The Maurer Lab · University of Michigan

Understanding Biology to Improve Gene Therapy

We research recombinant AAV vectors through the lens of their host cells to identify targets for improving the safety and efficacy of gene delivery.

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The Maurer Lab moved to its newly renovated space!

The newly renovated space is custom designed
to maximize our discovery potential.

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AAV vector biology & gene therapy mechanisms

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Latest Updates

Lab News

12 updates

May 2 2026

Brittany graduates with a BS in Human Origins and Evolution! We are so proud of you 💛💙💛💙

Apr 28 2026

Ru is awarded a U-M Career Development Fund! Very well deserved 🤩 Go Blue and GO RU!!!

Apr 22 2026

Sandy completes the UROP program with an excellent poster (and real data!). Best wishes for your successful future! 🎉🔬🧫

Apr 15 2026

Hudson accepts his offer to the UC Berkeley Master of Biotechnology Program! Spread those wings and pipette on the west coast 🫶

Mar 1 2026

Jade is accepted as a Harvard Amgen Scholar for Summer 2026!! Congratulations on this prestigious honor, they are so lucky to have you 🥹

Jan 15 2026

Happy birthday to the Maurer Lab! Celebrating one year of discovery and collaboration.

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Jan 05 2026

Hudson graduates with his BS in MCDB and joins the Maurer Lab as a Research Assistant! Man, can that kid clone!

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Jan 01 2026

Welcome Winter 2026 Rotation Students Brooke Jewell (Biophysics) and Sarah Syed (MSTP)!

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Dec 17 2025

Moved into the new space! The lab has officially settled into our new home.

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Nov 14 2025

Uchenna clears Checkpoint 2! Congratulations on this important milestone.

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Nov 01 2025

John Smolka, PhD joins the Maurer Lab! Welcome to the team.

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Aug 01 2025

Uchenna Nwaege was awarded the MiMoB training grant! Congratulations on this prestigious achievement.

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