May 1, 2019
Professor Kevin Solomon, grad students Michael Mechikoff, Kok Zhi Lee: Protein for gene editing may improve sustainable manufacturing
“One of my best friends died from a cancer caused by a genetic variant several years ago,” said Kok Zhi Lee, a doctoral student who works on the research team in Solomon’s lab. “I always dreamed of a different scenario for my friend – living in an era where genetic engineering is a regular and safe option to correct genetic disorders. With the potential of our technology, I anticipate a future where genetic disease is history for human beings.”