Name: How is the IMF’s Black Swan Research Initiative working to find a cure for multiple myeloma?
Uploaded: 2018-10-25T12:42:12-0700
Duration: 3 min 42 s
Description: In this week’s video, Dr. Brian G.M. Durie discusses the Black Swan Research Initiative’s 3 “Cure” trials, which use new treatment protocols. BOTTOM LINE: Using new treatment protocols with MRD-negativity and negative PET/CT scans as endpoints, there is a strong possibility that we will identify patients as cured.

In this week’s video, Dr. Brian G.M. Durie discusses the Black Swan Research Initiative’s 3 “Cure” trials, which use new treatment protocols.

BOTTOM LINE:
Using new treatment protocols with MRD-negativity and negative PET/CT scans as endpoints, there is a strong possibility that we will identify patients as cured.

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Image of Dr. Brian G.M. Durie Dr. Brian G.M. Durie serves as Chairman of the International Myeloma Foundation and serves on its Scientific Advisory Board. Additionally, he is Chairman of the IMF's International Myeloma Working Group, a consortium of nearly 200 myeloma experts from around the world. Dr. Durie also leads the IMF’s Black Swan Research Initiative®.