LaTasha Lee, PhD,MPH

Last week’s Sanofi Rare Days was a true full-circle moment. 💜 Reconnecting with Prof. Maria Domenica Cappellini—whom I first met more than a decade ago in the SCD at the @ASH_hematology Annual meeting and later while advancing CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing—was especially meaningful.

Enjoying #WarriorCON2026 with new and old friends in the #sicklecell community

Thank you @NHLBI and @SCDAA for an incredible “Research That Heals: Partnering with Patients to Transform SCD Care” meeting. A powerful reminder that the best research happens with patients, not just for patients. Grateful to be invited to participate in the panel and for the

Register today! The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc. (SCDAA) will be hosting “Research That Heals: Partnering with Patients to Transform SCD Care” from June 25-26, 2026.

🩸 January is #NationalBloodDonorMonth. I just booked my @RedCross blood donation appointment.
Blood donation is truly the lifeblood for so many. As someone with O+ blood, I hope my donation helps someone in need.
Please consider donating.

#GiveBlood #DonateBlood #PublicHealth