All researchers are invited to take on the challenge of advancing cures for sickle cell disease (SCD).

The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation is accepting applications through May 31, 2019, 3 pm ET to support research to advance curative approaches for SCD, including gene modification and drug therapies aiming to safely and sustainably increase red blood cells that do not sickle.

Competitive applications will receive awards with a start date of September 1, 2019. Visit the Sickle Cell Disease/Advancing Cures page for more details on the award competition.

Reposted from SCD Coalition April Update