Thursday, June 14, 2018

Pediatrics Hosting Grand Rounds June 15

Dr. Frederick Goldman, professor of pediatric hematology oncology and director of the Lowder & Bone Marrow Transplant Program at the University of Alabama, will present "Sickle Cell Disease: Innovative and Curative Therapies" for June's pediatric grand rounds.

The lecture is set for 8 a.m. June 15 in the conference room on the first floor of the Strada Patient Care Center.

Dr. Goldman will discuss common presentations and pathogenesis of sickle cell disease, as well as gene therapy and bone marrow transplantation as it relates to the disease.

The event is open to USA faculty, staff and students. A light breakfast, coffee and beverages will be provided.

For more information, contact Dr. Haidee Custodio at hcustodio@health.southalabama.edu or (251) 405-5126.