Shining Light on Clinicians Serving the Hereditary Blood Disorders Community Introducing Dr. Adekunle Adekile, a seasoned pediatric hematologist at Mubarak Al-Kabeer Hospital in Kuwait and Chair of the Board of Directors, Global Action Network for Sickle Cell & Other Inherited Blood Disorders (GANSID). GANSID: What is your specialty and why did you choose that specialty? Dr. Adekile: Pediatric hematology. I came into the field mainly because of my interest in hemoglobin disorders, especially sickle cell disease (SCD) GANSID: Can you share a major
Dr. Titi Adeyemo Shining Light on Clinicians Serving the Hereditary Blood Disorders Community Introducing Dr. Titi Adeyemo, a hematologist with a specialty in Sickle Cell Disease, Thalassemia, and Hemophilia Clinicians around the world play a vital role in supporting individuals living with hereditary blood disorders (HBDs). Their dedication, expertise, and compassion significantly impact the lives of patients and their families. In this blog post, we are honored to share Dr. Titi Adeyemo’s story. She is
Shining Light on Clinicians Serving the Hereditary Blood Disorders Community Introducing Dr. Prantar Chakrabarti MD, DBN, DM, a renowned Clinical hematologist with a specialty in Thalassemia, Hemoglobinopathies, and Bleeding disorders like hemophilia A, hemophilia B, and Von Willebrand disease. GANSID: What hereditary blood disorder/s do you treat and what leads you to that specialty area? Dr. Prantar: The hereditary blood disorders that I usually treat are thalassemia, hemoglobinopathies, and bleeding disorders like hemophilia A, hemophilia
As we observe Black History Month in the USA, Canada, UK and the Ireland, I take pride in acknowledging the remarkable contributions made by Black pioneers in the fight against inherited blood disorders. This month provides us with the opportunity to reflect on the significant impact Black individuals and communities have had in shaping our world, especially in advancing inherited blood disorders including sickle cell disease. The Global Action Network for Sickle Cell & Other