AMDA Webinar Program

The AMDA Webinar Program facilitates the exchange of information between the Pompe patient community and professionals that have expertise in the field.

Upcoming
Webinar

Immune Responses to AAV Gene Therapy

Title: Immune Responses to AAVA harmless virus commonly used as a delivery system in gene therapy to carry healthy genes into cells. Related Terms: Gene therapy; Vector (gene therapy vector); Redosing; Immune response More Gene Therapy: Challenges and Emerging Solutions
Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026
Time: 12 p.m. CST / 1 p.m. EST
Speaker:
Abigail Benkert, MD

Summary:
Immune responses to AAVA harmless virus commonly used as a delivery system in gene therapy to carry healthy genes into cells. Related Terms: Gene therapy; Vector (gene therapy vector); Redosing; Immune response More gene therapy remain a major barrier to its access and effectiveness. This talk will highlight key immune challenges and emerging strategies to overcome them, including antibody-cleaving enzymes and novel capsids designed to evade pre-existing immunity.

Upcoming Talking With Your Pompe Peeps Session

Home Infusions

Title: Home Infusions
Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Time: 7 p.m. CST / 8 p.m. EST
Moderator:
Ashley Lloyd, BSN, RN
Summary:
Home infusions can feel overwhelming at first. Join Ashley Lloyd, BSN, RN, for a practical discussion on how to prepare, what to expect, and ways to make infusion days run more smoothly.

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