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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:…

AbstractSickle cell disease (SCD) is one of the most common inherited blood disorders worldwide. Clinical manifestations are variable, but include hyposplenism,…

SUMMIT, N.J., June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vascarta Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company advancing innovative treatments for pain and inflammation,…

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…

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).…

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…

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:…

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…

The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu graced the International Sickle Cell Day commemoration at Omkareshwar, Madhya Pradesh today (June 19, 2026).Speaking on…

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…