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2nd Annual Thalassemia Support Foundation Conference
April 21st, 2007
Beverly Garland's Holiday Inn
(1 mile from Universal Studios)
4222 Vineland Avenue, North Hollywood, CA 91602-3399
http://www.beverlygarland.com
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Speaker Presentations - Updated 07/14/07
During the conference we captured the presentation and audio for each of the
three speakers. Below are links to their talks. A Java enabled web browser is required
Summary of Event
Over 90 patients, parents, loved ones, and members of the medical community attended
the 2nd Annual Thalassemia Support Foundation Conference held on April 21st, 2007
at the beautiful Beverly Garland hotel located only a mile away from Universal Studios.
The conference was directed toward Thalassemia patients, parents, and loved ones, as well
as members of the medical community. The focus of the conference was to learn about recent
advancements in Thalassemia care and to provide a unique opportunity to meet others who are
affected by Thalassemia.
| Schedule of Events |
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| 7:00 - 9:00 |
Registration |
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| 8:00 - 9:00 |
Continental Breakfast |
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Assortment of grain breads, croissants, muffins and Danish with condiments. Freshly
brewed coffee, tea, and juices. |
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| 9:00 - 10:00 |
Nancy Sweeters (CHO) |
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Thalassemia Clinical Research Network (TCRN) |
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| 10:00 - 10:30 |
Volunteering Opportunities at TSF |
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| 10:30 - 12:00 |
Panel on Psycho/social Issues |
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Moderated by Bryce Imbler, MSW (CHLA) |
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| 12:00 - 2:00 |
Buffet Lunch |
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Entrees include Stuffed Chicken Breast and London Broil. Also available are tossed baby
green salad, red skin potato salad, and pasta primavera. Dessert will be a New York
Cheesecake. |
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| 2:00 - 3:00 |
Dr. John Wood (CHLA) |
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Pulmonary Hypertension and Good Cardiac Care |
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| 3:00 - 4:00 |
Dr. Elliott Vichinsky (CHO) |
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Comprehensive Care/Chelation and Combination Therapy |
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| 4:00 - 5:00 |
Breakout Sessions |
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| 5:00 - 7:00 |
Reception |
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Assortment of hot and cold Hors D'oeuvres |
A Children's Session is available under the supervision of a Child Life Specialist
from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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