Episode 65 | aTyr Pharma is getting closer to a potential breakthrough in treating Sarcoidosis

aTyr Pharma is launching a new clinical trial for a drug called Efzofitimod, which has thus far shown significant promise as a drug that reduces dependence on prednisone for pulmonary sarcoidosis patients.  In addition, the drug has also produced positive results in helping patients improve their overall condition and quality of life.  In this episode of the Sarc Fighter Podcast, aTyr CEO Dr. Sanjay Shukla joins me to talk about testing to date, and to announce what could be the final stretch of testing and analysis before Efofitimod reaches FDA approval, and would then be available to treat sarcoidosis patients. 

Will this be the first significant breakthrough in 20 years?  Listen in as Dr. Shulka walks us through the successes so far and what must still happen for Efzofitimod to become available for patients.

Show Notes

How Efzofitimod works in the body https://atyrpharma.com/programs/atyr1923/

Want to learn more about the clinical trial for efzofitimod?  https://bit.ly/3EUOxNq

aTyr Pharma News Release: https://investors.atyrpharma.com/news-releases/news-release-details/atyr-pharma-presents-clinical-data-efzofitimod-atyr1923-american

The New FSR Initiative

https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/foundation-for-sarcoidosis-research-launches-groundbreaking-global-rare-disease-initiative/

The FSR Summit: https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/events/fsrs-third-annual-virtual-sarcoidosis-education-summit-unveiling-possibilities/

The Mayo Clinic article: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/how-to-be-happy/art-20045714

Universal Barriers Podcast:  https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/sarc-fighter-podcast/

More on Universal Barriers https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/events/universal-barriers-in-dealing-with-a-chronic-disease-a-sarcoidosis-perspective/

Ignore No More https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/ignore-no-more-foundation-for-sarcoidosis-research-launches-african-american-women-sarcoidosis-campaign/

Sarcoidosis Awareness Film: https://www.purpledocumentary.com/

Nourish by Lindsey: https://www.nourishbylindsey.com/

Dr. Jinny Tavee's book, The Last Day of Suffering: https://www.amazon.com/Last-Day-Suffering-Health-Happiness/dp/0615542751

Yale University and sarcoidosis skin treatment | Dr. William Damsky: https://news.yale.edu/2018/12/26/yale-experts-treat-severe-disfiguring-sarcoidosis-novel-therapy

Stanford University Clinical trial | Dr. Mathew Baker: Pay again