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SCDAA names new board members

The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, a national nonprofit membership organization that advocates for people affected by sickle cell, named...

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Women’s History Month: Dr. Yvette Francis-McBarnette

This #WomensHistoryMonth, we are highlighting prominent women who have made lasting contributions to the SCD community. #WomenInMedicine #WomensHistoryMonth  Meet Dr. Yvette...

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Women’s History Month: Dr. Helen M. Ranney

This #WomensHistoryMonth, we are highlighting prominent women who have made lasting contributions to the SCD community. #WomenInMedicine #WomensHistoryMonth Meet Dr. Helen...

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SCDAA to promote clinical trials

The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, a national nonprofit membership organization that advocates for people affected by sickle cell, formed...

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Women’s History Month: Dr. Angella Dorothea Ferguson

This #WomensHistoryMonth, we are highlighting prominent women who have made lasting contributions to the SCD community. #WomenInMedicine #WomensHistoryMonth Meet Dr. Angella...

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#BlackHistoryMonthHeroes: Carlton Haywood Jr.

SCDAA’s #BlackHistoryMonthHeroes highlights prominent Black members of our community who have made their mark on our history. Stay tuned this month...

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#BlackHistoryMonthHeroes: Dr. Kwaku Ohene-Frempong

SCDAA’s #BlackHistoryMonthHeroes highlights prominent Black members of our community who have made their mark on our history. Stay tuned this month...

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#BlackHistoryMonthHeroes: Hertz Nazaire

SCDAA’s #BlackHistoryMonthHeroes highlights prominent Black members of our community who have made their mark on our history. Stay tuned this month...

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MARAC Statement: Penicillin Shortage

Penicillin VK solution is suffering from intermittent supply shortages. This can affect children with sickle cell disease. Penicillin VK in liquid...

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Sickle Cell is Not a Joke

The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc., joins the Foundation For Sickle Cell Disease Research (FSCDR) in condemning the use...

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CMO Speaks: Fertility Care and SCD

CMO Speaks is a blog featuring the voices of SCDAA’s clinical leadership team. The below article was written by Dr. Lewis...

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MARAC Statement on Influenza

December 6, 2022 — The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (SCDAA) Medical and Research Advisory Committee (MARAC) shares the following:...

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Midterm Election Outcomes and What they Mean for SCD

An update from John Otsuki, SCDAA government relations manager As I am sure you’re aware, the United States recently completed a...

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NFL players spotlight Sickle Cell Disease Association of America

The NFL’s My Cause My Cleats campaign features players showcasing important causes on their cleats each year during Week 13 games...

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MARAC Encourages Clinical Research Studies

The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (SCDAA) Medical and Research Advisory Committee (MARAC) believes that progress in sickle cell disease...

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Frequently Asked Questions about SCT in Newborn Screening

Many people have questions about sickle cell trait after newborn screening. Dr. Lewis Hsu, SCDAA chief medical officer, answers some of...

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New Publications Emphasize Inequities in Pediatric SCD Care

This week, two new publications call attention to the barriers to care children with SCD face. Prioritizing Sickle Cell Disease, an article co-authored...

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MARAC Advisory Statement: Immunizations

August is National Immunization Awareness Month. What does that mean for individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD)? The Big Picture from...

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Tools for Sickle Cell Awareness Month You Don’t Want to Miss

September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Check out these helpful tools and learn more about how to support sickle cell warriors!...

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Member Organization Sickle Cell Awareness Month Events 2022

Join an SCDAA member organization at one of these great events this September! The Amazing Race 5K/1K | Starts September 1 |...

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Urge Officials to Cosponsor the SCD Comprehensive Care Act

Dear Sickle Cell Community, Over the past several months, SCDAA has been working with congressional sickle cell disease (SCD) champions and...

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The Passing of Dr. Samir Ballas

SCDAA regrets to announce that Dr. Samir Ballas passed away on August 12. He was devoted to caring for adults with...

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MARAC Advisory Statement: Monkeypox

July 20 – The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America’s Medical and Research Advisory Committee (MARAC) is aware of the news...

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Memorial Service for Dr. Kwaku Ohene-Frempong

Dr. Kwaku Ohene-Frempong, a visionary sickle cell doctor and advocate, passed away on May 7, 2022, at 76. A memorial service...

