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A 23-Year-Old in Louisiana Was Functionally Cured of Sickle Cell Disease

Daniel Cressy’s story is a powerful glimpse into the real-world era of gene therapy. It is also a reminder that access may become the next frontier.

Why now

A patient-level milestone is moving gene therapy from approval news into real-world care in Louisiana.

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Published
Jun 24, 2026
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