gene therapy
noun
: the insertion of usually genetically altered genes into cells especially to replace defective genes in the treatment of genetic disorders or to provide a specialized disease-fighting function
gene therapist
noun
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advances in the science of gene therapy
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Vijay Kumar is leaving his role as acting director of the office that reviews cell and gene therapies at the FDA, according to an email obtained by STAT.
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Elaine Chen,
STAT,
30 June 2026
The event honors the scientists responsible for advances in gene therapy, neurodegenerative disease and theories of fundamental particles.
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Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
Dana and Marc have turned their son’s diagnosis into a national movement to bring together families, researchers, donors, and clinicians to advance the very first gene therapy treatment for INAD.
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Parents,
24 June 2026
Prasad’s decision on UniQure’s gene therapy was reversed on Wednesday.
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Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
18 June 2026
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Elaine Chen,
STAT,
30 June 2026
The event honors the scientists responsible for advances in gene therapy, neurodegenerative disease and theories of fundamental particles.
—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
Dana and Marc have turned their son’s diagnosis into a national movement to bring together families, researchers, donors, and clinicians to advance the very first gene therapy treatment for INAD.
—
Parents,
24 June 2026
Prasad’s decision on UniQure’s gene therapy was reversed on Wednesday.
—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
18 June 2026
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“Gene therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gene%20therapy. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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