Histio Uncovered Speakers
Meet the Voices Behind Histio Uncovered.
The strength of Histio Uncovered lies in the voices, experiences, and expertise that make these conversations possible. This event brings together an inspiring group of patients, caregivers, advocates, clinicians, researchers, and changemakers united by a shared commitment to advancing awareness, education, and support within the histiocytosis community.
Each speaker offers a unique perspective shaped by lived experience, professional insight, advocacy, or scientific expertise, helping us uncover the realities, challenges, breakthroughs, and humanity behind histiocytic disorders. Together, these conversations aim to educate, empower, and remind our community that no one has to navigate this journey alone.
Scroll below to meet the incredible individuals helping bring Histio Uncovered to life.
Sydney Martin Rutstein
Sydney Martin Rutstein
Board Member, Histiocytosis Association
CEO, Giving Rocks Foundation
Allie McFadden
Allie McFadden
Fundraising/Patient Advocacy Coordinator, Histiocytosis Association
Kenneth McClain, MD, PhD
Kenneth McClain, M.D., Ph.D.
Co-Director, Histiocytosis Program
Director, Pediatric Lymphoma-Histiocytosis Fellowship Program, Hematology/Oncology
Texas Children’s Hospital
Oussama Abla, MD
Oussama Abla, M.D.
Director, Paediatric Histiocytosis Program, Division of Haematology/Oncology
Sick Kids Canada
Joseph Rocco, MD
Joseph Rocco, M.D.
Assistant Clinical Investigator in the Laboratory of Immunoregulation
National Institutes of Health (NIH)/ National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Eli Diamond, MD
Eli Diamond, M.D.
Neuro-Oncologist & Early Drug Development
Memorial Sloan Kettering
Deanna Fournier
Deanna Fournier
Moderator
Former Executive Director of the Histiocytosis Association