Bugs in cities: Chagas disease in Arequipa, Peru & Bed bugs in Philly
I work on insects, humans, animals and how they interact, including how they infect each other with pathogens.
Equine Laminitis Research Laboratory
Using a multidisciplinary approach, our goal is to elucidate the mechanisms that lead to laminitis in different clinical situations in order to develop effective preventative and treatment strategies.
Deciphering the Metabolic Origins of Heart Disease
The Kelly Lab is interested in the metabolic origins of heart failure.
Pediatric Leukemia Research
Projects will vary based on interest and prior experience. Interested students should contact us to discuss possibilities.
Human Papillomavirus-Host Cell Interactions
Molecular and cell biology of human papillomaviruses and cancer
Novel Approaches For Evaluating Cardiac Function In Children
Applying concepts used in structural engineering to overcome challenges in the field of cardiology.
Unwinding Neuroregeneration and Neurodegeneration
Use Drosophila, mouse and organoid injury models to identify novel targets for treating neural injury and neurodegeneration.
Blood Stem Cells and Leukemias
My laboratory focuses on molecular hematology-oncology with an emphasis on studying how normal blood stem cells develop and how hematological malignancies arise.
Epigenetics and Cancer Predisposition
Our research focuses on Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome, an epigenetic cancer predisposition disorder.
Clinical Heart Failure and Transplantation and General Cardiology
Social Determinants of Health; Community Outreach Initiatives; Ventricular Function