Professor of Medicine, Chief of Myeloma Division & Translational Clinical Oncology Program. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Univ of Miami. Tweets = mine
Modern 4-drug combination therapy (carfilzomib-lenalidomide-dexamethasone-daratumumab) is safe, well-tolerated & offers high rates of MRD negativity by itself (ie, in the absence of autologous transplant) in pts w/newly diagnosed multiple myeloma
#MMSM
Myeloma is the 2nd most common hematological malignancy globally affecting 450 579 individuals in 2020. We are about to enter a new era with amazing immunotherapies. Great for patients!
@TheLancet
@dikokaz
#mmsm
@SylvesterCancer
Great victory in myeloma today: ODAC voted 12-0 for MRD as early endpoint for accelerated approval in myeloma
Honored to present EVIDENCE meta-analysis, work I pioneered 15 yrs ago. Congrats also to I2TEAMM
@IMFmyeloma
@theMMRF
#mmsm
@HealthTree
#myeloma
Cancer Surfaceome Atlas: integrates genomic, functional and drug response data to identify actionable targets. Comprehensive, pan-cancer, identification and annotation of genes encoding cell-surface proteins.
#mmsm
@NatureCancer
Very impressive results: Cilta-cel BCMA targeted CAR-T cell therapy for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma shows 22.8 months median time free of progression - and off all therapy! Great for patients!
#ASCO21
@JanssenOncUS
#mmsm
Poster
#3281
is up: modem 4-drug daratumumab-KRd combination for newly diagnosed myeloma. Bone marrow & blood-based MRD. Targeting up to 80% MRD negativity without transplant. Early results with potential to be transformative
#ASH18
@sloan_kettering
#mmsm
@theMMRF
@IMFmyeloma
We are thrilled Dr. Dickran Kazandjian will soon join the Myeloma Program at
@SylvesterCancer
at
@UMiamiHealth
in Miami! We are expanding our work on novel drugs, dissection of myeloma biology and new MRD assays - aiming to find a cure. Stay tuned!
#mmsm
@dikokaz
@FrancescoMaura4
Evidence of strong clinical benefit when using CD38 targeted monoclonal antibody (daratumumab) in two patients with refractory, life-threatening Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). May become an important treatment strategy for many autoimmune diseases in the future?
#mmsm
Cancer is associated with T cell exhaustion, a hypofunctional state characterized by progressive loss of T cell effector functions and self-renewal capacity. Excellent review on T cell exhaustion in Nature Reviews Clinical Oncology
#mmsm
@theMMRF
I started the EVIDENCE meta-analysis in 2009. After 15 yrs of work, I will present 4/12 at ODAC: Can MRD serve as early endpoint for accelerated approval in myeloma, to facilitate patients’ access to new drugs?
#mmsm
@theMMRF
@IMFmyeloma
Today, the FDA approved first antibody test to detect the coronavirus. Will allow us to determine how many in a population have had the virus and might now be immune. Huge step forward!!
#mmsm
@theMMRF
@IMFmyeloma
@sloan_kettering
Thank you very much
@ASH_hematology
for organizing the
#1
annual meeting
#ash23
dedicated to hematology. Lots of data & novel ideas. Powerful in-person networking. Now heading home to Miami. See you next year! Happy holidays & safe travels to all friends!
#mmsm
@SylvesterCancer
FDA Approves Bi-weekly Teclistamab Dosing for Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma via
@onclive
Reduced dose of 1.5 mg/kg every 2 weeks in patients who achieve & maintain remission (CR) for at least 6 months
#mmsm
@IMFmyeloma
@theMMRF
@HealthtreeMM
Today in Nature Comm: Accelerated single cell seeding in relapsed myeloma, driven by the survival and subsequent expansion of a single myeloma cell. Seeds rapidly (months). Time to rethink optimal timing of relapse therapy?
#mmsm
@FrancescoMaura4
New bispecific MoAb approved for myeloma! Great for patients!
