Our Research
The focus of our research is developing viral vector-based gene replacement strategies for the treatment of inherited ocular disease.
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Meet Dr. Boye
Dr. Shannon E. Boye received her B.S. in marine biology with a minor in chemistry from Fairleigh Dickinson University in 2001. She graduated with a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the University of Florida in 2006. Her thesis work involved developing viral vectors for the treatment of retinal disease, specifically GUCY2D Leber Congenital Amaurosis (LCA1).
Recent Lab News
UF Health-developed gene therapy boosts vision in…
Two people who have been blind since childhood are having their vision restored with a gene therapy developed by University of Florida Health…
Beacon Story Podcast | Foundation Fighting…
Dr. Shannon Boye joins Beacon Story Podcast for the Community Storytelling show in partnership with the Foundation Fighting Blindness…
Dr. Calabro Receives NIH Pediatric Loan Repayment…
Congratulations to Dr. Kaitlyn Calabro for her receipt of the competitive NIH Pediatric Loan Repayment Program award! Kait’s award will relieve the…
