Genome engineering for science and medicine

Our approach

Our scientific interests lie in developing innovative methods in molecular and genetic engineering for applications in regenerative medicine, treating disease, and enhancing our understanding of fundamental biological processes.  Our work in these areas capitalizes on the products of the Genomic Revolution and modern advances in the fields of genome engineering, genetic reprogramming, gene delivery, protein engineering, stem cell transplantation, and synthetic biology to create biologic approaches with the potential to improve human health.

Cellular and molecular engineering of new biological systems

We envision the engineering of a new biology to fulfill previously intractable design criteria for a myriad of solutions to challenges in medicine and science.

 

Commitment to education and outreach

Our intellectual interests are complemented by our dedication to training the next generation of scientists and engineers at the high school, undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral level.  

Our Research

  • Genome editing

    Genome engineering for gene and cell therapy

  • Epigenome editing and gene regulation

  • Programing cell biology

  • Genetic control systems

February 5, 2025

Congratulations to Sam for receiving the 2025 Dean's Award for Excellence in Mentoring

Our News

December 4, 2024

Congratulations to Helen who was selected for the Duke-NUS exchange program where she traveled to Singapore and presented her work at two conferences

December 13, 2024

Congratulations to Boxun for receiving the award for best oral presentation at the Precision Genomics Collaboratory Retreat

February 7, 2025

Congratulations to Christian who was selected to give a talk at the Precision Genome Engineering: Translating the Human Genome to the Clinic Keystone Symposium conference in Killarney, Ireland