Cell & Gene Therapy News

CHOP-led Study Shows Novel Gene Therapy for Hemophilia A Leads to Sustained Expression of Clotting Factor and Reduced Bleeding Events
Results from multicenter study are first to show improved production of coagulation factor VIII over prolonged period, leading to reduction or complete elimination of bleeding events.
CHOP Researchers Develop a New Class of CAR-T Cells that Target Previously Untargetable Cancer Drivers
CHOP researchers have developed a novel cancer therapy that targets proteins inside cancer cells that are essential for tumor growth and survival but have been historically impossible to reach.
Positive Preliminary Data on CRISPR Treatment for Blood Diseases
A collaborative team of researchers, including Dr. Stephan Grupp, recently presented preliminary data showing that a CRISPR-based gene-editing therapy for inherited blood disorders is safe and effective.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Develop “Dimmer Switch” to Help Control Gene Therapy
CHOP researchers have developed a “dimmer switch” system based on alternative RNA splicing that can control levels of proteins expressed from gene therapy vectors.
CHOP Researchers Develop Humanized CAR T-Cell Therapy that Shows Potential for Patients with Relapsed B-ALL
The treatment modifies a domain in the CAR that targets CD19, making it look more human and therefore less likely to be rejected by patients.
Dr. Stephan Grupp and Patient Emily Whitehead Featured on The Doctors
On May 28, Dr. Stephan Grupp was featured on The Doctors to discuss the latest in CAR-T cell therapy and how it is changing the future of cancer care.
CHOP Gene Therapy Experts Profiled in Philadelphia Magazine
CHOP researchers were interviewed as a part of a comprehensive article about cell and gene therapy in Philadelphia Magazine.

CHOP Researchers Develop Potentially Safer, More Effective Gene Therapy Vector for Blood Disorders
CHOP researchers have developed a gene therapy vector for sickle cell disease and other blood disorder that is potentially superior to competitors.