Daniel P. Petrylak, MD, presented “Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors” at the 6th International Bladder Cancer Update on November 18, 2022, in Scottsdale, Arizona.
How to cite: Petrylak, Daniel P. “Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors” November 2022. Accessed Dec 2024. https://grandroundsinurology.com/immune-checkpoint-inhibitors/
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors – Summary
Daniel P. Petrylak, MD, Director of Genitourinary Oncology, Professor of Medicine and Urology, Co-Leader of Cancer Signaling Networks, and Co-Director of the Signal Transduction Program at Yale University Cancer Center in New Haven, Connecticut, provides a comprehensive overview of immune checkpoint inhibitors and their effectiveness in treating bladder cancer. Throughout his presentation, Dr. Petrylak discusses the various FDA-approved drugs and treatment options available, emphasizing their significant impact on overall survival and progression-free survival rates. With a focus on immunotherapy in metastatic urothelial carcinoma, he shares invaluable insights and highlights the pivotal role of personalized treatment approaches in enhancing patient outcomes. Demonstrating his expertise and extensive knowledge in the field, Dr. Petrylak delivers a concise, yet informative analysis that equips healthcare professionals with valuable information for their clinical practice.
About the 6th International Bladder Cancer Update:
The International Bladder Cancer Update (IBCU) is a CME conference focused on the diagnosis and treatment of bladder cancer. The conference offers medical professionals an opportunity to listen to updates from, and interact with, expert international faculty to improve knowledge and determine best treatment practices to improve patient outcomes. IBCU encompasses expert lectures, interactive discussions, a panel roundtable, debates, and case presentations. It is physician-led, multi-supported, and designed for urologists, urologic oncologists, and other healthcare professionals involved in the treatment of bladder cancer.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Daniel P. Petrylak, MD, leads the genitourinary cancers medical oncology team at Smilow Cancer Hospital as director of the genitourinary cancer research group, professor, and co-director of the Cancer Signaling Network program. Dr. Petrylak joined Yale from Herbert Irving Cancer Center at Columbia University Medical Center with New York-Presbyterian Hospital, where he served as Professor of Medicine (Medical Oncology) and Urology and began his appointment in September of 2012. After serving for more than 20 years as the advanced bladder chair for SWOG, Dr. Petrylak is now the Vice Chair of the Genitourinary Committee.
