New treatments for Blood disorders like leukemia and sickle cell disease are the result of years of research

By Shelley Irwin

Published September 11, 2025 at 12:29 PM EDT

President Elect of the American Society of Hematology, Dr. Robert Negrin talks about the threat of funding cuts.

New treatments for Blood disorders like leukemia and sickle cell disease are the result of years of research, proposed budget cuts could impact, speaking today with the President Elect of the American Society of Hematology, Dr. Robert Negrin.

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