St. Jude/PIDS Pediatric Transplant and Immunocompromised Hosts ID Symposium

Thursday, March 12, 2020, 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Please note: This symposium has been canceled. The situation of ongoing community spread of COVID-19 in the US is very concerning. Out of an abundance of caution, the St. Jude administration and infection control have decided to not risk bringing the virus to the immunocompromised children at St. Jude.

The presentations at this one day meeting will highlight current diagnosis, treatment and management of opportunistic infections and other complications associated with pediatric transplantation with interactive breakout sessions. Leaders in the field will also present cutting edge research in several areas including the role of CAR-T cell therapies, graft versus host disease, and how different immunosuppressive agents predispose to specific infectious diseases.

More information about this symposium, including registration, preliminary agenda, and abstract submission guidelines, can be found on the PIDS website.

1. Describe updates to current standards in the diagnosis, treatment and management of infectious complications pediatric immunocompromised patients, including T cell therapies
2. Explain advances in the management of viral infections and HLH
3. Explain how viral disease could be prevented through T cell transfer and vaccination
4. Recognize research gaps in transplant ID
5. Explain the impact of antimicrobial resistance in immunocompromised hosts

Information about registration, including the fee schedule, can be found on the PIDS website. 

Other Information

Please review our hospital guest policy, which includes important infection control information.  A campus map is also available.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (8.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (8.00 hours)

The faculty for this activity are listed below. Click to view the faculty member's financial disclosure information and bio. 

Thursday, March 12, 2020