I am a gene therapy researcher, global advocate, and co-founder of the Global Gene Therapy Initiative. Without access to screening, diagnostics and disease modifying drugs, the transformative power of gene therapies and other curative treatments cannot be realized.

There are millions of warriors holding both pain and hope behind every dollar donated and every step taken on the 2025 Summits for Sickle Cell trek. 

It is my honor to partner with Sickle Forward to support access to basic care for those most in need, and it's humbling to share this journey with three amazing sickle cell warriors navigating life after gene therapy.