Welcome to the Center for Sickle Cell Disease

The Howard University Center for Sickle Cell Disease was founded by the late Dr. Roland B. Scott in 1971 to address the needs of patients and families in the Washington Metropolitan area, who are affected by sickle cell disease. The Center is committed to a six-fold goal that includes comprehensive medical care, research, testing, education, counseling and community outreach. Currently, the Center has expanded its clinical research program and developed a collaborative consortium with Children’s National Medical Center (CNMC). Working together, Howard University Hospital, CNMC, NIH and the Howard University Center for Sickle Cell Disease are the Washington area’s leading provider of patient services for sickle cell disease.

The Third Roland B. Scott Memorial Symposium

Lecture Slides, Videos and Pictures (coming soon)

Upcoming Center-Affiliated Events (Archive)

Families Advocating for Children and Adults with Sickle Cell Disease annual Indoor Barbeque, all are welcome to attend! Event will be located at the UFCW 400 - Metro 400 Building, located at 4301 Garden City Drive, Hyattsville, MD 20785, on the Lower Level. For more information, please contact Barbara Harrison. June 27, 2009, 12:00 Noon - 3:00PM.

DC GAPS will be organizing several upcoming blood donation drives to support the American Red Cross. Interested individuals may sign up in the HUH cafeteria each Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon until the event or contact Angela Mason or Adriana Malheiro at (202) 865-4443:
- American Red Cross Mobile Unit - HUH Plaza, 2041 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC. September 16, 2009, 10:00AM - 3:00PM.

Upcoming Local Events (Archive)

20th Annual Gene Chandler Sickle Cell Charity Golf Tournament. Aberdeen, MD. Saturday, June 27, 2009. For questions and additional information, please contact Gene Chandler at ecchandl@aol.com or (410) 272-9194.

Upcoming Health fairs:
- Saturday, October 10, 2009, 10:00AM - 3:30PM, Living Waters Ministries of Waldorf

Ongoing Open Events

Sickle Cell Screening, Wednesdays, 9:00AM - 12:00PM, HU Hospital Main Lobby. No appointment necessary, call (202) 865-4443 for more information.

Center for Sickle Cell Disease Staff Meeting, Mondays, 10:00AM - 11:00AM, 211/Mudd Building.

Research Scientists Lab Meeting, Fridays, 10:00AM - 11:00AM, GCRC Conference Room.

Sickle Cell and Anemia News (Archive)

Following Encouraging Results Anthera To Continue IMPACTS Trial For The Prevention Of Acute Chest Syndrome In Patients With Sickle Cell Disease. Anthera Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a privately held biopharmaceutical company developing anti-inflammatory drugs, announced today that after completing its review of safety and efficacy data from the first cohort of 30 patients, an independent Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) has recommended that Anthera’s Phase II clinical trial, known as the IMPACTS (Investigation of the Modulation of Phospholipase in Acute ChesT Syndrome) Study can continue under the current protocol based on favorable interim results (article posted March 24, 2009)

NAAC Releases New Slide Set For Iron Deficiency Anemia. The National Anemia Action Council (NAAC) announced today the addition of a new educational presentation about iron deficiency anemia available on their website, www.anemia.org. Created by NAAC's anemia experts, the Iron Deficiency Anemia slide set is the latest in a series of free, downloadable presentations designed to educate healthcare professionals about anemia management practices. National Anemia Action Council (article posted March 5, 2009)

Last updated: June 22, 2009

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