Barbara Bailus, PhD

Dr. Barbara Bailus is an Assistant Professor of Genetics at The Keck Graduate Institute, of the Claremont Colleges. She did her doctoral research at University of California, Davis in the Segal Laboratory developing a gene therapy based on artificial transcription factors for the treatment of Angelman syndrome. Her postdoctoral research was in the Ellerby Lab at The Buck Institute for Research on Aging, focused on neurodegenerative disorders. In 2021 Dr. Bailus was honored to take on the role of Chair of the Scientific Advisory Board for the Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics (FAST).The Bailus Lab focuses on novel delivery mechanisms and treatments for neurological disorders, including Angelman syndrome. Dr. Bailus has a passion for teaching the next generation of scientists and communicating exciting scientific advances to the public. When not in the lab or classroom she enjoys being outside, traveling, riding horses, and painting.