Goals of the

Duke University Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center

Goal #1:
Foster and carry out basic, translational, and clinical research both locally and in collaboration with other Comprehensive Sickle Cell Centers in order to provide significantly improved treatments and ultimately a cure for sickle cell disease.

Goal #2:
Support career development of young investigators in sickle cell disease research by establishing a Scholar program that builds on our excellent record of training investigators in sickle cell disease.

Goal #3:
Continue to develop state-of-the art patient service materials, help support effective community-based programs, and assist in coordination of evidence-based state-wide activities that benefit all sickle cell patients in North Carolina.

Goal #4:
Directly provide clinical care to our approximately 1400 pediatric and adult patients that translates the best current models of care and treatment for sickle cell disease into clinical practice, while offering such patients the opportunity to participate in ongoing research.