Finding a Purpose Through Sickle Cell Disease Research

In this episode, Dr. Betty Pace explains her path to conducting research in sickle cell disease. As a clinician and researcher, she shares how she was able to bring the clinical perspective to the lab. Learn some important techniques to secure an independent investigator status and overcome challenges including concerns about financial security.
Learn more about ASH sickle cell disease research priorities by visiting https://www.hematology.org/research/sickle-cell-disease-and-sickle-cell-trait/other-sickle-cell-priorities.
Principal investigators holding specific NIH grants can apply for diversity supplements to support high school, undergraduate, graduate/clinical students, post-doctorates (including health professionals), and eligible investigators that are underrepresented in the biomedical sciences. Find more at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-21-071.html. Learn about PRIDE (programs to increase diversity among individuals engaged in health-related research) via https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/grants-and-training/training-and-career-development/diversity/pride.
Access information about the ASH Research Collaborative via https://www.ashresearchcollaborative.org/s/.
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