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Sickle Cell Care Expansion Act Introduced to the Senate

Ahead of World Sickle Cell Awareness Day on June 19, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) introduced...

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SCDAA Joins the Newly Formed Sickle Cell Disease Partnership

Partnership Calls on Policymakers to Implement Proposals in 2020 Landmark Report  Today, in recognition of World Sickle Cell Day on June...

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SCDAA names chief financial officer

The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America named Reginald Hart Jr. as chief financial officer. Hart brings more than 20 years...

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SCDAA Releases Comments on the CDC’s Opioid Guidelines

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently drafted an update to its guidelines for prescribing opioids and reached out...

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In Memory of Dr. Kwaku Ohene-Frempong

We are devastated to learn of the death of Dr. Kwaku Ohene-Frempong on Saturday, May 7, 2022. Dr. Ohene-Frempong was a...

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SCDAA recognized for leadership

The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America received the Abbey S. Meyers Leadership Award from the National Organization for Rare Disorders....

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MARAC Advisory: COVID-19 and Sickle Cell Disease

March 2022 – The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America’s Medical and Research Advisory Committee notes that news about COVID-19 continues...

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SCDAA partners with Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity

The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (SCDAA) partnered with Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. to increase awareness about sickle cell...

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SCDAA Celebrate Black History Month: Prodigy

Our final #BlackHistoryMonth highlight is dedicated to rapper and sickle cell warrior Albert “Prodigy” Johnson, one-half of the iconic 90’s rap...

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SCDAA Celebrates Black History Month: Paul Williams

Meet Paul Williams, one of the founding members of the legendary Motown group The Temptations. Williams began singing as a kid...

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SCDAA Celebrates Black History Month: Billy Garrett, Jr.

Happy Black History Month! Sickle cell can be painful and hard to manage, but it doesn’t need to stop you from...

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SCDAA Celebrates Black History Month: Miles Davis

Happy Black History Month! Sickle cell can be painful and hard to manage, but it doesn’t need to stop you from...

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In Memory of Carlton Haywood, Jr., Ph.D.

We are devastated to share the news of the passing of Carlton Haywood, Jr., Ph.D., on December 31, 2021. Carlton was an...

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MARAC Advisory Statement: Update About COVID-19

December 23, 2021 – The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America’s Medical and Research Advisory Committee reminds the sickle cell community...

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SCDAA News Advisory: Partial Hold on Gene Therapy Trial

On December 20, the FDA placed a partial hold on bluebird bio’s clinical program for lovotibeglogene autotemcel (lovo-cel) gene therapy, temporarily...

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SCDAA names Regina Hartfield CEO

The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (SCDAA) named Regina Hartfield as CEO and president effective Jan. 14, 2022. Hartfield has served...

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SCDAA News Advisory: Salmonella and Sickle Cell Disease

Over the past few months, more than 1,000 people in the U.S.A. and Canada were infected with a bacteria called Salmonella....

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A Word From Our Sponsor: bluebird bio

Thank you to bluebird bio for their generous support of our 49th Annual National Convention! How can you help to spark...

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SCDAA launches clinical trial finder

HANOVER, Md.—The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America launched a sickle cell disease clinical trial finder, a centralized, simple-to-navigate website to...

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SCDAA holds 49th annual national convention virtually

The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America will hold its 49th annual national convention virtually this year from Tuesday, Oct. 12,...

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MARAC Advisory Statement Update About COVID-19 Vaccines

September 24, 2021 — News about COVID-19 continues to move quickly as we weather the pandemic. The Sickle Cell Disease Association...

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GBT and Sickle Cell Disease Association of America to Host 10th Annual Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Therapeutics Conference

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure to deliver keynote SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., and BALTIMORE – September...

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MARAC Issues Updated COVID-19 Guidance

August 26, 2021 – The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Medical and Research Advisory Committee has released two statements with...

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HCPLive® Announces Partnership With Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (SCDAA)

HCPLive® Announces Partnership With Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (SCDAA) SCDAA’s mission is to advocate for people affected by sickle...

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SCDAA names government relations manager

Sickle Cell Disease Association of America named John Otsuki as government relations manager. Otsuki brings experience in regulatory and legislative affairs,...

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Sickle Cell Disease Association of America announces new teen ambassador

Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (SCDAA) named 14-year-old Ayana Lee Johnson the 2021-2023 SCDAA National Teen Ambassador. She was selected...

