Program Description: 

Presentation of Research findings. Learning current research studies and findings to benefit clinical practice and patients. Also builds expertise in grant development and advance understanding of Pediatric Research.

Target audience: 
  • Physician
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Physician Assistant
  • Nurse Psychologist
  • Research Scientists,
  • Residents and Fellows
Learning objectives: 

Participants who engage in this educational intervention will be able to:

  • Describe the evolution of the Recipient Epidemiology Donor Study (REDS) Program and its contributions to improving blood donor safety, blood availability, and transfusion outcomes.
  • Evaluate and apply key findings from contemporary REDS investigations to inform evidence-based pediatric transfusion practices and clinical decision-making.
Faculty & credentials: 
Activity Director(s):
Joy Lincoln, PhD, FAHA
Professor of Pediatrics
Associate Chief Scientific Officer, Children’s Research Institute
Associate Section Chief Division of Pediatric Cardiology,
Peter Sommerhauser Chair of Quality, Outcomes and Research
Director, Cardiovascular Research, The Herma Heart Institute 
Medical College of Wisconsin
Children's Wisconsin

Speakers
Alan Mast, MD, PhD
Senior Investigator, Versiti Blood Research Institute
Walter A. Schroeder Endowed Chair for Blood Research
Leader, Thrombosis and Hemostasis Program, Versiti Blood Research Institute
Associate Professor of Pathology
Associate Professor of Cell Biology, Neurobiology and Anatomy, 
Medical College of Wisconsin

Brian Branchford, MD 
Associate Investigator, Versiti Blood Research Institute
Medical Director, Versiti Medical Science Institute
Clinical Director, Comprehensive Center for Bleeding Disorders
Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Division of Hematology, Oncology & BMT
Medical College of Wisconsin

Planning Committee: 
Joy Lincoln, PhD, FAHA
Theresa Kump
Jo Ann Callies

In accordance with the ACCME® Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, Standard 3, all persons in control of content must disclose any relevant financial relationships. It is the policy of the Medical College of Wisconsin to identify, mitigate and disclose the absence or presence of all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies held by the speakers/presenters, authors, planners, and other persons who may influence content of this accredited continuing education.

The following in control of content had no relevant financial relationships to disclose:

Joy Lincoln, PhD, FAHA.
Theresa Kump
Jo Ann Callies

The following persons in control of content disclosed the following financial relationships which were reviewed and mitigated via the MCW conflict of interest mitigation process.

NameCompanyRole
Brian BranchfordNovo NordiskAdvisory Committee
Brian BranchfordSolid BiosciencesAdvisory Committee
Brian BranchfordKedrionAdvisory Committee
Alan MastNovo NordiskAdvisory Committee

 

Contact

Name: 
Theresa Kump

ACCME Accreditation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Hours of Participation for Allied Health Care Professionals:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 1.00 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.

Session date: 
09/18/2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm CDT
Location: 
Children's Wisconsin Auditorium or Virtual (Zoom)
Milwaukee, WI
United States
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 1.00 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.
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