Key facts
- Alex "A-Rod" Rodriguez will speak at the 20th Annual Sickle Cell Disease Research and Education Symposium.
- The event is hosted by the Foundation for Sickle Cell Disease Research (FSCDR).
- The symposium coincides with the 49th National Sickle Cell Disease Scientific Meeting.
The Foundation for Sickle Cell Disease Research (FSCDR) has announced that Alex "A-Rod" Rodriguez, a 14-time MLB All-Star and 2009 World Series Champion with the New York Yankees, will be a featured speaker at its 20th Annual Sickle Cell Disease Research and Education Symposium. This significant event will also serve as the 49th National Sickle Cell Disease Scientific Meeting. The announcement was made on June 4, 2026, from Hollywood, Florida.