Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM
February 11th, 2026 1.00 Credit Hour(s)
Description
Bioethics grand rounds: Cure but Not Cured: Gene-Editing Therapy and The Ethics of Framing Language for Transforming Sickle Cell Disease
Speakers:
Dr. Jada Wiggleton-Little, PhD, Assistant Professor, OSU Philosophy, Former Clinical Fellow, Cleveland Clinic
Dr. Shameka Poetry Thomas, PhD, Assistant Professor OSU College of Medicine, Biomedical Edu & Anatomy, Bioethics | Founder-Sickle Cell Women & Girls Research Lab
Consuela A. Albright, CNP, Nurse Practitioner, Sickle Cell Neighborhood, Cleveland Clinic Children's
Kristin Walters RN, BSN, CPN, Care Coordinator, Sickle Cell Medical Neighborhood, Cleveland Clinic Children's
Virtual Only: https://osu.zoom.us/j/91308959699?pwd=ZLmdVaPnSYgnyz2Si5tHgucK0oaPQL.1
Dates and Times
Start: 2/11/2026 12:00 PM
End: 2/11/2026 1:30 PM
Objectives
Learning Objectives:
1. Reflect on the use of curative language with regards to gene-editing therapy for Sickle Cell Disease
2. Identify the physiological, neurological, and social aspects of sickle cell related-pain
3. Identify ways to potentially integrate social, clinical, and reproductive support for sickle cell patients
Speakers
Need help with this Grand Round Session?
Please contact the Grand Round coordinator listed below:
Kelly Bolt
Department: COM
Phone: (614) 366-8405
Email: kelly.bolt@osumc.edu