About SCCAPE
Returning for the seventh year, SCCAPE is a 4-day multidisciplinary conference hosted in Richmond, Virginia for physicians, pharmacists, physician assistants, nurses, social workers, psychologists, community health providers, patients, and their families. SCCAPE is designed to prepare allied health professionals, community-based staff, and volunteers to work together to improve patient outcomes.
SCCAPE 2026 will be hosted from March 23rd - March 26th in Richmond, VA. Location to be announced.
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Education
Education is at the heart of SCCAPE. Our conference provides a unique opportunity to learn from experts in the field, collaborate with fellow healthcare providers, and gain the knowledge and skills needed to provide the best possible care for patient with Sickle Cell Disease.
Community
Outreach
SCCAPE connects dedicated individuals who share a common goal of making a positive impact on Sickle Cell care. Whether you join in-person or online, we are confident you'll find this a memorable, connected experience!
Experience the best of Sickle Cell Disease research and practice at SCCAPE. With sessions on US healthcare delivery system, SCD pain and treatments, racism and health disparities, communication techniques, mental health, transition, and community-based organizations, this event is a one-stop-shop to expand your knowledge and grow your professional network!
Health
Equity
Featured Faculty
Wally R. Smith, MD
Florence Neal Cooper Smith Professor of Sickle Cell Disease
School of Medicine
Division of General Medicine
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia
We are excited for the return of Sickle Cell Disease expert and dynamic speaker, Wally R. Smith, MD who will present several sessions at SCCAPE 2026. He is the first recipient of The Florence Neal Cooper Smith Professor of Sickle Cell Disease, the second African-American male chair in the United States. He also serves as the Vice-Chairman for Research of the Division of General Internal Medicine and is the former Scientific Director of the Center on Health Disparities at Virginia Commonwealth University. In addition, he was a member of the Institute of Medicine’s Committee on Standards for Trustworthy Guidelines. He has authored over 100 publications.
