Jesse Gelsinger

Gene Therapy Trial Participant

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Born: June 18, 1981

Died: September 17, 1999

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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As of July 2026: Died September 17, 1999, four days after receiving experimental gene therapy

Gene therapy killed Jesse Gelsinger in 1999. His death triggered FDA shutdowns and nearly ended the field.

Updated Jul 3