$3 million prize goes to duo whose research led to first sickle cell CRISPR therapy
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$3 million prize goes to duo whose research led to first sickle cell CRISPR therapy

April 19, 2026
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Dr. Swee Lay Thein and Dr. Stuart Orkin won the 3 million Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences for their work toward a functional cure for the deadly blood disorders sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia.

 $3 million prize goes to duo whose research led to first sickle cell CRISPR therapy
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