Robert Nickel, MD

Associate Professor
Primary Department
Pediatrics
Affiliation
Children's National Hospital
Research Interests

Dr. Nickel studies sickle cell anemia in children.  He is involved in studies seeking to improve the only proven cure for sickle cell disease, blood and marrow transplantation (BMT).  He also has an interest in studying transfusion-related alloimmunization and interventions to improve the use of hydroxyurea in sickle cell disease.

Keywords

Anemia, Sickle Cell, Transfusion, Bone Marrow Transplantation,

Research Level
T2: Translation to Patients
Research Method(s)
  • Create a brief educational video/module
  • Recruit patients
  • Administer the intervention