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Vivien Sheehan, MD, Pediatric Hematology & Oncology, Atlanta, GA, Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston

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Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Atlanta, GA

Pediatric Anemia and Red Blood Cell Hematology

Associate Professor

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Education & Training

  • Baylor College of Medicine
    Baylor College of MedicineFellowship, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, 2011 - 2012
  • University of Tennessee
    University of TennesseeFellowship, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, 2008 - 2012
  • University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine
    University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, 2004 - 2008
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineClass of 2004

Certifications & Licensure

  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2020 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2012 - 2020
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2008 - 2012
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2004 - 2008

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Abstracts/Posters

  • Rheological Effects of L-Glutamine in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease
    Vivien A. Sheehan, 61st Annual American Society of Hematology Meeting, Orlando, FL, 12/9/2019
  • Plasma BDNF Levels Are Associated with Stroke in Children with SCD
    Vivien A. Sheehan, 61st Annual American Society of Hematology Meeting, Orlando, FL, 12/9/2019
  • Microglia-like Cells Derived from Hematopoietic Stem and Progenitor Cells Are a Model System to Investigate Chronic Pain in Sickle Cell Disease
    Vivien A. Sheehan, 61st Annual American Society of Hematology Meeting, Orlando, FL, 12/9/2019
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Lectures

  • Microglia-like Cells Derived from Hematopoietic Stem and Progenitor Cells Are a Model System to Investigate Chronic Pain in Sickle Cell Disease 
    2018 ASH Annual Meeting - San Diego, CA - 12/1/2018
  • Surgical Splenectomy Alters Red Cell Rheology in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease 
    2018 ASH Annual Meeting - San Diego, CA - 12/1/2018
  • Highly Efficient Editing of the Beta-Globin Gene in Patient Derived Hematopoietic Stem and Progenitor Cells to Treat Sickle Cell Disease 
    2018 ASH Annual Meeting - San Diego, CA - 12/1/2018

Press Mentions

  • High Risks and High Costs for Young Blood
    High Risks and High Costs for Young BloodSeptember 3rd, 2019
  • Trial Underway in US Uses CRISPR Gene-Editing in People with Severe Sickle Cell Disease
    Trial Underway in US Uses CRISPR Gene-Editing in People with Severe Sickle Cell DiseaseJuly 30th, 2019
  • Whole Genome Sequencing of Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease Patients
    Whole Genome Sequencing of Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease PatientsFebruary 5th, 2019

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Industry Relationships

  • Advisory Board, Beam Therapeutics2020 - Present