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Painting the road in sickle cell disease: Addressing the burden of pain

Research output: PhD ThesisPhd-Thesis - Research and graduation internal

Abstract

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited hemoglobinopathy that affects millions of people worldwide with increasing prevalence. SCD results in a substantial burden with progressive organ damage and recurrent painful crises (vaso-occlusive crises; VOCs). While hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and gene therapy are emerging options, they are not accessible to most patients
Original languageEnglish
QualificationDoctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution
  • University of Amsterdam
Supervisors/Advisors
  • Fijnvandraat, Karin, Supervisor
  • Biemond, Bart, Supervisor
Award date19 Sept 2024
Print ISBNs9789465061313
Publication statusPublished - 2024

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