Gigi Hadid & Tekedra Mawakana with Kathy High, Jean Bennett, Albert Maguire: 2026 Breakthrough Prize

This video celebrates the groundbreaking achievement of Jean Bennett, Katherine High, and Albert McGuire, who developed the first FDA-approved gene replacement therapy for inherited retinal degeneration. Through their perseverance, patients born with genetic blindness, such as Hannah Reif, have regained their sight, transforming their lives and opening new possibilities for treating other genetic diseases.