Revolutionizing Autoimmune Diagnostics - CAR-T and Women's Health

Explore Dr. Veena Joy's career transition from academic research to industry leadership at Thermo Fisher Scientific in this 29-minute webinar focusing on autoimmune diagnostics and women's health. Learn about the evolution of diagnostic approaches over the past 20-30 years and discover how holistic diagnostic methods incorporate genetic predisposition, environmental triggers, and societal influences to improve patient outcomes. Examine the revolutionary potential of CAR-T cell therapy in autoimmune disease treatment, including how re-engineered cells could eliminate certain autoimmune conditions. Understand the significant diagnostic challenges women face, including delayed or inaccurate diagnoses when symptoms are dismissed as hormonal, and explore the disparities in diagnosis rates between men and women despite women comprising the majority of autoimmune patients. Discover strategies for addressing these healthcare disparities through improved diagnostic techniques, health economics considerations, clinician and patient education, and optimization of existing diagnostic tests. Gain insights into the importance of empathy in scientific advancement and learn about collaborative approaches to creating meaningful change in the autoimmune diagnostics field, with particular emphasis on improving access to care for marginalized groups.