Dr. Saira Sheikh, her research team, and one of her patients living with lupus were featured in a national news program discussing a breakthrough therapy for lupus. The story aired in 126 TV markets across the nation including Raleigh, Wilmington, Charlotte, NYC, Philadelphia, Chicago, Atlanta, and Dallas. The video highlights the impactful, collaborative work of the UNC multidisciplinary CAR-T and cell-based therapy program in autoimmune diseases led by Dr. Saira Sheikh, Dr. Astia Allenzara, Dr. Vimal Derebail, and Dr. Natalie Grover.
Kudos to the TARC Clinical Trials Team including Shruti Saxena Beem, Roger Huamani, Leah Luizza, Jennifer Poole, Anthony Trujillo, Claire Timon, and hematology/cell therapy coordinator, Catherine Cheng! Please watch the inspirational 8-minute news coverage, with a special feature at the end emphasizing the importance of clinical trials in day-to-day clinical care.