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Biotech investors: Stop expecting CRISPR science to make big leaps

CRISPR technologies have tremendous potential to improve the health of patients with hard-to-cure or incurable illnesses. There are many valuable wins we can achieve for patients suffering from the most intractable cancers, where the science advances in small, non-glamorous increments yet the lifesaving impact for patients could not be more significant. Join leaders in the field Eric Kmiec, Ph.D., and Kelly Banas, Ph.D., as they examine the current layout of the field, the benchmarks of science compared to the challenges of investment, and their hopes for a scientific field that examines CRISPR with rigor and caution.

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PRESS 17 June 2025

Gene Editing Institute Celebrates 10 Years of Innovation, Impact and Discovery

“This anniversary is more than a reflection on the past — it’s a launchpad for the future. And if the last 10 years are any indication, the next 10 will be nothing short of extraordinary.”

With those words, Jennifer Schwartz, Esq., chief strategy and legal officer at ChristianaCare, kicked off a vibrant celebration on June 12, marking the 10th anniversary of the Gene Editing Institute.

PRESS 18 December 2024

ChristianaCare’s Gene Editing Institute Earns Prestigious Spot on The Scientist’s Top 10 Innovations List for CRISPR in a Box™

ChristianaCare’s Gene Editing Institute’s CRISPR in a Box™ teaching toolkit has been named the #2 innovation on The Scientist’s Top 10 Innovations list for 2024. This cutting-edge toolkit has already empowered over 1,000 students this year, providing a hands-on experience with one of the most exciting technologies in modern science.

PRESS 15 October 2024

Scientists Use CRISPR Tools to Safely Disable Gene Mutation Linked to Advanced Skin Cancer

In a potential advance for melanoma patients, researchers at ChristianaCare’s Gene Editing Institute have used CRISPR gene editing tools to disable a gene mutation often seen in aggressive forms of this dangerous skin cancer that renders promising treatments ineffective.

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