Learn more about each of our Seminars for the Masterclass Series
Our inaugural 2023 Masterclass series was founded in honor of SCDAA’s 50th anniversary. Programming centered around the premise that a cure or therapies that greatly improve the quality of life for those living with sickle cell will be achievable in the near future.
Understanding that not every person with the disease will benefit from these achievements or may not wish to participate or are not eligible to participate in these cures or therapies, how will these factors impact the SCD community?
Learn more about our 2023 program below.
Seminar Three
The Perfect Red Blood Cell: An SC Dream Redefined
This 3rd and final Masterclass for 2023 was held live at the SCDAA Annual Convention in Arlington, VA! Moderated by Kim Smith-Whitley, MD and featuring panelists Vence Bonham, JD, Tangela Roberts, Teonna Woolford, and Andre Harris. Includes a conversation on the work of Haitian-born artist and SCD warrior Hertz Nazaire.
Seminar Two
All Things Considered - SCD Treatment: A Personal Choice
August 24, 2023 | 3 p.m. EST
This memorable and incredible Masterclass was moderated by Dr. Wanda Whitten-Shurney (SCDAA - Michigan) and Teonna Woolford (CEO, Sickle Cell Reproductive Health Education Directive).
Seminar One
Gene Therapy: A Journey Forward
June 22, 2023 | 3 p.m. EST
The landscape of sickle cell disease (SCD) treatment continues to evolve rapidly, with new disease-modifying therapies in development and potentially curative options on the horizon. [Source]
This Masterclass was moderated by Dr. Andrew Campbell (Director, Comprehensive Sickle Cell Disease Program, Children’s National Health System; Director of the Consortium for the Advancement of Sickle Cell Disease Research) and featured Dr. Lewis Hsu (Chief Medical Officer, SCDAA) and Dr. Donnell Ivy (Vice Chief Medical Officer, SCDAA).