Our Team | UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center

Ted is a hematologist and medical oncologist with a focus on non-malignant blood disorders. He has special clinical interest and expertise in the care of patients living with sickle cell disease (SCD). In addition, he often consults on patients with venous thrombosis, especially associated with cancer. Wun's main research interests are in SCD and cancer-associated venous thrombosis. Contributions of his research group have included more fully describing the epidemiology of cancer-associated thrombosis and complications of SCD. He has also led or participated in clinical trials aimed at improving outcomes for people with these disorders.

Oyebimpe specializes in the diagnosis and management of adults with non-malignant hematologic disorders. She has clinical expertise in sickle cell disease (SCD) and her research focuses on how skeletal complications contribute to the development of chronic sickle cell pain in adults. Oyebimpe also studies growth outcomes in pediatric SCD and the epidemiology of SCD health outcomes in California.

Christine is the adult Sickle Cell Disease Nurse Practitioner. She believes in partnering with patients to make informed decisions by providing the most up to date evidence from clinical research while balancing the personal wishes of individuals. She hopes to improve preventive care for both young adults and older adults living with Sickle Cell Disease. Christine has trained and worked in a variety of settings, including pain and symptom management, clinical trials, bone marrow transplant, and outpatient Hematology and Oncology. She feels fortunate to have the opportunity to work with such resilient and determined people and strives to improve quality of life for each person.

Liz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working with adult sickle cell anemia patients.  She also works with adult blood disorders and stem cell transplant.  Liz holds a Masters Degree in Social Work and has worked with UC Davis Health since 2001.  She provides supportive counseling related to coping with medical issues, using a variety of evidence based,  therapeutic techniques.