हिंदी (Hindi) – فارسی (Farsi) |
ISCT PTF on the Use of Unproven and/or Unethical Cell & Gene Therapies | Reference Guide – Talking About Unproven Cell-Based Interventions |
ISCT PTF on the Use of Unproven and/or Unethical Cell & Gene Therapies | Medical Societies, Patient Education Initiatives, Public Debate and Marketing of Unproven Stem Cell Interventions |
The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) | Identifying the Risks of Unproven Regenerative Medicine Therapies
Marks PW, Hahn S. Identifying the Risks of Unproven Regenerative Medicine Therapies. JAMA. Published online June 17, 2020. doi:10.1001/jama.2020.9375. Copyright © (2020) American Medical Association. All rights reserved. |
Wondery | Bad Batch Podcast**
Patients in search of a miracle cure end up in critical condition. The race is on to find out what went wrong before more people get hurt. The trail leads back to a medical company with slick marketing and a charismatic CEO. And to a multibillion dollar stem cell industry where greed and desperation collide. Laura Beil, the award-winning host and reporter of “Dr Death,” returns for this six-part investigative series from Wondery, the makers of “Dirty John” and “The Shrink Next Door.” **These links are being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by ISCT of any of the products, services or opinions of the corporation or organization or individual. ISCT bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality or content of the external site or for that of subsequent links. Contact the external site for answers to questions regarding its content. |
The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) | Information Fact Sheet |
Joint Statement from Prominent Professional Organizations | Patient Advisory for Stem Cell Therapy and Medical Tourism |
ISCT PTF on the Use of Unproven and/or Unethical Cell & Gene Therapies | Cell Therapy Medical Tourism: Time for Action |
ISCT Immuno-Gene Therapy Committee | ISCT Webinar – Gene Therapy and Gene Editing for Hemoglobinopathies
The ongoing progression of gene therapies towards clinical use has led to an increased number of clinical trials in recent years and global discourse around the therapeutic potential, ethical considerations and future application of gene therapy and gene editing. As a result, there is an increased need for patient resources that provide information and insight into these novel therapies. Developed by the ISCT Immuno-Gene Therapy Committee as a resource for patient advocacy groups, patients and their families, this webinar will define gene therapy and outline the mechanism of action and current status of gene therapies for hemoglobinopathies, such as sickle cell disease and thalassemia. To close the session the future of gene therapy and gene editing will be discussed, and key considerations identified that can help ensure the safe and effective utilization and overall advancement of such therapeutic products. |
ISCT Commercialization Committee Patient Advocacy Task Force | Empowering Patient Advocates |
ISCT Australia & New Zealand Regional Committee | ISCT Webinar – Unregulated Clinics in Australia and Japan |