Sponsored by the University of Minnesota
Free and open to the public
October 15th, 2014
"Cellular Therapy for Fanconi Anemia"
Margaret MacMillan, MD, MSC, FRCPC Professor,
Division of Blood and Marrow Transplantation,
Department of Pediatrics,
University of Minnesota
Objectives
1. To discuss the unique challenges of caring for patients with Fanconi anemia. 2. To explain how novel research strategies has improved the outcomes for patients with Fanconi anemia. 3. To discuss how Fanconi anemia research has changed the practice of medicine even for patients without Fanconi anemia.
Purple Onion sandwiches will be provided
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Pediatric Grand Rounds is presented for three purposes, to: · Recognize the important interdependence of research and patient care
· Describe evolving pathogenetic concepts and therapies for pediatric diseases
· Provide relevant in-depth review of important pediatric topics
The University of Minnesota is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACGME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Minnesota designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and other health care professionals who participate in the CME activity may submit their Statements of Attendance to their appropriate accrediting organizations or state boards for consideration of credit. The participant is responsible for determining whether this activity meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education.
Grand Rounds Chairman: Dr. John Andrews
Grand Rounds Support: Danielle Hans 612-625-7202