We are a group of medical students from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. Since 2015, we have been traveling to the rural province of Dang, Nepal to assist in the screening, diagnosis, and education of patients with sickle cell disease, an inherited blood condition that can be debilitating if not properly managed. In partnership with Creating Possibilities Nepal and Her International through the UBC Global Health Initiative, we aim to alter the outcomes of sickle cell disease in this population while offering first-year medical students the opportunity of a lifetime.
About the Project
Sickle-cell disease (SCD) is an inherited condition characterized by sickle or crescent-shaped red blood cells, due to an abnormality in a protein called hemoglobin.
Meet the Team
Our team each year comprises of medical students from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada.
Sponsorship
Interested in supporting our project? Our work relies on the support of monetary and in-kind donations from both individuals and businesses.
UBC Sickle Cell Project 