#ThroughTheGenes is an informative podcast highlighting the risks, benefits, and limitations of gene- and cell-based therapies as curative options for sickle cell disease. The show is hosted by sickle sisters Wunmi Bakare and Dima Hendricks. It takes you behind the lived experience of patients who participated in the curative process, revealing their highs, lows, and everything in between.
This collaborative effort aims to help patients and their support networks navigate emerging developments in gene therapies for sickle cell disease.
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#ThroughTheGenes is an informative podcast highlighting the risks, benefits, and limitations of gene- and cell-based therapies as curative options for sickle cell disease. The show is hosted by sickle sisters Wunmi Bakare and Dima Hendricks. It takes you behind the lived experience of patients who participated in the curative process, revealing their highs, lows, and everything in between.
This collaborative effort aims to help patients and their support networks navigate emerging developments in gene therapies for sickle cell disease.
In this episode of #ThroughTheGenes, hosts Wunmi Bakare, Christelle Salomon, and Dima Hendricks, engage in a profound conversation with Dr. Sharl Azar, Medical Director at Massachusetts General Hospital, about the racial disparities in sickle cell disease treatment and advocacy.
The discussion delves into the historical context of race in medicine, the challenges faced by sickle cell warriors, and the systemic barriers in healthcare.
Dr. Azar shares insights on the importance of advocacy, the role of healthcare providers, and the future of gene therapy for sickle cell disease.
We hope you enjoy this conversation, leave a comment below to share your thoughts and ask your questions about gene and cell based therapies and treatment for sickle cell disease.
#sicklecelldisease #racialdisparities #healthcareadvocacy #genetherapy, #systemicbias #sicklecellawarenessmonth
#ThroughTheGenes
#ThroughTheGenes is an informative podcast highlighting the risks, benefits, and limitations of gene- and cell-based therapies as curative options for sickle cell disease. The show is hosted by sickle sisters Wunmi Bakare and Dima Hendricks. It takes you behind the lived experience of patients who participated in the curative process, revealing their highs, lows, and everything in between.
This collaborative effort aims to help patients and their support networks navigate emerging developments in gene therapies for sickle cell disease.
