{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"NextGen Patient Voice","title":"Revolutionizing Cancer & Brain Infection Therapies: VCU, UCLA, Colorado, MD Anderson, MeiraGTx","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/6dfd1107\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":457,"description":"Researchers from VCU Massey, UCLA Health, and the University of Colorado have developed a platform using patient-derived organoids to test cancer therapies. This method allows real-time monitoring of treatment responses, potentially leading to personalized cancer treatments.\nThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has created a T cell therapy for progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, achieving a significant response rate in a Phase Two study. This therapy offers hope for patients with this rare brain infection.\nThe FDA announced a public hearing on the therapeutic use of psychedelic drugs, scheduled for September 2026. The hearing will gather insights on their potential medical applications.\nThe Department of Health and Human Services seeks feedback on training models for administering future psychedelic therapies, following an executive order to accelerate mental illness treatments.\nMeiraGTx has secured $400 million from Oberland Capital to advance its gene therapy programs. This funding supports the development and commercialization of therapies for unmet medical needs.\nLucid Health Solutions\nEmbedding the patient, caregiver and provider perspective into every decision that shapes health outcomes\n https://www.lucidhealthsolutions.com\n\nLucid Health Solutions\nEmbedding the patient, caregiver and provider perspective into every decision that shapes health outcomes\n https://www.lucidhealthsolutions.com\n\n📚 Sources:\n\nhttps://news.vcu.edu/article/new-ai-powered-platform-helps-researchers-find-promising-cancer-therapies-faster\nhttps://www.mdanderson.org/newsroom/research-newsroom/experimental-cell-therapy-delivers-encouraging-results-for-patients-with-rare-potentially-fatal-brain-infection.h00-159856923.html\nhttps://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/14/2026-14155/considerations-for-potential-future-therapeutic-use-of-psychedelic-drugs-public-hearing-request-for...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/AhLc2JOSG6Gbfo9Op45fbD4Ktz4gMRB4dyiv7oHUDi0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mYzhi/YzIzMmE2ZWFjMjU0/NTEyZDBiYzE0NWFm/NDY5NS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}