Events

REDRESS Study Launch Event

REDRESS is a new study researching the use of stem cell transplant to treat those with severe sickle cell disease. Please join us on SATURDAY 20TH MAY 2023 for the study launch.

Hot Lunch with a West African and Caribbean menu will be provided!

Draft programme:

10:00 Registration - Teas & Coffee

10:30 Welcome Address & Poetry Competition Introduction - Mr John James

10:45 Entertainment

11:00 Sickle Cell – Why is a cure needed? - Dr Rachel Kesse-Adu

11:15 All in your Bones - About Bone Marrow Transplant - Dr Ben Carpenter

11:30 The REDRESS Study – What’s it all about? - Dr Victoria Potter

11:45 Comfort Break

11:55 Life Post-transplant – Q&A and Panel Discussion - Mr John James & Panel Members

12:20 Research & Results – Your participation matters - Dr Steven Okoli

12:30 Small group discussions – What does a cure look like? - Dr Rachel Kesse-Adu

12:50 Poetry Competition Winner Announcement - Mr John James

12:55 Thanks & Closing Remarks - Mr Daryl Hagan

13:00 Entertainment

13:05 Lunch

Please note, the programme is subject to minor changes prior to the date of the event.

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