Stuart Turvey
Pediatric immunologist at BC Children's Hospital who has treated patients with immune disorders for more than a decade and who explains the medical and scientific context of the prime editing clinical trial.
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Mar 9, 2026 • 15min
How a gene edit gave a B.C teen his life back
Dr. Stuart Turvey, a pediatric immunologist who studies immune disorders, explains the science behind prime editing. Ty Sperley, a Kelowna teen born with chronic granulomatous disease, shares how a gene edit changed his life. They discuss the trial offer, how cells were edited and returned, the moment doctors confirmed the cure, and Ty’s life after treatment.