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The Kidney Cancer Association and SCDAA launch KNOW & TELL

New campaign to raise awareness about connection between sickle cell trait and deadly form of kidney cancer. The Kidney Cancer Association...

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The Hibiscus Study is Enrolling Volunteers

Study Title: An adaptive, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, multi-center study of oral FT-4202, a pyruvate kinase activator, in patients with sickle cell...

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Walk with the Stars to support Sickle Cell Disease Association of America

Sickle Cell Disease Association of America will hold the eighth annual Walk with the Stars fundraiser, where participating teams and individuals...

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MARAC Statement on Gene Therapy & Bone Marrow Therapies

Please note: A previous version of this advisory incorrectly stated that MARAC is aware of three cases of leukemia and other...

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GBT and SCDAA Kick Off “Lift Every Voice to Shine the Light on Sickle Cell”

May 04, 2021 at 8:00 AM EDT SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and HANOVER, Md., May 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —In recognition...

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SCDAA partners with Sickle Cell Community Consortium

Sickle Cell Disease Association of America partnered with the Sickle Cell Community Consortium to advocate for legislation benefiting people with sickle...

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SCDAA Launches New Educational Materials to Support Children’s Blood Transfusion

Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc. (SCDAA) and Hemanext Inc., a privately held medical technology company dedicated to improving the...

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Temporary Suspension of Clinical Trials

  March 1, 2021 – The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America’s Medical and Research Advisory Committee (MARAC) is aware of...

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Black History Month: Dr. Roland Scott

For our final #SCDHistoryHighlight of Black History month, we are excited to reflect on the life and work of Dr. Roland...

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Black History Month 2021: Dr. Angella Dorothea Ferguson

We’re excited to continue our celebration of Black history this week by highlighting the life and work of Dr. Angella Dorothea Ferguson,...

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Statement from SCDAA MARAC

February 16, 2021 – We are aware of the announcement today from bluebird bio regarding the temporary suspension of the clinical...

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SCDAA Celebrates Black History Month 2021

Sickle cell disease plays an important role in black history, and vice versa. This month, we will highlight African American sickle...

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SCDAA promotes Kevin Amado Jr.

Sickle Cell Disease Association of America promoted Kevin Amado Jr. to community impact and engagement manager. Amado joined the association last...

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MARAC Advisory Statement: COVID-19 Vaccines

Download the MARAC Alert | Download Spanish Translation | Download French Translation December 14, 2020 – News is evolving rapidly about...

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Sickle Cell Disease Association of America and Aruvant Sciences Forge New Partnership to Educate Around Gene Therapy

The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (SCDAA) and Aruvant Sciences are proud to announce a new partnership to create educational...

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Sickle Cell Disease Association holds 48th annual national convention virtually

Sickle Cell Disease Association of America will hold its 48th annual national convention virtually this year from Tuesday, Oct. 13, through...

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Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Partners with HealthWell Foundation

New Fund Launches to Provide Financial Assistance to People with Sickle Cell Disease Copayment and Premium Assistance Now Available (April 15,...

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NEW – Sickle Cell Disease and COVID-19: Provider Advisory

Download Provider Advisory Download Sub-Saharan African Provider Advisory An Outline to Decrease Burden and Minimize Morbidity This document will be updated...

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NEW – Health Alert for People with Sickle Cell Disease and their Caregivers

DOWNLOAD PATIENT PDF     (Spanish Version) DOWNLOAD PATIENT SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN PDF SHOW THIS TO YOUR MEDICAL PROVIDERS TO HELP THEM HELP...

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ASH and FDA Unveil New Recommendations to Guide Clinical Development of Sickle Cell Disease Therapies

Joint FDA/ASH Led Initiative Highlights Importance of Using Patient Reported Outcomes and Biomarkers in Clinical Trials to Advance SCD Therapies (WASHINGTON,...

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GBT’s Oxbryta™ (voxelotor) tablets is approved for the treatment of sickle cell disease

Oxbryta™ (voxelotor) tablets Now Approved On behalf of GBT, we are happy to share that Oxbryta (pronounced ox-brye-ta) is now approved...

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CRISPR Therapeutics and Vertex Announce Positive Safety and Efficacy Data

Nov 19, 2019 CRISPR Therapeutics and Vertex Announce Positive Safety and Efficacy Data From First Two Patients Treated With Investigational CRISPR/Cas9...

