A gene therapy lowered cholesterol in early trial results. It has a Philly backstory.
- Posted on May 28, 2026
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A gene therapy lowered cholesterol in early trial results. It has a Philly backstory.
Like countless Americans urged to take medicine every day to control high cholesterol, University of Pennsylvania cardiologist Kiran Musunuru frequently forgets to take his pills. But unlike most patients, he has dedicated his career to trying to do something about it: develop a one-and-done gene therapy that would fix the condition without the daily hassle. The company he co-founded, Verve ...