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Read the full storyGenomics England drives Sickle Cell research through the Diverse Data Initiative
In black communities, more research is needed to improve our understanding of health conditions and to develop better treatments. The IBHO BioResource is a collaboration between NIHR BioResource,…
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Read the full storyRevolutionary gene-editing therapy for sickle cell offers hope of a cure for NHS patients
NHS patients with sickle cell disease will soon have access to a revolutionary gene-editing treatment, offering new hope for a cure. The one-off gene therapy, known as exagamglogene autotemcel (or…
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Read the full storyThe Sickle Cell Children and Young Persons Peer Mentoring Programme
The Mentoring Scheme is for people living with sickle cell aged 10-24 . Sign up for FREE support and advice in our one-to-one mentoring sessions led by peer mentors, all of whom have sickle cell…
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Read the full storyGates Foundation to invest in Tessera SCD gene-editing treatment
Foundation to invest up to $50 million to support development, company says The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is investing up to $50 million in Tessera Therapeutics to support the development of…
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Read the full storySickle Cell Alliance Formed to Accelerate Innovation and Investment in Research
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Imperial College London have co-launched a new partnership, the Sickle Cell Alliance, to improve the lives of patients with sickle cell disease through…
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Read the full storyLaptops and Drinks - Black History Month Special
Laptops and Drinks was inspired by a group of professional black women coming together, wanting to share some of the honest conversations about life’s dilemmas and experiences. Growing up we…
