Dr. Yutaka Niihara, LA BioMed (IMAGE) LA BioMed Caption Dr. Yutaka Niihara, LA BioMed researcher, developed a promising new treatment for sickle cell disease. Credit Dana Maione Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.