sickle cell disease

Adrienne Shapiro Speaks At The 2018 World Stem Cell Summit
Adrienne Shapiro Speaks At The 2018 World Stem Cell Summit

Adrienne Shapiro Speaks At The 2018 World Stem Cell Summit

By andrew|2020-12-02T21:26:18+00:00March 28th, 2018|

As the fourth generation of mothers to have children born with sickle cell disease, Adrienne is a tireless advocate for stem cell research. Watch her accept speech the 2018 World Stem Cell Summit in Miami, Florida.

Benefit # 38 (of 71) of the California Stem Cell Program: FIGHTING SICKLE CELL DISEASE — AND INSULTS?
Benefit # 38 (of 71) of the California Stem Cell Program: FIGHTING SICKLE CELL DISEASE — AND INSULTS?

Benefit # 38 (of 71) of the California Stem Cell Program: FIGHTING SICKLE CELL DISEASE — AND INSULTS?

By andrew|2020-12-02T21:26:21+00:00February 3rd, 2018|

Imagine pain, excruciating pain, like broken glass in your veins. Now imagine, on top of that, being insulted — at the hospital? Hold that thought. First, the enemy: sickle cell disease (SCD) which means a change in the shape of your blood cells. Instead of being round and soft, the cells become hard and c-shaped, like a