On this episode, Dr. Z and Dr. C talk shop with a rising star in sickle cell disease. Dr. Oladipo Cole is a fellow at Washington University in St. Louis, MO. He also has sickle cell disease. Here he talks about his journey from child living with sickle cell disease to physician working in the disease state.   SHOW DESCRIPTION Cheat Codes is a podcast for the sickle cell community that brings listeners a series of segments and interviews packed with critical education that patients and families need to know, as well as updates and clarifications from the social media "buzz" around sickle cell. Hosted by Ahmar U. Zaidi, MD (Dr. Z) & Michael U Callaghan, MD (Dr. Mike). Listen to past episodes of Cheat Codes wherever you get your podcasts!   TRANSPARENCY STATEMENT Cheat Codes: A Sickle Cell Podcast is made possible by Agios Pharmaceuticals Inc. Visit Agios.com to learn more. The following Agios-supported programs are intended for informational and educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. Please speak with your healthcare professional before making any treatment decisions. Hosts Dr. Ahmar Zaidi, Dr. Mike Callaghanand guest Dr. Obiageli Nnodu have been compensated for their time.