Lauren Woodard, PhD
- Assistant Professor of Nephrology
Lauren Woodard, PhD
- Assistant Professor of Nephrology
lauren.woodard@vumc.org
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The Woodard Lab engineers gene and cell therapies for kidney regeneration. Throughout my career, I have developed multiple genome engineering approaches with applications in gene therapy including integrase, transposase, and nuclease systems. I have experience in the nonviral gene therapy field with hydrodynamic injection delivery as well as transposons and integrases for gene editing and exosomes for regeneration. I have received the recognition and support of the American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy, including numerous presentations, service on the Trainee Committee and as Chair of the Nonviral Therapeutic Delivery Committee, selection as an invited speaker and co-chair for multiple sessions, and an ASGCT Career Development Award.
Education
- Ph.D., Standford University, Stanford, California (2009)
- B.S., The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas (2004)
- Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas (2013)