Khillan Research Group

  • CRISPR/cas 9 mediated genome editing in mouse embryos and stem cells.
  • Creation of humanized animal models for human genetic and infectious diseases.
  • Generation of ES cells and iPS cells from different species.
  • Cryopreservation of sperm and embryos.
Photo of the members of the Mouse Genetics and Gene Modification Research Group taken May 23, 2022

Mouse Genetics and Gene Modification Section, May 23, 2022: (left to right), Jessica Edwards, cryopreservation Expert, Cheng-Chao Lin, Molecular/cell Biologist, Jaspal S. Khillan, Chief, Megan Mallett, Cryopreservation Expert, Kyoungin Cho Molecular Biologist/Lab Manager, Katina Krasnec, Molecular Biologist.

Credit: NIAID

Jaspal S. Khillan, Ph.D.

Chief, Mouse Genetics and Gene Modification Section

Education:

Ph.D., Punjab University Chandigurh India

Dr. Khillan obtained his Ph.D. from Punjab University Chandigurh India. He has over 25 years of experience gene manipulation in mouse embryos and stem cells. He joined NIAID’s Comparative Medicine Branch (CMB) in 2015 and established the Mouse Genetics and Gene Modification (MGGM) section to provide state of the art technologies of mouse genome modification, including CRISPR/cas9 mediated genome...

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Photo of Jaspal S. Khillan, Ph.D.

Kyoungin Cho, Ph.D., DVM

Molecular Biologist and Lab manager

Languages Spoken: Korean

Expertise in cryopreservation, transgenic/CRISPR, animal genetics and stem cell biology. Profound background in the field of embryology, animal genetics, biochemistry and pharmacology. Experienced cell and molecular biologist.

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Jessica Y. Edwards, B.A.S., RALAT

Cryopreservation Expert

I obtained over 8 years of experience in the animal science field before coming onboard with MGGM in 2021. I enjoy learning new techniques and developing knowledge on the latest scientific technologies. One of my passions is using holistic, homeopathic therapies and integrative science for medicinal treatments and natural remedies to mediate an array of health related issues.

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Katina Veronika Krasnec, Ph.D.

Molecular Biologist

Education:

Ph.D., Immunology/Molecular Biology, University of New Mexico

M.S., Biological Anthropology, University of New Mexico

B.A., Biology/Neuroscience, Bryn Mawr College

Languages Spoken: Slovak, German

Biologist using molecular biology, genomics, and gene editing to generate novel mouse strains. Generation and maintenance of NIAID cryobank for the storage, preservation, and rederivation of valuable mouse strains.

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Cheng-Chao Lin, Ph.D.

Molecular and Cell Biologist

Education:

Ph. D., University of Rochester

Languages Spoken: Mandarin, Taiwanese

Cheng-Chao graduated from the University of Rochester with a Master degree and Ph.D., where he studied selective autophagy in David Goldfarb’s laboratory. He joined Gregory Germino’s group at NIDDK as a fellow and investigated polycystic kidney disease with cutting-edge technology such as super-resolution microscopy, CRISPR/Cas9, and affinity purification–mass spectrometry. In 2021, he joined MGGM...

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Megan A. Mallett, B.S., ALAT

Cryopreservation Expert

Education:

B.S., Small Animal Science

Thirteen years of experience in the laboratory animal field. A part of the Mouse Genetics and Gene Modification lab for eight years; specializing in mouse sperm and embryo cryopreservation and mouse invitro fertilization.

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