Do You Know JAK? How Janus Kinase Inhibitors Work and how They have been Game Changers for the Treatment of Canine Atopic Dermatitis
0.5 CE Credit Hour / Veterinarians & Veterinary Technicians
Overview:
There are now a multitude of Jak-Stat inhibitor medications in human medicine and there will be more heading our way in vet med. Because the number available are rapidly increasing it is important to understand how these drugs really work, what they can and cannot do, what safety looks like in this class of drug, and how to differentiate upcoming entries in the class. These types of medications currently play the biggest role in the treatment of canine atopic dermatitis.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance and role of JAK enzymes in the process of cellular signaling
- Appreciate the use of JAK inhibitors in human medicine
- Realize the mode of action of JAK inhibitors, and their function in inhibiting the production of key cytokines associated with disease
Andrew Rosenberg, DVM, DACVD
Director of Medical Operations, Animal Dermatology Group President, American College of Veterinary Dermatology
Dr. Andrew Rosenberg earned his Bachelor of Science with distinction in research from Cornell University in 2005. He received his DVM from the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2009. Dr. Rosenberg completed his 3-year dermatology residency with Animal Dermatology Clinic in 2013 and achieved Diplomate status with the American College of Veterinary Dermatology in the same year. Dr Rosenberg was the founder and practice owner of Animal Dermatology & Allergy Specialists with locations in
New York and New Jersey and in 2022 rejoined the Animal Dermatology Clinic and currently practices in Wayne, NJ and White Plains, NY.
Dr. Rosenberg is the President-elect of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology. He has multiple publications and lectures throughout the United States and internationally. He serves on numerous advisory boards for the development of new dermatology treatments. Dr. Rosenberg has an interest in exotics and helps treat zoo animals’ dermatologic issues. He has appeared on television on Animal Planet’s the Zoo, and on numerous Podcasts and radio shows.
This course is RACE-approved for 0.5 continuing education credits hours in jurisdictions that accept RACE-approval.
This activity is sponsored by Elanco.
