
← EHA Unplugged28 Aug · 22 min
CAR-T for Pediatric B-ALL: Expert Tips
<p>In this episode, Prof André Baruchel discusses the role of CAR T-cell therapy in children with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL). He reviews current indications for CAR T-cell treatment, including relapsed and refractory disease, and explores whether CAR T could move earlier in the treatment pathway. The discussion also examines how CAR T-cell therapy compares with transplantation, blinatumomab, and other salvage strategies, as well as the factors that influence long-term outcomes and relapse risk. </p><p><br></p><p>The conversation highlights key questions surrounding the role of allo-HSCT in the CAR T era. Prof Baruchel also explores emerging approaches designed to improve outcomes, including dual-targeted CARs, strategies to enhance cellular persistence.</p><p><br></p><p>Listen now for insights into how fourth-generation CAR constructs that modify the tumour microenvironment, and <em>in vivo</em> CAR therapies may further transform the treatment of pediatric B-ALL.</p><p><br></p><p>Guests: Prof André Baruchel </p><p>Affiliation: Professor of Pediatrics, Université Paris-Cité; former Head of the Pediatric Hematology Immunology Department, Hôpital Robert-Debré, Paris</p><p><br></p><p>Host: Leah DeLeon </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Learn More</strong></p><p><br></p><p>What did you think of this podcast? Share your opinions with us in this short feedback survey.</p><p><a href="https://forms.monday.com/forms/d02e52896815eef59ecae09fb74dd78f?r=use1">Provide Feedback</a></p><p><br></p><p>Would you like to explore more eLearning or podcasts? Please visit the EHA Campus.</p><p><a href="https://ehacampus.ehaweb.org/">https://ehaedu.org/Campus</a></p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe, share, and review this podcast to be able to address topics you enjoy and like to listen to.</p><p>Follow EHA on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/EHA_Hematology/?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=bcast&utm_campaign=eha-unplugged">https://www.instagram.com/EHA_Hematology/</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://e-h-a.link/facebook?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=bcast&utm_campaign=eha-unplugged">https://e-h-a.link/facebook</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/eha/?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=bcast&utm_campaign=eha-unplugged">https://www.linkedin.com/company/eha/</a></p><p>Email us: education@ehaweb.org</p><p>Subscribe to receive the EHA Educational Updates via <a href="https://eha.news/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=bcast&utm_campaign=eha-unplugged">https://eha.news/subscribe</a></p><p></p>