Graduate Student
Penn State
Michael Riggs is a graduate student in the Department of Animal Science at Penn State University, pursuing a Master of Science with a focus on reproductive physiology and genetics. His research investigates the role of the PRAME gene family in germ cell development. Utilizing single-cell RNA sequencing and gene knockout models in mice, his work aims to elucidate how PRAME influences retinoic acid sensitivity and impacts both germ cells and Sertoli cell function.
His work integrates molecular biology, genetics, and bioinformatics, with the goal of advancing knowledge in fertility and reproductive development. Long-term, he aims to contribute to the field of reproductive biology through continued research, collaboration, and innovation.