Sickle Cell News
30 Aug Can CRISPR Cure Sickle Cell Disease?
Learn more about the on-going investigation into CRISPR technology and the fight to cure sickle cell disease. Researchers believe that CRISPR gene editing technology may be the key to a cure for this debilitating chronic condition. For more information and to see if you qualify...
17 Sep Gene Therapy Clinical Trial Cures Alabama man of Sickle Cell Disease
A clinical trial involving Gene Therapy is proving to be a promising cure for individuals with sickle cell disease. Follow the link below to learn more about Lynndrick Holmes and the 2 year long Gene Therapy Clinical Trial he underwent at the National Institutes of Health...
04 Jun CBS This Morning: Sickle cell anemia patients react to breakthrough treatment
[video width="854" height="480" mp4="https://sicklecellfoundation.org/BETAwp-content/uploads/2019/06/Sickle-cell-anemia-patients-react-to-breakthrough-treatment.mp4" loop="true" autoplay="true"][/video] CBS This Morning sat down with four sickle cell patients to get their reaction to the popular 60 Minutes story about a medical trial that could lead to a cure for the chronic condition that impacts millions of people world...
30 Aug Research Study for Young Adults with Genetic Disorders
A Survey for Young Adults ages 18-26 with Genetic Conditions https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/socialtransition Courtney Whitmore is a Master's of Genetic Counseling Candidate at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Ms. Whitmore's interest include Genetic Counseling for individuals with Genetic Disorders, which includes Sickle Cell Disease. Details regarding Ms. Whitmore's questionnaire...
01 Aug Funds for Medical Cannabis Research, Endari Trials, & Voxelotor Trials Continue to Make the Future for Sickle Cell Patients Bright!
Upcoming Cannabis Research Check out this link to learn more about the progress being made with Medical Cannabis Oil Research for individuals with Sickle Cell Disease! This is the first of it's kind study in the United States and they need your support. https://sicklecellanemianews.com/2018/07/17/sickle-cell-disease-phase-1-trial-tests-medical-cannabis-pain-relief/ Endari Endari can reduce the...
05 Jun Research Study for Clinical Trials
Please see the attached information regarding research studies for individuals with Sickle Cell Trait. Review the information and consider participating it you fit the criteria or share with someone who does! Remember: 1 in 12 African Americans have Sickle Cell Trait & 1 in 100 Hispanic Americans have Sickle...
03 May ATTENTION: Clinical Trials!!
Information about two Clinical Trials for individuals with Sickle Cell Disease Below is information about two available Clinical Trials currently enrolling participants. If you are interested, please contact the programs using the information below each photo. Remember, Clinical Trials play a vital role in the fight for...