12-year-old Kendric Cromer receives first commercially licensed gene therapy for sickle cell disease using Lyfgenia.

12-year-old Kendric Cromer from Washington has become the first person worldwide to receive commercially licensed gene therapy for sickle cell disease, marking a significant milestone for the 20,000 US patients who suffer from the condition. The treatment, called Lyfgenia, was developed by Bluebird Bio and approved by the FDA in December. It offers hope to those who qualify, but also highlights the challenges patients face in accessing new sickle cell treatments.

May 06, 2024
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