Mentor Areas
I am interested in the genetic basis of hereditary ocular diseases in animals and people. By learning from our canine friends affected with ocular diseases, I strive to to understanding the molecular mechanisms of the equivalent diseases affecting human patients. My research goal is to develop safe and effective therapies such as AAV gene therapy to prevent or reverse vision-loss in affected animals and people.
Description:
Projects can range from basic molecular biology lab work such as DNA extraction and PCR to independent projects involving the development of new methods, designing experiments, and analyzing/preparing data for publication.
Preferred Qualifications
Basic knowledge of genetics and/or molecular biology
Details:
Preferred Student Year
First-year, Second-Year, Junior, Senior
Project Academic Year
2023–2024
Volunteer
Yes
Paid
No
Yes indicates that faculty are open to paying students they engage in their research, regardless of their work-study eligibility.Work Study
Yes
Yes indicates that faculty are open to hiring work-study-eligible students.