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John Porter practices practicing medicine in London, United Kingdom. Mr. Porter is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thalassemia, Anemia, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Splenectomy, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
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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 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.
Franco Locatelli practices practicing medicine in Rome, Italy. Mr. Locatelli is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 69 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Leukemia, Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Splenectomy.
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.