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Eric B Kmiec


Eric B Kmiec

Christiana Care Health System and University of Delaware, USA

Biography

Eric B. Kmiec is well-known for his pioneering work in the fi elds of molecular medicine and gene editing. Throughout his professional career, He has led research teams in developing gene editing technologies and genetic therapies for inherited disorders such as Sickle Cell Disease. He is the recipient of multiple research awards from the National Institutes of Health (RO1s, R21s), the American Cancer Society, and private foundations including the 2012 Proudford Foundation Unsung Hero Award in Sickle Cell Disease. He has been a member of numerous editorial boards, NIH study sections and review boards and is the (primary/senior) author of more than 145 scientifi c publications (mostly in genetic recombination and gene editing).

Abstract

Abstract : CRISPR-directed gene editing creates genetic heterogeneity surrounding the sickle cell disease point mutation