Eric E. Bouhassira, Ph.D.

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Basic Science

Stem Cell Research

Professor, Department of Cell Biology
Professor, Department of Medicine (Oncology & Hematology)
Professor, Department of Oncology (Hematology)
Ingeborg and Ira Leon Rennert Professor of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine

Areas of Expertise

Bioinformatics
Gene therapy
Hematopoiesis
Sickle cell anemia
Transcriptional regulation

Embryonic stem cells
Globin genes
Red blood cells
Thalassemia

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Expert Summary

Dr. Bouhassira’s work focuses on prompting human embryonic stem cells to develop into hematopoietic (blood-forming), as well as stem cells, and into red blood cells. This work could potentially help patients needing transfusions and save lives by expanding the production of customized cells that could be transplanted without risk of rejection. The cells produced by Dr. Bouhassira can also be used to deliver therapeutic proteins to the circulatory system.

Dr. Bouhassira’s research also aims to find cures for sickle cell disease by developing novel gene therapy strategies.