The final episode of Bringing Sickle Cell Disease to Life explores the concepts of putting research into practice, implementation science, and advocacy. Dr. Wally Smith hears from sickle cell pioneer and researcher Dr. Marilyn Hughes Gaston about early research with hydroxyurea. SCD provider and warrior Dr. Titilope Fasipe talks about how she learned to be an advocate to influence public policy. The season closes with final encouraging words from clinicians and researchers in sickle cell disease, including Drs. James Eckman, JJ Strouse, Michael DeBaun, and Solomon Ofori-Acquah.
This podcast, hosted by Dr. Wally Smith of Virginia Commonwealth University, features interviews of diverse leading experts including researchers, physicians, and individuals living with the disease, exploring the history of the disease, the global impact and need for additional providers, disparity and bias in sickle cell disease, and promising news regarding the management and treatment of sickle cell disease. Learn about the past, present and future of sickle cell, and join us in the fight for sickle cell disease survival!