Sickle Cell Disease news and research updates
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Transplant outperforms standard care for children with sickle cell
Children with sickle cell anemia, the most common and severe form of sickle cell disease (SCD), who undergo stem cell transplant experience better long-term cognitive function…
2026 Warren Alpert Foundation Prize Awarded for Gene-Editing Therapies
The 2026 Warren Alpert Foundation Prize has been awarded to five scientists for their work leading to curative genetic therapies for two major blood disorders: sickle cell disease…
Exercise in Sickle Cell Disease: The Impact on Pathophysiology and Clinical Symptoms
Abstract Sickle cell disease (SCD) is one of the most common inherited blood disorders worldwide. Clinical manifestations are variable, but include hyposplenism, renal impairment…
Vascarta Announces Phase I Results of VAS-101 Administered Sublingually in Sickle Cell Disease Patients
SUMMIT, N.J. , June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vascarta Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company advancing innovative treatments for pain and inflammation, announced today…
Windsor doctor recognized for work with sickle cell disease patients
Windsor Regional Hospital's Dr. Andrea Cervi receives the Medical Award of Excellence from the Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario, presented by Dr. Isaac Odame, haematology…
Safety First: Data Gathering Proceeds for Crovalimab SCD Vaso-Occlusive Episode Control
The placebo-controlled phase 1b CROSSWALK-a trial was an evaluation of crovalimab for control of acute vaso-occlusive episodes (VOEs) in sickle cell disease (SCD). Its…
Gene therapy cures metro New Orleans man of sickle cell, clears path for dream of becoming pilot
Daniel Cressy, 23, center, celebrates the end of his Sickle Cell Disease treatment with Lucio Fragoso, CEO of Manning Family Children’s Hospital, left, during a ceremony in…
African health leaders and partners launch new framework to strengthen sickle cell disease care across the continent
NAIROBI, Kenya / KAMPALA, Uganda — African health leaders and partners today launched the Imara Sickle Cell Framework, a new regional initiative designed to help countries…
Health Ministry Raises Alarm Over Sickle Cell Disease Burden in Malawi
The ministry disclosed the figures Friday as Malawi joined the rest of the world in commemorating World Sickle Cell Day under the theme, “Closing the Survival Gap: Equity in…
World Sickle Cell Awareness Day Highlights Critical Misconceptions
World Sickle Cell Awareness Day is observed annually on June 19, focusing attention on a genetic blood disorder impacting millions globally. On this occasion, Dr Nakul Pathak, a…
PRESIDENT OF INDIA GRACES INTERNATIONAL SICKLE CELL DAY COMMEMORATION AT OMKARESHWAR, MADHYA PRADESH
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu graced the International Sickle Cell Day commemoration at Omkareshwar, Madhya Pradesh today (June 19, 2026). Speaking on the occasion…
Gujarat’s sickle cell model leads national expansion to combat disease
On World Sickle Cell Awareness Day, Dr Yazdi Italia, a Padma Shri awardee and pioneer of the Sickle Cell Control Programme, highlighted significant progress in India’s battle…