Sickle Cell Center News

Your child will be cared for by one of the most accomplished teams of sickle cell experts in the world. We provide medical care, emotional counseling and much more. We make sure your entire family gets the support you need.

May 12, 2021

CHOP researchers were interviewed as a part of a comprehensive article about cell and gene therapy in Philadelphia Magazine.

CHOP Hematologist Hails Approval of Two New Drugs To Manage Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)

Nov 26, 2019

The US Food and Drug Administration has granted accelerated approval to two novel drugs to treat sickle cell disease.

Breakthrough New Therapies Approved for the Treatment of Sickle Cell Disease

Nov 26, 2019

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved two new breakthrough therapies for patients with sickle cell disease (SCD), and we believe both may enhance the treatment of our patients here at CHOP.

Sickle Cell Patient Featured on Seeking Solutions with Suzanne

Sep 24, 2018

Born with sickle cell disease, Naomi receives breakthrough treatments and screenings at CHOP to keep her symptoms in check and protect her from strokes.

Enzyme Identified as Possible Novel Drug Target for Sickle Cell Disease, Thalassemia

Jul 19, 2018

Researchers have found a key protein that could become a target for a new treatment for sickle cell disease. In lab tests, blocking the protein reduces sickling that distorts red blood cells.

The Runway Raises More than $500,000

May 23, 2018

Proceeds support sickle cell research and patient care at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Forcing Chromosomes Into Loops May Switch off Sickle Cell Disease

Aug 27, 2014

CHOP scientists altered red blood cells to produce a form of hemoglobin not affected by the mutation that causes sickle cell disease. The findings may lead to a new therapy for the disease.

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