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North Jersey Community Research Initiative (NJCRI) Hepatitis C Elimination Symposium

North Jersey Community Research Initiative (NJCRI) Hepatitis C Elimination Symposium

Co-sponsored by The Center for Health and Pharmaceutical Law at Seton Hall Law

When:
Friday, April 4, 2025 | 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Where:
Seton Hall Law School, One Newark Center (1109 Raymond Blvd.), Newark, NJ 07102
Rodino Law Library

Description:
The Hepatitis C Elimination Symposium will convene healthcare professionals, researchers, policymakers, advocates, and stakeholders to discuss epidemiology and public health; screening and diagnosis strategies for expanding testing; health equity and access including addressing barriers to care, harm reduction approaches, and serving underrepresented populations; and policy and advocacy.

Registration:

Register Here

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Credits:
CLE credits in NJ, NY (based on the Rule of Reciprocity with NJ), and PA are available for attendees.

CLE MATERIALS AVAILABLE HERE

Agenda:

Friday, April 4, 2025 

8:00 - 9:00 am

Networking Breakfast

Welcome Remarks & Introductions 

Keynote Address 

John V. Jacobi

John V. Jacobi 

Dorothea Dix Professor of Health Law & Policy, Seton Hall Law School

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Greta Anschuetz

Greta Anschuetz

Assistant Commissioner, Division of HIV, STD & TB Services, New Jersey Department of Health

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9:35 - 10:15 am

Overview of Hepatitis C

  • Issues 
  • State/Regional Data
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Laura Taylor, PhD, MCHES

Research Scientist / Viral Hepatitis Coordinator, New Jersey Department of Health

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Jihad Slim, MD

Jihad Slim, MD

Chief of Infectious Diseases, Saint Michael’s Medical Center & Assistant Professor of Medicine, New York Medical College

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Greta Anschuetz

Greta Anschuetz

Assistant Commissioner, Division of HIV, STD & TB Services, New Jersey Department of Health

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Charla Cousar

Charla Cousar

Harm Reduction Coordinator, New Jersey Department of Health, Division of HIV, STD, and TB Services

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Brian McGovern, LSW

Moderator: Brian McGovern, LSW

Chief Executive Officer, North Jersey Community Research Initiative (NJCRI)

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10:15 - 10:30 am

Break

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

NJCRI Elimination Efforts and Services 

  • Treating the Entire Person (including Pharmacy )
  • Client Testimonials
  • Case Study 
Kevin Leyden, RN, BSN

Kevin Leyden, RN, BSN

HCV Elimination Program Manager / Research Nurse Coordinator,
North Jersey Community Research Initiative (NJCRI)

Learn more about Kevin Leyden, RN, BSN

Emily Levaggi

Emily Levaggi, CPhT

Program Manager Hepatitis C Elimination Program / 340B / Specialty Medications,
North Jersey Community Research Initiative (NJCRI)

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Juan Torres, CMA

Juan Torres, CMA

Lead Hepatitis CMA, HCV Elimination Program, North Jersey Community Research Initiative (NJCRI)

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Sheena Duprey, LPN

Disease Surveillance Nurse, North Jersey Community Research Initiative (NJCRI)

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Anthony Raymond

Anthony Raymond

Case Manager, Hepatitis C Elimination Program, North Jersey Community Research Initiative (NJCRI)

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Jamel Gray

Jamel Gray

Mobile Phlebotomist, Hep C Elimination Department, North Jersey Community Research Initiative (NJCRI)

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Alex Grant

Alex Grant

Managing Director, Community Pride Pharmacy

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Corey DeStefano

Moderator: Corey Rosmarin-DeStefano

Director of Research, North Jersey Community Research Initiative (NJCRI)

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12:00 - 1:00 pm

Lunch Break

Keynote Address  

Susan Julius, MD, DABPM, DABFM, FASAM, CMRO

Susan Julius, MD, DABPM, DABFM, FASAM, CMRO

Regional Medical Director, Avenues Recovery Center

Learn more about Susan Julius, MD, DABPM, DABFM, FASAM, CMRO

1:00 - 2:00 pm 

Clinical Best Practices

Harm Reduction

Reinfection & Recovery

Public Health Field Work/Advocacy 

Around the Globe & Country

Best Practices & Barriers

Successes & Needs

Public Health Law

Jessica Tkacs, RN, BSN, MS

Jessica Tkacs, RN, BSN, MS

Harm Reduction Health Nurse, Camden Area Health Education Center (Camden AHEC)

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Jessica Lynn Sousa, RN, CARN

Jessica Lynn Sousa, RN, CARN

Regional Director of Nursing, Pinnacle Treatment Centers

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Norma Feliciano, RN, DON

Norma Feliciano, RN, DON

Director of Nursing, Straight and Narrow Detox

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Erika Ferradino, BSN, RN, CARN

Erika Ferradino, BSN, RN, CARN

Director of Nursing, North Jersey Community Research Initiative (NJCRI)

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Kevin Leyden, BSN, RN

Moderator: Kevin Leyden, RN, BSN

HCV Elimination Program Manager / Research Nurse Coordinator,
North Jersey Community Research Initiative (NJCRI)

Learn more about Kevin Leyden, RN, BSN

2:30 - 2:45 pm

Break

2:45 - 4:00 pm

Advocacy & Funding

Peggy Tighe

Peggy Tighe

Principal, Legislative Group, Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville PC

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John Jacobi

John V. Jacobi 

Dorothea Dix Professor of Health Law & Policy, Seton Hall Law School

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Magda Schaler-Haynes

Magda Schaler-Haynes

Professor of Health Policy and Management and of Population and Family Health, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University

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Emily Levaggi

Moderator: Emily Levaggi, CPhT

Program Manager Hepatitis C Elimination Program / 340B / Specialty Medications,
North Jersey Community Research Initiative (NJCRI)

Learn more about Emily Levaggi, CPhT

4:00 - 4:30 pm

Wrap Up & Q&A

Closing Remarks 

Kevin Leyden, RN, BSN

Kevin Leyden, RN, BSN

HCV Elimination Program Manager / Research Nurse Coordinator,
North Jersey Community Research Initiative (NJCRI)

Learn more about Kevin Leyden, RN, BSN