SMFM's 42nd Annual Pregnancy Meeting

Working together for the global advancement of safe and healthy pregnancies

January 31 - February 5, 2022

Expert Roundtable: In Utero Fetal Gene Therapy and Curative Medicine

Feb. 3, 2022 12 - 1pm

Course Directors:
Kjersti Aagaard, MD, PhD
Alireza Shamshirsaz, MD

Fetal gene therapy for inherited genetic diseases early in fetal development offers the potential to cure a disease before the onset of irreversible morbidity. Historically, interventions in the fetal period were limited by the lack of technology to make timely and accurate diagnoses. However, thanks to rapid gene sequencing and gene editing approaches, we can now detect rare genetic disorders within hours or days and offer readily implementable therapies. Come join us for a fantastic “lunch and learn” as we engage in a lively discussion on the promises and perils of curative fetal medicine.

Price: $95.00