Yu Yongguo

Yu Yongguo

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Yu Yongguo is a lead doctor involved in a controversial gene-editing clinical trial at Xinhua Hospital in Shanghai, which resulted in the death of a young girl. Following the incident, he faced minor penalties for failing to properly oversee the trial and ensure compliance with regulatory standards, highlighting significant ethical and oversight issues within the Chinese biomedical research landscape.

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Yu Yongguo was one of the lead doctors for the clinical trial associated with the experimental treatment.

Girl’s undisclosed death in gene-editing trial raises red flags in booming Chinese industry
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-08-01
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