🤔Curious about Gene Therapy? Join us for an educational overview! 📢Join us for a free virtual session specifically designed for individuals and families affected by sickle cell disease. This Gene Therapy Educational overview will breakdown what gene therapy is, how it works, and what it could mean for the future of sickle cell treatment. Whether you’re curious, hopeful, or just want to learn more, this is a safe space to ask questions and hear from experts. Come get empowered with knowledge and explore what’s on the horizon for sickle cell care! 📍The virtual session will be held on Thursday, June 5th, at 7:00pm (PT) (The signup calendar says 10:00pm ET) 🔗Please register: https://www.vertexeducators.com/patient-educator-events —————— 🤔¿Tienes curiosidad por la terapia génica? ¡Únete a nosotros para una visión general educativa! 📢Únase a nosotros para una sesión virtual gratuita diseñada específicamente para individuos y familias afectadas por la enfermedad de células falciformes. Esta descripción general educativa de la terapia génica desglosará qué es la terapia génica, cómo funciona y qué podría significar para el futuro del tratamiento de células falciformes. Ya sea que tenga curiosidad, esperanza o simplemente quiera aprender más, este es un espacio seguro para hacer preguntas y escuchar a expertos. ¡Ven a empoderarte con el conocimiento y explora lo que está en el horizonte para el cuidado de las células falciformes! 📍La sesión virtual se llevará a cabo el jueves 5 de junio a las 7:00 p. m. (PT) (El calendario de inscripción dice 10:00 p. m. ET) 🔗Por favor, regístrese: https://www.vertexeducators.com/patient-educator-events (fb)

Don’t forget to apply! Deadline is : May 30, 2025 Thank you for your interest in the Pfizer Sickle Cell Scholarship Program. Scholarships will be awarded to applicants with sickle cell who present the best combination of a creative and persuasive essay, excellent recommendations, and superior academic standing. For the 2025-2026 academic year, Pfizer will award: *4 $5,000 graduate scholarships *22 $2,500 college scholarships, including vocational schools. To be eligible, you must: *Have been diagnosed with sickle cell disease (trait does not apply); *Individuals with sickle cell disease who have received a transplant or gene therapy are eligible to apply. *Reside only in the continental United States; *Meet one of the following criteria: Be a high school senior in a school in the United States; Have a completed high school or an equivalent (eg, general equivalency diploma [GED]); or Be currently accepted or enrolled in a junior college, college (undergraduate or graduate), or vocational school; *Submit a completed application and appropriate materials before the application deadline. *You need not be on a Pfizer product to apply. Treatment regimen will have no bearing on application eligibility nor will it impact the scholarship selection process, as awardees will be chosen by an independent board of reviewers and this information will not be shared with Pfizer! Completed applications must be sent via email no later than Friday, May 30, 2025. It is the applicant’s responsibility to make sure that all transcripts (copies will not be accepted) are received by this deadline. It is recommended that you request your transcripts from your School no later than April 30, 2025. An application is complete when the application from (including education form), personal essay, completed release form, 2 personal recommendations, and all original transcript documents have been sent via email to the program administrator no later than Friday, May 30, 2025. Download your application by clicking togetherforrare.com/scholarships and once completed, submit your application to pfizerscholarship@rarityhealth.com Deadline is : May 30, 2025 (fb)