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<\/a><\/span><\/div>Pediatric Transplant Symposium<\/strong><\/h4>\nDr. Lorraine Hamiwka is pleased to host the first ever pediatric multiorgan and multidisciplinary transplantation-focused symposium in a hybrid format<\/strong>, with the in-person component in Calgary, AB<\/strong>.<\/p>\nThis symposium aims to highlight current and emerging opportunities for moving the latest evidence in pediatric transplant research into action in Alberta and internationally. It will comprise a keynote speaker, additional lectures, panel discussions, interactive sessions, and networking. This program brings together world-leading researchers (from Alberta, nationally, and internationally), health professionals, and patient, family, and donor research partners who are at the leading edge of pediatric transplant research. This forum will highlight major developments in the science behind improved care, treatment, and well-being of patients and families prior to, at the time of, and following an organ transplant.\u00a0This event is free.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Session 3:\u00a0<\/strong>: Patient Self-Empowerment: Pre-and-Post-Transplant Care<\/em><\/h4>\nThis session will begin with Dr. Samantha Anthony presenting on Strategies for Patient Empowerment<\/em> (13:00\u201313:15). This will be followed by a round table (13:15\u201313:45) with transplant recipients sharing their journeys. Dr. Michael Khoury will then present Empowerment Through Physical Exercise<\/em> (13:45\u201314:00).The session will be moderated by Drs. Simon Lam, David Nicholas, and Ms. Jenny Wichart,<\/h6>\nRegister below to ensure you can access the conference!<\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i>Registration<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Moderators<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Wichart-bio-2020-e1732588072733.jpg\" "\\"Wichart")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Ms. Jenny Wichart <\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Simon-Lam65-e1732588102724.jpg\" "\\"Simon")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Dr. Simon Lam <\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/David-Nicholas-1-Headshot-1-e1732588134892.jpg\" "\\"David")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Dr. David Nicholas <\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Speakers<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"Image](\"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Tanis-Mitchell.jpg\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>About Tanis Mitchell<\/strong><\/p>\nTanis Mitchell is a proud medical mom to her daughter, Lukah, who underwent a multi-organ transplant six years ago. Their journey has involved navigating the complexities of pre- and post-transplant care, transforming Tanis into an advocate for patient and parent empowerment. Through numerous medical challenges and moments of triumph, she has learned the importance of building a strong support system and fostering collaboration between families and healthcare providers. Tanis is passionate about sharing their story of physical and emotional healing, emphasizing resilience, and is committed to helping other families find their voice and strength in their own medical journeys through connection, education, and advocacy.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"Image](\"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/EWP7M8_Kemp_Lindsey.jpg\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>About Lindsey Kemp<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nLindsey Kemp was born and raised in Edmonton, AB.\u202f With a degree in Music Performance (saxophone performance) and Education, Lindsey has taught for over a decade in the Edmonton Public School system. When she is not teaching, she is very involved in the music community, performing in the Edmonton Winds, conducting her own community ensemble (The Beer League Band) and on numerous musical boards across the province. For the past 5 years, Lindsey has had to take a break from teaching after having her amazing son, George. Maternity leave did not go as expected as George was diagnosed with Dilated Cardiomyopathy at 5 months old and required 2 heart transplants before the age of 4. During this time, Lindsey has also begun to dedicate her time building and expanding her charity: Big Gifts for Little Lives, where they raise money to fund Pediatric Heart Transplant research at the Stollery.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
This symposium aims to highlight current and emerging opportunities for moving the latest evidence in pediatric transplant research into action in Alberta and internationally. It will comprise a keynote speaker, additional lectures, panel discussions, interactive sessions, and networking. This program brings together world-leading researchers (from Alberta, nationally, and internationally), health professionals, and patient, family, and donor research partners who are at the leading edge of pediatric transplant research. This forum will highlight major developments in the science behind improved care, treatment, and well-being of patients and families prior to, at the time of, and following an organ transplant.\u00a0This event is free.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div>Session 3:\u00a0<\/strong>: Patient Self-Empowerment: Pre-and-Post-Transplant Care<\/em><\/h4>\nThis session will begin with Dr. Samantha Anthony presenting on Strategies for Patient Empowerment<\/em> (13:00\u201313:15). This will be followed by a round table (13:15\u201313:45) with transplant recipients sharing their journeys. Dr. Michael Khoury will then present Empowerment Through Physical Exercise<\/em> (13:45\u201314:00).The session will be moderated by Drs. Simon Lam, David Nicholas, and Ms. Jenny Wichart,<\/h6>\nRegister below to ensure you can access the conference!<\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i>Registration<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Moderators<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Ms. Jenny Wichart <\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Dr. Simon Lam <\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Dr. David Nicholas <\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Speakers<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>About Tanis Mitchell<\/strong><\/p>\nTanis Mitchell is a proud medical mom to her daughter, Lukah, who underwent a multi-organ transplant six years ago. Their journey has involved navigating the complexities of pre- and post-transplant care, transforming Tanis into an advocate for patient and parent empowerment. Through numerous medical challenges and moments of triumph, she has learned the importance of building a strong support system and fostering collaboration between families and healthcare providers. Tanis is passionate about sharing their story of physical and emotional healing, emphasizing resilience, and is committed to helping other families find their voice and strength in their own medical journeys through connection, education, and advocacy.