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All posts with Sickle Cell Disease
New data shed light on health inequities in sickle cell disease
2 min read
Individuals living with severe sickle cell disease report higher exposure to health care prejudice, according to new research by our Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) team.
We are with you: A message to the sickle cell community
3 min read
Vertex is committed to the sickle cell disease community. Beyond our science, it’s about showing up and locking arms with the community to work together toward meaningful change.
Unraveling the hidden impacts of sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia
4 min read
Understanding the real-life impacts of managing SCD and TDT.
Behind the curtain, a look into the lives of people living with serious illness
3 min read
Learn how we explore the daily lives of those living with debilitating disease to help inform our mission.
Give blood and keep the world beating: Voices of gratitude on World Blood Donor Day
4 min read
On World Blood Donor Day, hear from two individuals living with sickle cell disease and transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia as they share their stories, shed light on their struggles, and emphasize the impact blood donation has had on their disease and quality of life.
Embedding the patient perspective: Using research to understand patient experiences
4 min read
Learn how our teams utilize real-world research to understand the lived impacts of sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia.
A new Partnership to ignite change for sickle cell disease
3 min read
The Sickle Cell Disease Partnership is a multistakeholder coalition, launched in June, which works to improve care and access for people living with sickle cell disease. Here, Chief Patient Officer Amit Sachdev discusses the partnership, its goals and the reasons it was founded.
Working together to address disparities in rare diseases
2 min read