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Through a spirit of social justice and equity, and the passion of doctors, patients, and advocates, Oakland is home to critical developments in sickle cell research and treatment. From the first sickle cell clinics set up by the Black Panther Party, to a revolutionary clinical trial involving CRISPR, this series explores the frontiers of science and health equity by telling the stories of the people who create change.

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Episode guide

Episode One: The Challenge of Sickle Cell
Episode Two: Why Oakland?
Episode Three: Living with Sickle Cell
Episode Four: The CRISPR Breakthrough
Episode Five: What Comes Next?
Episode Six: Love Finds a Way

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