Our 2nd annual symposium brought together Atrium Health Levine Children's, Levine Cancer, and Wake Forest University to improve the care for patients living with Sickle Cell Diesease. From gene therapy to reproductive health to pregnancy…we spent the day learning & collaborating. The speakers were just outstanding including Julie Kanter-Washko , Cassandra Trimnell Lynn Sanders DSL,MSN,RN,OCN,NE-BC Lacondria Simmons, Psy.D. Thank you to my co-chair Alex George, planning committee ( Jennifer Saunders, Jennifer Cornette, MHA ,South Piedmont AHEC, Maria Velez, Ahmed Salem, BCPS, and so many others I can’t seem to tag)! Thank you for the support Javier Oesterheld & Nilanjan Ghosh #bettertogether #conquerSCD
That’s a wrap on #SickleCellSymposium2025! Incredible insights from experts, panelists & patients driving the future of care. Exciting breakthroughs in new therapies—progress is happening! See you in 2026! #SickleCell Payal Desai Jennifer Cornette, MHA South Piedmont AHEC