FDA Approves TALVEY™ (talquetamab-tgvs), a First-in-Class Bispecific Therapy for the Treatment of Patients with Myeloma.
#mmsm
@IMFmyeloma
@theMMRF
@HealthtreeMM
The Myeloma Research Institute at University of Miami, is a powerhouse when it comes to MRD detection in myeloma. We are one of the global leaders when it comes to innovative science, and we provide top-class clinical care
#mmsm
@IMFmyeloma
@theMMRF
@HealthtreeMM
@SylvesterCancer
Cancer Discovery: Study shows that CAR T cell treatment induces endogenous T cell memory responses & with feed-forward propagation of CAR T responses. CAR T therapy can shape the microenvironment to have anti-tumor activity
#mmsm
@SylvesterCancer
At Myeloma Service
@sloan_kettering
every day is a world cancer day 🇺🇸🇹🇷🇵🇱🇪🇸🇳🇪🇮🇷🇫🇷🇷🇺🇨🇦🇨🇴🇿🇦🇯🇲🇨🇳🇲🇦🇮🇪🇳🇴🇸🇪🇮🇹🇬🇷🇮🇱🏳️🌈🚩celebrating diversity, treating myeloma patients, providing outstanding care, & driving science with the goal to find a cure!
#mmsm
@theMMRF
@IMFmyeloma
@myelomacrowd
@drkomanduri
@ASH_hematology
Our definitive study in
@nejm
showing that CLL is consistently preceded by a precursor state (MBL) was neither an oral nor a poster at ASH the year before. It was selected as “abstract online only”. At first, we were upset; later I enjoyed not having to put together another talk
#ASH17
is starting up. The best Hematology meeting of the year. Novel therapies, new disease biology insights, and emerging clinical management concept will presented. Cannot wait!
#mmsm
@theMMRF
@IMFmyeloma
@sloan_kettering
BREAKING NEWS: The FDA has approved teclistamab-cqyv (Tecvayli) for patients with relapsed/refractory myeloma with at least 4 prior lines of therapy incl proteasome inhibitor, iMID & CD38-targeted antibody
#mmsm
@IMFmyeloma
@theMMRF
Just landed at MIA in beautiful Miami. Back after 6 hectic days at
#ASH22
in New Orleans. Exhausted & filled with lots of new ideas at the same time. After having done
@ASH_hematology
virtually for 2 years due to COVID-19, coming back this year was incredible… (1/2)
Every night at 7PM, New Yorkers join in unison to open their windows & offer a round of applause to healthcare workers who have stepped forward to meet the challenges of COVID-19. Thank you to all colleagues, NPs, nurses, PharmDs & staff for your relentless dedication!
#mmsm
It was an honor to present the EVIDENCE meta-analysis at ODAC last week, work I pioneered 15 yrs ago. It will give pts rapid access to new, effective myeloma drugs.
Being back in clinic this week with my team feels great!
@IMFmyeloma
@theMMRF
@HealthTree
#mmsm
@SylvesterCancer
Dr. Nimer is kicking off the Annual Retreat for Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. A scientific powerhouse in beautiful Miami. Visionary leadership, hard work & dedication: teamwork for innovation. Great for patients!
@SylvesterCancer
@DrSDNimer
#mmsm
Dynamics of MRD in patients with myeloma on continuous lenalidomide maintenance. Serial measurements of MRD allow for dynamic assessment of risk for progression. Early intervention should be investigated for patients with loss of MRD negativity
#mmsm
Happy New Year! Janssen has filed bi-specific antibody (BCMA/CD3) “Teclistamab” to FDA for the treatment of relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma: based on the results of the phase 1b MajesTEC-1 study (3+ prior lines of therapy). Great for patients!
#mmsm
New innovative class of immunotherapy drugs - trispecific antibodies (targeting 3 antigens) - is opening up in myeloma care. We have it at Myeloma Program at
@SylvesterCancer
in Miami. For patients with relapsed/refractory myeloma.
