Stem Cells More Cost-Effective than Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease

Researchers found gene therapy produced the highest modeled health benefit, but haploidentical stem cell transplantation offered better value at current prices

June 16, 2026
3 min

The Medicine Maker

Top Institutions in Hematology

Brief introduction explaining scope and methodology.

#1

Yale School of Medicine

New Haven, Connecticut
Key Differentiators
- Hematology
#2

Yale Cancer Center

New Haven, Connecticut
Key Differentiators
- Hematology
#3

Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center

Boston, Massachusetts
Key Differentiators
- Hematology
- Oncology
#4

University of Washington

Seattle, Washington
Key Differentiators
- Hematology
#5

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

Seattle, Washington
Key Differentiators
- Hematology
- Oncology