Lei Lei
10-03-22
Research Emphasis Dr. Lei’s research focuses on mammalian ovarian reserve formation, maintenance, and its associated female reproductive health issues. The Lei lab is particularly interested in understanding 1) how the intercellular transport of organelles and cytoplasm during ovarian reserve formation in fetal ovaries influences ovarian function and female fertility...
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Christian Lorson
11-15-19
Fields of Interest Molecular Genetics Gene Therapy Education Ph.D. 1997, University of Missouri-Columbia B.A. 1991, Colorado College Research Statement Molecular basis of spinal muscular atrophy; RNA processing; gene therapy. Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is an autosomal recessive disorder that is the leading genetic cause of infantile death. SMA is...
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Donald Burke
11-15-19
Fields of Interest Mechanism and evolution of catalysis by ribozymes. Education Ph.D. 1992, University of California, Berkeley Research Statement Understand the mechanism and evolution of catalysis by ribozymes and the molecular basis of retroviral inhibition by RNA-based drugs. Both aptamers and ribozymes are found in nature and can be...
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