How I Work With Sickle Cell Disease
Others in the sickle cell disease community have asked me a few times whether it’s wise to disclose having sickle cell when applying for a job ....
Dunstan Nicol-Wilson is from London, England, and was diagnosed with the “invisible disorder” sickle cell anemia from birth. Nicol-Wilson has a BSc in bioscience and an MSc in public health (global health). He has spent his career in research governance and is now a clinical project manager. In addition, he is also a freelance columnist and mentor. Nicol-Wilson began advocating for sickle cell anemia in 2018 through various talks, columns, and community outreach. He hopes his advocacy will raise awareness for sickle cell and blood donation, encouraging others to share their stories. Outside of work and advocacy, he loves to travel, try new experiences, and spend time with friends and family. He can be contacted via Instagram and LinkedIn.
Others in the sickle cell disease community have asked me a few times whether it’s wise to disclose having sickle cell when applying for a job ....
Exercise has been a double-edged sword for me with sickle cell disease. On the one hand, it's great because of the vast benefits ...
I have sickle cell (HbSS), which means one of my main symptoms is a sickle cell crisis. A crisis is an extreme pain episode ...
It is difficult to tell visually that someone has sickle cell, so it's often called an invisible disorder ....