The Role of NFAT Family Transcription Factors in Diabetic Retinopathy By

Likewise, this project would not have been possible without the support and direction of my dissertation advisor Dr. John Penn, and I owe him a debt of gratitude for the opportunity and freedom to pursue my research interests over the last 5 years. I also owe a great deal of thanks to the other members of the Penn Lab, especially Sara Savage, who has been a constant collaborator and sounding board for much of this work. Additionally, I'd like to thank the members of my dissertation committee, Dr. Lee who have provided advice and counsel along the way. Lastly, I'd like to thank my parents, Debra and Vance, who have always supported me in whatever I chose to do, and without whom I would not be the person I am today. Savage S*, Bretz CA*, Penn JS. RNA-seq reveals a role for NFAT-signaling in human retinal microvascular endothelial cells treated with TNFα. PLOS one.