The Huntington’s Breakthrough: Challenging Genetic Fate Through Gene Therapy
Tuesday 9 June 2026
Deep Tech Stage
Planet & Life Sciences
A landmark medical milestone has occurred, slowing Huntington’s disease by 75%. Hear directly from the scientists behind this breakthrough and explore how gene therapy, neurosurgery, and real-time neural monitoring converged to make the impossible achievable.
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How did scientists slow the progression of Huntington’s disease for the first time in history?
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Discover how precision neurosurgery, viral gene delivery, and real-time data visualisation combined to create a world-first therapeutic success.
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See how this breakthrough could unlock new treatments — and eventually prevention — for a wide range of complex neurological conditions.