Plenary Session 5: Hemoglobin F and Hydroxyurea in Sickle Cell Disease

6 Jun 2025 08:30 10:00

Professor Ambroise Wonkam Chair

Time	Session

08:30 10:00	Harnessing African Populations Genomic Variation to Improve Our Understanding of HbF Modifiers in Sickle Cell Disease Professor Ambroise Wonkam Speaker	From Gene Editing for BCL11A to Small Molecule Therapy to Increase HbF in Sickle Cell Disease Dr Gregory Newby Speaker	Improving Access to Hydroxyurea for Sickle Cell Disease in Africa: What Should Be Done? Professor Leon Tshilolo Speaker