D'Orso Lab

Defining the underlying molecular mechanisms of transcription and epigenetic regulation in human health and disease.

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Our lab investigates transcription regulatory mechanisms in the context of HIV-1 latency, cell fate choice, and cancer. We aim at leveraging fundamental basic knowledge to devise novel therapies for HIV-1, immune-based disorders, and cancer.