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Posts by Ben Samelson-Jones, MD, PhD
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#ResearchSavesLives #HemeSky #Fight4Hematology
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#genetherapy for #hemophilia can be life changing. Proud to offer this transformative treatment at @childrensphila.bsky.social
Gene therapy changed the life of a South Jersey man with hemophilia | PhillyVoice www.phillyvoice.com/gene-therapy...
I’m honored to be speaking at the 14th WFH Global Forum in Montreal, Nov 13–14, 2025! 🌍 Join us for global insights on #BleedingDisorders care—covering #GeneTherapy, #VWD, safety, and more—all through the lens of equitable access.
Learn more 👉
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I don’t even know where to start.
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As #hemophilia B therapeutics become more sophisticated, there is an ⬆️ need to better understand genotype–phenotype relationships. Our in vitro studies are consistent with recent in silica approaches:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Black and white picture of smiling pediatric hematologists from the oldest pediatric hospital in the US.
We have the best hematologists at @chopresearch.bsky.social
#ISTH2025 @hilarywhitworth.bsky.social
OC 37.5
Brilliant visualization of extravascular FIX and very interesting (and surprising) differences in specific activity of extravascular FIX and FX in different tissues. 🤯
#ISTH2025 #hemesky
Cirrhosis seems like another reason to use apixaban.
SSC 10 at #ISTH2025
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Thrilled we finally have a apixaban pediatric FDA approval to implement these changes.
Potential emerging signal difference in ADAs in next-generation FVIII(a)-mimetics. 0/61 for Mim8 but 2/30 for NXT007. Surveillance may not be the same.
#ISTH2025 #hemophilia #hemesky
#Hemophilia A patient treated with Hympavzi developed spontaneous DVT 3 years into treatment.
Factor V Leiden heterozygous and sedentary lifestyle identified as risk factor.
#ISTH2025
Though pediatric #thrombosis is also distinct from adults
Pediatric #thrombosis guidelines, guidance, and clinical trials need to distinguish between older and younger children.
#ISTH2025 #hemesky
“Transformative” is a great phrasing! Thanks.
Sabatino from @chopresearch.bsky.social giving a comprehensive overview of genotoxicity after AAV #genetherapy.
Rate of immunosuppression after #genetherapy for #hemophilia B with #Hemgenix in the real-world seems higher than the ~20% rate reported in clinical trial. Though small numbers here, also consistent with anecdotal results.
We will need more rigorous real-world data.
#ISTH2025 #hemesky
Compelling evidence presented at #isth2025 by Sebastian Leyes Porello from @samelsonjones.bsky.social’s group showing mim8 can enhance activity in hemophilia B variants in vitro, above enhancement this group saw with emicizumab. Curious about in vivo data teased during the Q&A 👀
#hemesky @isth.org
Nuanced points about the use the term “Cure” when discussing #genetherapy for #hemophilia at #ISTH2025.
I agree about avoiding “cure” in clinical setting but really liked that this might be different in discussions about Allocations or Research Funding.
IMO biggest update at Guideline presentation at #ISTH2025 is this recommendation for primary #VTE prophylaxis in children receiving long-term TPN.
I wish there was better GUIDANCE on intensity and type of anticoagulation for this recommendation.
Also on Wednesday:
SOA 22.2 - Use of bispecific antibodies for select #hemophilia B mutations
OC 69.3 - Safe multi-year bleeding reduction by AAV gene therapy in neonatal and juvenile #Hemophilia B dogs
Start off today with
OC 03.1 - Mim8 Enhances Procoagulant Activity of Select #Hemophilia B-causing Factor IX Variants
And finish on Wednesday with
OC 69.5 - Six-year outcomes following fidanacogene elaparvovec in adults with #hemophilia B
Action shots of people enjoying ISTH events with a badge in the middle saying FOLLOW ME FOR UPDATES FROM #ISTH2025
Can't wait for #ISTH2025 to start! Our group from
@chopresearch.bsky.social is presenting the first abstract and the last, and a few in between, all about #hemophilia B.
#Hemesky
Looking forward to #ISTH2025 and especially this session with Dom.
#hemophila #genetherapy
I discuss our #asgct2025 abstract highlighting our multidisciplinary team approach to care for #genetherapy recipients.
Stay tuned, lots more to come.
www.cgtlive.com/view/samelso...
Nice article about ongoing work to bring #genetherapy to pet dogs with #hemophilia. Includes the importance of the research colonies in developing new therapies, both for humans and 🐶. Cute pictures!
Veterinarian aims to bring hemophilia treatment to pet dogs - News news.vin.com/default.aspx...
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