The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Inc. will hold its 53rd annual national convention Wednesday, Oct. 15, through Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Loews Chicago O’Hare Hotel in Rosemont, Illinois. The four-day multidisciplinary convention — following the theme “Empowerment: Forging Ahead with Strength and Courage” — will address sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait, drawing hundreds of health care professionals, researchers, patients, families, community-based organizations, leaders and advocates.

Additional convention events include exhibit hall presentations, advocacy lectures, clinical trial updates, educational workshops, medical reports, panel discussions, award presentations, social events and an evening gala. Participants will have the opportunity to connect and interact with health care leaders and professionals and gain new relationships, knowledge and resources.

To learn more and register, visit sicklecelldisease.org/get-involved/events/annual-national-convention.