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23-year-old becomes first in state functionally cured of sickle cell disease
By Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE/Gray News) - A New Orleans man became the first person in Louisiana to be functionally cured of sickle cell disease through gene therapy.Daniel Cressy, 23, underwent the procedure at Manning Family Children’s Hospital, with doctors saying the disease is now no longer active in h...
Key takeaway Daniel Cressy, 23, underwent the procedure at Manning Family Children’s Hospital, with doctors saying the disease is now no longer active in h...
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The breakthrough in Louisiana has implications for Atlanta , where access to similar gene therapy treatments could be a game-changer for local residents living with sickle cell disease. Given the city's position as a hub for medical research and treatment, it's likely that Atlanta's hospitals and research institutions will be watching this development closely. The fact that Cressy's treatment was successful using his own stem cells edited in a lab could pave the way for more widespread adoption of this approach in other states, including Georgia. As Cressy noted, access to treatment should not be limited by geography, and Atlanta's medical community may play a key role in expanding access to this life-changing therapy for those in need. With a large and diverse population, Atlanta could be an important location for further research and treatment of sickle cell disease, potentially improving outcomes for thousands of people in the region.
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Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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What is this story about? NEW ORLEANS (WVUE/Gray News) - A New Orleans man became the first person in Louisiana to be functionally cured of sickle cell disease through gene therapy.Daniel Cressy, 23, underwent the procedure at Manning Family Children’s Hospital, with doctors saying the disease is now no longer active in h...
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