Professor David Rees
Professor of Paediatric Haematology
Research interests
- Biomedical and life sciences
Contact details
Biography
David Rees is a paediatric haematologist at King’s College London and King’s College Hospital, with an interest in sickle cell disease, thalassaemia, porphyria and other inherited red cell disorders. His research interests include understanding more about the causes of variation in sickle cell disease, and in particular cerebrovascular disease. He is also interested in mechanisms of red cell damage in sickle cell disease, including cellular dehydration. He is involved in the care of about 1000 children with sickle cell disease in South London, and a medical adviser to the Sickle Cell Society.
Research
Red Cell Haematology
Red Cell Haematology
Prenatal ThERapy for SIckle CelL disEaSe (PERICLES)
To generate new knowledge about stakeholders' views on prenatal therapy for Sickle Cell Disease, identify ethical issues and establish protocols for support.
Project status: Ongoing
School of Cancer & Pharmaceutical Sciences: People and Culture
The School of Cancer and Pharmaceutical Science People and Culture committee is committed to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive research and education environment, where everyone can thrive. We strive to support and empower members of our community, by promoting accessibility, representation, and a culture of belonging. Through advocacy, education, and meaningful action, we aim to remove barriers, address systemic inequities, and create opportunities for our whole community to contribute and succeed
News
Experts urge governments to take action and provide basic levels of care for people with Sickle Cell Disease
A Lancet Haematology Commission has urged governments to take immediate action to provide basic levels of care for people with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), as...
Research
Red Cell Haematology
Red Cell Haematology
Prenatal ThERapy for SIckle CelL disEaSe (PERICLES)
To generate new knowledge about stakeholders' views on prenatal therapy for Sickle Cell Disease, identify ethical issues and establish protocols for support.
Project status: Ongoing
School of Cancer & Pharmaceutical Sciences: People and Culture
The School of Cancer and Pharmaceutical Science People and Culture committee is committed to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive research and education environment, where everyone can thrive. We strive to support and empower members of our community, by promoting accessibility, representation, and a culture of belonging. Through advocacy, education, and meaningful action, we aim to remove barriers, address systemic inequities, and create opportunities for our whole community to contribute and succeed
News
Experts urge governments to take action and provide basic levels of care for people with Sickle Cell Disease
A Lancet Haematology Commission has urged governments to take immediate action to provide basic levels of care for people with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), as...