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Supporting sickle cell disease research across the nation

Discover how our Division of Blood Diseases and Resources supports sickle cell disease research and clinical research centers nationwide.
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Sickle cell disease resources for patients

Find fact sheets for managing and living with sickle cell disease & information about treatments that you can discuss with your doctor.
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Sickle cell disease is the most common inherited blood disorder in the U.S.

Learn more about sickle cell disease including its causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Tools and Materials

The Blood Diseases & Disorders Education Program offers a variety of educational resources to help increase awareness and understanding about sickle cell disease.
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Today’s Faces of Sickle Cell Disease

Read inspiring stories of people living with sickle cell disease, their loved ones, clinicians, and the researchers whose work offers hope for a cure.
Meet these inspiring faces of sickle cell disease
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Leading the Cure Sickle Cell Initiative

See how NHLBI-led research is paving the way to a cure for sickle cell disease.
Cure Sickle Cell Initiative
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Blood Diseases and Disorders Education Program

A national health education program that aims to bring greater visibility to blood diseases and disorders like anemia, sickle cell disease and others, their diagnosis, treatment and management, and blood safety by translating research for patients and professionals.
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Blood Disorders and Blood Safety

The NHLBI is a global leader in blood-related research. Learn about NHLBI-supported research on blood disorders, including sickle cell disease, blood safety, transfusion medicine, and more.
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Joining an NHLBI Sickle Cell Clinical Trial

Find out if you or someone you love is eligible to participate in an NHLBI clinical trial for sickle cell disease.
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Sickle Cell Research at the NHLBI

Learn about ongoing research from NHLBI labs in the Sickle Cell Branch.
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Funding Opportunities for Sickle Cell Disease Research

Learn more about active NHLBI-funding opportunity announcements for sickle cell disease.
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Advancing Sickle Cell Treatments from Lab to Clinical Practice

Read how the NHLBI Implementation Science Branch helps translate genomic research and therapies into real-world practices.
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2022 NHLBI Annual Sickle Cell Disease Research Meeting
August 8 - 10 , 2022
Virtual
Day 1: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. EDT
Day 2: 9 a.m. - 5:10 p.m. EDT
Day 3: 9 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. EDT
The NHLBI Annual Sickle Cell Disease Clinical Research Meeting provides a yearly forum for investigators, practitioners, and interested h...

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