Experts in the field will provide essential information to help attendees understand multiple myeloma—why awareness of the disease matters and how myeloma impacts the Black community. The workshop will also feature a meaningful conversation between a myeloma doctor and a patient — offering real-life insights into clinical trials.  

Participants will have the chance to listen to presentations, ask questions, and gain valuable knowledge from myeloma experts in the field.   

This educational event will conclude with a Q&A where participants can directly engage with IMF Chief Medical Officer Dr. Joseph Mikhael and other speakers for any questions involving the topics of discussion.  

Your Philadelphia Speakers & Topics of Discussion 

What is Multiple Myeloma and Why Should You Know What it is? 

Joseph Mikhael, MD, MEd, FRCPC, FACP, FASCO
IMF Chief Medical Officer
(TGen, City of Hope—Phoenix, AZ)  

What are Clinical Trials and Why Should You Know About Them? 

Joseph Mikhael, MD, MEd, FRCPC, FACP, FASCO
IMF Chief Medical Officer
(TGen, City of Hope—Phoenix, AZ)  

Charmaine L. Green, D.Min., M.Div., M.S. 
Director
(Center to Eliminate Cancer Disparities, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center — Philadelphia, PA)

Joan Rodriguez
Patient Advocate