Sickle Cell Information Center

New York Blood Center Enterprises is a Leader in Sickle Cell Disease Research

Our pioneering investigators are developing new molecular approaches and tools to advance safer transfusions.

Lindsey F. Kimball Research Institute/NYBCe researchers Dr, Hui Zhong, Dr. Xuili An, Dr. Avital Mendelson, Dr. Cheryl Lobo, Dr. Francesca Vinchi and Dr. Karina Yazdanbakhsh, .

New York Blood Center Enterprises Awarded $15.6M Grant on Sickle Cell Transfusion Research

The grant – which is the largest Blood Program Project grant awarded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) in the US – will fund research into the impact of transfusions in patients with sickle cell disease and how to improve transfusion management for those with the disorder.

NYBCe Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Partners

We at NYBCe are proud to partner with several sickle cell disease (SCD) awareness organizations. Each organization works to provide education, advocacy, referral services, and support for individuals and families living with SCD and other inherited blood disorders. These partners rely on volunteers who are committed to helping combat the negative social, psychological, and economic impact of these health disorders on patients and their surrounding communities.

How Our Efforts Help

Our collaborative efforts have included press conferences, co-branded blood drives, donor/recipient introductions, co-branded marketing materials, and educational seminars. SCD testing has also been increased to provide valuable health information to our blood donors who test positive for the trait, including a referral to these partner organizations.

Our Commitment

NYBCe is committed to continuing its support towards the management, and eventual eradication, of SCD. Below is more information on our partner organizations.

NYBCe Sickle Cell Resources

Sickle Cell Disease Publications

Publishing our work allows us to share ideas and work collaboratively to advance the field of Transfusion Medicine. Learn more about our pioneering research.

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Sickle Cell Disease Research News

Get the latest news and updates on NYBCe’s groundbreaking Sickle Cell research.

National Cord Blood Program (NCBP)

NCBP is the world’s first and largest public cord blood bank, with cord blood units available for SCD and thalassemia research.

Donor Recruitment Program

PreciseMatch® is NYBCe’s program focused on recruiting more multicultural donors to help maintain a diverse inventory of antigen negative blood.