#mmsm
@myelomacrowd
@IMFmyeloma
@theMMRF
A new class of drug called trispecific antibodies is opening up in myeloma care with a new announcement by Ichonos Sciences.
#mmsm
#myeloma
#HealthTreeMM
In a ‘Historical’ Moment FDA Committee Rules on a Faster Way to Approve Therapies for Myeloma
Honored to present EVIDENCE meta-analysis, work I pioneered 15 yrs ago. Congrats also to I2TEAMM
@IMFmyeloma
@theMMRF
#mmsm
@HealthTree
@SylvesterCancer
We are launching a NEW COMPUTATIONAL ONCOLOGY FELLOWSHIP/POST-DOC program at University of Miami!
This NEW position has been created to accelerate research on high-risk myeloma with emphasis on the t(4;14) subtype
If you are interested in this opportunity, send us a DM!
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Inaugural Precision Medicine in Myeloma conference launched this past weekend in Miami Beach: what a success! >100 attendees. Back next year!
Thank you Drs Kumar, Fonseca, Green, Shain, Richardson, Kazandjian & Diamond for speaking!
@SylvesterCancer
#mmsm
@theMMRF
@IMFmyeloma
Lifetime pesticide use and risk of myeloma precursor disease (MGUS): a prospective study. Excess risk associated with permethrin, an insecticide with continued widespread use in residential & commercial settings.
#mmsm
@theMMRF
@IMFmyeloma
#ASH19
is completed. Great meeting. Fun to meet old & new friends! Lots of advances in our understanding of myeloma biology, new clinical data, early leads for new drug targets, & more! Now back home in city that never sleeps. Tomorrow we will start prepping for
#ASH20
#mmsm
Yesterday, in a ‘Historical’ Moment, FDA Committee Ruled on a Faster Way to Approve Therapies for Myeloma.
We were honored to present EVIDENCE meta-analysis, work I pioneered 15 yrs ago. Congrats also to I2TEAMM!
@IMFmyeloma
@theMMRF
#mmsm
@HealthTree
@SylvesterCancer
IMF celebrates ODAC's historic decision on MRD testing as an early endpoint for accelerated myeloma drug approval. 10 yrs of IMF research led by Dr. Durie & i2TEAMM; & U of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center contributed to this decision.
@BrunoPaiva_UNAV
@NikhilMunshiMD
Two new studies reveal people infected with SARS-CoV-2 harbor T cells targeting the virus. Some people never infected with SARS-CoV-2 also have these cellular defenses, likely due to infection(s) with other coronaviruses. Bodes well for long-term immunity
New paper by our lab: Copy number variation signatures predict whether myeloma patients have catastrophically smashed and aberrantly reassembled chromosomes (chromothripsis). Better understanding of patient’s risk and guidances of treatment
@FrancescoMaura4
#mmsm
@NatureComms
FIrst ADC drug for myeloma patients. First BCMA-targeted drug for myeloma patients. FDA approves GSK’s BLENREP (belantamab mafodotin-blmf) for the treatment of patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma.
#mmsm
At
@ash23
Dr. Elisabeth Hill gave strong talk focusing on
@theNCI
trial with KRd (8 cycles) + 2 yrs of lenalidomide for patients with high-riskSMM. Amazing to see how 70% of patients sustain MRD negativity at 8 years of follow up
#mmsm
@IMFmyeloma
@theMMRF
New CDC guidelines for moderately or severely immunocompromised individuals in the US:
4 doses of COVID vaccines.
Primary series (2 doses), an additional dose (3rd dose), & then an additional booster 6 months later (4th dose). See here: …
#mmsm
At
#ASH23
in San Diego in Dec 2023, the Myeloma Institute at Univ of Miami will give several oral presentations and participate in many collaborative myeloma talks.
Congrats to everybody who has contributed. Here is a list of presenters and topics, as well as links to abstract:
@mvmateos
“We need to challenge the dogma of myeloma being incurable”
Agree 100%! We are curing some patients today. We just don’t yet who and how many.
#IMS2022
#mmsm