What evidence do we have that blocking Ang-2 and VEGF-A is beneficial for patients? Tune in to hear Dr. Jennifer Lim and Dr. Carl Regillo examine the anatomical and biomarker evidence surrounding dual inhibition of Ang-2 and VEGF-A. Find out how bispecific targeting can benefit patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema.
Making the Case for Dual Ang-2/VEGF-A Inhibition: Anatomical Benefits
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
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Host:
Jennifer I. Lim, MD, FARVO
Marion H Schenk Chair
UIC Distinguished Professor of Ophthalmology
Vice Chair, Director of Retina Services
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, ILDr. Lim has reported the following relevant financial relationships or relationships with ineligible companies of any amount during the past 24 months:
Research: Adverum, Aldeyra, Chengdu Kanghong, Genentech, Graybug, Janssen, NGM, Ocular Therapeutix, Regeneron, REGENXBIO, Spring Vision, Stealth BioTherapeutics
Consulting Fees: AbbVie/Allergan, Alimera, Aura, Bausch + Lomb, Cognition, Eyenuk, EyePoint, Genentech/Roche, Iveric, LuxaBio, Regeneron, Unity, ViridianFaculty:
Carl D. Regillo, MD
Director, Retina Service
Wills Eye Hospital
Philadelphia, PADr. Regillo has reported the following relevant financial relationships or relationships with ineligible companies of any amount during the past 24 months:
Research: 4DMT, Adverum, Allergan, Annexon, Apellis, Astellas, EyePoint, Genentech, Gyroscope, lveric, Janssen, Kodiak, Lineage, NGM, Notal, Novartis, Ocugen, Opthea, Regeneron, REGENXBIO
Consulting Fees: 4DMT, Adverum, Alcon, Allergan, Annexon, Apellis, Aviceda, Clearside, Cognition, EyePoint, Genentech, lveric, Janssen, Kodiak, Lineage, Merck, NGM, Novartis, Ocugen, Ocuphire, OcuTerra, Ray, Regeneron, REGENXBIO, Stealth, Thea, ZeissReviewers/Content Planners/Authors:
- Stephen Chavez has nothing to disclose.
- Cindy Davidson has nothing to disclose.
- Ann Early has nothing to disclose.
- Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP, has nothing to disclose
- Tim Person has nothing to disclose.
- Mara Siegel has nothing to disclose.
- Stephanie Wenick has provided medical writing services to REGENXBIO Inc.
Learning Objectives
After participating in this educational activity, participants should be better able to:
- Explore emerging evidence of the benefits of dual Ang-2/VEGF suppression on anatomical outcomes of patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) and diabetic macular edema (DME)
- Identify patients with DME or nAMD who would benefit from treatment with suppression of VEGF and Ang-2
Target Audience
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of retina specialists, ophthalmologists, and other eye health professionals.
Accreditation and Credit Designation Statements
In support of improving patient care, Global Learning Collaborative (GLC) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Global Learning Collaborative (GLC) designates this enduring activity for a maximum of .25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.Global Learning Collaborative (GLC) designates this activity for .25 nursing contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Global Learning Collaborative (GLC) has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for .25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until April 30, 2025. PAs should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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Commercial Support
This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from Genentech, a member of the Roche Group.
Disclaimer
The views and opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of GLC and Prova Education. This presentation is not intended to define an exclusive course of patient management; the participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic skills in applying or adopting for professional use any of the information provided herein. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patients’ conditions and contraindications or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities. Links to other sites may be provided as additional sources of information. Once you elect to access a site outside of Prova Education you are subject to the terms and conditions of use, including copyright and licensing restriction, of that site.
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