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Can you tell it is sickle cell? Discover the science behind the most common genetic disorder in the world

11:00am-4:00pm on Saturday 22 March

Times shown are in GMT (UTC +0) up to the 26th March. For events on or after 27th March times are in BST (UTC +1).

Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology, Robinson Way (Close to the Junction of Robinson Way and Long Road), CB2 0SZ

We are presenting the most common genetic disorder in the world, the science behind it and an opportunity to network with people with this disorder, find out about the disorder, the modern treatments, hear about gene therapy and stem cell transplant and watch the UCL "Sickle" documentary with the opportunity to meet the cast and find out more.

Find out about the All Party Parliamentary Enquiry and the "No-one is listening" report.

Find out about the Med Tech Funding Mandate initiative and how the UK is at the forefront of improving the lives of patient with sickle cell disorder.

There will be 6 teaching stations on all aspects of this disorder and activities for all ages to keep them entertained with the opportunity to talk to experts in the field and find out how we all can help with this disorder.

The documentary film is 27 minutes and will be shown repeatedly, followed by panel discussion with cast and production team. To ensure your place, please book your free ticket and screening time.

SICKLE docufilm screening times

Time slot 11:00 – 12:00
https://buytickets.at/theredcellnetwork/1573973

Time slot 12:00 – 13:00
https://buytickets.at/theredcellnetwork/1574681

Time slot 13:00 – 14:00
https://buytickets.at/theredcellnetwork/1574686

Time slot 14:00 – 15:00
https://buytickets.at/theredcellnetwork/1574690

Time slot 15:00 – 16:00
https://buytickets.at/theredcellnetwork/1574696

Booking/Registration is: REQUIRED

See links at bottom of description to register. This is the screening of the documentary. Other parts of the events do not have to be booked.

Additional Information

Age: Adults, All Ages, Young Adults 12 – 18, Children under 12
Format: Exhibition, Talk, Family Weekend, Film
Timing: In person
Cost: 0
Event Capacity: 100
Theme: Society, Health
Accessibility: Full access

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