Listen "Hema Now: Episode 22: The State of Sickle Cell"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, host Jonathan Sackier is joined by Steven Okoli, Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at Imperial College London. From leading the UK's first adult stem cell transplant trial for sickle cell disease to driving innovation in AI-guided transfusion strategies, Okoli shares how clinical research, patient advocacy, and equity-driven care are reshaping the landscape of haemoglobinopathies in the UK and beyond. Timestamps 00:00: Introduction 01:58: Quickfire round 09:09: Pioneering adult stem cell transplant in sickle cell 11:41: Combining AI and genetics for blood transfusion 13:58: Systemic disparities in sickle cell 20:58: Education and advocacy 23:30: Non-cancerous blood disorders 25:18: What's next in sickle cell? 27:27: Okoli's three wishes for healthcare
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