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Updates Regarding COVID-19 Advisory

In light of the University’s guidance around social distancing, we have reviewed our upcoming Pediatric Grand Rounds sessions and have decided to move forward with virtual sessions for the immediate future. 

*Please note that all Pediatric Grands Rounds sessions will be online onlyPlease do not go to LPCH Auditorium. 

Pediatric Grand Rounds (CME): COVID-19 in Children with Cancer: A Tale of Disparities

Emily Johnston, MD, MS - University of Alabama, Birmingham

In April of 2020, a national registry of children with cancer and COVID-19 was designed to help clinicians taking care of these children. This session will describe the findings, particularly related to the clinical course of COVID-19 in children with cancer, how cancer therapy is being modified due to COVID-19, and who is a risk for severe disease. 

Speaker

Emily Johnston, MD, MS

Assistant Professor

Institute for Cancer Outcomes and Survivorship

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

University of Alabama - Birmingham


Session Description

In April of 2020, a national registry of children with cancer and COVID-19 was designed to help clinicians taking care of these children. The registry now has over 650 children from 84 institutions. This session will describe the findings, particularly related to the clinical course of COVID-19 in children with cancer, how cancer therapy is being modified due to COVID-19, and who is a risk for severe disease. 

Education Goals

  • Understand the challenges of rapidly developing a national registry 
  • Identify the natural history of COVID-19 in children with cancer
  • Develop an awareness of disparities in COVID-19 and pediatric oncology 

Zoom Information

CME Text Attendance

CME Text Attendance

Attendees who join us may confirm attendance and receive CME credit by texting the code provided at the start of the session to phone number (844) 560-1904

Please note: there will be a new code each session. 

View how to text code to confirm attendance
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