HBB Gene and Sickle Cell Disease

Authors

Elaine Vanterpool, Oakwood University
Adia Burley, Oakwood University

Faculty Mentor

Dr. Elaine Vanterpool

Files

Description

Sickle cell disease affects the shape of the red blood cells in our body, which can affect the oxygen carried to the rest of the body. The red blood cells become sickle-shaped, making it harder to pass through the body. Sickle cell disease affects around 100,000 people in the United States (CDC). More than 90% are African American or non-Hispanic black, and 3%-9% are Hispanic or Latino (CDC). Some mutations have been reported that are related to sickle cell disease, with HBB mutations highly correlated with sickle cell. This study aims to evaluate the specific missense mutations associated with HBB.

Publication Date

2025

City

Huntsville

Disciplines

Biology

Recommended Citation

Vanterpool, Elaine and Burley, Adia, "HBB Gene and Sickle Cell Disease" (2025). Student Posters. 63.
https://ouscholars.oakwood.edu/student-posters/63