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Novartis Adakveo approved by FDA for Sickle Cell Disease

New Novartis medicine Adakveo® (crizanlizumab-tmca) approved by FDA to reduce frequency of pain crises in individuals living with sickle cell disease Sickle...

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Donate Blood to Support Sickle Cell Patients

September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month; Red Cross blood and platelet donations needed for patients This school year students battling sickle...

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GBT and SCDAA to Host 8th Annual Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Therapeutics Conference

GlobalBlood Therapeutics, Inc. (GBT) (NASDAQ: GBT) and the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc. (SCDAA) announced that they will host...

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SCDAA Forms International Media Partnership to Spread SCD Awareness

New International Media Partnership Will Enhance Awareness Efforts and Increase Awareness about Sickle Cell Disease and Sickle Cell Trait Sickle Cell...

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SCDAA Partners with The Pain Community to Support the Sickle Cell Community by Providing Comprehensive Integrative Pain Management Educational Information

Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc. (SCDAA) and The Pain Community are proud to announce a new partnership that will...

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GBT and Advocates Launch Disease Awareness Campaign Focused on Breaking Down Stigmas Associated with Sickle Cell Disease

Company Also Launches Disease Awareness Campaign to Raise Awareness Among Physicians About the Silent Damage Caused by Sickle Cell Disease Global...

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BLACKDOCTOR.ORG is a New Media Partner of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc.

New National Media Partnership Will Enhance Awareness Efforts and Increase Awareness about Sickle Cell Disease and Sickle Cell Trait  Sickle Cell Disease...

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Novartis Unveils “The Untold Stories of Sickle Cell Disease,” a worldwide patient story project.

On June 19, 2019, for World Sickle Cell Awareness Day, Novartis unveiled “The Untold Stories of Sickle Cell Disease,” a worldwide...

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Shine the Light on Sickle Cell” Campaign Celebrates the 10th Anniversary of World Sickle Cell Awareness Day

SiNERGe and Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc. (SCDAA) are collaborating with sickle cell advocacy groups, community-based organizations, hospitals, governments...

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GBT Awards More than $200,000 in Grants to Five Nonprofit Organizations through New ACCEL Program Aimed at Improving Access to Healthcare for People Living with Sickle Cell Disease

Innovative Healthcare Programs for Sickle Cell Community On June 10, 2019, Global Blood Therapeutics, Inc. (GBT) (NASDAQ: GBT) announced that five...

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Congressional Briefing on Progress in Sickle Cell Disease Treatment & Policy Implications

TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2019 | 2:30 – 3:30 PM DIRKSEN SENATE OFFICE BUILDING, ROOM G50 RSVP: Betsy Foss-Campbell, bfoss@asgct.org Join us...

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National Family, Patient, Public Sector, and Multi-employer Groups Join Effort to Protect Health Care Coverage

The Alliance to Fight the 40 | Don’t Tax My Health Care, a broad-based coalition committed to repealing the 40 percent...

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Texas State Representative Jarvis Johnson Files Four Sickle Cell Disease Related Bills

Sickle Cell Association of Houston has been working on new state legislation in Texas, and on March 6, 2019, State Representative...

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Jordin Sparks Discusses the Emotional and Social Impact of Sickle Cell Disease

Jordin Sparks is a Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum recording artist, but she also wants to spark a conversation about the emotional and social...

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Charles F. Whitten: Black History Month SCD Pioneers 2019

Dr. Charles F. Whitten: A Physician. Medical pioneer. Founder and President Emeritus of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc. Dr. Charles F....

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GBT Launches ACCEL Grants Program to Improve Access to Care for People with Sickle Cell Disease

—The Access to Excellent Care for Sickle Cell Patients Pilot Program (ACCEL) Supports Novel Projects Aimed at Improving Access to High-Quality...

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Dr. Doris Wethers Blazed a Trail for Newborn Testing for Sickle Cell Disease

Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc. (SCDAA) celebrates the life and work of Dr. Doris L. Wethers who died at...

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Emmaus Life Sciences Launches Its Commercial Co-Payment Assistance Program for Endari™

TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Emmaus Life Sciences, Inc. (Emmaus), a leader in sickle cell disease treatment, announced today that...

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CRISPR Therapeutics and Vertex Announce FDA Fast Track Designation for CTX001 for the Treatment of Sickle Cell Disease

CRISPR Therapeutics and Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track Designation...

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