The book delves into the evolution of the standard of care for autoimmune diseases, transitioning from chronic suppression to targeted replacement or suppression therapies. It covers a wide array of topics, including stem cell transplants, B-cell and plasma cell depletion strategies, and autologous regulatory and effector T-cell approaches. Additionally, it explores myeloid cellular approaches, allogeneic cellular therapies, and viral or nanoparticle-based strategies. Each chapter provides a thorough examination of mechanisms of action, clinical and non-clinical data, and the associated risks and benefits. The book also addresses unique clinical and manufacturing considerations, offering a roadmap for the future state of cellular therapies in autoimmune diseases.
Cellular Therapy for Autoimmune Disease equips professionals with the knowledge necessary to navigate the complexities of cell therapies. By integrating the latest scientific discoveries, clinical breakthroughs, and practical considerations, this book serves as a critical resource for academia, industry, and clinical practice. It highlights the benefits of these therapies, including their potential to transform patient care, and addresses the challenges of safety, efficacy, and scalability. Ultimately, this book aims to accelerate the translation of cellular therapies into clinical practice, fostering innovation and improving outcomes for patients with autoimmune diseases.
Table of Contents
1. How the standard of care for autoimmune diseases has evolved from chronic suppression to that of targeted replacement or suppression2. Autologous Regulatory T-cell (Treg) approaches for autoimmune disease
3. Autologous Effector T-cell approaches for autoimmune disease. Part I, Antigen Specific Approaches
4. Autologous Effector T-cell approaches for autoimmune disease. Part II, Pan B-cell Depletion Approaches
5. Autologous Effector T-cell approaches for autoimmune disease. Part III, Pan Plasma Cell Depletion Approaches
6. Myeloid Cellular Approaches for Autoimmune Disease
7. Allogeneic Cellular Approaches for Autoimmune Disease
8. Viral or Nanoparticle-Based Approaches for Autoimmune Disease
9. Unique Clinical Considerations for Cellular Therapies for Autoimmune Disease
10. Unique Manufacturing Considerations for Cellular Therapies for Autoimmune Disease
11. Global Perspectives. Regulatory, Ethical, and Cultural Dimensions of Cellular Therapies
12. Future Directions and Challenges for Cellular Therapies in Autoimmune Disease
Authors
Samik Basu Chief Scientific Officer, Cabaletta Bio, USA.Dr. Samik Basu joined Cabaletta in December 2019 and recently became Chief Scientific Officer, previously serving as Vice President of Preclinical Research and Translational Medicine. Before Cabaletta, he was Head of Translational Sciences at Adaptimmune Therapeutics, Plc, leading research on TCR-based adoptive immunotherapies. At Merck Research Laboratories, he co-led preclinical development for Keytruda (pembrolizumab). With over 15 years of industry and academic experience, Dr. Basu has held roles at the NIH, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and the University of Pennsylvania. He earned his M.D. from Temple University and completed residency in Clinical Pathology. Dr. Basu chairs the Clinical Immunology Committee of the American Association of Immunologists and has authored over 15 peer-reviewed articles.
Jinmin Lee Head of Cellular and Molecular Immunology, Cabaletta Bio, USA.Dr. Jinmin Lee joined Cabaletta in November 2019 and currently serves as the Head of Cellular and Molecular Immunology at Cabaletta, where she leads preclinical research efforts on developing cell therapies for autoimmune diseases. Prior to joining Cabaletta, her research focused on cell therapy for targeted depletion of autoreactive B cells in autoimmune diseases, and fundamental B cell biology including mechanisms of na�ve and memory B cell activation. She has over 10 years of industry and academic experience in cellular immunology, cell therapy, and autoimmunity with prior roles at the National Institutes of Health and the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Lee earned her Ph.D. degree in Immunology from Cornell University, followed by postdoctoral training at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the University of Pennsylvania.
