Why the global sickle cell disease community needs more research

I wasn’t supposed to be writing my next column yet. In fact, I specifically requested that this piece be published on June 19, World Sickle Cell Day. For me, the day is more than an awareness campaign. It is a time to celebrate the resilience, strength, and courage of millions of people living with sickle cell disease (SCD) worldwide.

Over the years, I’ve observed sickle cell disease care in both Nigeria and the United States. My global patient community and my work as a physician have given me access to hematologists, healthcare professionals, and patients in both countries.