John VandeBerg is a distinguished geneticist who served as the Chief Scientific Officer at the Texas Biomedical Research Institute. His research focuses on the genetic basis of diseases, utilizing animal models to study conditions like infectious diseases and high cholesterol. He earned his Ph. D. in genetics from Macquarie University in Australia as a Fulbright Scholar.
He is a pioneer in biomedical research, internationally recognized for developing the laboratory opossum (Monodelphis domestica) as a critical animal model. His work has been instrumental in understanding gene expression and its role in developmental abnormalities.
John VandeBerg
Chief Scientific Officer at Texas Biomedical Research Institute
San Antonio, Texas, United States
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Genetics Research
His entire career, from his Ph. D. to his role as CSO, has been dedicated to genetics and understanding the genetic basis of common and infectious diseases.
Biomedical Models
He is renowned for developing the laboratory opossum as a model for biomedical research and also utilizes nonhuman primates to study human diseases.
Infectious Diseases
A significant portion of his research involves studying susceptibility and resistance to infectious diseases like Chagas disease, Zika virus, and tuberculosis.
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Chief Scientific Officer at Texas Biomedical Research Institute
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Location : San Antonio, Texas, United States
Job Level : Leadership
Designation : Chief Scientific Officer at Texas Biomedical Research Institute
