A case for developing North-South partnerships for research in sickle cell disease.
For a better understanding of the pathophysiology and mechanisms of phenotypic diversity of sickle cell disease, and for the improvement of its management globally, there is a strong case for developing sustainable research partnerships between rich and poor countries.
Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, University of Oxford, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9DS, United Kingdom.
David
D
Weatherall
Karen
K
Hofman
Griffin
G
Rodgers
John
J
Ruffin
Sharon
S
Hrynkow
D000755:Anemia, Sickle Cell / Q000401:mortality / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D012106:Research / Q000639:trends*