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William Buitrago, Ph.D.

Molecular and Cellular Biology

Undergraduate Institution: Barry University

Year: Advanced Medical Student

Mentor: Dennis Roop, Ph.D.

Thesis Title: Development of Gene Therapy Approaches for Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex Using an Inducible Mouse Model: Implications for Gene Therapy of Inherited Skin Disorders

Publications:

Buitrago W, Roop DR. Cutaneous Gene Transfer: Cell and Gene Therapy of Skin and Systemic Disorders. In Gene and Cell Therapy: Therapeutic Mechanisms and Strategies, Third Edition. Boca Raton, Florida, Taylor and Francis Group LLC, 2009; (42):889-911.

Buitrago W, Joseph AK. Sebaceous Carcinoma: The Great Masquerader. Emerging Concepts in Diagnosis and Treatment. Dermatol Ther. 2008 Nov-Dec; 21(6):459-66.

Buitrago W, Roop DR. Oct-4: the almighty POUripotent regulator? J Invest Dermatol. 2007 Feb; 127(2):260-2.

Buitrago W and Roop DR. Cutaneous Gene Therapy for Skin and Systemic Disorders. In Gene and Cell Therapy: Therapeutic Mechanisms and Strategies. Second Edition. Marcel Dekker, Inc. New York, NY. 2003; (32):657-673.

Chakravarty G, Hadsell D, Buitrago W, Settleman J, Rosen JM. p190-B RhoGAP regulates mammary ductal morphogenesis. Mol Endocrinol. 2003; (17)6:1054-65.