Devin Burris

Devin Burris is a rising 4th year PhD Candidate in Cell and Molecular Biology with a focus on Gene Therapy and Vaccines. Her research focuses on uncovering disease drivers and developing therapeutic options for CLN3 disease, the most common form of pediatric dementia.

As the Chair of Research Student Council, Devin works towards bettering the academic experience for all PhD and research MS students. Devin serves the Penn community by granting Academic Event Funding, managing review of the RC Individual Travel Grant, and bringing student needs and concerns to numerous councils and working with the Vice Provost for Graduate Education.

All Research Council meetings are open to the UPenn public to attend and encouraged. Please reach out if you have any questions or would like time on the meeting agenda to discuss research student needs.

Email: gapsa.research@gapsa.upenn.edu