Gene Therapy for Beta Thalassemia: Rahemeen’s Story
Rahemeen no longer needs regular blood transfusions, and her future has been transformed, ever since she received a curative gene therapy for her inherited blood disorder.
Building on our proven track record in cell and gene therapy, CHOP is committed to discovering the next life-changing treatments for the most serious diseases.
Rahemeen no longer needs regular blood transfusions, and her future has been transformed, ever since she received a curative gene therapy for her inherited blood disorder.
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