Shaji Kumar, ASH 2022: Promising new agents enhancing the treatment of multiple myeloma

Dr Shaji Kumar (Mayo Clinic, MN, USA) discusses some promising new agents for the treatment of multiple myeloma, including immunotherapies like CAR-T cell therapies, as well as data from novel bispecific antibodies in the context of relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma.

Abstract 158: Elranatamab, a BCMA Targeted T-Cell Engaging Bispecific Antibody, Induces Durable Clinical and Molecular Responses for Patients with Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma (01:04-01:50)

Abstract 1919: A Phase 1 First-in-Human Study of Abbv-383, a BCMA × CD3 Bispecific T-Cell–Redirecting Antibody, As Monotherapy in Patients with Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma (01:50-02:56)

Abstract 3243: MonumenTAL-5: A Phase 3 Study of Talquetamab Versus Belantamab Mafodotin in Patients with Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma Who Received ≥4 Prior Lines of Therapy, Including a Proteasome Inhibitor, an Immunomodulatory Drug, and an Anti-CD38 Monoclonal Antibody  (02:56-03:33)

Abstract 366: Phase I Open-Label Single-Arm Study of BCMA/CD19 Dual-Targeting FasTCAR-T Cells (GC012F) As First-Line Therapy for Transplant-Eligible Newly Diagnosed High-Risk Multiple Myeloma  (03:33-04:16)

Abstract 565: Final Results from the First-in-Human Phase 1/2 Study of Modakafusp Alfa, an Immune-Targeting Attenuated Cytokine, in Patients (Pts) with Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM)  (04:16-04:50)

Abstract 530: Mezigdomide (CC-92480), a Potent, Novel Cereblon E3 Ligase Modulator (CELMoD), Combined with Dexamethasone (DEX) in Patients (pts) with Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM): Preliminary Results from the Dose-Expansion Phase of the CC-92480-MM-001 Trial (04:50-05:30)

Disclosures: Shaji Kumar discloses research funding for clinical trials to the institution from: Abbvie, Amgen, BMS, Carsgen, Janssen, Astra-Zeneca, Novartis, Roche-Genentech, Takeda, Tenebio and Molecular Templates; Consulting/Advisory Board participation (with no personal payments) from: Abbvie, Amgen, BMS, Janssen, Roche-Genentech, Takeda, Astra-Zeneca, Bluebird Bio, Epizyme, Secura Biotherapeutics, Monterosa therapeutics, Trillium and (with personal payment) Oncopeptides, Beigene, Antengene and GLH Pharma.

Support: Interview and filming supported by Touch Medical Media Ltd. Interview conducted by Sophie Nickelson.

Filmed in coverage of the 64th ASH Annual Meeting & Exposition

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