3rd Annual Patient & Family Educational Symposium Highlights

LOEWS HOLLYWOOD HOTEL, LOS ANGELES, CA ON JULY 28-31, 2016

The Convention is hosted by Sickle Cell 101, Sickle Cell Warriors, Inc., and the International Association of Sickle Cell Nurses and Physician Assistants (IASCNAPA). This is powered with multiple collaborative partnerships through the Sickle Cell Community Consortium (SCCC). With over 20 partner community-based and advocacy organizations, the Consortium is dedicated to educating, empowering, and advocating for the sickle cell community. Learn more about SCCC at www.sicklecellconsortium.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 29

Opening Ceremonies

Rosin Ola – informative and inspiring talk – Spirit Indestructible

Rosin Ola – informative and inspiring talk – Spirit Indestructible

Rosin Ola – informative and inspiring talk – Spirit Indestructible

Our Bodies may be sickled, in pain, and weak; but our spirits are indestructible.

Financial Planning with Sickle Cell Disease Trevor Thompson, Ed.D.

financial_planning

Watch: Financial Planning with Sickle Cell

Understanding Gene Therapy: An introduction to human genetics and gene therapy.

An introduction to gene therapy.

Dr Brian Robinson is giving an amazing interactive talk on Gene Therapy.

Dr Brian Robinson is giving an amazing interactive talk on Gene Therapy.

SATURDAY, JULY 30

Gary Gibson on how to make our voices heard.

Gary Gibson, President/CEO of Martin Center Sickle Cell Initiative in Indianapolis

Gary Gibson, President/CEO of Martin Center Sickle Cell Initiative in Indianapolis

Lakiea Bailey, Ph.D on how SCD has helped to define genetic research.

Dr Bailey on how SCD has helped to define genetic research.

Dr Bailey on how SCD has helped to define genetic research.