Tuesday, Oct. 12, through Saturday, Oct. 16

The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America will hold its 49^th annual national convention virtually. The five-day multidisciplinary convention addressing sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait draws hundreds of health care professionals, patients, families, community-based organizations, leaders and advocates.

Convention events include keynote and honor lectures, business and grant meetings, exhibit hall presentations, advocacy lectures, clinical trial updates, educational workshops, medical reports, panel discussions, award presentations and social events. Participants will have the opportunity to connect and interact virtually with health care leaders and professionals and gain new relationships, knowledge and resources.

To learn more, see the convention program or register, visit www.sicklecelldisease.org/get-involved/events/annual-national-convention.