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>About Lindsey Kemp<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nLindsey Kemp was born and raised in Edmonton, AB.\u202f With a degree in Music Performance (saxophone performance) and Education, Lindsey has taught for over a decade in the Edmonton Public School system. When she is not teaching, she is very involved in the music community, performing in the Edmonton Winds, conducting her own community ensemble (The Beer League Band) and on numerous musical boards across the province. For the past 5 years, Lindsey has had to take a break from teaching after having her amazing son, George. Maternity leave did not go as expected as George was diagnosed with Dilated Cardiomyopathy at 5 months old and required 2 heart transplants before the age of 4. During this time, Lindsey has also begun to dedicate her time building and expanding her charity: Big Gifts for Little Lives, where they raise money to fund Pediatric Heart Transplant research at the Stollery.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Register below to ensure you can access the conference!<\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i>Registration<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Moderators<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Ms. Jenny Wichart <\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Dr. Simon Lam <\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Dr. David Nicholas <\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Speakers<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>About Tanis Mitchell<\/strong><\/p>\nTanis Mitchell is a proud medical mom to her daughter, Lukah, who underwent a multi-organ transplant six years ago. Their journey has involved navigating the complexities of pre- and post-transplant care, transforming Tanis into an advocate for patient and parent empowerment. Through numerous medical challenges and moments of triumph, she has learned the importance of building a strong support system and fostering collaboration between families and healthcare providers. Tanis is passionate about sharing their story of physical and emotional healing, emphasizing resilience, and is committed to helping other families find their voice and strength in their own medical journeys through connection, education, and advocacy.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>About Lindsey Kemp<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nLindsey Kemp was born and raised in Edmonton, AB.\u202f With a degree in Music Performance (saxophone performance) and Education, Lindsey has taught for over a decade in the Edmonton Public School system. When she is not teaching, she is very involved in the music community, performing in the Edmonton Winds, conducting her own community ensemble (The Beer League Band) and on numerous musical boards across the province. For the past 5 years, Lindsey has had to take a break from teaching after having her amazing son, George. Maternity leave did not go as expected as George was diagnosed with Dilated Cardiomyopathy at 5 months old and required 2 heart transplants before the age of 4. During this time, Lindsey has also begun to dedicate her time building and expanding her charity: Big Gifts for Little Lives, where they raise money to fund Pediatric Heart Transplant research at the Stollery.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Moderators<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Ms. Jenny Wichart <\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Dr. Simon Lam <\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Dr. David Nicholas <\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Speakers<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>About Tanis Mitchell<\/strong><\/p>\nTanis Mitchell is a proud medical mom to her daughter, Lukah, who underwent a multi-organ transplant six years ago. Their journey has involved navigating the complexities of pre- and post-transplant care, transforming Tanis into an advocate for patient and parent empowerment. Through numerous medical challenges and moments of triumph, she has learned the importance of building a strong support system and fostering collaboration between families and healthcare providers. Tanis is passionate about sharing their story of physical and emotional healing, emphasizing resilience, and is committed to helping other families find their voice and strength in their own medical journeys through connection, education, and advocacy.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>About Lindsey Kemp<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nLindsey Kemp was born and raised in Edmonton, AB.\u202f With a degree in Music Performance (saxophone performance) and Education, Lindsey has taught for over a decade in the Edmonton Public School system. When she is not teaching, she is very involved in the music community, performing in the Edmonton Winds, conducting her own community ensemble (The Beer League Band) and on numerous musical boards across the province. For the past 5 years, Lindsey has had to take a break from teaching after having her amazing son, George. Maternity leave did not go as expected as George was diagnosed with Dilated Cardiomyopathy at 5 months old and required 2 heart transplants before the age of 4. During this time, Lindsey has also begun to dedicate her time building and expanding her charity: Big Gifts for Little Lives, where they raise money to fund Pediatric Heart Transplant research at the Stollery.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Ms. Jenny Wichart <\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Dr. Simon Lam <\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Dr. David Nicholas <\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Speakers<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>About Tanis Mitchell<\/strong><\/p>\nTanis Mitchell is a proud medical mom to her daughter, Lukah, who underwent a multi-organ transplant six years ago. Their journey has involved navigating the complexities of pre- and post-transplant care, transforming Tanis into an advocate for patient and parent empowerment. Through numerous medical challenges and moments of triumph, she has learned the importance of building a strong support system and fostering collaboration between families and healthcare providers. Tanis is passionate about sharing their story of physical and emotional healing, emphasizing resilience, and is committed to helping other families find their voice and strength in their own medical journeys through connection, education, and advocacy.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>About Lindsey Kemp<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nLindsey Kemp was born and raised in Edmonton, AB.