By Sophia Chertock '22, Lisa Li '24, Lauren Cho '24J

Using CRISPR, we are transfecting B. malayi filiaral agents of lymphatic filariasis with a reporter gene-containing plasmid. This method will be used for drug development.

CRISPR Mediated Transfection of B. malayi in a Co-culture system; poster session deriving from STRIDE, McKinley, and honors thesis research with Steven A. Williams, Gates professor of biology, Susan Haynes, research technician of biological sciences, and Mary Doherty, research associate of biological sciences