Caribbean Oncology:
Adapting to the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Date: July 25th 2020
Time: 11am - 1pm
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See the link below for the replay
Join the Caribbean oncology community, as we share how our various clinical research practices have adapted to accommodate the new normal within the pandemic. We may not be able to meet in person, but this will not stop us from connecting with each other. Check frequently as we update our speakers who will share their experiences.
In addition, this is an interactive gathering. Therefore, there will be opportunities to submit questions for the speakers, and we are including discussion sessions where you can share your experiences as well. Our main goal is to bring together clinical research personnel all throughout the region to foster discussion and idea exchanges. So if you are interested, register today!
Dr. Danielle Smellie, Medical Oncologist
Kingston Public Hospital, Jamaica
Dr. Smellie is a hematologist & medical oncologist who manages benign and malignant hematologic conditions, as well as a wide array of solid organ tumors including breast, colon cancers and gynecologic malignancies. Dr. Smellie graduated with her M.B.B.S. from the University of the West Indies, Mona in 2009, and followed up training with a DM in Hematology and Medical Oncology in 2017. Dr. Smellie works at the Kingston Public Hospital, as well as Burlington Health, also located in Kingston, Jamaica. She was a visiting hematology fellow at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill in 2019, funded by the World Federation of Hemophilia/International Hemophilia Treatment Centre (IHTC).
Sherma Mills-Serrette, RN, Clinic Director, Trinidad and Tobago Cancer Society
Sherma Mills-Serrette, RN is currently the clinic manager at Trinidad and Tobago Cancer Society (TTCS). As a member of TTCS for over 10 years, Ms. Mills-Serrette believes that her most essential role is to ensure both clinical and service quality. Most importantly, her aim is to maintain a pleasant and professional screening environment. Ms. Mills-Serrette has over 25yrs of experience in the health service a Clerical Assistant/health service auxiliary, Enrolled Nursing Assistant, Registered Psychiatric Nurse and Oncology Nurse. She holds a Bachelor in BSC Oncology Nursing from the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, and a Degree in Psychiatric Nursing.
Dr. Akash Maniam, Medical Oncologist
Sangre Grande Oncology Clinic
Dr. Maniam has been practicing Medical Oncology since returning in 2018 from training in London. Having learnt at the MacMillan Cancer Centre, University College London, he always desired to harness such world-class expertise to improve patient care at home. Beyond that, his passion lies in integrating modern research into providing affordable, accessible and sustainable care for Caribbean patients. He ultimately wants to harmonize care across the region. Therefore, he is pursuing an MBA at the University of the West Indies, and he sits on the board of directors of the Caribbean Cancer Research Initiative, a registered not-for-profit organization working towards driving regional cancer research.
11:00AM - 11:15AM
Registration and Introductions: Overview of the Conference
11:15AM - 11:45AM
Speaker: Dr. Danielle Smellie, Kingston Public Hospital
Kingston, Jamaica
11:45AM - 12:15PM
Speaker: Sherma Mills-Serrette RN, Trinidad and Tobago Cancer Society
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
12:15PM - 12:30PM
Intermission and Question & Answer Session
12:30PM - 1:00PM
Speaker: Dr. Akash Maniam, Sangre Grande Oncology Clinic
Sangre Grande, Trinidad and Tobago
1:00PM - 1:15PM
Final Questions and Answers Sessions
Closing Remarks