Zilong Qiu
Zilong Qiu is a researcher at Jiaotong University in Shanghai, noted for his work on experimental gene therapies aimed at treating genetic disorders of brain development. Recently, he has been in the news for his involvement in a controversial experimental treatment for a six-year-old girl named Mei, which tragically resulted in her death due to unforeseen complications from the therapy.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paraguay | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 7,132,538 | 5,416 | $38,000 | 29$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 4.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,522 | $700,000 | 528$ |
| Totals | 2 | 15,787,160 | 11,938 | $738,000 | 557$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Paraguay:
Zilong Qiu is one of the neuroscientists competing to apply a specific version of the CRISPR gene editing technique in children with rare diseases.
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Switzerland:
Zilong Qiu is a Shanghai scientist who was approached by Mei's parents to develop a tailored gene therapy.
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