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CME / ABIM MOC

Depicting LAG3: Exploring a New Target in Metastatic Melanoma

  • Authors: Hussein Tawbi, MD, PhD
  • CME / ABIM MOC Released: 3/9/2023
  • THIS ACTIVITY HAS EXPIRED FOR CREDIT
  • Valid for credit through: 3/9/2024, 11:59 PM EST
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Target Audience and Goal Statement

This activity is intended for oncologists, dermatologists, pathologists, surgeons, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

The goal of this activity is for learners to be better able to understand the characteristics and mechanism of LAG3 inhibition.

Upon completion of this activity, participants will:

  • Have increased knowledge regarding the
    • Characteristics of LAG3
    • Interplay of LAG3 with other immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs)
  • Demonstrate greater confidence in their ability to
    • Recognize the utility of LAG3 in the treatment of metastatic melanoma


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Faculty

  • Hussein Tawbi, MD, PhD

    Professor and Deputy Chair
    Department of Melanoma Medical Oncology
    Co-Director, Brain Metastasis Clinic
    University of Texas
    MD Anderson Cancer Center
    Houston, Texas

    Disclosures

    Hussein Tawbi, MD, PhD, has the following relevant financial relationships: 
    Consultant or advisorn for: Boxer Capital; Bristol Myers Squibb; Eisai; Genentech; Iovance; Jazz Pharaceuticals; Karyopharm; Medicenna; Merck; Novartis
    Research funding from: Bristol Myers Squibb Company; Dragonfly Therapeutics; Eisai Inc.; EMD Serono, Inc.; Genentech; GlaxoSmithKline; Merck; Novartis; RAPT Therapeutics

Editors

  • Deborah Middleton, MS

    Senior Medical Education Director, WebMD Global, LLC 

    Disclosures

    Deborah Middleton, MS, has no relevant financial relationships.

  • Yoji Yamaguchi, MA, ELS

    Scientific Content Manager, Medscape, LLC 

    Disclosures

    Yoji Yamaguchi, MA, ELS, has no relevant financial relationships.

Compliance Reviewer

  • Yaisanet Oyola, MD

    Associate Director, Accreditation and Compliance, Medscape, LLC

    Disclosures

    Yaisanet Oyola, MD, has no relevant financial relationships.

Peer Reviewer

This activity has been peer reviewed and the reviewer has no relevant financial relationships.


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CME / ABIM MOC

Depicting LAG3: Exploring a New Target in Metastatic Melanoma

Authors: Hussein Tawbi, MD, PhDFaculty and Disclosures
THIS ACTIVITY HAS EXPIRED FOR CREDIT

CME / ABIM MOC Released: 3/9/2023

Valid for credit through: 3/9/2024, 11:59 PM EST

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Educational Impact Challenge

The goal of this activity is for learners to be better able to understand the characteristics and mechanism of LAG3 inhibition.

Before you begin this activity, please assess your clinical knowledge by completing this brief survey. Answering these questions again after the activity will allow you to see what you learned and to compare your answers with those of your peers.

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