Professor of Pediatrics/Director Pediatric Sickle Cell Program
University of Miami
University of Miami
Miami, Florida, United States
Dr. Ofelia Alvarez is a tenured Professor of Pediatrics and the Director of the Pediatric Sickle Cell Program at the University of Miami. She received her medical degree and pediatric training from the University of Puerto Rico. Dr. Alvarez completed a fellowship in pediatric hematology oncology at Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles, in Los Angeles, California. She has more than 35 years of clinical and research experience. Her career focus is on sickle cell disease, with special interest in newborn screening, global health, and sickle cell nephropathy. She has published over 200 papers and abstracts and is the recipient of several grants, including sponsorships from NIH, HRSA, PCORI and the CDC.
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Surveillance of Individuals with Sickle Cell Disease in Florida
Sunday, June 9, 2024
1:45 PM – 2:00 PM ET