Kris Saha
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Leads research lab in biotechnology (gene therapy, cell therapy, gene editing, CRISPR, stem cell bioengineering) and leader in science policy and bioethics
Associate Professor, biomedical engineering; Retina Research Foundation Kathryn and Latimer Murfee Chair; WID College of Engineering School of Medicine and Public Health Work: 608-316-4313 — Home and cell phones available upon request ksaha@wisc.edu Home page Twitter: @sahakris
Topics
- CRISPR and gene editing
- Stem cell biology
- Genome engineering and synthetic biology (e.g., gene circuits, synthetic embryos)
- Cell therapy, biomanufacturing, immunotherapy
- Science and democracy including various interfaces between science and the public
Achievements
- Member, National Academies' Forum on Regenerative Medicine, 2016-present
- Co-led two national centers on gene and cell therapy
- Emerging Leader, National Academy of Medicine
- National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award, 2014
- Rising Star Award, Biomedical Engineering Society, 2013