Mentor Areas
Under Dr. Vanderver’s leadership, the multidisciplinary Leukodystrophy Center team is focused on creating new standards of care for children with leukodystrophies by advancing leukodystrophy gene discovery, creating new therapies, and supporting and advocating for patients and their families. In parallel with this strong clinical program, Dr. Vanderver’s preclinical and clinical research projects will aim to discover molecular therapeutics that target the genetics of leukodystrophy subtypes. Already, Dr. Vanderver is leading two clinical studies that intend to repurpose medications — one that is currently used to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and another that targets interferon for patients with Aicardi-Goutieres syndrome. Another clinical trial underway is assessing the efficacy and utility of whole genome sequencing as a first-line diagnostic test for leukodystrophies. In addition to her clinical and research efforts, Dr. Vanderver leads the Global Leukodystrophy Initiative, an advocacy group that includes parents, clinicians and researchers, to raise disease awareness and ensure that patients receive appropriate social and medical support.
Description:
Projects will vary. Interested students should contact us to discuss possibilities.
Preferred Qualifications
No specific qualifications.
Details:
Preferred Student Year
First-year, Second-Year, Junior, Senior
Academic Term
Fall, Spring, Summer
I prefer to have students start during the above term(s).Volunteer
Yes
Yes indicates that faculty are open to volunteers.Paid
Yes
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.