This virtual conference will address the multifactorial aspects of sickle cell disease and foster the exchange of the latest scientific and clinical information related to the disease through innovative symposia, training seminars, interactive panel discussions and exciting activities designed to educate, motivate and mobilize the sickle cell community.

This virtual conference will address the multifactorial aspects of sickle cell disease and foster the exchange of the latest scientific and clinical information related to the disease through innovative symposia, training seminars, interactive panel discussions and exciting activities designed to educate, motivate and mobilize the sickle cell community.

14th Annual Sickle Cell Disease Educational Seminar, hosted by Cayenne Wellness Center

The theme is Embracing Possibilities! This year’s event is virtual AND in-person! Registration is now open.

Each year, Global Genes convenes one of the world’s largest gatherings of rare disease patients, caregivers, advocates, healthcare professionals, researchers, partners, and allies at the RARE Patient Advocacy Summit.

This year, the Summit will be a hybrid event so all can attend – in person at the Town & Country Hotel in San Diego, California and live streamed online in our virtual event platform.

This Annual Sickle Cell Disease Patient & Family Educational Symposium is the only national sickle cell convention designed, created, and hosted entirely by the sickle cell patient and family community.

IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL REGISTRATION OPTIONS AVAILABLE. VIRTUAL ATTENDEES CAN WATCH ALL MAIN ROOM SESSIONS LIVE. SIMULTANEOUS BREAKOUT ROOM SESSIONS ARE AVAILABLE 30 DAYS AFTER THE SYMPOSIUM.