Promising News In The Treatment For Sickle Cell Disease

A new clinical trial shows promise in treating Sickle Cell disease.

It is a painful and sometimes debilitating disease… often affecting people of color.  It’s also a disease we’ve been hearing about for many, many decades.  September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month .  The disease remains a major health issue for nearly 100-thousand Americans.

Howard University Sickle Cell 5K Run/Walk

The Center For Sickle Cell Disease at Howard University

Tesha Samuels, Sickle Cell Health Advocate (not pictured)

 

Dr. James Taylor, Director, Howard University Center for Sickle Cell Disease