University of Missouri-Columbia · BiologyCenter for Genome Editing in Pigs
Kiho Lee · Columbia, Missouri
Research Focus
Dr. Kiho Lee's lab focuses on improving pigs as important models for both agriculture and human medicine by using advanced genome editing techniques like CRISPR. The research aims to enhance the safety and efficiency of creating genetically engineered pigs, which can help us better understand diseases and improve livestock traits. By developing new methods to quickly analyze these pigs after genetic modifications, the lab strives to make genetically edited pigs more accessible for scientific and agricultural purposes.
CRISPRgenome editinggenetically engineered pigsagriculturebiomedical applicationsphenotype identificationgenome integritydisease modeling
Research Aims
3AIM 01Generate methods for global detection of off-target events in genetically engineered pigs.
AIM 02Develop strategies to secure genome integrity during the genome editing process.
AIM 03Create a strategy to rapidly phenotype genetically engineered fetuses.
Skills the Lab Values
CRISPR/Cas technologygenome editingmolecular biology techniquesanimal breedingphenotypingbiochemical assaysgenetic modificationdata analysislivestock management
Output against the department
Publications283top 21% of dept.212th of 1,033
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Citations4.4kbottom 34% of dept.683rd of 1,033
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