From a Thanksgiving night emergency to one of the fastest gene therapies ever deployed, this is the story of a family’s relentless pursuit to help their daughter, and how RTW Foundation made it possible.

This episode was recorded on June 11, 2025, and the clinical trial details discussed may have changed; please see ellysteam.org for the most current information on Elly’s case.

PODCAST TEAM

Producer & Director: Devon Leaver

Production Coordinator: YingYu Lin

Editor: Dominique Guerra

Research Consultants: Joe Katakowski, PhD, and Nicole Litt

Story Consultant: Samantha Darris

Theme music: Ganymede by Yehezkel Raz

Additional music: APM Music

Featuring: Michelle  ...