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Sickle cell disease is a genetic blood disorder that affects around 90,000-100,000 people in the United States, with a disproportionate impact on those with African, Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean ancestry. It causes red blood cells to become sickle shaped and can lead to severe pain crises requiring frequent hospitalization, with half of patients dying before age 50. The University of Illinois at Chicago Sickle Cell Center treats over 800 patients annually and has pioneered stem cell transplanta

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