The purpose of the patient services core of the Bronx Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center (BCSCC) is to provide a comprehensive, organized and coordinated team approach that realizes the potential of the collaborative model that includes education, counseling, outreach, testing, research and training. It involves parents, families, health professionals, administrators and communities.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Type
Specialized Center--Cooperative Agreements (U54)
Project #
5U54HL070994-04
Application #
7211450
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZHL1)
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
2006-04-01
Budget End
2007-03-31
Support Year
4
Fiscal Year
2006
Total Cost
$14,205
Indirect Cost
Name
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Department
Type
DUNS #
110521739
City
Bronx
State
NY
Country
United States
Zip Code
10461
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