International Clinical Trials Day is observed on May 20th every year to mark the anniversary of the first randomized clinical study, which was conducted by James Lind in 1747. On Saturday, May 20, 2023, take a moment to celebrate the accomplishments of clinical research professionals in the sickle cell disease (SCD) field and learn about clinical research advancements made across the globe. Listen to this episode of the American Society of Hematology’s (ASH) podcast, Bringing Sickle Cell Disease to Life, entitled, “Finding a Purpose Through Sickle Cell Disease Research” to learn from experts Drs. Wally Smith and Betty Pace about their paths to conducting clinical research and training opportunities available to sickle cell researchers today.