Gene Therapy: Cures Within Reach
This article was originally published in Start Up
Executive Summary
After rocky beginnings, there is increasing optimism about the potential for gene therapy to make an impact in rare disease. Promising data from late-stage clinical trials, improved safety, and the first Western regulatory approval of a gene therapy are now driving numerous initial public offerings, venture capital financings, and tie-ups with major pharmaceutical companies.
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