Genetics and Genomics in Sickle Cell Disease in Africa

Advanced genomic technologies are revolutionizing our ability to understand complex diseases. Large‐scale population studies are needed to realize the potential of using individual genetic information to personalize treatments for better patient outcomes for chronic non‐communicable diseases, such as sickle cell disease (SCD). SCD is recognized as a benchmark genetic disorder for study both in Africa and globally due to its unmet health burden and the potential utilization of genomic knowledge for improving the health outcomes for individuals living with the disease.