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Lifespan Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center

We Combat Sickle Cell Disease to Relieve Suffering & Enhance Quality of Life for Patients & their Families.

The UAB Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center brings together scholars and researchers working in the forefront of basic, translational and clinical research, with the overarching goals to discover new ways to treat patients with sickle cell disease.

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Cutting edge research in five networked clinic sites across the state

Performing cutting edge research in five networked clinic sites across the state.

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Promoting rural outreach, access, and patient education

In addition to research and patient care activities conducted with outside hospitals and clinics, UAB has long-standing relationships with local community-based organizations who work closely with our sickle cell program to ensure patients remain faithful to their care plans.

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