Expertise

Basic Research Interests: Xenotransplantation genetics.

Genetics, Cell Biology, and Molecular Biology comprise the main areas that Dr. Reyes has explored as a scientist.

Specialty: Transplant Surgery - Genetics, Cell Biology, and Molecular Biology. Currently her research focuses on the production of female and male Gal-knockout pigs through homologous recombination, as well as on the identification of new carbohydrate and membrane protein antigens for xenotransplantation.

Past Affiliations

Assistant Professor, Division of Transplant Surgery, Department of Surgery, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, School of Medicine (past)

Degrees
PhD, North Carolina State University, Genetics, 1991
MS, National University of Colombia, Colombia, Genetic and Plant Breeding, 1984
BS, National Teaching University, Biology and Chemistry, 1977