Beyond the Blood: A City of Hope Atlanta Hematology Transplant Symposium
Schedule
Sat Apr 25 2026 at 07:30 am to 04:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
City of Hope Cancer Center Atlanta | Newnan, GA
About this Event
Join Us for Beyond the Blood!
Join colleagues from across the care continuum for Beyond the Blood, a dynamic hematology oncology symposium designed for nurses and healthcare professionals seeking practical, evidence-based education. This event offers expert-led sessions, meaningful dialogue, and current insights into hematology and transplant care. Attendees will gain knowledge they can immediately apply to practice in a collaborative, learner-focused environment.
Agenda
π: 07:30 AM - 08:00 AM
Registration and Breakfast
π: 08:10 AM - 08:20 AM
Opening Remarks
Host: Regina Brigman-Lake, D.N.P., R.N., C.E.N.P., C.N.O.R. VP
π: 08:20 AM - 09:10 AM
The Complexities of Multiple Myeloma
Host: Sabarish Ayyappan, M.D. Medical Director of Hematologic
π: 09:10 AM - 10:00 AM
Lymphoma: Lymphocytes that lost their way
Host: Sabarish Ayyappan, M.D. Medical Director of Hematologic
π: 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
The Out-of-Control Leukemic Cell
Host: Leslie Popplewell, M.D., F.A.C.P. Chief of Hematology
π: 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Quality of Care and FACT: The Importance of Regulatory Oversight
Host: Liz Ferraro, Quality Care Supervisor
π: 01:00 PM - 01:45 PM
The Inner (and Outer) Workings of Transplant and CAR-T
Host: Rebekah Sibert, B.S.N., R.N., O.C.N.
π: 01:45 PM - 02:30 PM
Cellular Manipulation: Autologous, Allogenic, CAR-T, BiTE Therapies
Host: Kitty Tierney, B.S.N., R.N., B.M.T.C.N.
π: 02:45 PM - 03:30 PM
Complications of CAR-T, Transplant, and BiTE Therapies
Host: Kim Burney, B.S.N., M.S.N., R.N., O.C.N.
π: 03:30 PM - 04:15 PM
Preparing Patients and Caregivers to Navigate through the Cellular Therapy Jou
Host: Elaine Smith, M.S., L.M.F.T.
Closing Remarks
Where is it happening?
City of Hope Cancer Center Atlanta, 600 Celebrate Life Parkway, Newnan, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 55.20 to USD 108.55











