Registration is Open: The 52nd Annual National Convention will be held from October 23-26 in Atlanta, Georgia!
SCDAA’s Annual National Convention fosters the exchange of the latest scientific and clinical information through innovative training seminars and educational workshops, interactive panel discussion, advocacy lectures and special events. Mark your calendar to join us in Atlanta this fall!
Book Your Room for the Convention
Our Annual National Convention takes place in the heart of Atlanta at the Loews Atlanta Hotel. For your convenience and ease, we encourage you to book a hotel room at the convention site. Book by Oct. 1 to receive the SCDAA discounted group block rate and many special offers including complimentary internet and access to the hotel’s spa and fitness center.
Please note: Abstract submissions are now closed. Thank you to all who submitted their work this year!
Nominate a CHW for a P.O.W.E.R Award!
As we get closer to the SCDAA Annual Convention we would like to recognize the amazing work performed by CHWs with the SCDAA P.O.W.E.R Community Health Worker (CHW) Award. The CHW Award recognizes exemplary performance by individuals identified by their supervisors and peers as having consistently excelled in their positions and demonstrated integrity and a strong commitment to the sickle cell disease (SCD) community and values of the CHW profession.
If you would like to nominate a CHW for the award, please fill out the attached document and submit to the SCDAA Senior Community Impact & Engagement Manager Kevin Amado at kamado@sicklecelldisease.org. The deadline for submission is Friday, August 23. Learn more and make a nomination.
To download the nomination form in a Word Doc, click here and then click file and download.
2023 Annual National Convention (Arlington, Virginia)
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2023 Convention Metrics
- TOTAL NUMBER OF REGISTRATIONS: 549 (Virtual & In-person)
- TOTAL NUMBER OF CBOS: 39
- TRAVELED THE FARTHEST – GLOBAL: United Kingdom
- TRAVELED THE FARTHEST – DOMESTIC: California
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Congratulations to our 2023 Award Winners
2023 Champion Award: Ted Love, M.D.
2023 Community Health Worker Award: Darlene Young, Sickle Cell Association of New Jersey
2023 Lifetime Achievement Award: Miguel Abboud, M.D.
2023 President’s Award: Derek Robertson, Maryland Sickle Cell Disease Association
2023 Chairman’s Awards: David Braxton and JaKela Walker, SCDAA Board of Directors
2023 Advocacy Awards: Ashley Valentine and Marqus Valentine (In Memoriam), Sick Cells
2023 Abstract Winners
| Orals | Posters |
| Best Oral Presentation in Community-Based Research
Rise Up Campaign: Raising The Bar On Patient Involvement In Clinical Development: Golie L. Green, Blaze Eppinger, Charles Jonassaint, Mia Robinson, Wally Smith, Teonna Woolford, Janie Davis, Abdulafeez Oluyadi, Ahmar Zaidi, Holly John, Dominique Friend |
Best Poster Presentation in Clinical Research
Early Identification of Chronic Pain in Children with Sickle Cell Disease: A Quality Improvement Initiative: Alicia Chang, Rachel Guess, Tyler Badding |
| Best Oral Presentation in Clinical Research
Edit-301 Shows Promising Preliminary Safety And Efficacy Results In The Phase I/Ii Clinical Trial (Ruby) Of Patients With Severe Sickle Cell Disease Using Highly Specific And Efficient Ascas12a Enzyme: Rabi Hanna, Haydar Frangoul, Christopher McKinney, Luis Pineiro, Markus Mapara, Kai-Hsin Chang, Michael Jaskolka, Keunpyo Kim, Maha Wally, Olubunmi Afonja, Adebayo Lawal, Mark C. Walters |
Best Poster Presentation in Public Health – NASEM
Medicaid Access and Coverage Advocacy: Centering the Patient Voice: Mariah Scott, Emma Andelson, Maggie Jalowsky |
| Best Oral Presentation in Psychosocial Research
Patient and Family Opioid Decision-Making for Pain Management in Sickle Cell Disease: Alyssa Schlenz, Shannon Phillips, Shannon D’Alton, Mary Johnson, Julie Kanter |
Best Poster Presentation in Community-Based Research
Cost Feasibility Modeling Of Ride-sharing Program For An Adolescent Transition Program: Ryan Cooper, Lewis Hsu, Jocelyn Mallard, Ronisha Edwards – Elliott, Elizabeth Ford
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| Best Oral Presentation in Public Health/NASEM Report Implementation
Use Of Newborn Screening Action (Act) Sheets To Increase Referral Of Patients With Hemoglobinopathy Trait For Genetic Counseling By Primary Care Providers: Jillian Chance, Joan M. Lappe, Lindsey C. Leyden, Lori M. Rubarth |
Best Poster Presentation in Psychosocial Research
Priority Topic: Dealing with Grief in Sickle Cell Disease: Elodie Ontala |
Gamification Top Scorers
- Tokara Henry
- Golie Green
- Tangela & Bobby Bailey
Thank You to Our 2023 Sponsors!
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