Gene editing proves life-changing for young man with sickle cell disease


Ever since Dominick Bibbs, 21, was a baby, he has experienced debilitating sickle cell disease symptoms, which affected his ability to go to school, play with his friends and enjoy an active childhood. After years of pain crises and life-threatening complications, Bibbs’ life changed when he received gene editing therapy with Dr. Michael Eckrich, a pediatric hematologist/oncologist at Atrium Health Levine Children’s Cancer & Blood Disorders.

Dominick’s journey with sickle cell disease

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