Virology, Gene Expression, and Cancer
Viral Latency, Viral Genomics, Cancer Biology Projects relating to Epstein-Barr Virus, Kaposi's Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus, and Telomere Maintenance
GI Allergy Research Opportunity
Research opportunity in pediatric gastroenterology, specifically food allergies.
HLA Immunogenetics
Use of machine learning bin discovery and feature engineering strategies for improved prediction of kidney transplantation outcomes.
Developing Biochemical & Computational Diagnostics in Mitochondrial Disease
We use human cell lines as well as statistical learning approaches to study biochemical abnormalities that occur in primary mitochondrial disease, with a core goal of improving our ability to rapidly diagnose mitochondrial disease
Clinical Use and Impact Of Innovative Information Technology Tools
We have created a clinical information tool for clinicians to use while caring for patients that integrates with our electronic health records and is used by 5000 clinicians at Penn a month. There are opportunities to research the effects of its use and impact at Penn both on clinician experience as well ass patient experience/outcomes.
Psychiatric Genetics
Ongoing projects involve genome-wide association studies, analysis of gene expression levels, and analysis of exome and whole genome sequence in population- and family-based studies of schizophrenia, autism, addiction, and normal variation in brain structure and function.
Epigenetic Modificaitons and Innate Immune Responses In Non-Myeloid Cells
Projects will vary. Interested students should contact us to discuss possibilities
Characterization of radioligands for studying neurodegeneration in the Alzheimer's disease-related dementias (ADRDs)
The goal of this project is to conduct the in vitro characterization of radioligands under development as potential PET radiotracers.
Nanogene Therapy For Hearing Loss and Head and Neck Cancer
Novel targeted nanohydrogel delivery for the treatment of inner ear diseases and molecular therapy for head and neck cancer.