New study reveals – Sickle cell disease is 11 times more deadly than previously recorded
A new study suggests the number of deaths due to sickle cell disease is 11 times higher than what is indicated [...]
March 2023: ILSC formally associated with the United Nations Department of Global Communications
The Department of Global Communications (DGC) Civil Society Association Committee met on 24 March 2023 to consider new applications from civil [...]
Clinical Study with Sickle Cell Disease patients in Ghana
January 2023: Clinical Study with Sickle Cell Disease patients in Ghana demonstrates the clinical utility of novel screening technology for kidney [...]
ILSC presented Sickle Cell Disease Initiative at the 75th Anniversary of UN day
October 24th, 2022: ILSC presented Sickle Cell Disease Initiative at the 75th Anniversary of UN day ILSC was thrilled to present [...]
ILSC receives grant from the Center for African Studies from Duquesne University
April 2022: ILSC receives grant from the Center for African Studies from Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania "The Institute for Life Sciences [...]
Sickle Cell Disease and the Effect on Neurocognitive Functions
Children with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) face more developmental delays and cognitive challenges compared to unaffected peers. Neurocognitive deficits in children with SCD […]