Sickle Cell Disease Conferences
SCD Conferences are held at Duke and include two days of presentations.
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13th Annual Duke-UNC Sickle Cell Disease Conference
The Duke University School of Nursing and UNC School of Medicine Blood Research Center are pleased to announce the 13th Annual Duke-UNC Sickle Cell Disease Conference, Thriving with Sickle Cell Disease, A Life Span Approach, taking place September 12-13, 2025, at the Duke University School of Nursing.
Health care professionals, trainees, researchers, individuals with sickle cell and caregivers, and other members of the sickle cell community are welcome to attend.
Day 1 - September 12, 2025: The conference will focus on updates in SCD therapies, transitioning from pediatric to adult care, and caring for older adults with SCD.
Day 2 - September 13, 2025: The conference will focus on symptom management, advocacy, and a collaborative workgroup to identify clinical, research, and legislative priorities for SCD in North Carolina.
Audience: Health care professionals, trainees, researchers, people with SCD and caregivers, and community-based organizations.
In support of improving patient care, the Duke University Health System Department of Clinical Education and Professional Development is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), to provide continuing education for the health care team.
Duke Health Clinical Education and Professional Development is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), and is authorized to issue IACET CEU, and authorized by IACET to offer 0.95 CEUs for this program
Physician Credit: Duke University Health System Department of Clinical Education and Professional Development designates this activity for a maximum of 9.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurse Credit: Duke University Health System Department of Clinical Education and Professional Development designates this activity for up to 9.5 credit hours for nurses. Nurses should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.
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