World CRISPR Day 2021

Meenakshi Prabhune, Ph.D. of Synthego moderates the Women of CRISPR Panel Discussion at World CRISPR Day 2021, including panelist Dr. Kiana Aran. View video

Dr. Kiana Aran Featured Speaker on Genome Web Panel – Emerging Methods to Minimize Off-Target Effects of Genome Editing: A Stakeholder Panel Discussion

The use of CRISPR-based genome editing has increased significantly since its discovery in bacteria. And the number of applications for the technology — from research to drug development and therapies, plant breeding, diagnostics, and more — seem endless, especially given the development of more versatile and flexible nucleases, or more precise methods such as base […]

Kiana Aran PhD Makes Shortlist for Nature Research Awards for Inspiring Women in Science

The Nature Research Awards for Inspiring Women in Science – Scientific Achievement Category, recognizes early-career women researchers.  The aim of the awards, in partnership with The Estée Lauder Companies, is to celebrate and support the achievements of  women in science, and of all those who work to encourage girls and young women to engage with […]

Featured Moderator Kiana Aran, Ph.D. – International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences (µTAS 2021)

The 25th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences (µTAS 2021) virtual event, “Making an Impact” held on Tuesday, September 7th, included an interactive panel discussion with successful startup founders and leaders who cultivated their research and turned it into a successful startup. The event highlighted Dr. Omar Abudayyeh and Dr. Jonathan […]

Get to Know Dr. Kiana Aran in the recent Springer Nature Researcher Spotlight: “Leadership in promoting intellectual bravery”

The ‘Researcher Spotlight’ shines a light on the work and varied career journeys of the researchers who publish with Springer Nature. Dr. Kiana Aran, Associate Professor of Medical Diagnostics and Therapeutics at Keck Graduate Institute, talked about the importance of establishing a team with multidisciplinary expertise and translating scientific discoveries into commercial products. She also […]