Bloom, David

David Bloom, PhD, Professor at University of Florida, researches infectious diseases and how virus vectors can be used in gene therapy.

FMR1 Gene Delivery Using Herpes Simplex Virus Vectors

FRAXA Research Foundation 2001-2005 Grants • Bloom, David • Completed Research Grants • Genetic Rescue • University of Florida March 1, 2003March 21, 2019Adeno-associated virus

With $89,000 from FRAXA Research Foundation over 2001-2005, Dr. David Bloom investigated gene therapy for Fragile X. The Bloom lab specializes in the development of gene therapy techniques, and they have succeeded in transferring the Fragile X gene (fmr1) into the brains of live mice, using viral vectors. They studied ways to enhance this process, with the ultimate goal of gene therapy for people with Fragile X.