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Jun 14, 2026, 18:01
Ahmar U. Zaidi: The First Pivotal Study of a New Mechanism in Sickle Cell Disease
Ahmar U. Zaidi, Senior Medical Director of Clinical Development at Agios Pharmaceuticals, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“EHA plenary for the RISE UP study!
An incredible moment.
Not because the RISE UP study was on one of the biggest stages in hematology, but because of what it represented.
The first pivotal study of a new mechanism in Sickle Cell disease. The chance to help tell the story of a potential new treatment paradigm in sickle cell disease: PK activation.
There is immense gratitude for the patients, families, investigators, advocates, and colleagues who made this moment possible.
Progress in sickle cell disease belongs to all of them.
I am simply fortunate to be here while their story is told.”

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