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SCDAA holds 49th annual national convention virtually

  • October 5, 2021
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The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America will hold its 49th annual national convention virtually this year from Tuesday, Oct. 12,... Continue Reading

MARAC Advisory Statement Update About COVID-19 Vaccines

  • October 1, 2021
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September 24, 2021 — News about COVID-19 continues to move quickly as we weather the pandemic. The Sickle Cell Disease Association... Continue Reading

GBT and Sickle Cell Disease Association of America to Host 10th Annual Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Therapeutics Conference

  • September 8, 2021
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure to deliver keynote SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., and BALTIMORE – September... Continue Reading

MARAC Issues Updated COVID-19 Guidance

  • September 7, 2021
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August 26, 2021 – The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Medical and Research Advisory Committee has released two statements with... Continue Reading

SCDAA names government relations manager

  • August 12, 2021
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Sickle Cell Disease Association of America named John Otsuki as government relations manager. Otsuki brings experience in regulatory and legislative affairs,... Continue Reading

Sickle Cell Disease Association of America announces new teen ambassador

  • July 19, 2021
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Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (SCDAA) named 14-year-old Ayana Lee Johnson the 2021-2023 SCDAA National Teen Ambassador. She was selected... Continue Reading

The Kidney Cancer Association and SCDAA launch KNOW & TELL

  • June 21, 2021
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New campaign to raise awareness about connection between sickle cell trait and deadly form of kidney cancer. The Kidney Cancer Association... Continue Reading

MARAC Statement on Gene Therapy & Bone Marrow Therapies

  • May 15, 2021
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Please note: A previous version of this advisory incorrectly stated that MARAC is aware of three cases of leukemia and other... Continue Reading

GBT and SCDAA Kick Off “Lift Every Voice to Shine the Light on Sickle Cell”

  • May 4, 2021
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May 04, 2021 at 8:00 AM EDT SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and HANOVER, Md., May 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —In recognition... Continue Reading

SCDAA partners with Sickle Cell Community Consortium

  • April 28, 2021
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Sickle Cell Disease Association of America partnered with the Sickle Cell Community Consortium to advocate for legislation benefiting people with sickle... Continue Reading