The Gene Editing Revolution's First Footprints In 2025, doctors Kiran Musunuru and Rebecca Ahrens Nicklas achieved what many thought impossible: designing, testing, and administering a personalized gene editing therapy for baby KJ in just six months.
This breakthrough marked the first time CRISPR technology had been successfully used on a patient.
What's remarkable about this achievement is not just the speed at which it was developed, but also the way Musunuru and Ahrens Nicklas broke free from traditional research silos to create a bespoke solution for a desperate family.