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The 51st Annual National Convention was held October 11-14, 2023 at the Crystal Gateway Marriot in Arlington, Virginia.

SCDAA’s Annual National Convention fosters the exchange of the latest scientific and clinical information through innovative training seminars and educational workshops, interactive panel discussion, advocacy lectures and special events. Click here to check out photos from the event!

2023 Convention Metrics

  • TOTAL NUMBER OF REGISTRATIONS: 549 (Virtual & In-person)
  • TOTAL NUMBER OF CBOS: 39
  • TRAVELED THE FARTHEST – GLOBAL: United Kingdom
  • TRAVELED THE FARTHEST – DOMESTIC: California

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Congratulations to our 2023 Award Winners

  • 2023 Champion Award: Ted Love
  • 2023 Community Health Worker Award: Darlene Young, Sickle Cell Association of New Jersey
  • 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award: Miguel Abboud, M.D.
  • 2023 President’s Award: Derek Robertson, Maryland Sickle Cell Disease Association
  • 2023 Chairman’s Awards: David Braxton and JaKela Walker
  • 2023 Advocacy Awards: Ashley Valentine and Marqus Valentine (In Memoriam)

2023 Abstract Winners

Orals

Best Oral Presentation in Community-Based Research

Rise Up Campaign: Raising The Bar On Patient Involvement In Clinical Development: Golie L. Green, Blaze Eppinger, Charles Jonassaint, Mia Robinson, Wally Smith, Teonna Woolford, Janie Davis, Abdulafeez Oluyadi, Ahmar Zaidi, Holly John, Dominique Friend

Best Oral Presentation in Clinical Research

Edit-301 Shows Promising Preliminary Safety And Efficacy Results In The Phase I/Ii Clinical Trial (Ruby) Of Patients With Severe Sickle Cell Disease Using Highly Specific And Efficient Ascas12a Enzyme: Rabi Hanna, Haydar Frangoul, Christopher McKinney, Luis Pineiro, Markus Mapara, Kai-Hsin Chang, Michael Jaskolka, Keunpyo Kim, Maha Wally, Olubunmi Afonja, Adebayo Lawal, Mark C. Walters

Best Oral Presentation in Psychosocial Research

Patient and Family Opioid Decision-Making for Pain Management in Sickle Cell Disease: Alyssa Schlenz, Shannon Phillips, Shannon D’Alton, Mary Johnson, Julie Kanter

Best Oral Presentation in Public Health/NASEM Report Implementation

Use Of Newborn Screening Action (Act) Sheets To Increase Referral Of Patients With Hemoglobinopathy Trait For Genetic Counseling By Primary Care Providers: Jillian Chance, Joan M. Lappe, Lindsey C. Leyden, Lori M. Rubarth

Posters

Best Poster Presentation in Clinical Research

Early Identification of Chronic Pain in Children with Sickle Cell Disease: A Quality Improvement Initiative: Alicia Chang, Rachel Guess, Tyler Badding

Best Poster Presentation in Public Health – NASEM

Medicaid Access and Coverage Advocacy Centering the Patient Voice: Mariah Scott, Emma Andelson, Maggie Jalowsky

Best Poster Presentation in Community-Based Research

Cost Feasibility Modeling Of Ride-sharing Program For An Adolescent Transition Program: Ryan Cooper, Lewis Hsu, Jocelyn Mallard, Ronisha Edwards – Elliott, Elizabeth Ford

Best Poster Presentation in Psychosocial Research

Priority Topic: Dealing with Grief in Sickle Cell Disease: Elodie Ontala

Gamification Top Scorers

  • Tokara Henry
  • Golie Green
  • Tangela & Bobby Bailey

Thank You to Our 2023 Sponsors!

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