Temple University · NeuroscienceGene Editing for HIV Cure Lab
Kamel Khalili · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Research Focus
Dr. Kamel Khalili's lab is focused on finding a cure for HIV using advanced gene editing technologies, specifically CRISPR. The lab aims to enhance the immune response and eliminate the HIV virus that remains hidden in the body despite treatment. Through innovative research and collaboration, they are developing targeted therapies that could lead to sustainable control or elimination of the virus.
CRISPRHIVgene editingimmune responseviral reservoirs
Research Aims
3AIM 01Use genome editing to target and remove HIV proviruses from cells.
AIM 02Enhance the function of immune cells to improve response against HIV.
AIM 03Develop advanced CRISPR delivery methods for targeted therapy in animal models.
Skills the Lab Values
CRISPRnext generation sequencinganimal modelscell cultureimmunological assays
Output against the department
Publications548top 10% of dept.67th of 671
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Citations25ktop 16% of dept.105th of 671
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