The work of our researchers is helping us imagine a world where medicine is as personalized as the patient — where diseases including cancer, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and Huntington’s are treated with targeted drugs customized according to a person’s individual genetic blueprint. Although much is left to do, the institute is offering hope to many who have long believed cures were out of reach.
Research Clusters
Metabolic stress, DNA damage/repair, biomarkers and biosensors for aging, cancer and other Diseases
Pathogen adaptations, gene function, chromosome structure (anti-infective and anti-cancer agents)
Novel methods of control of mosquito-borne diseases including Malaria and Zika Virus
COVID-19 Research
We are collaborating with scientists across the country to search for potential treatments for the novel coronavirus.