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Esther Biswas-Fiss is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Medical & Molecular Sciences at the University of Delaware's College of Health Sciences. Her research focuses on genetic variations and their impact on protein function, particularly in inherited retinal diseases and viral oncogenesis. She holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Bioscience from Rutgers University, an M.S. in Biochemistry from the University of Maryland, and a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Washington.
Her laboratory investigates the molecular genetics of inherited macular degeneration, aiming to correlate genetic mutations with disease phenotypes. She also explores the role of genetic variation in HPV-mediated oncogenesis. Key projects include studying ABCA4 protein structure-function relationships and viral DNA replication mechanisms.
Recent publications highlight advancements in ABCA4 variant analysis, tick-borne pathogen surveillance, and HPV replication mechanisms. She has pioneered methods like virus-like particles for assessing genetic variant pathogenicity and employs computational tools for in silico modeling of protein interactions. Her work bridges basic molecular research with clinical applications in retinal disease and infectious oncology.
Dr. Biswas-Fiss leads the Medical & Molecular Sciences department, overseeing undergraduate and graduate programs in applied molecular biology, medical diagnostics, and biotechnology. Her interdisciplinary approach fosters innovation in both education and translational research.
