2022 Caring for Kids with Cancer Symposium
Live Virtual Symposium
April 22, 2022 | 3.25 Cat. 1
This symposium will focus on incorporating individual cancer genetic make-up with pathological diagnosis. The faculty — including leading experts from the top local and national cancer care institutions — will review the latest technologies and therapeutic approaches to challenging clinical problems, and will focus on evidence-based approaches to the special physical, emotional and psychological needs of pediatric cancer patients and their families.
Friday, April 22, 2022 - 3.25 Cat. 1
8:00 - 8:05 a.m. | Welcome and Introductions Doured Daghistani, M.D. |
8:05 - 8:50 a.m. | Pediatric Precision Oncology Theodore W. Laetsch, M.D. |
8:50 - 9:00 a.m. | Questions and Answers |
9:00 - 9:20 a.m. | CRISPR- Cas9 For Gene Editing for Sickle Cell Disease B-Thalassemia Haydar Frangoul, M.D. |
9:20 - 9:40 a.m. | Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors in Pediatric Acute Myeloid Leukemia Richard Aplenc, M.D., Ph.D. |
9:40 - 10:00 a.m. | Panel Discussion with Questions and Answers |
10:00 - 10:15 a.m. | Break and Visit Exhibits |
10:15 - 10:35 a.m. | Neuropsychological Late Effect of Pediatric Cancer: Characterization Assessment and Intervention Kristina K. Hardy, Ph.D. |
10:35 - 10:55 a.m. | Targeted Therapy for Vascular Malformations in Children Ziad Khatib, M.D. |
10:55 - 11:15 a.m. | Panel Discussion with Questions and Answers |
11:15 – 11:25 a.m. | Closing Remarks Doured Daghistani, M.D. |
11:25 a.m. | Adjourn |
NOTE: Schedule subject to change.
Symposium Directors
![]() | Doured Daghistani, M.D. Symposium Director Hematology/Oncology Baptist, Homestead, South Miami Hospitals Miami, Florida |
![]() | Ziad Khatib, M.D. Director of Medical Neuro-Oncology Division of Pediatric Hematology Oncology Clinical Associate Professor Department of Pediatrics Florida International University Kidz Medical Services Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Miami, Florida |
Faculty
![]() | Richard Aplenc, M.D., Ph.D. Attending Physician Assistant Vice President and Chief Clinical Research Officer Mai and Harry F. West Endowed Chair in Pediatric Research Principal Investigators Professor of Pediatrics Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania |
![]() | Haydar Frangoul, M.D. Pediatric Hematology/Oncology TriStar Centennial Medical Center Nashville, TN |
Kristina K. Hardy, Ph.D. Pediatric Psychologist, Neuropsychology Children’s National Hospital Associate Professor Departments of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences George Washington University School of Medicine Washington, DC | |
![]() | Theodore W. Laetsch, M.D. Associate Professor Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
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Accreditation
Baptist Health South Florida is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Baptist Health South Florida designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity has been approved for credit hours, CE Broker Course #20-902053, by the Florida Boards of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, and by the Florida Council of Physician Assistants.
This activity has also been approved for 3 credits for Nursing, 3.25 credits for Pharmacy and Pharmacy Techs and, 3 credits for Respiratory Therapists (direct delivery). Baptist Health South Florida CE Broker Provider #50-182.
The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) accepts CEs accredited by the ACCME. Individuals are responsible for checking with the AANPCB for further guidelines.
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Available Credit
- 3.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 3.25 General certificate of attendance
- 3.00 Nurse Practitioners
- 3.00 Florida Board of Nursing
- 3.25 Florida Board of Pharmacy
- 3.00 Florida Board of Respiratory Therapy
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