Translational Approach and Use of Stem Cells for Arthritis and Cartilage Restoration

The course delves into the development of a novel treatment for focal cartilage lesions, highlighting the transition of such treatments into clinical trials. Insights into the process clinical trial initiation are transferrable, offering valuable lessons applicable to other novel treatment developments.  

Learner Objectives:

a.     Understand the anatomy of synovial joints and disease progression of cartilage injury.

b.     Identify traditional therapies used to treat cartilage injuries.

c.      Explore the development and pre-clinical testing of Plurocart.

d.     Identify FDA’s requirements for first in human trials.

e.     Compare the pros and cons of a new generation bioimplant.

Course Topics

1.     Synovial Joints

2.     Focal Cartilage Lesion

3.     Osteoarthritis

4.     Traditional Treatments

5.     Pre-clinical Studies

6.     FDA Feedback

7.     First In-human Trial

Course Speaker:

Dr. Denis Evseenko is currently a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stem Cell Research and Regenerative Medicine at USC. Dr Evseenko was trained in both medicine and molecular pharmacology. His research focuses on the development of novel translational stem cell and small molecule-based approaches for prevention of arthritis and restoration of damaged articular cartilage. Dr Evseenko has been involved in translational research for over 10 years and is the author of numerous peer-reviewed research articles, presentations, and patents. 

Learner Level: Intermediate/ Advanced

Audience:

This symposium is designed for Clinical Research Coordinators, Clinical Research Nurses, Project Managers, Monitors, Regulatory, Medical and Clinical Affairs Professionals, or junior faculty with three or more years of experience seeking to further develop clinical research skills and principles. Clinical research professionals should have responsibilities that include clinical trial start up planning, mentoring and complex issues involving site management, study management, and sponsor / CRO challenges.

Learner Disclosures:

• Accreditation Status: Emory Nursing Professional Development Center (ENPDC) is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Commission on Accreditation.
• Financial Relationships: ENPDC has evaluated everyone who has the ability to control content of this activity (planning committee members, subject matter experts, presenters) and found that no relevant financial relationships exist.
• Awarding Contact Hours: To obtain contact hours participants must
• Review the entire activity
• Pass the quiz with 100% of questions answered correctly
• Complete the evaluation at the end
• Certificates will be distributed at the end of the evaluation.
• Enduring Materials Dates:
• Start Date: 05/01/2024
• Expiration Date: 05/01/2027

Need Help with Registration? Please contact us at ene@emory.edu or 404-727-9208.

Program Information:

This is the second course in a five (5) course program, Innovations in Regenerative Medicine Products.