'So What Did I Miss?': A Recap of the 2023/2024 NASCC Meeting

'So What Did I Miss?': A Recap of the 2023/2024 NASCC Meeting

November 5, 2025 · 47 min · Season 2 · Episode 36

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This episode recaps the history and key moments of the NASCC annual meetings, highlighting the evolution of consensus topics in sickle cell care.

In this special episode of Cheat Codes, Dr. Z and Dr. C hand the co-hosting mic to Dr. Julie Kanter for a lively walk through the history of the National Alliance of Sickle Cell Centers (NASCC) annual meetings. Alongside Dr. Sophie Lanzkron, Dr. Francis Coyne, and Dr. Alexis Leonard, they revisit key moments from 2022's belly-dancing dinner to 2025's record-breaking Vermont gathering. The conversation covers how NASCC consensus topics like pain management, iron overload, gene therapy readiness, and defining a "sickle cell specialist" have evolved year-to-year. Packed with behind-the-scenes stories, professional insights, and a look at NASCC's growing impact, this episode captures how a community of experts is shaping the future of sickle cell care. For more information on the National Alliance of Sickle Cell Centers (NASCC), please visit: https://sicklecellcenters.org/ SHOW DESCRIPTION Cheat Codes is intended for patients, caregivers, providers, and the greater community of people who are impacted by Sickle Cell Disease. Each episode, Cheat Codes strives to provide listeners with critical education, the latest scientific updates, and voices from the Sickle Cell community. Join an…

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