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... Continue Reading
New Children’s Book Aims to Inspire Children with SCD
Two health educators have written a children’s book about living with sickle cell disease (SCD). I’m No Different Than You tells... Continue Reading
SCDAA President and CEO Receives Award from National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB)
Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc. (SCDAA) is proud to announce that SCDAA President and CEO Beverley Francis-Gibson was honored... Continue Reading
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... Continue Reading
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... Continue Reading
SCDAA Announces New Keynote Speaker for Convention
SCDAA is excited to welcome Marie Olivieri Russell, MD as a keynote speaker at the 47th Annual National Convention this October... Continue Reading
SCDAA Hires New Communications and Public Relations Manager
SCDAA welcomes Jacqueline Burrell, Principal of J Burrell Communications, LLC, as Communications and Public Relations Manager. Burrell has a wealth of... Continue Reading
Convention Keynote Speaker Announced
SCDAA is excited to feature Dr. Amanda Brandow as a keynote speaker at the 47th Annual National Convention in October. In... Continue Reading
SCDAA Hires New Program Manager
Arielle Juberg, MPH, has joined SCDAA as Program Manager in support of the SCD Newborn Screening Project. Juberg has held notable... Continue Reading
‘Sickle Cell Saturday’ Highlights Value of Clinical Trials to the SCD Community
The Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia, Inc. and SCDAA, Inc. are hosting a special luncheon for the SCD community. Sickle Cell... Continue Reading
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... Continue Reading
SCDAA Hires New Care Coordinator
Alikah Adair joins SCDAA as Care Coordinator in support of the SCD Newborn Screening Project. Adair has an extensive history working... Continue Reading
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... Continue Reading
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... Continue Reading
SCDAA Hires New Communications Manager
SCDAA welcomes Laura Lewis Brown to the role of Communications Manager. Brown has extensive expertise in the Communications field which includes... Continue Reading