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Aurora Internal Medicine
Alok Srivastava is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Waterford, Wisconsin. Dr. Srivastava is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Beta Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Blood Clots, Hemophilia A, Beta Thalassemia, Kidney Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Srivastava is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Ali Taher practices practicing medicine in Beirut, Lebanon. Taher is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Beta Thalassemia. They are also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Thalassemia, Anemia, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Splenectomy, and Bone Marrow Transplant.
Alessia Pepe practices practicing medicine in Genoa, Italy. Ms. Pepe is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Beta Thalassemia. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Beta Thalassemia, Thalassemia, Hemoglobinopathy, Splenectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.
Summary: The main goal of this study is to find out if the blood disorder called transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia can be safely treated by modifying blood stem cells. This is done by collecting blood stem cells from the subject, modifying those cells, adding a healthy beta globin gene, and then giving them back to the subject. It is hoped that these modified cells will decrease the need for blood tra...
Background: Blood disorders like sickle cell disease and malaria affect many people around the world. Researchers want to learn more about blood disorders. To do this, they need to collect biological samples from people with blood disorders. They also need to collect samples from healthy people.