Monthly Archives: September 2020


Virtual Sickle Cell Disease Therapeutics Conference on September 15, 2020

September 3rd, 2020

Global Blood Therapeutics (GBT) and the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (SCDAA) are excited to announce that the 9th Annual Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Therapeutics Conference (SCDTC) has been scheduled for Tuesday, September 15 starting at 9:00 AM ET.  SCDAA’s President and CEO Beverley Francis-Gibson will host this event virtually.  This annual event convenes […]

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SCDAA’s 48th Annual National Convention 2020 Is Going Virtual! October 13-17, 2020 (ET)

September 8th, 2020

Given the current uncertainty regarding COVID-19 and its implications for attendee safety and travel, as well as for public health concerns, SCDAA’S 48th Annual National Convention is moving to a virtual gathering! Registration for the 48th Annual National Convention is open!

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Until We Have a Vaccine – Surveillance, Testing and Contact Tracing Sept. 16, 5:00 pm ET

September 14th, 2020

Brought to you by the American Public Health Association and the National Academy of Medicine, this webinar series is exploring the state of the science surrounding the current outbreak of COVID-19 in the United States and globally, with a focus on the emerging evidence on how to best mitigate its impact. Hear from trusted experts […]

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September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month!

September 17th, 2020

National Sickle Cell Awareness Month was designated by Congress to focus attention on the need for research and treatment of sickle cell disease. Please check the SCDAA’s website (https://www.sicklecelldisease.org/) frequently for conferences, advocacy, blood donations and other events held throughout September.

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