Sickle Cell Summit MKE

2311 East Hartford Avenue,Milwaukee WI 53211

28 October, 2022

Description

Versiti is proud to present the inaugural Sickle Cell Summit MKE, which brings together Wisconsin’s sickle cell disease community to share resources, provide treatment and protocol updates, and broaden awareness and perspectives from both clinical and community viewpoints. Moderated By: Rae Blaylark, Founder and CEO of the Sickle Cell Foundation of Minnesota Featured Speakers and Organizations Dr. Amanda Brandow Director, Comprehensive Sickle Cell Disease Center Section of Hematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplantation Medical College of Wisconsin Dr. Angela Treml Medical Director, Versiti Wisconsin Associate Professor, Department of Pathology, Medical College of Wisconsin Medical Director, Blood Bank, WDL and Froedtert Hospital Dr. David Brousseau, Chief, Section of Pediatric Emergency Medicine Children’s Wisconsin/Medical College of Wisconsin Assistant Dean for Scholarly Activities, MCW Dr. Mary Eapen Professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin Senior Scientific Director - Research, Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research. SickCells Sick Cells’ mission is to elevate the voices of the sickle cell disease (SCD) community and our stories of resilience. In highlighting the grave disparities our community faces, we will influence decision-makers and propel change. And many more... Parking Information: Street parking is available around the UW-Milwaukee campus. Parking can also be found in the UW-Milwaukee Student Union garage located on Kenwood Boulevard, for a fee. Different rates may apply. Health & Safety: UWM bases its guidance on recommendations from the Milwaukee Health Department, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Questions: If you have any questions please contact us at: e[email protected]