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Amela Sijecic
Program Specialist, Global Critical Care
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Amela Sijecic
Global Pediatric Medicine
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105
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Education
BS (Epidemiology) - Saint Loouis University MPH (Epidemiology) - Saint Loouis University
Short Biography
Amela earned a Bachelor of Science in Epidemiology and a Master of Public Health with a concentration in Epidemiology from Saint Louis University. While at SLU, she played an integral role as a Clinical Research Assistant at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, where she helped lead research on decision-making tools designed to support pediatric cancer patients and their families.
Amela has a rich cultural background shaped by her roots in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as her experiences in Spain. These diverse cultural influences inform both her personal perspective and her professional work, particularly in advancing global pediatric cancer care—a cause deeply meaningful to her. Her unique background and unwavering dedication drive her commitment to improving cancer care for children worldwide.