Articles by Al-Ola Abdallah, MD

BCMA Biology, Mechanisms of Action, and Unmet Needs in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma
ByRyan Haumschild, PharmD, MS, MBA, CPEL ,Zahra Mahmoudjafari, PharmD, MBA, BCOP, FHOPA,Al-Ola Abdallah, MD,Anjulie Quick, MD In this episode, 'BCMA Biology, Mechanisms of Action, and Unmet Needs in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma,' the expert oncologists and oncology pharmacists explored the following questions:
What is the biological rationale for targeting B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA) in multiple myeloma?
What are the different types of BCMA-targeted therapies and what are the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved options?
How do the mechanisms of action differ for the 3 different types of BCMA-targeted therapies?
What unmet needs in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) are addressed by BCMA-directed therapies?
What are the potential clinical benefits and risks of introducing B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA)-targeted therapies earlier in the treatment continuum?

Rationale and Timing: The Evolving Role of BCMA-Targeted Therapies in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma
ByRyan Haumschild, PharmD, MS, MBA, CPEL ,Zahra Mahmoudjafari, PharmD, MBA, BCOP, FHOPA,Al-Ola Abdallah, MD,Anjulie Quick, MD Welcome back to another Pharmacy Times Practice Pearls series. In this episode titled, 'Rationale and Timing: The Evolving Role of BCMA-Targeted Therapies in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma,' Ryan Haumschild led the conversation about the following question:
What are the potential clinical benefits and risks of introducing B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA)-targeted therapies earlier in the treatment continuum?