\u202f With a degree in Music Performance (saxophone performance) and Education, Lindsey has taught for over a decade in the Edmonton Public School system. When she is not teaching, she is very involved in the music community, performing in the Edmonton Winds, conducting her own community ensemble (The Beer League Band) and on numerous musical boards across the province. For the past 5 years, Lindsey has had to take a break from teaching after having her amazing son, George. Maternity leave did not go as expected as George was diagnosed with Dilated Cardiomyopathy at 5 months old and required 2 heart transplants before the age of 4. During this time, Lindsey has also begun to dedicate her time building and expanding her charity: Big Gifts for Little Lives, where they raise money to fund Pediatric Heart Transplant research at the Stollery.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Dr. Simon Lam <\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Dr. David Nicholas <\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Speakers<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>About Tanis Mitchell<\/strong><\/p>\nTanis Mitchell is a proud medical mom to her daughter, Lukah, who underwent a multi-organ transplant six years ago. Their journey has involved navigating the complexities of pre- and post-transplant care, transforming Tanis into an advocate for patient and parent empowerment. Through numerous medical challenges and moments of triumph, she has learned the importance of building a strong support system and fostering collaboration between families and healthcare providers. Tanis is passionate about sharing their story of physical and emotional healing, emphasizing resilience, and is committed to helping other families find their voice and strength in their own medical journeys through connection, education, and advocacy.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>About Lindsey Kemp<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nLindsey Kemp was born and raised in Edmonton, AB.\u202f With a degree in Music Performance (saxophone performance) and Education, Lindsey has taught for over a decade in the Edmonton Public School system. When she is not teaching, she is very involved in the music community, performing in the Edmonton Winds, conducting her own community ensemble (The Beer League Band) and on numerous musical boards across the province. For the past 5 years, Lindsey has had to take a break from teaching after having her amazing son, George. Maternity leave did not go as expected as George was diagnosed with Dilated Cardiomyopathy at 5 months old and required 2 heart transplants before the age of 4. During this time, Lindsey has also begun to dedicate her time building and expanding her charity: Big Gifts for Little Lives, where they raise money to fund Pediatric Heart Transplant research at the Stollery.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Dr. David Nicholas <\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Speakers<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>About Tanis Mitchell<\/strong><\/p>\nTanis Mitchell is a proud medical mom to her daughter, Lukah, who underwent a multi-organ transplant six years ago. Their journey has involved navigating the complexities of pre- and post-transplant care, transforming Tanis into an advocate for patient and parent empowerment. Through numerous medical challenges and moments of triumph, she has learned the importance of building a strong support system and fostering collaboration between families and healthcare providers. Tanis is passionate about sharing their story of physical and emotional healing, emphasizing resilience, and is committed to helping other families find their voice and strength in their own medical journeys through connection, education, and advocacy.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>About Lindsey Kemp<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nLindsey Kemp was born and raised in Edmonton, AB.\u202f With a degree in Music Performance (saxophone performance) and Education, Lindsey has taught for over a decade in the Edmonton Public School system. When she is not teaching, she is very involved in the music community, performing in the Edmonton Winds, conducting her own community ensemble (The Beer League Band) and on numerous musical boards across the province. For the past 5 years, Lindsey has had to take a break from teaching after having her amazing son, George. Maternity leave did not go as expected as George was diagnosed with Dilated Cardiomyopathy at 5 months old and required 2 heart transplants before the age of 4. During this time, Lindsey has also begun to dedicate her time building and expanding her charity: Big Gifts for Little Lives, where they raise money to fund Pediatric Heart Transplant research at the Stollery.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Speakers<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>About Tanis Mitchell<\/strong><\/p>\nTanis Mitchell is a proud medical mom to her daughter, Lukah, who underwent a multi-organ transplant six years ago. Their journey has involved navigating the complexities of pre- and post-transplant care, transforming Tanis into an advocate for patient and parent empowerment. Through numerous medical challenges and moments of triumph, she has learned the importance of building a strong support system and fostering collaboration between families and healthcare providers. Tanis is passionate about sharing their story of physical and emotional healing, emphasizing resilience, and is committed to helping other families find their voice and strength in their own medical journeys through connection, education, and advocacy.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>About Lindsey Kemp<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nLindsey Kemp was born and raised in Edmonton, AB.\u202f With a degree in Music Performance (saxophone performance) and Education, Lindsey has taught for over a decade in the Edmonton Public School system. When she is not teaching, she is very involved in the music community, performing in the Edmonton Winds, conducting her own community ensemble (The Beer League Band) and on numerous musical boards across the province. For the past 5 years, Lindsey has had to take a break from teaching after having her amazing son, George. Maternity leave did not go as expected as George was diagnosed with Dilated Cardiomyopathy at 5 months old and required 2 heart transplants before the age of 4. During this time, Lindsey has also begun to dedicate her time building and expanding her charity: Big Gifts for Little Lives, where they raise money to fund Pediatric Heart Transplant research at the Stollery.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>About Tanis Mitchell<\/strong><\/p>\n About Lindsey Kemp<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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