Dr. Ed Perez-Reyes - Advanced Gene Therapy Research

Innovative Gene Therapy for Epilepsy

Our lab specializes in developing drug-inducible gene therapies and enhancing Cre recombinase expression to transform epilepsy treatment and neuroscience research.

Innovating Neurological Gene Therapies

We develop advanced molecular cloning techniques and engineer AAV vectors to create effective gene therapies targeting epilepsy. Our work bridges basic neuroscience with clinical applications to improve lives through innovative biomedical research.

100+

Published Peer-Reviewed Studies

15

Innovative Gene Constructs Developed

10+

Collaborations

Drug-Inducible Therapies

Developing gene therapies that can be precisely regulated by pharmaceuticals to maximize treatment safety and effectiveness.

Enhanced AAV Vectors

Pioneering improvements in Cre recombinase-dependent expression for more efficient gene delivery and control.

Meet the Research Team

Updated 6/2026

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E-mail: eperez@virginia.edu

Address: 1300 Jefferson Park Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22908

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